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Melbourne OzBargain Meetup & Gaming Night: Free T-Shirts & Food from 5:30PM Thursday (Nov 30) @ Pokéd (Bourke St. Melbourne)

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Melbourne OzBargain Meetup & Gaming Night: Free T-Shirts & Food from 5:30PM Thursday (Nov 30) @ Pokéd (Bourke St. Melbourne)
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Associatedneil on 27/11/2017 - 16:29 ozbargain.com.au (809 clicks)
Last edited 28/11/2017 - 23:28

OzBargain is turning 11 years old and to celebrate we are having meetups all over the country.

Our Melbourne meetup will be at Pokéd @ 111 Bourke Street from 5:30PM Thursday and is a gaming night (Catan, Cards Against Humanity, Exploding Kittens, etc.). Thanks to Justin from Pokéd and Gameology for lending out his venue and his time.

  • Free food (likely Dominos pizza + Shanghai Dumplings + maybe something else).
  • $2 soft drinks sold via Pokéd.
  • Free OzBargain t-shirt (with womens shirts this time). Limited supply of 1 box, first come, first serve (maybe 30 mostly black shirts?).
  • Free Not a Bot virtual badge.

If you don't want to hang around or interact with anyone, that is fine. You can come in, write your username down (so I can give you a badge) and take a shirt/food. I will be giving the t-shirts out strictly from 5:30PM and no earlier.

If there are any suggestions for food or something else you think would be worthy (Entertainment Book Swap, group buy, whatever), please let me know.

For people in other locations, we need your feedback and/or confirmations.

If there are others who wish to help organise a meetup, please do some in the threads above or start your own.

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  • Yaren24 on 27/11/2017 - 20:35
    +1

    This is the best post ever :)

  • Abcxyztpg on 27/11/2017 - 20:37
    +1

    11 years. Congrats guys.

  • AssamLaksa on 27/11/2017 - 20:56

    I'll be attending the Sydney one just because it says "free tshirt" and I can't say no to free stuff.

  • lainey13 on 27/11/2017 - 21:13

    What size are the tshirts? Guessing male M-XXL… which means I won't bother fighting for one..?

    • Associatedneil @ OzBargain on 27/11/2017 - 23:31
      +2

      We have female and male t-shirts.

      • Orange Mens: 2 Small, 1 Large, 2 Extra Large, 2 XXL
      • Black Mens: 4 Small, 7 Medium, 10 Large, 5 Extra Large, 3 XXL
      • Black Womens: 4 Small, 4 Medium

      My experience from previous Melbourne meetups is the most common size is medium and small.

      • [Deactivated] on 28/11/2017 - 07:02
        +1

        Yet on the internet they all claim that they are large and x-large?

      • MathNerd on 28/11/2017 - 08:04

        I'm a large so it's good to see 10 black large shirts available :)

        • mooreshady on 28/11/2017 - 10:09
          +2

          need more xtra large due to Ozbargain 40-50% dominos in the last few months…

      • lainey13 on 28/11/2017 - 11:13

        Will Black Friday fight for a ladies small then :)

  • supaderp on 27/11/2017 - 21:16
    +1

    Don't forget to use your amex to get $10 off $20 spend at Nandos

  • MrSammyMcG on 27/11/2017 - 21:20

    Damn i wish there was one in Toowoomba

    • Associatedneil @ OzBargain on 27/11/2017 - 21:47

      Feel free to organise one.

      • MrSammyMcG on 27/11/2017 - 21:48

        Dont think thered be enough people around here that are Ozb's. Ive never met another ozbargainer from toowoomba or i nearly would.

  • pennypincha on 27/11/2017 - 21:35
    +1

    Any bikies going?

    • Associatedneil @ OzBargain on 27/11/2017 - 21:50
      +7

      oBikies?

  • v3racity on 27/11/2017 - 22:05
    +2

    If only it were on a Friday. Oh well. :|

  • effgee on 27/11/2017 - 23:35
    +1

    I would have posted earlier but I'm just perfecting my script to automatically create new users named broden00001, broden00002,…broden99999. Then I sell the 100,000 free t-shirts for $10 and I'm a millionaire. Oops, I've revealed my plan too soon

    Best deal ever.

  • Bluberry on 27/11/2017 - 23:56

    Hey OP - do you have more than 30 shirts? 13 of us from work are planning to come there and we really want a shirt. Should we come line up early??

    • Associatedneil @ OzBargain on 28/11/2017 - 14:47

      44 shirts. Will give them out from exactly 5:30PM. There weren't any lines at previous meetups and hope the same here as I'm a one man operation.

      • MsJackie5 on 28/11/2017 - 16:36
        +1

        Neil, would you like a hand? I can be there 5pm and help you hand them out and be a lacky of some sort. :)

        • Associatedneil @ OzBargain on 29/11/2017 - 02:06

          Thanks for the offer. Should be OK for now with myself and Justin however if we get OzBargained then we'll take up your offer. :)

  • AlienC on 27/11/2017 - 23:56
    +1

    Any cashback rewards on the $2 soft drinks?

    I can pay by amex card or Woolworths gift certificates?

  • Tuftsdude on 28/11/2017 - 01:06

    Will still be overseas. Maybe next year haha..

  • monkeyluck on 28/11/2017 - 01:09

    how fast do the tshirts normally go?

    • Associatedneil @ OzBargain on 28/11/2017 - 02:27

      Small & Medium go first. I brought home XL and bigger shirts at the last meetup.

      • dasher86 on 28/11/2017 - 08:22

        can you save a small one for a PU?
        :P

      • JayMoney on 29/11/2017 - 11:45

        XXL? ;)

  • [Deactivated] on 28/11/2017 - 01:54
    +3

    No jv comment?

  • idonotknowwhy on 28/11/2017 - 06:59

    I'll have to pass on this one.
    Bikies are probably waiting for me for buying up all the graphics card deals for mining purposes.

  • exulted on 28/11/2017 - 07:24

    Will there be free soapy massages?

  • Darron65 on 28/11/2017 - 12:32

    This seems interesting; will try to attend.

  • Yapapi on 28/11/2017 - 14:36

    Happy Birthday OzBargain. I look fowrard to coming down to say hello.

  • krazek on 28/11/2017 - 14:43
    +2

    111 Bourke Street? OZB is turning 11? Illuminati confirmed

  • Ciciann on 29/11/2017 - 00:00

    OMG i'm super excited and will def try to be there on the dot, work permitting.

  • sancrumble on 29/11/2017 - 03:47

    HBD Ozb.. will still be overseas at the time of meetup, cya nxt time!

    • Employeescrimshaw @ OzBargain on 29/11/2017 - 11:46
      +5

      This is a free event that is paid / sponsored by Ozbargain. There will be free food and depending on which meetup you'll go to, you'll get to see Scotty…

      • Clear on 29/11/2017 - 13:19
        +1

        You need to flex your muscles Mr Scrimshaw. We're all thinking it.

        • nocure on 29/11/2017 - 13:37
          +2

          We're all thinking it.

          Except for one of us….

      • varunynr on 29/11/2017 - 16:43
        +1

        Is Scotty or any of the mods flying to Hobart :) ?

        Cheers

        Varun

        • Associatedneil @ OzBargain on 29/11/2017 - 18:45

          That would definitely kill our budget.

        • varunynr on 29/11/2017 - 20:03

          @neil:

          Ha ha wont hold this against you. Hobart is an ignored capital anyways.

        • Clear on 29/11/2017 - 20:24

          @neil: Not if you OzBargain it. $100 both ways.

    • String name on 29/11/2017 - 15:17

      RRP is sexual favours to one of the OzB crew. This is definitely easier on the knees…

  • tsu-chan on 29/11/2017 - 09:46
    +2

    What a coincidence! I'm coming down to Melb (from Sydney) for an event this weekend! Happy to get the badge and some free food :)

  • Stopback on 29/11/2017 - 10:45
    -2

    I can't believe i paid $5 for the last one.. mind you there were video games

  • Godric on 29/11/2017 - 17:28

    Can I call prior to coming to place a shirt on hold?? :p

  • pyramid on 29/11/2017 - 22:11

    Looks like this is going to be full house tomorrow.

  • droodle on 30/11/2017 - 08:37

    111 bourke street as in Southern cross lane?

    • Associatedneil @ OzBargain on 30/11/2017 - 09:46

      Yes.

  • imc123 on 30/11/2017 - 10:12
    +1

    Thanks Neil, I'm in, it would be great to get a T-shirt!

  • mrtin on 30/11/2017 - 14:35

    funny. last year the catchup was also on a day that was flaming hot then started to storm like crazy

  • whatthefuzz on 30/11/2017 - 16:27

    👍

  • dasher86 on 30/11/2017 - 17:31

    Too late now but you should have limited it to one shirt per person.

    • Godric on 30/11/2017 - 17:32

      Are they all gone now?

    • Associatedneil @ OzBargain on 30/11/2017 - 21:44

      I thought I gave 1 per person for the exception of some of the XXL sizes but yeah t-shirts were OzBargained very quickly. Next meetup will need to bring about 100 shirts.

      • daydream on 01/12/2017 - 00:46

        Everyone seemed to be orderly from what I saw. Didn't see anyone greedy with the t-shirts unless they got lucky.
        How many names (on the paper) did you get Neil?

        • Associatedneil @ OzBargain on 01/12/2017 - 00:52
          +2

          I left the notepad (and my pens!) at the venue (must have been packed away) so I'll let you know tomorrow as well as add the badges.

        • KayDat on 04/12/2017 - 08:29

          @neil: Any news on the notepad? =]

        • Associatedneil @ OzBargain on 04/12/2017 - 09:51

          @KayDat:

          Couldn't go on Friday due to the rain and they were closed on the weekend. Will work on getting it today either in physical or digital form.

      • dasher86 on 01/12/2017 - 08:16

        you did well.
        however i did see a female stash 2 shirts in her bag and another male got a shirt for his wife and for him.

        • Ozblady on 04/12/2017 - 21:44
          -1

          Well excuse me for letting my partner store his shirt in my bag (did you see him pass me the shirt and standing next to me the entire time we were there?). Sorry maybe I should have made him change into the ozbargain shirt straight away and stash his workclothes into my bag instead.

        • dasher86 on 04/12/2017 - 21:53

          @Ozblady:
          Female didn't appear to have a partner with them.

  • tarawa on 30/11/2017 - 18:01
    +2

    Who wrote "me" as their username?

    • me on 02/12/2017 - 09:19
      +9

      I did

      • tarawa on 02/12/2017 - 18:43
        +1

        I have to say that was the funniest/best username on the list

        • me on 02/12/2017 - 19:17

          Thanks :)

  • tarawa on 30/11/2017 - 18:03

    Just some feedback to the venue: The door is missing a "Pull" sticker, most people pushed the door to exit

    • Associatedneil @ OzBargain on 30/11/2017 - 21:42

      Ha. Yes, I did this 3 times.

    • justinh93 on 02/12/2017 - 08:31

      Thanks for the feedback! I'll get that fixed. We usually leave it open during trading hours so it hasn't really been a problem, but good pick up!

  • Darron65 on 30/11/2017 - 18:04

    It was fun while it lasted but I was called away while Neil was still giving away t-shirts. Thanks anyway and maybe I'll see you all next year.

  • NiteMice on 30/11/2017 - 18:16

    I'm still on my way.

  • 0FoxGiven on 30/11/2017 - 19:26

    Lol, I showed up the earliest and had to leave just as the place was getting packed. It was great to meet you Neil! Hope y'all are having a good time out there :)

  • Roja on 30/11/2017 - 19:30
    +2

    Majority of shirts were gone within 5 minutes. If you’re like me and missed out then order your own custom designed Ozbargain shirt from this deal by Degorilla

    Grabbing a slice of pizza and getting the Not A Bot badge is good enough for me. Thanks for putting this together

  • silverrat23 on 30/11/2017 - 19:53

    I'm gutted I couldn't make it. For those who did, what did I miss? (aside from Pizza and T-Shirts disappearing fast)

    • dasher86 on 01/12/2017 - 08:17

      Sure, must be a bot.

    • KayDat on 01/12/2017 - 12:53

      Dumplings went first. Then the Shirts, then the Pizza.

  • Dark Zeus on 30/11/2017 - 20:03

    Great meeting this evening, had 2 slices of yummy pizzas. Unfortunately I had to leave early to prepare for thunderstorm safety at home. Keep yourself dry and keep safe!!

  • djcharliek on 30/11/2017 - 20:49

    Thanks all for great night. Name tags next time would be awesome. Thanks for the t shirt. Loving it.

  • GoldPhoenix0 on 30/11/2017 - 21:04

    Dropped by with a friend about 15 minutes late and the place was packed. I think this deal was Ozbargained! Happy 11th Birthday, and thanks for running the event Neil, and may there be many more deals to come!

  • try2bhelpful on 30/11/2017 - 21:41

    Thanks for putting on the night. Had a great time chatting and the pizza was tasty. Thanks to everyone who has posted bargains this year.

  • Associatedneil @ OzBargain on 30/11/2017 - 22:00
    +8

    Thanks for braving the heat for the meetup. Nice chatting with you all and playing some very odd card games.

    Stats:

    • 40 pizzas ordered, 38 pizzas eaten.
    • 205 dumplings ordered, all eaten.
    • 43 shirts given out within 5 minutes.
    • Everyone who stuck around got a fidget spinner.

    Justin had some custom OzBargain, Poked and Gameology cupcakes made via Cupcake Central.

    I think some people took some photos so if they have any please post up or PM to me.

    • varunynr on 03/12/2017 - 09:05

      Wish I was in Melbourne. Being in sleepy town of Hobart doesn't help much. Glad you all had fun.

    • whatthefuzz on 04/12/2017 - 10:52

      Thank you neil and justin for this awesome meetup. Enjoyed fully and you took good care of vegetarians as well which is really appreciated :)
      My son loved the spinner as orange is his fav color :P

      i have got cupcake photo but cant figure out how to attach to this post :S

      • Associatedneil @ OzBargain on 04/12/2017 - 10:55

        Glad you enjoyed it. If you go to My Account - Files, you can upload the picture there and then paste the link here. Or just use any other picture hosting service (e.g. imgur) and paste the link here.

  • Frankly Frankie on 30/11/2017 - 22:01
    +2

    Thanks for organising.
    Dumplings, pizza and tshirts for the lucky early arrivals.
    Everyone was friendly.

  • MathNerd on 30/11/2017 - 22:46

    Thanks Neil for organising. Was great to meet you in person!
    Managed to get an XL black t-shirt, thanks again for that :)
    Until next year!

  • daydream on 01/12/2017 - 00:39

    Thanks Neil for hosting, OzBargain and Justin (Poked) for supporting the meet up. Very generous supply of pizzas too! I already earned my Not A Bot badge but a good chance to socialise with others.

  • inasero on 01/12/2017 - 09:23

    Thanks neil, Gaemology and Poked! Also happy birthday OzB!

  • Associatedneil @ OzBargain on 05/12/2017 - 15:03
    +2

    OK, everyone should have a badge based on if you wrote your name on the notepad. I counted 66 on the list.

    I can't find 3 2 1 user (see below) so if anyone has an idea what is written or who the user is, let me know in the comments.

    (1st solved)
    (2nd solved)
    (3rd solved)

    Update: Solved!

  • Hintswen on 07/12/2017 - 22:44

    Aww dam, yet another meetup missed!

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