OzBargain Nostalgia - Post your most treasured deal!

rawm on 09/08/2015 - 12:22
Last edited 10/08/2015 - 20:18

OzBargain has been awesome to me. Saved me $1000s, cost me $1000s too, im sure many of you would be the same.

Which 'nostalgia' deal is your favourite? To fall under this category it must be:
+50 votes
3+ years old (so 2012ish)
Something you still use

For me, it has to be this: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/29936 - 50% off King of Shaves and Azor System Razor Products. Free Delivery
Scored 64+ and I stocked up on so many Razors, Shaving Cream and Balm that to this day I reckon I have 5 years supply still left! It's truly the gift that keeps giving. Haven't heard much from shave.com.au since, so must've hurt their wallets.

Please post the link with your 'walk down memory lane' comments!

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    • rawm on 09/08/2015 - 13:13

      Thanks for sharing.

  • dasher86 on 09/08/2015 - 13:55
    +7

    I remember staples gate. Free paper via numerous $20 vouchers. I remember I got a 2 external hard drives.

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/44969

    • plmko on 09/08/2015 - 14:18
      +2

      I got myself 4 boxes of 5 paper reams or 10000 sheets of paper. I'm still going through it 4 years later LOL.

    • rawm on 09/08/2015 - 15:23

      This was up there for me too; oh the memories!

    • longislandicetea on 11/08/2015 - 20:22

      Still waiting on my paper or refund

  • Sage on 09/08/2015 - 13:57
    +2

    Does anyone remember this one? https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/32031 (the free dolphin knife)
    I find it pretty handy. I have been using it to open letters.

    • rawm on 09/08/2015 - 15:25
      +1

      To be honest I cant remember this deal - maybe because it was 1 month before my first born came along and I was busy getting the house ready. Now a deal like this is what im talking about: Quirky, Cheap and still use it to this day - good one Sage!

      • Jesmond on 11/08/2015 - 12:51

        That's when you should be most active on OzBargain – after you get a new mouth to feed.

  • endotherm on 09/08/2015 - 14:22
    +7

    The D-Link DIR865L router they paid me to buy, and the recent Lavazza coffee pod machine — the gift that keeps on giving. Paid to buy it, free coffee pods, cheap milk frother and more pods…

  • tomleonhart on 09/08/2015 - 14:58
    +2

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/60341 Here i am. Was my second post, and back in the time I still care about Neg. lol

  • silverrat23 on 09/08/2015 - 15:07
    +2

    The Dick Smith gaming clearance bonanza!

    So. Many. Games.

    • rawm on 09/08/2015 - 15:27
      +1

      So. Many. Negs!

    • NeggerOfDeals on 10/08/2015 - 20:54

      Still annoys me to this day. My local Dicksmith had NOTHING when the store opened. Very dickish. If I was around back in 2012, I'd have negged the deal too.

    • CheapCoffee on 10/08/2015 - 21:14

      My brother somehow scored some stuff from that deal :P

    • silverrat23 on 10/08/2015 - 21:22

      Wow, just dug up an old comment on my findings!

      Picture of said findings.

      Also managed to nab the Xbox 360 version of James Cameron's Avatar for $5! (not pictured above).

    • pbjabba on 10/08/2015 - 23:05
      -1

      Good times. I still remember the people trying to buy like 5 PS3's, lol. I did end up getting RDR for $5, though it's still sealed to this day… Worth.

  • spackbace on 09/08/2015 - 16:01
    +15

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/85335

    Proposed to the Mrs on this trip. 48hrs in Melbourne, with our 1yo at the time :) at a grand total cost of $180!

    Not 3 years old but close enough :P

    • rawm on 09/08/2015 - 16:18

      Awesome - this is what im talking about. Deals that are worth remembering are the best ones. Where in Melb did you propose?

      • spackbace on 09/08/2015 - 17:06

        Outside Crown during the fire show :)

        • nimnomnimy on 09/08/2015 - 22:40
          +2

          Hah same spot I decided to marry my wife. Listening to buskers play "sweet home Alabama"

          I won $400 that night from playing blackjack and I still have a $5 crown token as souvenier

        • spackbace on 11/08/2015 - 11:50

          @clickship:

          Busker was playing 'I Can See Clearly Now' as we walked away :)

    • Pootie Tang on 10/08/2015 - 15:05

      Ha - I broke up with the missus prior to this trip. Classic opposite world.

    • pennae on 11/08/2015 - 11:43
      +1

      Yes! This deal was great! Melbourne for me is about shoe shopping ;) I still wear shoes from that trip and think fondly of the wine.

  • pointless martyr on 09/08/2015 - 16:27
    +2

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/206185

    I remember this deal, just like it was yesterday

    Oh the memories, so nostalgic.

    • rawm on 09/08/2015 - 16:39
      +6

      Nice extraction of the urine there mate; sums up your username very well.

      • pointless martyr on 09/08/2015 - 16:58
        +5

        Thanks champ - seems like every other week there is a new "lets all remember the best bargains" post.

        My head began to hurt from all the conditions you have placed upon the nostalgia, so i just thought back as far as i could remember.

    • CheapCoffee on 10/08/2015 - 21:17

      lol, i didn't see this deal yesterday… Would have been pretty handy :(

      • pointless martyr on 10/08/2015 - 21:22
        +1

        No nosatalgia for you then. The memeories are priceless.

        • CheapCoffee on 10/08/2015 - 21:24

          Turns out they had plenty of stock at Bunnings near my place according to a comment. So I might check it out tomorrow :P

        • pointless martyr on 11/08/2015 - 00:09
          +2

          @koreainhyuk: make sure you savour the moment when going through the bunnings checkout so the nostalgia in future is better!

  • summit on 09/08/2015 - 17:03
    +10

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/73273 - $9 wireless Printer from Dell

    • rawm on 09/08/2015 - 17:24

      Good one. Never got my hands on one of them :(

    • fomal on 09/08/2015 - 22:24

      Simply the best that I ever had, helped me so much went through uni life

    • Fishrulz on 10/08/2015 - 10:08
      +1

      i got a wireless one as well due to out of stock of the wired one :P V525W is the wireless one i got

    • itbargainhunter on 10/08/2015 - 13:04

      This one is awesome.

      Worked in an IT company back then. Everyone in the office knew how much this would cost and how much it costed extra to be shipped (was free shipped too).

      I remember sending this email to all of our staff. Many bought one (including the Managing Director) just wanted to see how the deal goes (and/or want to see how Dell bleed)

      Ordered one even when I don't need any. And got Dell telling me it runs out but would upgrade me to another beyter model. And they did!

      I end up giving it to a friend as a house warming gift!

    • dmiser on 11/08/2015 - 17:27

      This was great. I bought it. Never could use and ended up selling.

  • BigTed on 09/08/2015 - 17:22
    +6

    The Air Asia business class flights to KL for cheaper than economy…
    That was awesome.

    • [Deactivated] on 10/08/2015 - 14:51

      I went a bit overboard on that I ended up adding an extra leg to Sydney from the Gold Coast expecting proper business class… so was a little disappointed. But it was still insane having a fully reclining seat for $180 odd SYD to KL!

    • justcallmeboss on 12/08/2015 - 12:10

      It was during Easter as well, when prices skyrocket! Good flight was flown

      • BigTed on 12/08/2015 - 13:04

        It was the only time I have ever had a decent sleep on a plane when I was paying for the ticket!
        And I was surprised at how much I enjoyed KL with the family.

        • justcallmeboss on 12/08/2015 - 13:14

          Haha right! I had flown on Air Asia Business Class once before (PVG-KUL), and it is VERY good for a budget airline. KL is probably my favourite South East Asian city.

        • BigTed on 12/08/2015 - 13:27
          +3

          @justcallmeboss:
          I was also filled with a huge amount of smug self-satisfaction looking at all the schmucks down in cattle class who probably paid more for their crappy seats than I did for my express check-in, food, baggage, fully reclining seat etc…
          I know, I'm a bad person, but I can't help it.

        • justcallmeboss on 12/08/2015 - 15:44
          +3

          @BigTed: BigTed, you honestly could not have said it any better. I was exactly the same :P
          Funny story, the guy sitting next to me in seat 1B was an avid OzBargainer. As soon as we both boarded, he pulled out his phone (from OzB) and checks OzBargain. We're good friends now haha

  • try2bhelpful on 09/08/2015 - 19:38

    Actually didn't get this one through Ozbargain, got it via a friend of a friend, but it was a really good deal. I got a wine fridge and so did my brother.

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/23122

  • inherentchoice on 09/08/2015 - 21:39
    +2

    Bought a Sherrin in 2011 that still gets kicked around the park! Even back then JB had the first comment, complete with neg votes.

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/53735

    32 votes for 2011 is close enough right?

    Also bought this in 2012 which is still going strong even after getting daily use for 3.5 years…

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/67496

    • rawm on 10/08/2015 - 08:55

      Good old JB… Nice submissions!

      • inherentchoice on 10/08/2015 - 10:38

        Oops I meant JV.

        • rawm on 10/08/2015 - 10:41

          Al good, we know what you meant :)

        • endotherm on 10/08/2015 - 12:33
          +2

          @rawm: Who's Al?

        • rawm on 10/08/2015 - 12:52

          @endotherm: It seems typo's are contagious…

      • pointless martyr on 10/08/2015 - 11:42
        +2

        JB sells consumer electronics and accessories.

        JV sells sarcasm and dry humour

        • gimli on 10/08/2015 - 15:18

          JV doesn't sell…
          he forces it upon you

        • pointless martyr on 10/08/2015 - 15:39
          +2

          @jubba: he gets paid in neg votes

  • meatgasm on 09/08/2015 - 23:43
    +6

    McFlurry for $1.40 https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/131568

    The resultant weight gain still haunts me :P

    Also the 10c google play sale that happened in 2013 or so (Cant find the link).

    Since then, I've spent like $325 only on phone apps

    http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jkg.mypaida…

    • hahaboy on 10/08/2015 - 19:45

      How? I recently bought an app for 0.99c and thought that was a big deal for a cheapo like me.

  • Pixus on 09/08/2015 - 23:46
    +4

    $98 HP Touchpad fire sale

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/51351

    and then the waiting game afterwards to hack android onto it

    • rawm on 10/08/2015 - 08:43

      This was an insane deal at the time - remember it well!

  • docmoh on 10/08/2015 - 01:30
    +1

    NYE Sydney 2009 free tickets to Bangararoo.
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/19613

    I know this is not still 'with me' to use but it was our first NYE fireworks at Sydney and was amazing and free. Definitely one of our families treasured deal.

    • rawm on 10/08/2015 - 12:53

      If the family remembers, it's a gift that keeps giving - nice post.

  • [Deactivated] on 10/08/2015 - 02:00
    +1

    I'm still kicking myself for missing the 6 burner BBQ from Bunnings for $129… I wish another deal like that would come up again

  • rodinthink on 10/08/2015 - 02:25
    +2

    Thinkpad T520 $599 after Centrecom.com.au 50% cashback . For free if you can apply 50% Education Tax Refund for secondary students. AU dollar was really intense and at the climax at that time that it beat Yank's dollar (1 AUD = 1.033853 USD). Our currency will never be like that again for a really really long time.

    PS: Lenovo farted up the keyboard really hard after that. They don't make it like they used to be

    Also , AMD HD 7850 2gb @ $89 , turn out that the GPU was second hand and allegedly used to mine the bitcoin.
    Still,I'm Surprised with Centrecom low shipping cost.They made alot of change with their web in 2015, and the shipping cost ain't that cheap anymore.

  • kobrien456 on 10/08/2015 - 07:32

    The Qantas flights to Europe via Expedia Brazil. Great holiday.

  • Kapinny on 10/08/2015 - 13:07
    +1

    this for sure

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/105997

  • ilikeradiohead on 10/08/2015 - 13:07
    +2

    I've only been on OzBargain for about 18 months so I guess nothing I've got would qualify.
    Personal highlights though would be the free Lavazza machine, or my still unsued tap king, 11 months later and still waiting on a deal for a reasonably priced bottle to put into it.

    • rawm on 10/08/2015 - 13:14
      +1

      Welcome aboard the OzB train!!
      Although not part of the 3year rule, I grabbed the last Lavazza machine at my local and was very happy with basically $30 for lavazza mlik frother, 48 capsules, and the coffee machine. That will be a deal that wont be beaten for a while!

    • devnull73 on 12/08/2015 - 17:57
      +2

      I was in a small country town (liquor land?) on the very last day and tried to redeem and they hadnt even heard about it.

      I still frown every time I see "tap king".

  • Maki on 10/08/2015 - 13:32
    +3

    It has to be this Morphy Richards Vorticity Vacuum Cleaner. RRP was like 5XX, and I am still using it :)

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/106116

  • strikerzebra on 10/08/2015 - 13:41
    +1

    For the things I use all the time would have to be the two items below

    Got the $20 canon printer delivered from target: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/158545

    or the Kambrook blitz2go $20 pick up at harvey norman: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/188117

  • [Deactivated] on 10/08/2015 - 14:43
    +1

    I haven't got the link, but my favorite deal was $200 from Commbank for opening a commsec account and making a trade over $500 - or something to that effect.

    • [Deactivated] on 10/08/2015 - 14:44

      Close second is etihad airways 30% off code for flying on a Wednesday.. got me return flights to london in peak season for $1600

    • rawm on 10/08/2015 - 14:46

      This one?
      https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/86846

      • [Deactivated] on 10/08/2015 - 14:47
        +1

        Yep that's it.
        And this is the etihad one: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/194392

        Edit: didn't read your post properly. I fail on the 3 year rule :D

        • rawm on 10/08/2015 - 14:50

          Nah it's not a strict rule mate, chill - it comes close.
          Massive deal - Ive even pm'd mick to see how his shares are still travelling! https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/86846?page=2#comment-12563…

        • [Deactivated] on 10/08/2015 - 14:53

          @rawm:

          Such easy money. Think of the time and effort to wait for, and sign up to, 4 bank $50 free offers. I was buying shares anyway so the $200 was pure cream.

  • syousef on 10/08/2015 - 14:48
    +1

    Sorry I'm not going to dig up links.

    1. 10% off good prices at Digi-direct for Canon with double cashback. Ended up spending about $1200 for 2 700D camera bodies, 3 lenses and a 600EX-RT. 10% off then $600 off with Aussie Canon warranty. Almost went 70D instead but read about some having severe misfocus issues that Canon wouldn't acknowledge and the saving wouldn't have been as good.

    2. BigW drop zone $3 deals on Xbox 360 games, Skylander Swapforce starter packs and certain headphones. Went completely stupid and gave away most of the Swapforce packs to family and friends (though I bought 6 for the WiiU and none of my friends own one so D'OH!).

  • GameChanger on 10/08/2015 - 15:14

    PS vita $99

    :D

  • Herbse on 10/08/2015 - 15:25
    +5

    When JB had the wrong price for the Sony Power Banks but honored the sales.

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/118375

  • uzz30 on 10/08/2015 - 15:30

    Acer Iconia A1-830 - $70 after the cashback. Poor man's iPad Mini. Bought three for a merry xmas to the kiddies, they use them every day and love them. True bargain.
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/150426

  • c0balt on 10/08/2015 - 15:32

    Might have to be all the half price or better $30 Telstra starter packs where the credit can be used for the Google Play Store.

    Never paid full price for an app since then, and I still have a pack left.

  • bluedufflecoat on 10/08/2015 - 16:29
    +1

    I'm pretty happy with free money from opening bank accounts with me bank and ing direct and the referrals…

    Still enjoying Amex deals… Perhaps in November they will bring back th shop small campaign.

  • a2swin on 10/08/2015 - 16:45
    +1

    the adidas deal 50% off once in a lifetime

    • strikerzebra on 10/08/2015 - 16:52

      Missed that because I don't ozbargain in my sleep :(

    • Super8Tab on 10/08/2015 - 21:46

      the recent one yeah? it's crazy I can't believe i missed out.

    • Uncaged on 11/08/2015 - 11:36

      I'm still kicking myself over this one!

      I was on that morning when it was still on and I couldn't decide on the jacket sizing. I should have just got the shirts instead and then it was too late. :(

  • StewBalls on 10/08/2015 - 16:55

    The MS $100 Xbox360 cashback Boxing Day 2013 was pretty sweet…got mine for $69 with 3 GoW games, my mate's console ended up being free with a copy of Arkham Origins! :)

  • [Deactivated] on 10/08/2015 - 17:52

    Eneloops

    Come at me!

  • xyron on 10/08/2015 - 17:55
    +1

    For me its a tossup between my iPad Mini retina from Optus:

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/193711

    And the ThinkPad T420 deal from centrecom for $699:

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/52289

    I've still got that ThinkPad - it was my main and only computer when I moved overseas for the first time in 2012 and it was an absolute trooper :)

    EDIT - didn't read the OP properly (duh) - the ThinkPad deal definitely fits in the rules though :)

  • [Deactivated] on 10/08/2015 - 18:45
    +1

    Pah iPad Mini

    Can't beat free bonds undies, circa 2009, in my local store they had a 50% store discount running with the $10 cash back.

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/18514

    Thnx oz bargain, I have baulked at paying $15 a pair ever since!

  • macca22 on 10/08/2015 - 20:14
    +2

    Still have the Acer Iconia 501 32 g 3g because of goodguys in WA taking 50% off instead of 5% back in 2011 Officeworks had it for 783$ price matched for 189$
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/55817?page=3#comment.
    Still goes.

    • rawm on 10/08/2015 - 20:21

      Good one! What an insane mistake by GG hahaha!

    • Pobman on 16/08/2015 - 19:49

      Forgot about that! Still have one too, it's only used to display digital sheet music these days though.

  • infinite on 10/08/2015 - 20:26
    +4

    I don't know about all time but the best recent deal was the Big W video game $3 clearance sale. Bought about $90 worth of games, then walked 50m out the store and right into an EB Games where I collected over $350 store credit for the unopened games.

  • Lunchtime on 10/08/2015 - 21:12
    +1

    Logitech G27 - they were selling for around $400-450 at the time and thanks to Ozbargain I picked up one for $20 delivered

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/67702

  • CheapCoffee on 10/08/2015 - 21:33
    +1

    Whiteboard from Officeworks. I posted the deal myself not thinking it would get many people excited but I was wrong. Who knew people were so interested in buying a whiteboard?!

    I still have it in my room although I rarely use it these days.

    • rawm on 11/08/2015 - 13:07

      This was awesome - It was posted by you in 2013 so doesn't officially count, but I grabbed one! I still use it in my kitchen pantry as a reminder board (eg. pay bills, sweet nothings…) and this was a great deal, thanks for sharing back in the day.

  • Super8Tab on 10/08/2015 - 21:45
    +1

    I just remembered the HTC Legend Vodafone Deal I remember getting 3 for my whole family and sold each phone for 200 after the contract, good days !

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