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Store Repdecryption on 10/08/2021 - 11:57 thesizzle.com.au (7633 clicks)
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Hello Ozbargain!

I'm giving away free 3 month subscriptions to my tech newsletter, The Sizzle, for anyone who uploads proof of their COVID-19 vaccination. Normally 3 months costs $15, but as an incentive/reward for those being proactive and getting vaccinated against COVID-19, it's free - no strings attached, no payment information needed, single-click unsubscribe at any time.

Plenty of Ozbargainers are subscribers (they may even comment on this post!), but what is The Sizzle???

  • A brief email newsletter sent every weekday.
  • Three no bullshit summaries of the last 24 hours in tech news.
  • The freshest Australian computer & electronics bargains.
  • $5 a month or $50 a year.
  • Free for COVID-19 vaccinated new subscribers! No ads, no tracking.
  • Over 1350 issues since October 2015, sent to over 770 paid subscribers.

This offer will continue until 80% of Australians are vaccinated! Feel free to shout out in the comments if you have any questions.

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    • joshka on 10/08/2021 - 14:59
      +1

      Ha ha ha. This is one of the best comments. I could'nt have said it better myself :-)

    • BewareOfThe Dog on 10/08/2021 - 22:41

      But they have 6 rolls of tin foil, and crop circles in their back yard.

  • Kuzdog on 10/08/2021 - 14:39
    +2

    Does this deal stack for multiple vaccinations???

    Asking for a friend

  • quick-dry on 10/08/2021 - 14:40
    +1

    digital news to take advantage of our improved 5G reception! offer accepted, thanks

  • [Deactivated] on 10/08/2021 - 14:40
    -8

    This is not a deal/bargain if it has requirements that could be detrimental to your health.

    • Gehirn on 10/08/2021 - 14:43
      +3

      That's why you talk to your doctor before getting the vaccine and not random people on a deal website. Though I'm sure in most cases it will not be detrimental to have the vaccine.

    • MBix on 10/08/2021 - 15:10

      If a deal is click and collect only does that mean it's no longer a deal in case I get hit by a car collecting it?

    • magic8ballgag on 10/08/2021 - 15:23
      -1

      Personal rules do not determine the eligibility of submitting a deal on this website.

    • Koffee on 10/08/2021 - 20:38

      Because Covid is better?

    • BewareOfThe Dog on 10/08/2021 - 22:44

      Not having a vax IS DETRIMENTAL TO YOUR HEALTH.
      If you are elderly, or have had a history of smoking, then you will probably DIE.

    • LordSydney on 13/08/2021 - 13:19
      -2

      this. not a bargain.

  • robjan02 on 10/08/2021 - 14:45
    +6

    Well Done Anthony,
    Anything someone can do to encourage the public to get a vaccine is always GOOD.
    I've submitted a Digital Certificate and hopes it gets the nod from you…:)

    • [Deactivated] on 10/08/2021 - 14:58

      Yes, I had tough choice between Sizzle newsletter subscription and Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome and was not sure what to choose…

      Sizzle it is!

      • Store Repdecryption @ The Sizzle on 10/08/2021 - 15:02
        +1

        At least if you get TTS you'll enjoy The Sizzle on your deathbed?

        • [Deactivated] on 10/08/2021 - 15:06

          Serious question OP.

          If someone dies from TTS because of your offer, what would you feel?

        • [Deactivated] on 10/08/2021 - 15:43

          The sizzle sounds like a must read !!

          I’m grateful to never know

  • askbargain on 10/08/2021 - 14:48

    Do you regret posting this?

    • Store Repdecryption @ The Sizzle on 10/08/2021 - 15:18
      +39

      No, but I'm a bit disappointed there's so many anti-vaxxers here. I honestly did not expect that.

      • tdth99 on 10/08/2021 - 15:23
        +1

        Yeah it's very depressing. It's easy to miss on social media unless you stray outside the bubble it makes for you.
        A recent Melbourne Institute study shows vaccine hesitancy as high as 30%, with over half those outright No's https://melbourneinstitute.unimelb.edu.au/publications/resea…

      • [Deactivated] on 10/08/2021 - 15:29

        Totally unexpected hey !!

        • MBix on 10/08/2021 - 15:55

          Yeh

      • PhatChedda on 10/08/2021 - 16:23
        +1

        Anti Vax or pro choice? Why should I be forced to put something in my body

        • Creamsoda on 10/08/2021 - 16:33
          +4

          yes its all about me me me isn't it? its ok though, once we get to 70-80% vaccination we will let it rip natural selection will take its course :）i hope you'll fight it out your self rather than straining the hospital system when the time comes.

          • Binchicken22 on 10/08/2021 - 16:47

            @Creamsoda: I'm not anti this vaccination at all really, though I am holding out till I'm eligible for pfizer…

            But I'll put this to you, as you seem hostile towards people who don't want the Vax as it's 'selfish' for them to then put themselves at risk of becoming a burden on the health system here… I don't know yourself, or OP, but let's say one, or both of you are obese neckbeards, are you also hostile towards those people?

            Do you make comments with a smiley face about hoping natural selection will rip through them once they finish off that large fries and they should fight that heart attack themselves, rather than get medical help?

            Because those large fries are every bit as much of a choice as someone taking the covid jab…

            • Creamsoda on 10/08/2021 - 18:05
              +1

              @Binchicken22: yes. obesity is totally contagious with a Ro of 5-8 and will incur death to OTHERS.

              • Binchicken22 on 10/08/2021 - 18:10

                @Creamsoda: But the Vax doesn't stop you being contagious? In fact early studies are calling fully vaccinated people "super spreaders"… So that argument is void?

        • jackary on 10/08/2021 - 16:33
          +1

          Anti vax. Reported for invalid use of negative vote :)

        • tdth99 on 10/08/2021 - 16:34

          Nobody is forcing you to do anything.
          As long we get the choice to not have to pay for your healthcare if you end up in hospital from an almost entirely preventable disease

      • Koffee on 10/08/2021 - 20:39

        I suspect this community has more people of that bent than the general population, and those who are here are inclined to complain louder.
        The silent majorities of Melbourne and Sydney are getting vaccinated when they can given there's an impetuous.

  • pacman21 on 10/08/2021 - 14:52
    +5

    It's discrimination that people who don't want the vaccine think that we can't get benefits because we do want the vaccine.

    Great initiative, OP! Hope more businesses follow suit by supporting the encouragement of our countries needs.

  • Wiede on 10/08/2021 - 14:57
    +15

    I need more downvote limits to give to antivaxxers

    • [Deactivated] on 10/08/2021 - 15:00
      +1

      Just shared my downvote with you, feel free to use it any way you like.

    • joshka on 10/08/2021 - 15:01
      +1

      Me too!! I have never come close to a downvote limit. I could have downvoted 20 fold if I had more! :-)

    • MBix on 10/08/2021 - 15:11
      +2

      Will upload vaccine certificate for more downvotes

  • joshka on 10/08/2021 - 15:05

    Thanks so much for the kind offer OP. I just signed up. Have a great day :-)

    • Store Repdecryption @ The Sizzle on 10/08/2021 - 15:17
      +1

      You're welcome!

  • customundo on 10/08/2021 - 15:10

    Incoming anti vaxxers (clueless simpletons)

  • stingykent on 10/08/2021 - 15:13

    why are you concerned whether people are vaccinated or not? seems ridiculous when some ppl cant actually have the jab..

    • Store Repdecryption @ The Sizzle on 10/08/2021 - 15:13
      +13

      The more people that get vaccinated, the sooner things can get back to normal - e.g: the government's roadmap explains this: https://www.pm.gov.au/sites/default/files/media/national-pla…

      • htc on 10/08/2021 - 15:28
        +2

        Op is doing it for the country. Sound like a genuine bloke. No surprise people pay him for the newsletter.
        edit: if his site get more attention and got "free advertising", he deserves it.

        • popsiee on 10/08/2021 - 15:32

          Yeap it good OP getting action from both sides that means one thing for him lol :)

      • infinite on 10/08/2021 - 15:39
        +2

        I'm not against getting the shot at all, but to be absolutely clear, the Govt won't be stopping the lockdowns via an immunization shot now, or ever. They aren't giving up their control or ability to illicit fear anywhere near remotely that easily.

      • RetroMetro on 10/08/2021 - 16:09
        +1

        why do I have this feeling once everyone is vaccinated that things arent going back to normal…

        and no its not cause some people refused to vaccinate.

    • popsiee on 10/08/2021 - 15:15

      Surely the % of people who can't have the jab for medical reasons is very tiny ?

      Maybe Brainwashed Social Media Sheep physiologically think they can't have the jab though .

  • blueastro on 10/08/2021 - 15:33
    +3

    I really doubt people would go take the jab in order to get your free 3 months subscriptions, the intention is likely just to use vaccination as an excuse to promote your product user base.

    Not a fan of using covid vaccination for marketing, sorry for the neg.

    • Ordinance on 10/08/2021 - 15:36
      +9

      Do you also neg the targeted deals for emergency services workers? I doubt people become cops and ambos just for the free small coffee at Maccas, but I rarely see those deals getting negged.

      • strike1 on 10/08/2021 - 15:38
        +1

        Lol! 🤣🤣

      • blueastro on 10/08/2021 - 15:53

        The nature and extend of these targeted deals are quite different.

        A lot of those targeted deals you mentioned were one-time deals with actual money/product given + no strings attached, whereas this deal provides newsletters but was pushed to top results due to its link to the Covid vaccination, not to mention if there could be further marketing emails being pushed to your inbox after the 3 months free subscription.

        Would you +1 for literally anything (shovelware apps / email newsletters / free sim cards) as long as it's a targeted deal?

        • Ordinance on 10/08/2021 - 15:58
          +1

          So you think OPs newsletter is worthless? That's your opinion, but your opinion is not shared with his 770 paying subscribers. And not a worthy reason to neg a deal.

          Let me flip around your argument. You say my examples are different because they involve physical goods - does that mean you'd be OK with OPs deal if he was offering free coffee to those who got the jab?

          • blueastro on 10/08/2021 - 16:09
            +2

            @Ordinance: I don't know if his newsletter is worthless, but to me the OP's marketing incentive is really obvious. However, that is my opinion as you have stated.
            The 770 paying subscribers don't mean anything to anyone, everyone has their own opinions and so do the 22 negs.

            To answer your question: if it's not a limited subscription service but a product with actual monetary value, then yes I'm happy to give a +1.

            However, my opinion is unchanged, what the OP is doing still smells like a marketing campaign rather than a deal to me, hence the neg.

            • Ryballs on 10/08/2021 - 17:55
              +1

              @blueastro: Yep the fact is majority of newsletters purpose is to build a mailing list to sell you something and it's likely this is too. I think your neg is completely valid.

              • WhyAmICommenting on 10/08/2021 - 20:20
                +1

                @Ryballs: Actually, he is selling the ability to waste less time reading tech reviews because he tries to find the interesting stuff for you. And usually some bargains too!

                • Ryballs on 10/08/2021 - 20:23
                  +1

                  @WhyAmICommenting: That actually sounds pretty cool.. I get my shot in a week so will definitely check it out.

  • BewareOfThe Dog on 10/08/2021 - 15:37
    +5

    Hi, thank you for doing this, and hopefully more companies come on board with similar concepts/promotions etc.
    +1 for thinking outside the square.
    Ps. I had novavax last year and I have sent you a screen shot from My contact.

    • husker on 10/08/2021 - 16:29

      Thanks for being part of the trial for Novavax.
      It really does look like an interesting technology, a true alternative candidate to the current offerings.
      Hopefully the positive safety and efficacy results to date are maintained, and the various delays can be sorted in good time.

      • BewareOfThe Dog on 10/08/2021 - 22:24

        Its a shame that bigger companies like Pfizer etc, have the manufacturing side tied up. The govt put most faith behind novavax due to its cheaper handling (,& possibly cheaper price). Hence why modern plan b was brought forward.
        At least wroth modena, 70% of nsw will be covered by November?

        • affinity on 10/08/2021 - 22:27
          +1

          The profit from drug companies is a major concern. Getting the same jab for second and subsequent injections is also a commercial cost concern. Remember when Pharma Bro bought the rights to treatments for AIDS and sky rocketed the price? He said, "why do you care, insurance is paying for it", but not everyone has insurance. My view is that pharma products need to be fairly priced AND very much affordable no matter what they are.

          • BewareOfThe Dog on 10/08/2021 - 22:30
            +1

            @affinity: That's spot on.
            Like that other Viagra alternative, cialis? Still not licensed yet for 3rd party manufacturing. I have a friend that works for APO.

  • adanbro on 10/08/2021 - 15:37
    +10

    Great incentive OP! Disappointed to see how many anti vaxers there are on this website too, but also quite amused to see these snowflakes having a whinge over their inability to reason with numbers.

    The statistical likelihood of dying from Covid is FAR GREATER than getting any serious side effects from the vaccine. Simple as that. These anti vaxers should be grateful to the majority of population willing to get a vaccine as we are also protecting them.

    Will be subscribing after I get my 2nd shot in 3 weeks :)

    • RetroMetro on 10/08/2021 - 16:24
      +1

      Aren't you worried that maybe a one year developed vaccine is a bit concerning? Is it really wise to have everyone get it? Its like putting all your eggs in one basket. shouldn't there be that buffer zone like a decent proportion of people shouldn't get it? just in case the vaccine has serious consequences? Health experts say its okay but who says they are infallible? a few years down the road and who knows what's gonna happen…

      Not a conspiracy like "5G gives Covid" but actually a genuine concern

      • adanbro on 10/08/2021 - 16:42
        +2

        Mate, the collective effort by all the scientists to work on these vaccines surpasses the years spent on producing one in normal times.

        Plus, the technology behind these vaccines is not new. A decade + of research and previous trials have gone into determining whether the current vaccines are safe.

        I’ve spent my fair share of years putting a lot of questionable things in my body to question the thorough scientific process that has these vaccines have gone through. It saddens me that the anti vaxers I personally know wouldn’t hesitate to down 2 litres of beers every Friday, whilst also instantly play down the effort and time put into making these vaccines safe and effective in saving people’s lives.

        • RetroMetro on 10/08/2021 - 16:50
          +1

          at least with beers you know it screws your body so no surprises there. And at least you are aware, so you can stop drinking that many. Also when it comes to science it requires money and time to go through trials. Sure effort was put in but time is lacking which solidifies the results. Its like smoking, initially no one thought there were any major negative health effects but now we know it results in lung cancer and many other health issues.

          On another note we know survival rate is greater than 99% for most age groups, is it really necessary and wise to risk everybody taking it?

          • railspider on 10/08/2021 - 17:07

            @RetroMetro: Depends if you have the empathy to care about the groups that don't have a high survival rate…

            • [Deactivated] on 10/08/2021 - 17:14

              @railspider: What exactly you're talking about?

              A new study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that if vaccinated people get infected with the more contagious Delta variant anyway, they have as much virus in their bodies as unvaccinated people who get infected.

              So it's all comes down to your personal protection, which allegedly still works but that's not entirely certain too, this goalpost not just gets moved with time, they seem don't even bother to offload it from the truck anymore.

              • sardines on 10/08/2021 - 17:38

                @[Deactivated]: As i understand vaccines dont stop the virus getting into your system- It just gives you advantage of fighting the virus basically within a day or so of infection as the body has the schematics from the vaccine to fight off the invading virus. If your not vaccinated it can take up to two weeks for your body to identify, draw up the blueprints and then produce antibodies to fight the virus. If your vaccinated your body is less likely to be overwhelmed by viruses and the virus has less time to reproduce. If your not vaccinated there is a danger that the virus may overwhelm your body before your body starts fighting it. if your interested the skeptics guide to the universe does talk about vaccines as well as the ABC coronacast does go into questions you raise

                • [Deactivated] on 10/08/2021 - 17:40

                  @sardines: That understanding contradicts findings of CDC and does not explain recent outbreaks in Gibraltar, Seychelles, Iceland and USA fuelled by clusters of vaccinated people.

                  • sardines on 10/08/2021 - 21:23

                    @[Deactivated]: how? vaccinated people can still pass on the virus but less likely to do so due to less viral load they are carrying and their infection window tends to be smaller. From ICU studies vaccinated people are much less likely to end up in ICU when fully vaccinated but the protection does deteriorate month by month but apparently serious complications are still rare. With such a huge outbreak some vaccinated people will still die but statistically a lot less than unvaccinated people. Also with the delta strain the the viral load is higher so vaccinated people can still get covid19 but much less likely to get major complications - its just like the flu vaccine, you can still get the flu but much less likely to get pneumonia or end up in hospital and symptoms much milder. CDC and other health warnings change as scientists understanding of vaccines and covid19 evolve — you would expect them to change their advice as more data and peer reviewed articles come in, thats the whole point of research - to evolve and not stay stagnate

            • RetroMetro on 10/08/2021 - 18:31

              @railspider: At least everyone is not gonna die! But that isn't my point of view.

              A wise decision would be to look out for those who are vulnerable not to leave them by the wayside but at the same time not risk everyone over an experimental vaccine. How do we look out for them? Give them the vaccines, if they want, as they are probably the ones most at risk so they will benefit from taking it as the risk of dying from covid may outweigh the risk of the vaccine. But again they will make the choice they shouldn't be forced.

          • Adz12 on 10/08/2021 - 17:19
            +1

            @RetroMetro: just because you survive covid doesn't mean it hasn't had a huge effect on your life. people have had lung transplants and lots limbs, lost the ability to walk. you only have to look at the statistics across the world to understand you are much better off being vaccinated than not.

          • adanbro on 10/08/2021 - 17:23

            @RetroMetro: How does it make any sense to willingly consume something that knowingly causes cancer and diseases, but refuse to have something that has gone through rigorous scientific trials with no long lasting side effects (and in fact helps you from getting serious disease close to 100% of the time)?????

            Yes the trials haven’t gone on for years, but the technology has. The initial trial patients have been continuously monitored for any possible long term side effects. It’s been more than a year since they’ve had there first shot, and none have been reported. I think that’s more than enough time to determine that this is safe.

            • [Deactivated] on 10/08/2021 - 17:28
              +1

              @adanbro: Please stop spreading your propaganda, there's more than enough of that garbage on TV

              Here's excerpt from leaked Pfizer contract:

              “Purchaser acknowledges that the Vaccine and materials related to the Vaccine, and their components and constituent materials are being rapidly developed due to the emergency circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic and will continue to be studied after provision of the Vaccine to Purchaser under this Agreement.

              “Purchaser further acknowledges that the long-term effects and efficacy of the Vaccine are not currently known and that there may be adverse effects of the Vaccine that are not currently known.”

            • RetroMetro on 10/08/2021 - 17:56

              @adanbro: Read my comment, I said "we know drinking has health issues so we are aware and now we can stop drinking." Same if we knew the vaccine was 100% safe then we can take it knowing its all good. I never said drinking and it causing harm is good.

              Also Pfizer technology is new its not done in the past. Also we are getting way more adverse reactions over covid vaccines than normal

      • Chocobros on 10/08/2021 - 21:10

        Look at the severity of what a covid infection can be and you'd quickly see that even a one year developed vaccine is better than taking chances on covid…

        Look to countries like italy and the UK to see what devastation is like

    • Store Repdecryption @ The Sizzle on 11/08/2021 - 08:11

      Great stuff! Thanks for doing your bit.

  • bonezAU on 10/08/2021 - 15:37
    +1

    Do existing paid subscribers get a 3 month extension if we provide proof of vaccination?

    • Store Repdecryption @ The Sizzle on 10/08/2021 - 15:50
      +1

      Nah sorry mate - I can't afford to give away 3 months of my income to so many people. Let's say 300 out of the 770 subscribers claim the free 3 months - that's $4,500 I'd be losing.

  • THICKnSLOW on 10/08/2021 - 15:40

    No link to late 90's vintage porn?

    • Store Repdecryption @ The Sizzle on 10/08/2021 - 15:46
      +2

      Of all the comments made on this post today - this one has me the most interested and confused.

      • THICKnSLOW on 10/08/2021 - 15:53
        -1

        You beauty, I win impact player of the day

    • Munki on 10/08/2021 - 15:58
      +1

      I'm sorry but 90s is considered "vintage"? The shit is this?

      • Store Repdecryption @ The Sizzle on 10/08/2021 - 16:07

        We're old mate.

        • Munki on 10/08/2021 - 16:29
          +6

          My daughter wrote: "My daddy was born in the 1900s" the other day. That was the coldest shit I'd read in a while.

    • fordprefect on 10/08/2021 - 16:30

      username checks out

  • rplusr on 10/08/2021 - 15:42
    -7

    This deal is needlessly provocative. Why not just offer it to everyone?

    • Ordinance on 10/08/2021 - 15:44
      +6

      Who does this deal provoke?

      • rplusr on 10/08/2021 - 15:45
        +1

        See 6 pages of comments above ^

        • Ordinance on 10/08/2021 - 15:49
          +6

          I see a lot of support and a few negs, most of which do not provide a rationale other than they feel the deal is discriminatory.

          Plenty of other deals are only of interest to (or accessible to) a subset of the population but I don't see those deals getting negged. Costco deals are one example of many.

          Can you help explain this for me?

        • tdth99 on 10/08/2021 - 16:05
          +1

          They may as well get used to it. Many countries (and hopefully ours soon enough), are predicating certain freedoms on vaccination status.
          https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/dining-covid-19-un…

          Seems fair to me given we'll have to foot the bill for their healthcare, as they say they wish they got the vaccine as the doctor shoves the intubation tube down their throat.

        • Chocobros on 10/08/2021 - 16:50
          +2

          If its provocative then it has achieved its goal of marketing. If it encourages others to get the covid vaccine then it is worth it.

          Too many people are being selfish in this day and age and aren't vaccinating up (putting aside supply issues of the vaccine). Do the right thing…

          • Koffee on 10/08/2021 - 20:25

            @Chocobros: Worse, they refuse to get vaccinated and think they are entitled to take their kids to a holiday or a protest or something else irresponsible.

    • adanbro on 10/08/2021 - 15:49
      +4

      Hmmm, well to put it bluntly, the anti-vaxers don’t deserve it. They pose a much bigger public health risk. And I’m not talking about it in terms of going around and simply infecting everyone. They’re also putting a burden on the hospital system.

      99% of people needing hospital attention because of Covid are unvaccinated. That is a significant amount of resources that could be used for other medical emergencies!

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