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Free Socket Set (with Purchase) from RS Australia

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Free Socket Set (with Purchase) from RS Australia
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Ltygarbyte on 07/11/2014 - 10:02 files.ozbargain.com.au (7810 clicks)
Last edited 07/11/2014 - 11:00 by 3 other users

Free socket set for new customers (BACHO) I can confirm this works as i have socket set delivered today.

Similar to this https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/165858 but even better.

http://au.rs-online.com/web/p/miscellaneous/8303981/

I purchased cheapest screwdriver that i needed and got socket set :-) ( must add 830-3981 to your order.

eg

RS Stock No. Qty Unit Price Goods Value Description
830-3981 1 $0.01 $0.01 Free Product
384-3490 1 $2.44 $2.44 Stanley Works 50 mm Spark Detector Screwdriver, Slotted 3 mm Tip
Running Total $2.45
Delivery charge $0.00
GST $0.24
Order total $2.69

How to receive your free socket set
  1. Place the product you wish to order in the basket or call our customer service.
  2. Add the stock number of the free socket set 830-3981 to your basket.
  3. Click checkout and log in or continue as a guest.
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      • mini2 on 07/11/2014 - 17:31
        +1

        Same, ordered that screwdriver at 10 and arrived at 1. Now that's efficient…perhaps Dick could learn a thing or two from these folks.

  • AuSlade on 07/11/2014 - 12:44

    Awesome. Thanks. I really hope they have a lot of these :)

    • GregFiona on 07/11/2014 - 12:51
      +1

      i put 100000 free items in the cart just to check their real time stock and the result was positive :D

    • tomclancy on 07/11/2014 - 13:16

      76 at 1:15pm

  • ravenit on 07/11/2014 - 12:48

    Looks like that screw driver is out of stock or low. No big deal ordered a different one.
    Quickly read the terms and cond. For new customers only and only till they run out or change to a different free item.

  • lml on 07/11/2014 - 13:08

    Cheers, got one with this purchase. https://au.rs-online.com/web/p/trimming-safety-knives/384153…

    Hope they deliver!

  • padman on 07/11/2014 - 13:13

    Used the stock checker and it says 76 left in stock. I tested using 100 units

  • eug on 07/11/2014 - 13:19

    I was going to order a component from element14 as they had a more suitable one, but the free socket set pushed me back to RS. Now I hope the slight hassle with the RS part is worth it!

  • WrightAnvil on 07/11/2014 - 13:32
    +1

    Thanks OP …. fingers crossed, I'd love to receive the socket set (and my purchase :-))

  • GottaBeKidding on 07/11/2014 - 13:36
    +1

    Just ordered the same as OP. Fingers crossed.

  • outlander on 07/11/2014 - 13:46

    56 left in stock.

  • Dazza102 on 07/11/2014 - 13:56

    Ordered - not sure if they still have them in stock, how do you check?

  • effgee on 07/11/2014 - 14:15
    +1

    boo to the 'new customers only" thing.

  • Roary on 07/11/2014 - 14:20
    -1

    No paypal.. no deal..

  • ibe1st on 07/11/2014 - 14:30
    +5

    Believe it or not, the screwdriver just arrived! I ordered 10.33am this morning!

    Expected del date of the socket set (i hope) 14/11

    • montorola on 07/11/2014 - 14:34

      Wow, that's the fastest delivery I've heard of! Surely it wasn't through Aus Post was it lol

      • ibe1st on 07/11/2014 - 14:41

        Couriers Please

    • unity1 on 07/11/2014 - 15:14
      +2

      My order has just been dispatched via Toll Priority. Only the screwdriver has been dispatched.

    • eDust on 07/11/2014 - 15:21

      Yeah same, I got mine already as well

      • bargainhunter27 on 07/11/2014 - 15:28

        wow that's quick…did you get the free socket set?? or??

        • eDust on 07/11/2014 - 15:40

          No, and it's not mentioned on the packing slip.

        • ozy on 07/11/2014 - 19:36
          +1

          @eDust: great indicator of nothings to come for everyone!
          They'll make up BS about a glitch and say if you dont want the item that arrived, spend $20 sending it back for a refund.

          That said, i hope i eat my words when the socket set comes through.
          Cheers OP

        • eDust on 08/11/2014 - 21:32

          @ozy:
          I hope I was clear (I can't go back to edit it), I didn't get the freebie, just the screwdriver

        • ozy on 09/11/2014 - 10:12
          +2

          @eDust: hey eDust,
          You were clear, i was just pointing out that everyone should expect what you got in the way of a freebie…. Nothing.
          The only Thing people may get is what they bought!

        • Kai88 on 14/11/2014 - 11:24

          I got the screw first, but today the socket set was delivered. woo!

    • OrbDaggerZ on 07/11/2014 - 15:53

      I recall them being fast in posting stuff out.
      In the past I ordered a monitor plate for my HP Monitor & laptop stand from them (thanks to Ozbrgn & MSY).

  • tdw on 07/11/2014 - 14:30

    i can't seem to select my state when checking out??

    • Wolfy on 07/11/2014 - 14:32
      +2

      Select your country first (worked for me)

      • tdw on 07/11/2014 - 14:40

        i got it to work by registering first. and on the reg page, it instructs you to select country first, then the state will pop up. odd lol

  • t25 on 07/11/2014 - 14:44

    Anyone managed to order via mobile website? Mine isn't working

  • anaksydney on 07/11/2014 - 15:22

    22 left in stock 3.31pm

  • sleepy buyer on 07/11/2014 - 15:34

    just ordered mine
    the system says 4 left in stock!

  • warmbeer05 on 07/11/2014 - 15:42

    when checking my invoice it stated free item "2 Piece Pozidriv Driver Bit" not complaining cause free is always good

  • jaselol on 07/11/2014 - 15:49

    I believe I ordered the last one. Said 1 available when I added to the cart

    EDIT: still says 1 available :S

  • fenger on 07/11/2014 - 16:08
    +1

    How do you use a spark detector screw driver?

    • OrbDaggerZ on 07/11/2014 - 18:08

      Not sure what I'll do with mine that I ordered, don't think I will ever use/need it.
      Would have been better having a cheap price on the tool set, if they needed to get rid of them.

    • eDust on 08/11/2014 - 22:40
      +1

      From what I can tell they're to test spark plugs and leads in your car, and apparently you're not meant to poke them into 240V power points and such.

  • figarow on 07/11/2014 - 17:42

    cheers batman

  • StewBalls on 07/11/2014 - 17:54
    +1

    Bah, bloody work, missed it…great deal nonetheless OP.

  • dorikin on 07/11/2014 - 20:03

    Did anyone elses credit card NOT get charged?
    I ordered this morning and even received Order Confirmation email but no transaction recorded on my CC

    • warmbeer05 on 07/11/2014 - 20:04

      same here

    • eDust on 07/11/2014 - 20:49
      +1

      Maybe they figure that it's cheaper to let people keep a $2.60 screwdriver than have to honour the socket set. If you complain they can argue that you were never charged in the first place… maybe I'm over thinking this…

    • vtecdohc on 07/11/2014 - 20:59

      same here, only got an order confirmation email

  • dollar8 on 07/11/2014 - 22:04

    !Temporarily out of stock

    • eug on 07/11/2014 - 22:14
      +2

      Pity all those genuine RS customers who'll miss out!
      Hopefully it doesn't discourage RS from repeating a similar offer.

  • argonbay on 07/11/2014 - 22:41

    Thanks OP! Ordered one this morning.

    Socket to me………….

  • tinx on 07/11/2014 - 22:57

    Hmm I got this email from VISA

    "This is an alert to notify you that your card ending in xxxx was used at RS Components Pty for 3.18 AUD without your card present."

    Their invoice total is $2.44

    Strange ?

    • warmbeer05 on 07/11/2014 - 23:31
      +1

      they must be entering cards through manually, never heard of a website doing that this day and age

  • Jackson on 07/11/2014 - 23:12
    +2

    Not bagging the deal, it's good to get something useful for free, but I don't expect this set to be up to the usual Bahco quality. I have seen a similar looking set at Bunnings going for 5-7 bucks which was either a craft right or trojan. Probably fine for light duties, but hey its free I guess

  • ezarc on 08/11/2014 - 01:14

    Its this kit here according to the pics: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/221525891601

    The model is: Bahco SL25

    Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSbSrCspk2o

    Those details says its a 60 tooth ratchet and the 6 sided sockets are good for not stripping nuts.

    But only the 8, 10 and 13mm sockets will probably see any use (to me at least).

    The finish isn't chromium vanadium, it just says "matt chrome finish" and looks like it will rust easily if neglected.

    Also they have a life time warranty.

    Hopefully I'll get one cos I really like it but I don't expect to as I was pretty late to the offer.

    • zed50 on 08/11/2014 - 14:03

      pretty sure that 'chromium vanadium' in the other tools you mention is the underlying steel and not the coating which is still chrome. so they'd be chromium-plated chromium vanadium steel.

    • bimmeup on 08/11/2014 - 17:19

      Mate its Bahco… not some cheap set from the back of Kao-Loon :)

  • Moots on 08/11/2014 - 09:15

    I received a stranger email from rs saying check out before its too late with the screw driver and socket set in my basket. Problem is I already paid…..

  • Jettblack on 08/11/2014 - 10:38

    None Left - Next Del 12/12/14 - I I saw it just as I clicked continue - dam

  • t_c on 08/11/2014 - 11:00

    Anyone know what shopping cart they use, looks pretty good.

  • ezarc on 08/11/2014 - 11:51

    The free gift is "out of stock" but the socket set on the other hand is "in stock for delivery next working day"

    http://au.rs-online.com/web/p/socket-sets/0254197/

    Looks like they chose to end giving them away, in their own terms they said it may be changed for something else. If we get anything at all it might just be cable ties or insulation tape etc.

  • Chuppa on 08/11/2014 - 16:01
    +1

    Received order confirmation e-mail yesterday, but there's no orders on my account when logging in.

    Anyone else in the same situation?

    • tdw on 08/11/2014 - 16:28

      yep. not even an authorisation showing on my credit card transaction history

    • vtecdohc on 08/11/2014 - 18:48

      same here

  • bimmeup on 08/11/2014 - 17:17
    -1

    You guys got link to the said screw driver set? Thanks

  • lukeb183 on 09/11/2014 - 12:35
    +4

    Just checked my card. Order totalled $2.77, card was charged $3.26 and then another $0.50 the next day.

    • Alzori on 09/11/2014 - 13:34
      +3

      Hmm. Same here, $2.78 total, charged $3.27, then another 50c. Wonder what happened.

      • chadiwrx on 09/11/2014 - 15:10
        +4

        Similar situation here, $2.69 total, charged $3.18, & then the next day another 50¢ was charged.

        • Logical on 10/11/2014 - 15:35

          at the moment it would say "purchase authorisation"… which means that the 50c would more than likely disappear within 7 days. doesn't explain how the initial purchase was over charged though.

  • wildbill on 09/11/2014 - 16:42

    My RS account now shows "You currently have no orders in your order history".
    Looks like they must have cancelled it.

  • figarow on 09/11/2014 - 19:35
    +1

    Looks like they ripped everyone? Time will tell I guess.

  • RustyCATz on 10/11/2014 - 12:00

    Same here $3.18 and $0.50 !!!

  • SimoHDK on 10/11/2014 - 16:55
    +2

    Just got a call from RS components after I emailed them, 'The free item is no longer in stock would you like us to cancel your order' - yes please. I assume they're just not processing orders with it attached because my card is still yet to be charged.

    Gah I really wanted the socket set, and I got in really early too.

  • flagger on 10/11/2014 - 17:04
    +1

    Got the screwdriver this morning. My free product has just been dispatched according to my rs online order history. Guess we will see if it is the socket set tomorrow morning :)

    • Logical on 10/11/2014 - 18:14

      Same for me. Still overcharged though so will also see how that pans out.

      • Alzori on 10/11/2014 - 21:57
        +1

        My screwdriver isn't here, but tracking works. Free item has supposedly dispatched and I've got a tracking number, but it isn't active yet :)

        • flagger on 11/11/2014 - 18:26
          +1

          Free item didn't arrive today. Tracking number associated with the order doesn't come up on Toll Priority tracking. Screwdriver did, so not sure what to make of it. They are different looking numbers, the screwdriver order had letters and digits, whereas the free item is just digits.

        • Logical on 11/11/2014 - 19:22
          +1

          same here, tracking number can't be tracked. however says that it is on its way on rs website.

        • flagger on 13/11/2014 - 22:57

          Just received a despatch email with a legitimate toll priority number. Lavage is 513 grams so it looks like a socket set. :)

        • Logical on 14/11/2014 - 17:30

          same here!! Toll will deliver next week.

        • flagger on 17/11/2014 - 12:54

          Received my socket set. It's actually pretty good quality. The socket wrench is actually quite weighty. Very surprised RS components are doing a freebie like this :)

  • ravenit on 10/11/2014 - 17:40

    Same no orders in history. Looks like they just got a whole heap of new accounts for free by cancelling orders.
    Nothing showing on my cc yet.

  • whodidthat on 10/11/2014 - 18:32

    Thank you for your recent order with RS Components.

    Please refer to above order for reference.
    This order has been placed on hold due to delivery address issue.

    Please note we do require a physical address for the courier and future orders.
    PO Box addresses are no longer serviced. The address can be work, home or the actual address for the local Post Office.

    Please advise at your earliest convenience so we can process this order.
    We are requesting a response within 24 hours, as order will be cancelled if no response is received within this time.

  • lowndes8 on 11/11/2014 - 09:06
    +2

    Got my screwdriver BUT no free tool kit?

    Edit just got an email

    Thank you for your email enquiry.

    The free gift is temporily out of stock, the estimated delivery date as of today is Mid December 2014.

    Thank you
    Kind Regards
    Nicole

  • googolplex on 11/11/2014 - 13:06

    I got in early but my credit card never got charged although an order confirmation email was sent through. Anyone reckon it's worth chasing up the up with the seller?

    It's quite funny how Ozbargain produces these highly voted deals with only a few confirmed. I guess Ozbargainers get used to it after a while.

    • warmbeer05 on 12/11/2014 - 00:16

      same here, got the conformation but still have not been charged, but did notice a spam email from them tonight.Personally I'm not going to bother chasing it up

      • googolplex on 12/11/2014 - 17:01

        Sent them a email today.

        Received this reply shortly after:

        …..Please note that order needs to be manually entered due to a free gift. As soon as this has been completed you will receive the confirmation and the item will be dispatched…..

        • bargainhunter27 on 12/11/2014 - 18:12

          As CodeXD said below….I actually emailed them to follow up instead of calling. Reply email said there was a system issue and they were really sorry, but will be processed and order should arrived 5-10 days….sweet….I'm looking forward to my free gift when that gets dispatched.

  • Elppa8 on 12/11/2014 - 11:26
    +2

    I ordered the gift without any purchase and it turned up today. Thanks OP.

  • CodeXD on 12/11/2014 - 13:26
    +2

    I received confirmation email but nothing in my account order when I log in. Gave them a call and the very nice lady said there was a glitch in the system on Friday (probably due to us :p) and some orders were successful but didn't get sent for dispatch. She said she emailed the warehouse and they will progress it through for me. The free product will be shipping within 2 weeks :)

  • thydzik on 12/11/2014 - 14:51

    just had my credit card charged for $2.68 today.

  • petrol95 on 12/11/2014 - 17:41

    I ordered on 11.11.14 with an different paid item to the screwdriver - one that I actually need and so that 3,000 don't order the cheap screwdriver…. a bit obvious. I knew the freebie was out of stock and not expected in for a month and looked for a option to provide comment that I was happy to wait for both items to be available before delivery to save 2 - couldn't find. Received paid item just now, 1.5 days later! Delivery would cost more than the item. Checked order, freebie still being processed, rather than "offer expired as out of stock" as mentioned in T&C - while stock lasts. Happy to wait 1 month for sockets (value $59 if ordered normally), don't want substitute bonus as mentioned in T&C also. Seems good service so far, even if not economical in this situation.

    Elppa8 - WTF! You cheated the system, don't know how you did that. No other order, how arsy!

    • mini2 on 13/11/2014 - 13:30

      I wouldn't go as far as calling Elppa8 out for cheating the system - you would think this promo is for genuine (and likely to be repeated) customers unlike majority of us who will only order once and see you later.

      • petrol95 on 13/11/2014 - 15:10

        I mean he used his brain- nothing mentioned you had to buy anything when you became a new customer. He became new customer and ordered the freebie. LOL

        • Elppa8 on 13/11/2014 - 20:10

          and that is how I read the promo and the system allowed the transaction, not much different from code stacking, Woolworths probably never intended for codes to be stacked but the system allowed the transactions. Plus I saved them a few dollars on not having to pay a courier to deliver a $2.00 screwdriver for a separate delivery.

  • Dr Techno on 12/11/2014 - 19:21

    Got this email response today -

    Thank you for your email. Due to the large numbers of orders regarding the free product, there is a delay of 5 to 10 working days.

  • ozy on 12/11/2014 - 20:41

    Got email response today saying the order was canceled due to a technical glitch on the website.
    I even ordered a $70 meter and this was also canceled.
    Meh, too good to be true i guess and the meter i wanted i can get for a for a few dollars more on ebay..

    • petrol95 on 13/11/2014 - 10:14

      I am guessing they mean that the order was cancelled accidentally/lost, not able to recover. Try ordering again.

  • thydzik on 13/11/2014 - 10:44

    Received the screwdriver yesterday.

  • mini2 on 13/11/2014 - 13:28

    Called them up, I was like why on earth are both the screwdrivers and socket sets are "Despatched". They said yes the socket set has been despatched….from the UK.

    • Daniel Plainview on 13/11/2014 - 16:03

      Ah thats interesting as I placed my order for both on 07NOV. I received the screwdrivers, which presumably were AU stock on 10NOV - but the 'free gift' was also showing as dispatched - the reference number "1095109xxx" didn't work through the Toll website.

      And it hadn't shown as of today but if it's coming from the UK that could explain it.

      I think RS should plan their promotions a tad better next time but it does seem like they've tried very hard to fulfill the orders as best possible, a lot of other vendors would wriggle as much as possible to avoid any onus so I think they should be given fair credit for a professional reaction to a tricky situation.

      • mini2 on 13/11/2014 - 19:46

        Same, ordered on 7/11 and the screwdriver appeared the same arvo.

        Check your e-mail, I've just got a notification saying mine's been picked up and a Courier Please tracking number assigned. It's 500g, kinda concerned what's in the package…

        EDIT: could be fine, the SL25 kit is only 235g
        http://docs-asia.electrocomponents.com/webdocs/132c/0900766b…

  • stemcell on 13/11/2014 - 17:33
    +2

    My order has just disappeared, no trace and no money taken from my account even though I have a confirmation email, I'll be chasing them up tomorrow.

  • kikxz on 14/11/2014 - 09:36

    I've just received delivery today with the 25pcs Bahco Socket set via Toll weighted at 513gm - so they may be on its way to everyone else

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