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AssociatedLsarahellis on 04/04/2016 - 20:43 flightcentre.com.au (1496 clicks)
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Free travel brochures Travel Ideas Magazine posted to you! I just received both the Asia / UK magazines in the mail. They're around 100 pages each! Time to daydream :)

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  • indium on 04/04/2016 - 20:44
    +6

    nice try

    • veritas_mendax on 05/04/2016 - 08:39
      +1

      Some people on here are real fwits. Ok so this isn't a deal but how about instead of just saying 'nice try' to someone who is clearly just wanting to give something back to the site, maybe be a bit more constructive in your comment??

      Also would be good to give people the benefit of the doubt to start with.

  • jesseboy89 on 04/04/2016 - 20:48
    -6

    Why?

    • pointless martyr on 04/04/2016 - 21:15

      Coz its like willingly inviting spam into your physical mailbox

      This is what i do with spam

      • [Deactivated] on 04/04/2016 - 21:30
        -1

        Back in the day, it used to be said that running torrents on your computer was like infecting it with AIDS.

        Consider this to be the same for your letterbox.

  • [Deactivated] on 04/04/2016 - 20:49
    +10

    By proceeding, I: give permission for a Flight Centre travel expert to follow up with me; and agree to Flight Centre's Terms of Use and my personal information being handled in accordance with Flight Centre's Privacy Policy.

    • MustResistPurchase on 04/04/2016 - 20:50
      +3

      Is personal information disclosed to third parties?

      Yes.

  • [Deactivated] on 04/04/2016 - 20:49
    -1

    lol you're funny!

    (and reported)

    • Hirolol on 04/04/2016 - 21:14
      -3

      Why?
      It works

  • Associatedsarahellis @ Flight Centre on 04/04/2016 - 20:51
    +11

    Far out. I legitimately received these in the mail today. Put in a fake phone number that's what I did, I have no intentions of booking a holiday anytime soon. You guys are super sus! I don't work for them, I thought I found something good.

    • avgbowlofpho on 04/04/2016 - 20:52
      +2

      sorry, the crowd here can be tough

      • Associatedsarahellis @ Flight Centre on 04/04/2016 - 20:54
        +10

        Tell me about it! I just signed up just to post about it (I used to hunt around for freebies online years ago) :/

        • avgbowlofpho on 04/04/2016 - 20:55

          your fit to be an ozbargainer, but the wrong deal to post

    • [Deactivated] on 04/04/2016 - 20:53
      +2

      Wrapping paper for someone who wanted a holiday for their bday could be a humouring idea

      • avgbowlofpho on 04/04/2016 - 20:54

        not if you paint over it!

    • pointless martyr on 04/04/2016 - 21:56

      I thought I found something good

      Not much good comes out of the mailbox these days

  • spackbace on 04/04/2016 - 20:59
    +6

    Next minute, free brochures at the tourist information centres!

    • [Deactivated] on 04/04/2016 - 21:05
      +1

      Spackbace, train statons here in Melbourne are now giving…
      ………………..
      ……………….
      ………………
      ……………..
      …………….
      ……………
      …………..
      ………….
      …………
      ………..
      wait for it…
      ……….
      ………
      ……..
      …….
      ……
      …..
      ….
      …
      ..
      .

      Free timetables!

      Sorry, just one sec while I go post that. BRB.

    • pointless martyr on 04/04/2016 - 21:16
      +3

      Well, there have been recent posts for free youtube content and iveiw/SBS on demand…not that far of a leap really

  • Mechz on 04/04/2016 - 21:00
    -2

    You could just use the internet to research holidays like everyone else under 90 years old.

    • wizzlesticks on 04/04/2016 - 21:54

      Some brochures, especially Globus, Cosmos, Intrepid, etc. are much more convenient to read in print.

      • Mechz on 05/04/2016 - 13:54

        Except when you remember you read something about somewhere and have no way to search for it. The wonders of computers hey.

        • wizzlesticks on 05/04/2016 - 14:29

          It's called using a pen. Or if you really want to be hip, you could use a post-it note.

  • [Deactivated] on 04/04/2016 - 21:02
    +4

    Don't travel agents usually have a box of catalouges for free for anyone to take?

    • [Deactivated] on 04/04/2016 - 22:41
      +2

      Yes, hence this isn't a deal.

      Besides, these catalogues 1) don't cost anything anyway, 2) would probably be sent out to you if you were so inclined for free, and 3) merely gives FC a means of gathering your personal details for their use and to onsell to other companies.

  • tomsco on 04/04/2016 - 21:02
    +1

    Ordered a couple. Could be nice to read while on the loo.

    • Derrick Crane on 05/04/2016 - 07:52
      +1

      And very handy for wiping afterwards.

      • tomsco on 05/04/2016 - 08:38
        +1

        Needs to be 120gsm, minimum.

        • Findo on 05/04/2016 - 20:34

          Not absorbent enough. It'll smear everywhere!

  • SBOB on 04/04/2016 - 21:05

    seems like a pretty useless waste of paper, and if you have no plans of a holiday why bother (plus if you do, the internet is much more useful, up to date and better for recommendations/reviews)

    • Associatedsarahellis @ Flight Centre on 04/04/2016 - 21:29
      +13

      I'm 59, some of us still enjoy a magazine and a cuppa on the verandah instead of sitting glued to a screen.

      • SBOB on 04/04/2016 - 21:35
        -8

        so you would rather read a magazine that is 100% full of advertising? strange

        • Associatedsarahellis @ Flight Centre on 04/04/2016 - 21:38
          +1

          There's no prices in these magazines, it's not trying to sell me anything, it's showing me some lovely places to visit. It's not a magazine of flight prices.

        • Duoka on 05/04/2016 - 10:16

          @sarahellis: Should have titled it free magazines instead of brochures.

  • Hirolol on 04/04/2016 - 21:13

    I just put in all false details and it completed so my neighbour will receive a brochure in the mail sometime next week lol

  • Sage on 04/04/2016 - 21:25
    +1

    wow a free brochure!?!?

  • annarchon on 04/04/2016 - 21:26
    +1

    Go to the library. The have shelves and shelves of travel books that you can read FOR FREE.

  • PlayDis on 04/04/2016 - 21:52
    +1

    pretty much sums it up

    • Nillionaire on 04/04/2016 - 22:24

      Woah, awesome to see someone else using puu.sh!

  • [Deactivated] on 04/04/2016 - 22:13
    +6

    I can't believe people are still upvoting this "deal".

    • jv on 04/04/2016 - 22:20
      +5

      Most people still up are not very sober…

      • [Deactivated] on 04/04/2016 - 22:39

        Shhhhh… That includes us jv.

        • jv on 04/04/2016 - 22:45

          I'm not sober.

        • [Deactivated] on 04/04/2016 - 22:52

          @jv:

          Take your pick…

        • jv on 04/04/2016 - 22:56

          @KaptnKaos:

          I only like their Marsanne. Haven't had one for a while now though.

        • spackbace on 04/04/2016 - 23:53

          @jv:

          You use less bold when drunk apparently. Interesting

          This doesn't mean your next comment has to be written bold btw ;)

        • jv on 05/04/2016 - 00:05
          +1

          @Spackbace:

          You use less bold when drunk apparently.

          I've never noticed that before… Hic !!!

        • spackbace on 05/04/2016 - 00:05

          @jv:

          Someone didn't like me pointing that out :(

        • jv on 05/04/2016 - 00:08

          @Spackbace:

          The bold police.

        • spackbace on 05/04/2016 - 00:10
          +1

          @jv:

          Boldly going where no one has gone before?

          I hope I'm not underlining their authority.

    • GameChanger on 04/04/2016 - 22:54
      -1

      Its what I like to call the free mentality.

      I suppose this deal is better than Udemy crap that always get up voted to front with no scrutiny.

      • jv on 04/04/2016 - 22:57

        I suppose this deal is better than Udemy

        How is it better?

        • GameChanger on 04/04/2016 - 22:59
          -2

          This actually costs money to print and send.

          Udemy course intrinsic value is $0, yet people think its being discounted to $0 when it was $0 to start with.

        • jv on 04/04/2016 - 23:02
          +2

          @GameChanger:

          Udemy course intrinsic value is $0

          Try creating your own course for posting on Udemy and paying yourself $0 per hour…

        • GameChanger on 04/04/2016 - 23:05

          @jv: If you have to sell your product for free then you're not good enough. There is thousands of books out there that never get purchased. The same thinking applies to Udemy, if its good it will sell, otherwise most people make a loss (Hours wise).

          And most people who post on Udemy are trying to make extra money on the sideline, only the very best can make that their full time job.

        • jv on 04/04/2016 - 23:11

          @GameChanger:

          If you have to sell your product for free then you're not good enough

          They're given them for free so people try them and give them some good reviews… It's called Marketing

          If 'you're not good enough', you wouldn't give it for free and risk getting lots of bad reviews.

        • GameChanger on 04/04/2016 - 23:12
          -2

          @jv: Yes its marketing but its shit, I hope you support all those Udemy courses. Since you have all the time in the world.

        • jv on 04/04/2016 - 23:13

          @GameChanger:

          I hope you support all those Udemy courses.

          Only the good ones… The bad ones I don't finish and don't give them a rating…

          Since you have all the time in the world.

          I have as much time as anybody else here…

        • GameChanger on 04/04/2016 - 23:15

          @jv: You're a very kind person, I never seen this side of you!

        • jv on 04/04/2016 - 23:16
          +1

          @GameChanger:

          I never seen this side of you!

          If you read my earlier comments above, you'd realise I'm not sober…

      • Hirolol on 05/04/2016 - 08:12
        +2

        Cant agree more.
        Those udermy courses give me the shits when i see them upvoted like crazy.
        Probably on par with dick smith deals and how we can never find any stock!!!

    • wizzlesticks on 05/04/2016 - 00:34

      It's a deal mainly because of the service, not the brochure itself.

  • douglasb on 04/04/2016 - 23:45
    +3

    Thanks, OP, I ordered Asia, New Zealand, Cruise 2 and Queensland. We're due for a holiday, this will be a big help! :-)

  • DealzEddy123 on 05/04/2016 - 01:08
    +7

    this isnt a bargain…. brochures are always free….not even a special promotion… you can even ask your bank or insurance company or furniture store or real estate agent to post you a "free brochure"….

    • Duoka on 05/04/2016 - 10:15

      It's a magazine not a brochure. OP titled it wrong. It is not a bad magazine either, great for coffee table.

  • Findo on 05/04/2016 - 01:59

    Not a deal. What's next, signing up to Hare & Forbes for their machinery specials posted every few months?

    • expertreader on 05/04/2016 - 08:49

      Shh… Don't give people ideas to post

  • robb6014 on 05/04/2016 - 05:48
    +1

    Cool free junk mail

  • bchliu on 05/04/2016 - 06:56
    +5

    You can always walk into any travel agency and ask for any of their brochures for free. This is not a deal.

  • nietzsche bargain on 05/04/2016 - 07:21

    Weird that someone appreciates a few (presumably glossy) destination pics when they could just you know… use the internet to find more inspiring pics - but niche deals are okay.

    But since it's just promotional material for a business that is given away for free anyway…not a deal

  • D3m3ntia on 05/04/2016 - 07:21
    +3

    I can't believe I haven't seen… What is the normal price for this?

  • hazwing on 05/04/2016 - 07:33

    You can usually get them for free from the outlets anyway. Not sure how thus is a good deal.

  • Fybre on 05/04/2016 - 07:33

    So I hear you can get posted a Bunning's catalogue now too….

  • Japius on 05/04/2016 - 08:02
    +1

    Thanks OP, The kids love this crap for craft. Personally I couldnt care less what junk gets sent to my letterbox since its near the bin anyway, and I always use fake names, emails, and phone numbers, so they can do what they like with the "personal information"

    • belongsinforums on 05/04/2016 - 13:01

      Except for your address, smarty pants

      • Japius on 05/04/2016 - 13:26

        and as I said I could not care less what junk mail they send as it goes in the bin on my walk from the letterbox to the front door, my bin is conveniently located not far from the letterbox

        Exactly how useful a fake name at my actual address is to them i have no idea nor do I care

        • belongsinforums on 05/04/2016 - 18:40

          I was going to say that surely the increase of junk mail is not a good thing, but then i remembered that even though i have a no junk mail sign above my letterbox, i still get crap in there.

  • yaziyo on 05/04/2016 - 08:23

    http://wikitravel.org

    Go nuts.

    • belongsinforums on 05/04/2016 - 13:01
      +1

      Eh to be fair, wikitavel is very light on pictures

  • CLoSeR on 05/04/2016 - 08:35

    Oh dear you can walk into any FlightCentre and take some brochures.. not a deal!!!

    • D3m3ntia on 05/04/2016 - 08:45
      +2

      That's not the same deal. You don't give your name address and phone number when you walk in. The real deal is having someone call you up and check on you. I signed my grandmother up.

      • CLoSeR on 05/04/2016 - 08:47

        Oh what a lovely Grandson you are!

        • retiredfeline on 05/04/2016 - 09:10

          If his grandma has the same condition as his handle suggests he has, she'll forget the brochures after a while.

  • seanbaussie on 05/04/2016 - 08:59

    always free no bargain

  • G0bbo on 05/04/2016 - 09:02

    Free junk mail!

  • Fredfloresjr on 05/04/2016 - 09:12

    Thanks OP 👍🏻

  • sputnik on 05/04/2016 - 09:16
    +6

    FYI, I just went to Aldi and they were giving away catalogues for next weeks specials. Seemed to be plenty in stock. Most people didn't realise they were free and were walking straight past them.

    Be quick before Broden hoards them all and puts them on eBay.

  • Duoka on 05/04/2016 - 09:33
    +2

    It is not a bad magazine. Some example

    • belongsinforums on 05/04/2016 - 13:03
      +1

      Looks just like the airline magazines. Good for craft and blunt paper, I suppose

  • rvsure on 05/04/2016 - 09:43

    Free junk mail? No thanks.

  • blippy on 05/04/2016 - 10:45
    +1

    It amazes me that this 'deal' has 9 down votes and 12 reports yet the mods STILL haven't done anything about it. It should be removed.

    It's so frustrating that things like this stay up while people trying to post genuine, legitimate bargains (that aren't free catalogues) get jumped on immediately. Really discourages me from trying at all.

    • cloudy on 05/04/2016 - 11:55

      Do ur bit, neg the deal.

      This is clearly free all the time, can't be a deal.

      • blippy on 05/04/2016 - 11:57
        +1

        I agree - it's not a deal. I've reported the deal and am discussing it with the mods.

        I didn't neg the deal because the voting guidelines say that this isn't a reason to neg a deal.

    • tomsco on 05/04/2016 - 12:47

      It also has 41 upvotes.

      While this might not be for everyone, some people are interested. Plus it is delivered free to your door, so you don't have to go into a Flight Centre.

      • blippy on 05/04/2016 - 12:53
        -1

        Lots of people like the Coles Taste magazine too, which features lots of nice looking recipes and I can pick that up for free at any Coles supermarket. Should that be a deal too?!

        • tomsco on 05/04/2016 - 12:55

          If that what the community asks for (39 up votes excluding mine and the OP)

          You reference the 9 down votes, but then acknowledge that this isn't reason to neg a deal (yes, I acknowledge you did mention the reports as well).

          Either way, I put my order in, so I'm happy. Let's let the mods decide :)

  • gccmelb on 05/04/2016 - 11:56

    How can you call advertising a deal? This shouldn't be on the front, plus flight centre can be a dodgy travel agent.

  • Macgyver on 05/04/2016 - 12:33

    Doesn't sound bad, might order a few.

  • Diji1 on 05/04/2016 - 14:03
    +2

    So opt-in advertorial direct marketing is a bargain now.

    This site is going downhill.

    Is having the Woolies catalogue delivered for FREE going to make it as a bargain next?

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