[OzBargain 12th Birthday] Sydney CBD Meetup - Thur 29 Nov 6-9PM at Spawn Point, Co-Sponsored by ShopBack, Please RSVP

scotty on 09/11/2018 - 15:45
Last edited 14/11/2018 - 21:31 by 1 other user

ShopBack came to us a few weeks ago to co-sponsor this event. For them, they are having a Christmas party with some of their top-users. For us it's the celebration of OzBargain turning 12 — so we end up hosting an event together. A few details are still yet to be confirmed (as ShopBack is doing all the work organising it), but

Date: Thursday, 29 November 2018
Time: 6-9PM
Venue: Spawn Point Bar, 199 Clarence Street, Sydney
Theme: Christmas, Fun, Food, Freebies & some Retro Gaming

However, placements are limited due to the size of the venue & finite resources (i.e. food & drinks). Therefore if you wish to come, you must RSVP by Wed 21 Nov (by using the poll below). OzBargain has been allocated 40 places, and to prioritise existing members in Sydney, please only RSVP

Only if really intend to go
If your account is at least 3 months old, i.e. don't just create account & sign up.

I'll update the thread when more information arrives. Also note that Tycn is also organising a meetup on Thur 22 Nov at Pizza Autentico in Surry Hills. I will also try to get to that event.

Note: If you have changed your mind and cannot make it anymore, please click on "Revoke" to revoke your vote so other people can have a chance.

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scotty on 14/11/2018 - 21:36

+3

ShopBack has confirmed with me the venue for the Sydney CBD meetup event:

Spawn Point Bar at 199 Clarence Street, Sydney

Not sure about Mortal Combat and SEGA Classic, but there will be Street Fighter and some classic Nintendo. There will also be a Mario Kart comp.
- Scrooge McDuck on 15/11/2018 - 15:45
  
  +2
  
  I was just there last night playing Street Fighter. They have a couple of SNES Minis, PS4s, Wii Us and an N64. They also have Guitar Hero.
  
  It's quite a cosy venue with 2 booths and room for 3 tables and 3 bar tables. 40 of us plus their attendees will pack it! Dress for a mosh pit.
  
  They have a Sega emulator on a PS4 but no Mortal Kombat I or II. I last checked months ago and their Golden Eye cartridge was broken. They also used to have a couple of arcade cabinets.
  
  I'll head in next week and ask about the above games. Anyone have any specific requests?
  - djprima on 15/11/2018 - 16:30
    
    not retro, but having overcooked 1 or 2 would be hilarious
    - mafmouf on 22/11/2018 - 21:37
      
      Any takers for N64 games? I'm super keen!

CyberMurning on 09/11/2018 - 15:52

+2

'Co-Sponsored by ShopBack"
wooohoo thanks. promise will use SB more from now (not CR)
- scotty on 09/11/2018 - 15:55
  
  +3
  
  Well. We do want to stay on good terms with all the popular merchants on OzBargain. Both are good companies, but ShopBack just happens to be in the Sydney CBD. However if other merchants that are hosting their Christmas parties and want to host a few OzBargainers — feel free to hit me up :)
  - pyramid on 09/11/2018 - 16:06
    
    +1
    
    I'm sure TA is reading this…
  - Scrooge McDuck on 09/11/2018 - 16:19
    
    Both are good companies,
    
    But some are more good than others.
    
    Your move CR…
    - blighst on 09/11/2018 - 22:02
      
      +3
      
      CR pls match and then we can get Officeworks to beat!
John Kimble on 09/11/2018 - 16:04

+1

Retro Gaming

Spooning Goats?

Edit:Oh, looks like there is another one now…
Scrooge McDuck on 09/11/2018 - 16:22

Retro Gaming

Mortal Kombat I, II and Sega classics plz!
- CyberMurning on 09/11/2018 - 16:36
  
  what? not Street Fighter II (the original not super turbo ones)?
  - Scrooge McDuck on 09/11/2018 - 16:36
    
    Mortal Kombat on Sega Genesis is the best video game ever.
    - blighst on 09/11/2018 - 22:08
      
      +1
      
      That's a weird way to spell "Brian Lara Cricket '96"
Clear on 09/11/2018 - 16:26

For them, they are having a Christmas party with some of their top-users.

OzBargainers or merchants?
- scotty on 09/11/2018 - 16:48
  
  I think it's their actual users, i.e. the ones earning the cashback. Possibly an overlap with OzBargainers.
  - Clear on 09/11/2018 - 16:49
    
    -2
    
    Almost sounds like the classic bribery tactic to use them 😋
    - ronnknee on 09/11/2018 - 20:15
      
      More like a perk. It's not like the top users were told from the beginning that they would be invited to a Christmas party if they used Shopback frequently.
      - Clear on 09/11/2018 - 20:16
        
        @ronnknee: Because you're one of them?
        
        ronnknee on 09/11/2018 - 20:16
        
        @Clear: I'm a user, not a top user.
        
        Clear on 09/11/2018 - 20:21
        
        @ronnknee: Shame… me too :P
    - scotty on 10/11/2018 - 05:37
      
      I don't think it's bribery, as ShopBack would already have a list of users they would like to invite. That's no different from companies inviting their top customers and suppliers to their Christmas party, which would be happening all around the country over the next couple of weeks.
      - Clear on 10/11/2018 - 06:46
        
        @scotty: Tongue in cheek. My own work does the exact same thing or cases of beer. Many people see it as "bribing them to keep using you as there are perks" when you're rewarding them for using you.
- CandyMan on 10/11/2018 - 12:29
  
  -1
  
  Not sure what’s the “big deal” about the sponsoring. Extracting a dollar from ozbarhainers is like extracting teeth
  - Clear on 10/11/2018 - 12:30
    
    +1
    
    Read my comment above and you will understand ;)
    - CandyMan on 11/11/2018 - 16:19
      
      Yep. I was your comment slowly. 🤓 I think I intended to comment elsewhere above
[Deactivated] on 09/11/2018 - 17:22

never heard of shopback
- ronnknee on 09/11/2018 - 20:29
  
  -2
  
  It's like Cashrewards but with equal or higher rates.
  - blighst on 09/11/2018 - 22:06
    
    +1
    
    It's like Cashrewards with some rates higher some rates lower and some rates the same
    - ronnknee on 09/11/2018 - 23:01
      
      Which stores does Cashrewards offer better rates than Shopback?
  - John Kimble on 09/11/2018 - 22:11
    
    +1
    
    It's like CR without a TA
    - nocure on 09/11/2018 - 22:22
      
      I'm sure they're working on one…
      - John Kimble on 09/11/2018 - 22:40
        
        @nocure: That's impossible, TA is one of a kind.
- CyberMurning on 20/11/2018 - 09:54
  
  its like coles and woolworths
  - mafmouf on 22/11/2018 - 21:39
    
    *Waits for Aldi…
Changskies on 09/11/2018 - 19:16

That restaurant is good - a little salty though! Shame - in melbourne then :(
- Clear on 09/11/2018 - 21:38
  
  https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/414490
blighst on 09/11/2018 - 22:07

In the calendar!
ChillBro on 09/11/2018 - 23:00

Can we go to this dinner as well as the one on the 22nd? Or is it one or the other?
- scotty on 10/11/2018 - 05:18
  
  I do not think it's a "dinner" as the venue is likely a gaming bar. The 22nd one would be a full on dinner though (pizza buffet).
  
  As of whether you can come to both — as space would be limited to both events, please be considerate.
SydneySwan on 10/11/2018 - 07:53

Hopefully the gaming is not compulsory!
- gimli on 11/11/2018 - 17:04
  
  no its only mandatory
  - SydneySwan on 11/11/2018 - 18:28
    
    That’s a relief!
jiayijames on 12/11/2018 - 16:02

Just RSVPed.
punkindrublic on 12/11/2018 - 19:59

I've RSVP'd too - sounds pretty good!
Your Friend on 13/11/2018 - 21:45

Sounds awesome, looking forward to it 👏
Ozbarganator 2000 on 15/11/2018 - 15:24

I've RSVPed
Cronium on 15/11/2018 - 22:25

+1

Lets go Smash bros.
tajid on 16/11/2018 - 08:24

Any chance of bringing a plus one? I’ve rsvp’d days ago but when my partner was going to rsvp, the 40 slots already filled :(
- djprima on 16/11/2018 - 09:11
  
  +1
  
  I revoked my vote (can't make it :(), 1 slot available now
  - tajid on 16/11/2018 - 09:35
    
    Too bad you can’t make it. But thanks for letting me know, registered for my +1 :)
Serathis on 16/11/2018 - 11:05

Awesome, looking forward to it!
scotty on 17/11/2018 - 14:03

+1

This is a reminder that as the RSVP is capped at 40 (which we have already hit), it would be very helpful to revoke your vote if you have changed mind and are not able to come. It would free up space for others to sign up.
jamball on 18/11/2018 - 11:16

I missed out.
Katu on 18/11/2018 - 12:41

Missed out :(

Love to be there.
Kyou mo Kawaii on 21/11/2018 - 17:53

keen to go if theres an open slot available
dbso94 on 21/11/2018 - 23:59

+2

would love to go if there is still spots available
Homr on 22/11/2018 - 19:05

Is there a drinks package??
amiski on 22/11/2018 - 21:27

Dammit just missed out
activ8newbs on 24/11/2018 - 16:02

Hi Mod,

Apologies but I can no longer make it to the event and the poll has closed.

???
- easternculture on 25/11/2018 - 08:49
  
  I could take your spot
  - activ8newbs on 25/11/2018 - 09:45
    
    Happy for you to do so!
Your Friend on 26/11/2018 - 20:52

can we bring friends
- scotty on 26/11/2018 - 21:00
  
  Unfortunately no. Due to the size of the venue this is strictly for those who RSVP'ed.
  - SydOzber on 27/11/2018 - 11:01
    
    from memory, the RSVP form had an option if you are attending with someone
    - scotty on 27/11/2018 - 11:10
      
      That would be ShopBack's RSVP form? I know they have an +1 option, but not with ours. If you are already replying ShopBack's there's no need to respond here.
      - SydOzber on 27/11/2018 - 11:17
        
        @scotty: ah right. got you
sudoroot on 29/11/2018 - 10:52

+1

Hey everyone, i'm not able to make it tonight. Sorry, someone is welcome to take my spot.
- pifts on 29/11/2018 - 11:40
  
  +2
  
  Thanks for commenting - I'll get a mate on it!
  - sudoroot on 29/11/2018 - 11:51
    
    No worries, you can have the spot :)
- chocbrownies on 29/11/2018 - 11:45
  
  +1
  
  Thanks! Could I grab your spot, appreciate it.
  - sudoroot on 29/11/2018 - 11:51
    
    +1
    
    I'll let pifts have it since he was first, sorry.
    - pifts on 29/11/2018 - 12:04
      
      Thanks for the good thought! chocbrownies is user I was talking about haha. Appreciate it!!
      - sudoroot on 29/11/2018 - 12:22
        
        @pifts: Ok, no worries he can grab it :)
punkindrublic on 29/11/2018 - 12:00

I'm also going to have to pull out at the last minute, sorry. I can't revoke my vote from the poll though and not sure how to 'gift' my invitation to someone who can make it…
scotty on 29/11/2018 - 12:47

+6
Hi all.

What happened is that I've passed on the list of attendees to ShopBack at the end of last week so they know who's coming & prepare the name tags, etc. The invitation isn't as "transferable" as I think, but knowing OzBargainers they'll probably find a way. If you are taking someone's place, make sure

You get permission of the person you are replacing

You remember the username of the person you are replacing, which might be checked when you come in tonight

The place is also a bit over-subscribed I heard (as Spawn Point is actually not that big). So if you have already been to other OzBargain meetups this year, don't fight for invitation but let others have a chance.

Lastly, it would be the same merchandise from OzBargain today (T-shirt & Baggu) and I probably won't bring enough for everyone, knowing some of you might already been to a few meetups and collected those T-shirts. Maybe leave them for the ShopBack customers who are NOT yet OzBargainers (or do not yet have an OzBargain T-shirt), if you already got one.
SydOzber on 29/11/2018 - 17:47

Hi all
Unfortunately I had to pull out at the last minute and as Scotty stated above, I’ve been to the meet up last week and happ for someone to take my spot rather than me going late.
- Clear on 29/11/2018 - 18:33
  
  I'll take your spot if no one else has 😊
  - SydOzber on 29/11/2018 - 19:10
    
    +4
    
    You’re all “clear”
[Deactivated] on 29/11/2018 - 20:37

+5

(profanity) whoever it was who chose rainbow road
- tajid on 29/11/2018 - 20:50
  
  The staff did
  - blighst on 29/11/2018 - 22:48
    
    +2
    
    Probably after me egging them on so Scrooge wouldn't get his pick lol.
    - ChillBro on 29/11/2018 - 23:03
      
      +2
      
      Ironic
    - dust on 29/11/2018 - 23:09
      
      +2
      
      This did not pan out well.
      - Clear on 29/11/2018 - 23:22
        
        @dust: Hey at least you guys didn't have a faulty controller. Here I was thinking I was first for ages… nope Yoshi smashing the wall repeatedly.
- dust on 29/11/2018 - 23:09
  
  You did well mate! Was a tight finish!
  - Scrooge McDuck on 29/11/2018 - 23:25
    
    Was a tight finish!
    
    You mean for 2nd place? 😎
    - dust on 30/11/2018 - 09:21
      
      😔
dextertheboygenius on 29/11/2018 - 21:57

+3

Thank you Scotty and Shopback for an awesome party, had so much fun. Won the coveted prize of them all "Eneloops"!
dazeet on 29/11/2018 - 22:21

+5

Thank you Scotty and ShopBack for a memorable night. On the train now as I’m writing this…

This was my first OzBargain meetup (I must be the spring chicken in the entire meet!), but it certainly won’t be my last.

Didn’t win anything. But more importantly, it was good getting to know and hanging out with so many like-minded people who make the community what it is - helping each other get better deals, be more street-wise, and grow each other’s critical thinking/reasoning etc.

I’ve already learnt so much from all of you in my short time here so far. I’m now more encouraged to contribute back to this community…even if I may have to wear a flak jacket and see myself out sometimes!

@scotty: Best wishes for the best e-commerce site (lol) of the year award tomorrow IIRC!

Looking forward to hopefully more growth in the next 12 years and beyond, without losing our core values that make OzBargain such a good and helpful place to be :)
Cronium on 29/11/2018 - 22:23

+3

Good luck Scotty and thanks Shopback. Let's celebrate 12 more years.
dust on 29/11/2018 - 23:08

+6

Oh what a night! Thanks Shopback and Scotty for putting on a great event. Great atmosphere and was fantastic to meet and hang out with you all.

Some pictures as usual! (Apologies for low quality, it was pretty dark in the venue.)

Shopback intro
Scotty's speech
Mario cart competition heating up!
Cake
Scotty looking like he's celebrating his 12th birthday!
- richmond12 on 30/11/2018 - 01:22
  
  +2
  
  Surrounded by the ladies!
  - pyramid on 30/11/2018 - 10:51
    
    He was the man of the moment…
- scotty on 30/11/2018 - 08:17
  
  +3
  
  Thanks for the photos!
- Scrooge McDuck on 30/11/2018 - 11:13
  
  Scotty looking like he's celebrating his 12th birthday!
  
  Or his 10th…
  - dust on 30/11/2018 - 11:22
    
    Reported for racism.
Clear on 29/11/2018 - 23:21

+3

Thank you all for the awesome night. Especially Shopback for welcoming me with open arms - had a lot of fun. Good to see new faces and old!
Scrooge McDuck on 29/11/2018 - 23:36

+4

A huge thank you to ShopBack, OzBargain and everyone who attended. The atmosphere, games, pizza, cake, craft beer and company were top notch! Here's to another great year with like minded people from all over the country. ❤
- xev on 30/11/2018 - 00:03
  
  I'm jealous I didn't get to go but I live too far away :(
  - Scrooge McDuck on 30/11/2018 - 00:11
    
    +1
    
    That didn't stop Clear. Just sayin'.
    
    I'll probably fly in from Thailand for the next one.
    - xev on 30/11/2018 - 00:13
      
      I am just chatting to the SunValley rep now, have told him they will have to fly me over next year.
- Bottom G on 30/11/2018 - 08:56
  
  +2
  
  I'm still disappointed you won my prizes and bested me at everything except for Golden Eye.
  
  May the better man not win next year :P
  - [Deactivated] on 30/11/2018 - 11:49
    
    I was the stupid one who gave him pointers after beating him in the first round.

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