[OzBargain 13th Birthday] Melbourne City Meetup (Thur Nov 28, 5:30PM at Poked 111 Bourke St)

neil on 15/11/2019 - 16:59
Last edited 28/11/2019 - 10:54

Like the last couple of years, Justin from Poked & Gameology has graciously offered the use of one of their stores in the CBD after they close for a meetup.

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Date/time/place: Thursday, November 28 (5:30 again) @ Poked 111 Bourke Street (near Exhibition/Bourke St.)

I have loads of t-shirts, more than last year for those who missed out.
Food will likely be pizza or whatever deal is on + whatever Woolworths specials are on. (Shopping cart will be making a 2nd appearance)
I'll try not to forget nametags (usernames) like last year.
We had lots of board games/games to play (and also keep). May see if we can do something similar.
From probably 5:30PM onwards we'll be there. If you want to just grab a t-shirt or say hi and run off, do so.

Reference:

See the deal:

[VIC] OzBargain Meetup & Gaming Night: Free T-Shirts, Food & Drinks fr. 5:30PM Thursday (Nov 28) @ Pokéd (Bourke St. Melbourne)

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G77 on 15/11/2019 - 17:25

Maybe add a poll option? Sounds exciting, I'm interested!
- neil on 15/11/2019 - 20:18
  
  Maybe add a poll option?
  
  What are we polling?
  - G77 on 15/11/2019 - 20:38
    
    +1 vote
    
    Attending, Not attending, Interested?
    - neil on 15/11/2019 - 20:41
      
      Should be OK. Over 100 people attended last year. Excess people can spill out into the mall if too crowded.
      - G77 on 15/11/2019 - 21:44
        
        @neil: Sounds good then, looking forward to it :)
      - Hintswen on 19/11/2019 - 19:34
        
        @neil: Last year was packed! I normally hate crowds but it was a blast.
  - sheenalster on 27/11/2019 - 09:17
    
    Hi Neil,
    I have just logged in for the first time. This event sounds like fun. I would like to attend and would live to reserve a size S shirt.
    - neil on 27/11/2019 - 10:46
      
      +1 vote
      
      You should be able to PM me now.
DisabledUser102420 on 15/11/2019 - 17:27

28th of November and in the CBD :( Is this the only meetup in Melbourne?
- holdenmg on 17/11/2019 - 00:11
  
  I'm looking at possible second meetup.
Digitalco on 15/11/2019 - 17:39

+3 votes

Free shirt and foods im in this is my first time
Frugal Rock on 15/11/2019 - 18:07

Can there be skinfold testing of the protein brigade?
pencilman on 15/11/2019 - 21:35

Looking forward to it!
Any chance of a later start?
I presume most of us work or study, and many not in the CBD. Hard to get there 5.30.
- neil on 15/11/2019 - 23:06
  
  +1 vote
  
  Should be around for a couple of hours. Last year's schedule was:
  
  From 5:30PM: Meetup starts. Grab a name tag & shirt if reserved.
  5:30-5:45PM: Food arrives.
  6:30PM: Free t-shirts to those on standby list followed by whoever is there.
  6:45PM: Group photo (voluntary).
  - aroryo on 25/11/2019 - 20:01
    
    speaking of the group photo, I forgot to review that group photo from the last two years (2017 & 2018). I can't seem to find the photos, do you have the link? EDIT: never mind, found it on the ozbargain facebook
ShadowCrimson on 15/11/2019 - 21:47

I'll be there for my first one. Will probably be around 6 I get in due to leaving work and then heading in. Hopefully t-shirts/ any other handouts don't run out.
bobbified on 15/11/2019 - 22:53

Looks like I can go to my first meetup!
Bayleaf on 15/11/2019 - 22:58

+2 votes

Perhaps a later start (~ 6 pm or 6.30 pm)? I think many of us have to work until 5 pm-ish to earn the money to buy stuffs found on OzBargain XD
- neil on 15/11/2019 - 23:09
  
  +1 vote
  
  We've tried later starts in the past and we ended up with many people who work nearby coming early. Even last year we had people show up before 5:30PM while we were setting up.
  - Hintswen on 19/11/2019 - 19:36
    
    Can confirm, I was there stupidly early and waited around before anyone showed up >_>
    
    I also stayed until pack up and scored a mostly full pack of napkins, gotta love a freebie :D
GnarlyKnuckles on 16/11/2019 - 03:00 Comment score below threshold (-8).
try2bhelpful on 16/11/2019 - 11:06

Sounds good. Had fun last time meeting up with people. Thanks to the people organising it.
diazepam on 16/11/2019 - 15:48

Thanks for organising again Neil.
How does one reserve a shirt?
- neil on 16/11/2019 - 16:05
  
  +3 votes
  
  Same as last year, from the deal:
  
  We will be prioritising those who have never received a shirt, contributions/time on OzBargain. (e.g. people who just sign up for account get low priority). Also allows me to not be bombarded with PMs all at once.
  
  Will post a deal closer to the date and open up PMs.
  - neil on 18/11/2019 - 12:41
    
    +3 votes
    
    Guys, don't PM me yet! Have received 3 messages already.
RIPwallet on 16/11/2019 - 18:25

Thanks for organising one for Melbourne Neil. Looking forward to finally meeting my fellow ozbargainers in real life!
crenn6977 on 16/11/2019 - 22:44

I might pop my head in briefly and say Hello
aurthohin on 17/11/2019 - 16:00

+2 votes

Awesome! Thanks Neil and Justin. Without you us Vic ozbargainers will be an epic example of laziness.
- try2bhelpful on 17/11/2019 - 16:57
  
  +1 vote
  
  We did appear to be lagging.
  - Baysew on 18/11/2019 - 14:34
    
    +2 votes
    
    It might have been a bit of a delay for Gil McLachlan to give Peter Dutton a call to get the all clear on going out.
Chewie on 17/11/2019 - 21:38

+2 votes

I'm in Melbourne presenting at a conference from Wednesday, so although I'm missing the Sydney one, I'm down for this - bugger the prep for the preso the next morning! :)
squidz on 17/11/2019 - 22:34

yay for this, almost though we will be missing out on melb this year (:
angelkulit025 on 18/11/2019 - 14:06

I can come this time!!! wohooo!!!
rickyji on 18/11/2019 - 15:19

Looking forward to this event. Please let me know how to reserve the seat.
gottacatchemall on 21/11/2019 - 23:07

Keen beans
vantruongsinh on 22/11/2019 - 00:41

I am interested. Looking forward to meet ozbargainers :).
Want to discuss how to payoff mortgage sooner :D
- neil on 22/11/2019 - 18:13
  
  +9 votes
  
  Mortgages? We only talk about high yield investments at meetups.
Zenyth on 22/11/2019 - 18:45

I'm keen!
- Hintswen on 23/11/2019 - 18:03
  
  +1 vote
  
  Hi Keen, I'm Hintswen. See you at the meetup :)
  - try2bhelpful on 23/11/2019 - 18:12
    
    +1 vote
    
    I was tempted to make that joke but decided it was a tad juvenile. However, with you in spirit.
  - Chewie on 23/11/2019 - 18:32
    
    +2 votes
    
    It's Commander Keen to most of us, right?
    - try2bhelpful on 23/11/2019 - 18:40
      
      +1 vote
      
      … of the Star Corp.
  - Zenyth on 24/11/2019 - 08:32
    
    I walked right into that one… keen to see you all soon!
lamb on 25/11/2019 - 15:18

Happy BurpDay ozBargain .. =P

I was able to attend Sydney one in 2017 and had a great time.

Would have love to have attended a Melbourne one to meet the local crowd, but I'll be in Singapore trying to find the bargain posted here: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/468864
- neil on 25/11/2019 - 15:26
  
  +1 vote
  
  Run a meetup in Singapore?
  - lamb on 25/11/2019 - 17:02
    
    Who's coming with me? =D
    - Chewie on 25/11/2019 - 17:35
      
      Try going to the forums here: https://www.cheapcheaplah.com/
      
      :D
aroryo on 25/11/2019 - 21:28

+1 vote

Eneloop collectors meeting
- Hintswen on 26/11/2019 - 09:10
  
  I still have not bought even a single eneloop battery! Almost nothing I use needs batteries and it's usually button cells if it does.
  - Clear on 26/11/2019 - 11:08
    
    Should have gone to the CR meetup last year. Someone had a coat full of them!
    - Hintswen on 26/11/2019 - 14:05
      
      I only joined CR this year.
neil on 26/11/2019 - 14:17

Update: Apparently we got more t-shirts than I thought, luggage will get good use this year.

P.S. Luggage from this deal.
- ShadowCrimson on 26/11/2019 - 14:34
  
  Very nice. Have you opened up yet to reserve a shirt? Haven't seen anything yet but will be busy at work tomorrow.
  - neil on 26/11/2019 - 15:04
    
    Yes, PM me size.
neil on 26/11/2019 - 14:46

Deal is up, you can PM me now. Please mention size.

[VIC] OzBargain Meetup & Gaming Night: Free T-Shirts, Food & Drinks fr. 5:30PM Thursday (Nov 28) @ Pokéd (Bourke St. Melbourne)
dddddog on 29/11/2019 - 09:45

+1 vote

thank you for all your work last night. everybody really appreciated it.
mooreshady on 09/12/2019 - 17:38

Thanks for organising again!

[OzBargain 13th Birthday] Melbourne City Meetup (Thur Nov 28, 5:30PM at Poked 111 Bourke St)

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[VIC] OzBargain Meetup & Gaming Night: Free T-Shirts, Food & Drinks fr. 5:30PM Thursday (Nov 28) @ Pokéd (Bourke St. Melbourne)

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