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The Da Vinci Code Book for $1.50 at Coles (and More Books)

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shmahoo on 17/06/2012 - 09:39 coles.com.au (1093 clicks)

Hi, my name is Shmahoo and I'd like to make a confession.

Ozbargain has simultaneously enhanced and ruined my life. When I see a latest Solid State Hard Drive for a ridiculous bargain price, I have to think twice before NOT buying it, just coz it's a bargain. I'm 37 years old, and I think if I saw a deal on retirement villages I'd possibly take it up "COZ IT'S A BARGAIN"

With that in mind, I present the events from yesterday. I mainly shop at Coles, and have eyed their book bargain bin for a number of weeks. Starting at $5, they are now down to $1.50. And this is the sad part of the story.

Yesterday I bought a copy of Dan Brown's "The Da Vinci Code". I haven't read it, probably won;t ever read it, but at least I'll own a copy.

And so ends this week's "confessions of an OzBargainer"

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  • SBOB on 17/06/2012 - 09:54
    +38

    cheaper per page than toilet paper ;)

    • dd22qq on 17/06/2012 - 12:07
      +10

      And from that we shall draw our own conclusions.

    • nutcase on 17/06/2012 - 14:42

      Let's hope the ink is waterproof…

      • StewBalls on 17/06/2012 - 14:47

        …or not! Imagine the joy of finding the lost symbol on SBOB's ring-stinger! :o

        • SBOB on 17/06/2012 - 17:19
          +2

          i think you mean on my 'opus dei' ;)

    • yaziyo on 17/06/2012 - 18:33
      +7

      One word to make hundreds of readers wince: papercut.

      • tsunamisurfer on 18/06/2012 - 11:55
        +2

        No fear…I think OZB's behinds are already made of the finest leather.

        • Memo14 on 18/06/2012 - 17:24

          İ thought they were tight behinds.

    • rifter on 19/06/2012 - 21:39

      That's a bit rough.

  • DeWalt on 17/06/2012 - 10:02
    +5

    Amen brother :) You speak for all of us OzBargainers - I have no need for an SSD … but how many times have I said "wow, that's cheap … maybe I could do with one anyway". However, I have resisted the temptations of commercial sin.

  • exc3113nce on 17/06/2012 - 10:06
    +2

    I bought the 64GB USB for $30 inc postage, because it was so cheap…I don't need one but can see so many good uses for it!

  • kogi on 17/06/2012 - 11:10
    +6

    Lolz +1 for the great writeup

    • hashtagbargain on 17/06/2012 - 14:58
      +2

      posts like this automatically warrant a +1 from me… Nice writing OP!

      • dealman on 17/06/2012 - 21:45

        Xclnt writing

  • bagachin on 17/06/2012 - 11:14
    +3

    Lol, well said.

    Anyone think we should open a section (voting section maybe?) of some sort to list out what bargain deal people have bought but never get to use it? It will be kinda fun to know the result…

    • Tafe on 17/06/2012 - 15:08
      +1

      +1 for my $199 laptop, still sitting there in its box. In my drawer, never to see the light of day.

      Maybe I could put a cheap SSD from Amazon in it? THEN MAYBE I'll get some use out of it?

      • braddsey on 17/06/2012 - 17:02

        I'd be getting that thing

  • retiredfeline on 17/06/2012 - 11:14
    +2

    And so ends this week's "confessions of an OzBargainer"

    Maybe if you make a book of your confessions it may sell for more than $1.50. Win! :)

  • Tenebrae on 17/06/2012 - 12:00
    +7

    It's alright on a cold night, but the pages burn quickly and won't keep you warm for long.

    • scrimshaw on 17/06/2012 - 12:52
      +5

      This book is an ideal candidate for hiding something in. Hollow out the book, seal the inside with masking tape, and voila, a secret storage compartment that no one is guaranteed to look inside.

  • Chux on 17/06/2012 - 12:05
    +2

    +1 if just for the intro…

    I think we need "Confessions of an OzBargainer" in the wiki. Something like Epic Threads. Just so people can share their bad/awesome bargain related stories. OzBargain has effectively cost me more money than i would like to think about. So I don't think, and I just pay the credit card bill each month… :P

    • StewBalls on 17/06/2012 - 12:27
      +5

      We also need 'Confessions' unrated edition for risque deals! :)

  • altomic on 17/06/2012 - 12:37
    +10

    "The Da Vinci Code"

    SPOILER ALERT-
    this is a crap book

    • shmahoo on 17/06/2012 - 12:54
      +2

      I'd expect that type of comment from jv !!

      • scrimshaw on 17/06/2012 - 12:56
        +4

        with the extra bold formatting and H1 headers, neg vote & followed by a rant on how the price is missing from the title.

        • StewBalls on 17/06/2012 - 12:58
          +1

          Don't forget the prawns! ;)

      • altomic on 17/06/2012 - 17:16

        JV would have sworn and had a dozen negs.

        though I'm still flattered by your comment.

  • Postulative on 17/06/2012 - 13:01
    +1

    This is a dupe of a deal post a week ago. And if you're sensible, you'll use the book to light fires - Dan Brown is a terrible writer.

    • StewBalls on 17/06/2012 - 13:18
      +1

      From what I've been able to gather after speaking to a few femmo colleagues & friends, it seems that the anti-Brown bashing fad stems from the guilt & shame of having read the book & enjoyed it, perhaps even finding it 'enlightening or empowering for women'; only to find out later that a work of pulp fiction contained glaring inaccuracies…shock, news at 11. :p

      • Chux on 17/06/2012 - 13:19
        +1

        i'm kinda keen now to see the report on this at 11… :P

      • paddy567 on 17/06/2012 - 15:38
        +2

        "perhaps even finding it 'enlightening or empowering for women'"

        Goodness me, you'd have to drop an awful lot of acid to get that from The Da Vinci Code.

        • StewBalls on 17/06/2012 - 15:57
          +1

          Hmm, not LySergic acid Diethylamide…more like Oestrogen!

          Flame suit…ON!!! :p

    • Captain Obvious on 17/06/2012 - 13:23
      +1

      Yeah, more or less a dupe - http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/71987

  • shmahoo on 17/06/2012 - 13:34
    +14

    this deal is definitely a dupe. But at least it was a dupe with passion, and a little drama. And I wrote it while my shirt was unbuttoned, so it had a little eye candy for the ladies too

    Well done, OP !

    • StewBalls on 17/06/2012 - 13:39
      +3

      LOL, you are hairy like animal! :)

    • sparkles on 17/06/2012 - 14:47
      +6

      Photo or it didn't happen.

      • shmahoo on 17/06/2012 - 15:27

        lol

  • coxjon on 17/06/2012 - 13:51

    Your name is Shmahoo?

    • shmahoo on 17/06/2012 - 15:28
      +7

      I think the question that should be asked is, "is yours Coxjon?"

      • StewBalls on 17/06/2012 - 15:59
        +1

        Would the real Slim Shady please stand up? :)

  • cdeep0 on 17/06/2012 - 13:55
    -2

    ….:)

  • dlakers3peat on 17/06/2012 - 13:57
    +3

    still a rip off

  • Popo on 17/06/2012 - 14:57
    +7

    You guys prob watched the movie first. Hated the movie but I read the book first. One of those books I couldn't put down as it was so engaging for guys or gals.

    • StewBalls on 17/06/2012 - 15:03

      Agreed. Sure it's got some technical flaws and apparently Brown isn't as prosaic as some folks would like, but I didn't mind it at all. IMHO it's ok to like things that aren't perfect! :)

      • SydStrand on 17/06/2012 - 16:49
        +1

        Oh boy, not this again /dons flame suit.

        http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/71987

        For those interested in the last battle, many were lost that day.

        • StewBalls on 17/06/2012 - 21:12
          +1

          I got the Purple Heart though! ;)

        • ccrap on 18/06/2012 - 02:28
          +1

          You 2 had a solid bromance that day ;)

        • StewBalls on 18/06/2012 - 10:02
          +2

          Yep, started out as a bit of a brodown, but we've ended up with some Brodak moments! :)

  • siawkia on 17/06/2012 - 15:03
    +1

    I have all Dan Brown 5 books collection for $5 if anyone in WA interested. Superb condition.

  • darthhasbro on 17/06/2012 - 15:51
    +1

    You get a +ve just because I now know I'm not the only one :)

    • StewBalls on 17/06/2012 - 15:53

      I LOL'd! ;)

  • flutterby101 on 17/06/2012 - 15:56
    +2

    Thanks, they didn't have Dan Brown but I managed to get a copy of Steig Larssons, David Baldacci and Jeffery Archer for $1.50

  • revo on 17/06/2012 - 16:21

    Won't ever read this book but it will make me look smarter if I put it on the bookshelf :D

  • [Deactivated] on 17/06/2012 - 16:49

    +1 for the funny description hahaha

  • Snoopy113 on 17/06/2012 - 19:49
    +1

    My library fines are up to about 20 bucks now. So this is a really good deal if youre in my situation.

  • Craze on 17/06/2012 - 23:53
    +1

    I picked up "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" for $1.50 too. Passed it to my mom who would probably read it than myself so it was an absolute bargain. I will keep an eye out for Da Vinci Code, thanks for the heads up OP!

  • limejen on 18/06/2012 - 09:26
    +1

    Bugger the bargains, I'm here for the repartee..

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