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AGL - Bonus Amazon Echo Valued at $149 if You Switch Electricity Plan to AGL Savers - Home Connect

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AGL - Bonus Amazon Echo Valued at $149 if You Switch Electricity Plan to AGL Savers - Home Connect
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AliG on 10/05/2018 - 08:10 agl.com.au (587 clicks)
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Hi people
Found this while comparing Electricity prices

Go to the following AGL page
https://www.agl.com.au/signup#energyplan
For existing customers, login to proceed
If you're not with AGL type in your address

The following rates are for NSW (where I live)

31.900 cents/kWh
Supply charge 92.400 cents per day
21% pay on time discount (If you bundle Electricity and Gas) 19% for Electricity only

24 Month Energy Plan Period
No early termination fees
Variable Rate

Please read the fine print and compare to your existing plan to make sure it suits

And enjoy your new Echo

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  • ObservePolarity on 10/05/2018 - 08:24
    +1

    Can confirm - I actually signed up to this a few months back, Amazon Echo showed up quickly and has been an amusing addition to the house.
    I've also noticed my monthly bills have been lower on average, which is nice.

  • mafroew on 10/05/2018 - 08:29
    +1

    Sure you get a new echo, but make sure you do the maths….

    The online only plan price per kWh is much lower than this. It is sort of available if you phone up - they'll just apply some similar "pay on time" discount.

    I'm currently only paying 16.8c kWh - still waiting on the first gas bill…

    EDIT: just checked my spreadsheet, and updated what I'm paying

    • AliG on 10/05/2018 - 08:57
      +1

      Who are you paying those rates through?
      Do you have a link?

    • Slippery Fish on 10/05/2018 - 12:27

      Agl are the devil… Our shop is in a Ergon area with no ability to leave and they decided to double the price over night. Nothing you can do about it….

      No person should support this scumpany

      • asa79 on 11/05/2018 - 07:31

        All providers raised their prices

    • asa79 on 11/05/2018 - 07:30

      That sounds like before GST and how much supply charge you paying

  • ikari47 on 10/05/2018 - 08:29
    +3

    Everyone should do their own calculation on these costs. Look at your actual kWh price after discount rather than the headline 21% discount.
    The reason you get an Amazon echo with this is because it is horrifically expensive.
    QLD as an example I pay 18.2c per kWh ex gst.

    • bobzor on 10/05/2018 - 08:35

      This is not a reason to neg is it? Just coz its bad for you doesn't mean it is bad for others?

      • ikari47 on 10/05/2018 - 10:18
        +2

        I know people need to take responsibility and find what suits them the best. But dressing up a really bad rate with a "bonus" is pretty poor way to trick people.
        I made a calculator based off my billed usage last year and will save about $700 this year, granted these new 30% discounts only came about because of Alinta … PRAISE BE

    • andrewsaws on 10/05/2018 - 09:08
      +1

      I live in queensland too. Which provider is giving you 18.2 c per KWH? I would love to switch to them :)

      • shamona1 on 10/05/2018 - 09:11
        +1

        AGL. Choose their plan that offers 28% pay on time discount off usage. It works out to approx 18c/kWh.

        • dbrent12 on 10/05/2018 - 09:24

          21% disc with echo vs 28% disc no echo
          = 18.2c ex vs 19.96 ex.

          not must diff tbh

      • ikari47 on 10/05/2018 - 10:11

        AGL. The important thing to look at is the price at after discount.

        I get 30% off of 26c per kWh,
        Compared to this 21% off 29c per kWh ex gst.

        Also have to look at daily supply charges.

        Origin do a lower discount but apply to supply charge as well, so if you are a lower kWh user this may be better.

  • shamona1 on 10/05/2018 - 09:11
    +2

    Electricity prices vary from state to state. If you're going to list prices, you should advise what state that pricing is for.

    • AliG on 10/05/2018 - 09:16

      Thanks for pointing that out, I've updated the post to reflect

  • willyroo on 10/05/2018 - 09:24
    +1

    In Qld - all excluding GST:

    Alinta - 28% discount pay on time - effectively 18.72c/Kwh
    AGL - negotiated 30% after briefly churning to Alinta (thanks Alinta BTW!) - effectively 18.2c/Kwh

    Keep in mind Alinta has slightly cheaper access charges if you have complex connection (eg Solar feed in and other tariffs), which is why you can negotiate 30% with AGL.

    This deal MIGHT work if you don't use a lot of power - the access charges are lower than AGL's current rate of $1.00/day.

    • illz on 10/05/2018 - 09:49

      haha went through the same scenario. fistbump

  • skully78 on 10/05/2018 - 09:30
    +1

    What's Ozbargins' energy provider of choice?

    • m9 on 10/05/2018 - 11:10
      +5

      Eneloops

    • Trishool on 10/05/2018 - 12:35

      Xiaomi power banks.

    • Volution on 10/05/2018 - 16:55

      Pizza and protein bars

  • purplelady on 10/05/2018 - 09:40

    I'm in NSW and I have set and forget offer that gives 25% off, while the echo one only offers 21%. The rates are the same for both. Is it right that I think Set and Forget is better?

    • dbrent12 on 10/05/2018 - 09:55
      +1

      i think it works out to be 1c per kwh difference - so comes down to if you want an echo and what you value it at vs your energy consumption.

      • purplelady on 10/05/2018 - 10:27

        Yeah, I don't care about Echo and just care about the discount hahaha

        • Trishool on 10/05/2018 - 12:36

          You can sell the echo for some money back, or palm it off as an xmas present.

    • zzyss on 11/05/2018 - 10:38

      I think the point of the post is that you can plan change to this and then change back immediately after receiving the Echo?

      • purplelady on 14/05/2018 - 21:56

        I guess I'm not a true ozbargainer yet :|

      • daydream on 17/05/2018 - 22:06

        Nope, read T&Cs

  • talktome on 10/05/2018 - 09:42

    Is there any better deal in SA? I was thinking to sign up on this deal.

    • Whatisthatvelvet on 10/05/2018 - 11:04
      +1

      The words "deal" and "SA" do not go together

    • Safoan on 10/05/2018 - 13:41
      +1

      I am from SA and with alinta getting 30percent pay on time discount.not sure how it compares with other plans as I have have been trying to figure out if the are cheaper. Below was my last bill

      https://ibb.co/iThN5d

      I will get 30 percent off on top of that. Hope it helps

      • Whatisthatvelvet on 10/05/2018 - 17:10

        But then add gst to those figures also

      • talktome on 10/05/2018 - 18:00

        Ya i had it in my comparison sheet but in my case when I added up with supply charge, work out more expensive than agl.
        Thanks anyway.

  • bluegrass on 10/05/2018 - 09:49

    I'm in NSW country area.
    Energy Locals works out the best for me.
    https://energylocals.com.au/

  • okwombat on 10/05/2018 - 09:58
    +2

    Is there anything stopping someone from signing up for the Amazon Echo then churning to another, cheaper provider quickly?

    There is a 24 month term, but no termination fees…

    • nullAndVoid on 10/05/2018 - 10:44
      +1

      I'm already with AGL and, when I called and asked, they said I could totally go on this plan and then call back in a few weeks and switch to the better discount he offered me over the phone. It seems that the 'Energy Plan Period' is more like a duration for which you will receive the offer (pay on time discount, etc) than a fixed-term contract from which you can't escape without fees.

      So, that's precisely what I'm doing.

      • REW138 on 10/05/2018 - 11:47

        Currently in chat to this effect, and the response I am getting is: "This plan has no lock in contract but if you'll change the plan under its plan period, the device will be taken back by Amazon."

        Nowhere is this clearly stated, only that: (Taken from the t's and c's) "~You are only eligible to receive one AGL Connect Bonus, such as the Amazon Echo, per supply address during any 12 month period."

        EDIT

        Apparently… "The full terms and conditions of the Amazon Echo Plan included about the device is noted on the welcome pack if you'll change to this offer now."

        MORE

        "I apologise for that but this is the deal between AGL and Amazon."
        "This can only be viewed on the welcome pack if you sign up."
        "I understand that and thanks for your feedback. Even us here does not have a copy of a welcome pack so we cannot send it to you as this is only for the customers signing up for a new plan."

        I think it is fair to say that this is very misleading….

        • nullAndVoid on 10/05/2018 - 11:58

          I guess I'll find out when I get their 'welcome pack', then.

          I can always ditch the plan within the ten-day cooling off period. That said, this discount is slightly better than the one I already had and I was actually looking to purchase yet another Echo very soon, so it's not just a worthless gimmick to me.

          It's definitely a bit sketchy that they say you need to sign up before you can see the terms.

        • jorf on 10/05/2018 - 12:30
          +1

          @nullAndVoid:

          If you have to agree to something before you can see the terms, then the terms are not enforcible.

          I suspect that they won't ask for devices back anyway - these things are usually bought and paid for already - how long you keep it for isn't a major concern - they're incentives to sign up.

        • [Deactivated] on 10/05/2018 - 14:34

          It's a load of crap too. The device is shipped by Fulfilio on behalf of AGL, NOT Amazon, and Amazon is not a party to the offer at all. AGL only offers it because they have an AGL skill on the Alexa Skills Store that allows you to ask questions like "what's my current bill?"

          Nowhere in the welcome pack (in fact, there isn't a welcome pack!) does it mention anything about early churning.

        • REW138 on 10/05/2018 - 17:11

          @Kyanar:

          I'll risk it then, do the dodgy, and then change back ASAP.
          Worth a shot.

          Signing up, it does mention these conditions, but nothing explicitly regarding the Echo…

          "Bonus Amazon Echo
          You are only eligible to receive one AGL Connect Bonus, such as the Amazon Echo, per supply address during any 12 month period. An AGL Connect Bonus is an additional incentive that may be provided as part of an AGL Energy Plan which is a bonus smart home product and/or associated service or subscription (or voucher for the same). AGL reserves the right to add, withdraw or vary an AGL Connect Bonus Energy Plan on offer at any time."

        • poiterbad on 10/05/2018 - 17:51

          On the main page it has a section which states

          "No termination fees will apply, but we may ask you to return your Amazon Echo and pay for the postage costs if you choose to cancel your energy plan within six (6) months of your supply commencement date."

          I assume this means you can't change after joining and receiving it?

        • nullAndVoid on 10/05/2018 - 20:29

          @hcca: Yes, I had kind of thought that, too - that it's unlikely they'd ask for it back. Especially given that I'm a longstanding customer and, if I were to switch to another plan, it would also be with them. They'd have to realise that that's bad juju for them.

        • REW138 on 11/05/2018 - 00:04

          @poiterbad:
          They must have changed this after I spoke with them. I swear I ctrl+f'd the site for "echo" and did not see this. Some dodgy practises afoot. Really hope I can push this with the right authorities since I joined up and will most likely cancel, using the reason that this is misleading.

  • manja on 10/05/2018 - 10:23

    Is there any better deal for ACT? My contract just finished with ActewAGL.

  • GG57 on 10/05/2018 - 10:38
    1. The electricity prices need to be closely compared to your existing (or other alternate) provider.
    2. Victorians can get $50 Bill Credit if you do a comparison after 1 July: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/373846
    3. I don't think the Echo is really valued at $149 now; they were $119 here (https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/376058) and here (https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/375729)
  • eqv on 10/05/2018 - 10:56
    +2

    Thanks OP! I'm already with AGL, but switching to virtually the same plan and getting Amazon Echo is a bonus for me.

  • BuyNow Think Later on 10/05/2018 - 11:07
    +1

    For those who got the bonus Amazon Echo. Is it a 1st or 2nd Gen one?

    • [Deactivated] on 10/05/2018 - 14:34

      Gen2.

  • johnyBgood on 10/05/2018 - 11:36

    Thanks OP, I have the below discount at the moment:

    19% Pay on time
    4% Direct Debit
    3% Double Up

    Does this plan offer direct debit discount as well?

    EDIT: Had a chat with them, they don't offer direct debit % on this plan, so better to stick with my current plan.

  • Detective Pikachu on 10/05/2018 - 12:55

    In SA. Can't seem to find whether there's no exit fees for the Amazon Echo electricity plan. I think staying with the set and forget series of plans is better at the moment.

    • poiterbad on 10/05/2018 - 17:52
      +1

      In the Q and A section at the bottom

      No termination fees will apply, but we may ask you to return your Amazon Echo and pay for the postage costs if you choose to cancel your energy plan within six (6) months of your supply commencement date.

      • Detective Pikachu on 11/05/2018 - 11:56

        Thanks for that! I just checked another offer landing page rather than the plan comparison page and it seems it also has the no exit fee mentioned there.

  • talktome on 10/05/2018 - 13:12
    +1

    Does a termination fee apply if I no longer want to stay on the AGL Savers - Home Connect energy plan?
    No termination fees will apply, but we may ask you to return your Amazon Echo and pay for the postage costs if you choose to cancel your energy plan within six (6) months of your supply commencement date.

    • [Deactivated] on 10/05/2018 - 14:35

      That's not in the terms, so they can ask…

  • inasero on 10/05/2018 - 17:34

    Nice try NSA/ASIS

  • hazoir on 11/05/2018 - 02:22

    Was on an old plan with them, this is an upgrade. WIN!

  • zzyss on 11/05/2018 - 16:34

    I checked my plans and decided to switch to the higher discount version, which also had $50 credit + $50 for also having their gas with them. Sure, $49 less "value" than the Echo, but I can do more with $100 than an Amazon Echo, which I have no use for.

  • daydream on 17/05/2018 - 22:04

    For me in VIC:

    Peak 31.900 cents/kWh
    Supply charge 119.900 cents/day

    "Alexa, find me a cheaper energy plan!" ;-)

  • dbrent12 on 03/06/2018 - 08:51

    Anybody got theirs yet ?

    • Hstim on 05/06/2018 - 10:28

      Nah, two weeks since I signed up

  • DemocracyManifest on 04/06/2018 - 22:32

    Signed up tonight, energy companies are literally snakeoil salesman but they have good prices on controlled load 2, no extra supply charge. Will get the echo and look around later. Had a excellent deal which just ended so room to bargain again I'd say.

  • DemocracyManifest on 21/06/2018 - 10:50

    Got a text today saying it was coming in 7-10 business days, anyone else?

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