What Shopping Hacks Should Every OzBargainer Know?

gigi16 on 10/12/2020 - 13:12

Oh hello there! I just added "welcome10" in a random store checkout and nabbed an extra 10% off at Scotch and Soda. Such a basic thing to do but they didn't even email me that code and I didn't think they'd apply on top of the sale I was buying in. Which has led me to this question - what are the ultimate shopping hacks you have? I consider myself a novice but I use:

  • Cashrewards
  • Shoptagr (don't rate that highly but nonetheless useful)
  • Shopback
  • Ozbargain DUH
  • Google searches for coupons (is there a better way?)
  • Honey (also don't think it's that good - seems more relevant if you're in the USA).

Please make me a better bargain hunter <3 !!!!!!

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Comments

  • SF3 on 10/12/2020 - 13:22
    +1

    Please make me a better bargain hunter

    wax on, wax off. :D

    • gigi16 on 10/12/2020 - 13:23

      Does that just mean I need to keep practising ? lol

      • gigi16 on 10/12/2020 - 13:23
        +1

        DONT YOU MR MIYAGI ME!

  • orangetrain on 10/12/2020 - 13:24
    +1

    Spend less. Have more to spend later.

  • avoidfullprice on 10/12/2020 - 13:41
    +1

    Discounted gift cards ? (And check cashback T&C)

    • gigi16 on 11/12/2020 - 09:06

      I've never gone down the gift card route - sounds like this is next! <3

  • CC123 on 10/12/2020 - 13:44
    +3

    Pricehipster – not always 100% accurate though

    • gigi16 on 11/12/2020 - 09:07

      never heard of it - thanks :)

  • roguescholar on 10/12/2020 - 13:59
    +4

    Booko - is good for finding prices on books.
    Amazon - Sometimes an online store will be on the Amazon marketplace, and spending over $39 you might get free shipping.
    For example I had some items from House.com.au, but they wanted $15 in shipping, on Amazon from the HouseOnline store, I was able to get free shipping.

    • sagrules on 10/12/2020 - 16:26
      +1

      yes this is a good tip… otherwise amazon is more expensive in general

    • gigi16 on 11/12/2020 - 09:05

      awesom thanks - I don't use amazon much at all! worth a looksie.

  • Agarwal on 10/12/2020 - 14:36
    +15

    I just did a click and collect order from JB Hifi and I got a free bag which I believe usually costs 15 cents.

  • PissLUR on 10/12/2020 - 14:40

    buy discounted gift card.

    • gigi16 on 11/12/2020 - 09:05

      legit have never done this before :O

  • Fredfloresjr on 10/12/2020 - 14:52
    +4

    not asking missus for opinion.

    • gigi16 on 11/12/2020 - 08:55

      lol fairo thank god i'm single ;)

    • VegemiteKid on 11/12/2020 - 10:37

      Unless SHE is the ozbarginer of the house!!

  • klonky on 10/12/2020 - 16:12
    +1

    For white goods ive recently discovered homeclearance.com.au
    They sell run out or cosmetically damaged items at huge discount. Just got a Mitsubishi WX743C for $2499 comes with full 5 year warranty and it only has a couple of dents on the back of it. Obviously the damage varies for each item but if you don't mind some imperfections definitely check it out.

    • gigi16 on 11/12/2020 - 08:55

      awesome, have never hearrd of it :)

  • payton on 10/12/2020 - 16:15

    Honey (also don't think it's that good - seems more relevant if you're in the USA).

    this will mess with your Cashrewards or Shopback tracking

    • gigi16 on 11/12/2020 - 08:56

      yes - i think i click back on the shopback browser button after entering a coupon :)

  • Cheap Steve on 10/12/2020 - 16:16

    No true Ozbargainer lives in Australia.

    We are all holidaying from either Turkey or Argentina.

    • gigi16 on 11/12/2020 - 08:55

      good one ;)

  • mr_asstight on 11/12/2020 - 10:55

    If you make more money you can spend more money

  • OpayuOnam on 11/12/2020 - 17:08
    +1

    Too late for a 28 Degree card with price protection as they discontinued it, BUT maybe you can find a similar one from another vendor. Best thing you can do! Never have to worry about bargains etc. You can buy what you need, when you need it and then claim the price difference when it evidently drops in price a year later!
    Best case for me was when they honoured more than 50% price difference of a phone after 11 months…

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