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$1050 off Samsung S23 Series ($800 off all other phones) with $69/M 120GB/M 24M Telstra plan (New/Port-in, In-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi

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$1050 off Samsung S23 Series ($800 off all other phones) with $69/M 120GB/M 24M Telstra plan (New/Port-in, In-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi
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jasswolf on 13/07/2023 - 16:36 files.ozbargain.com.au (3762 clicks)
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JB have done it again? Big phone discounts when you sign up with the Telstra $69 SIM plan. Note that S23 Series refers to the S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra, but the discount is fixed so this offer is less favourable for the larger phones.

The critical information summary and the terms & conditions state that the maximum repayment fee is $431.25 if you cancel in the first month, plus the first month ($69, but you can try for a pro-rata refund on live chat). Make of that what you will.

Notable deals:

Phone Upfront cost
Samsung S23 128GB (any colour) $299
Pixel 7a 128GB (any colour) $0 ($51 excess?)
Pixel 7 256GB (Obsidian) $29 SOLD OUT
Pixel 7 Pro 128GB (any colour) $299

The excess may be usable on accessories for the phone. Enjoy!

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  • Coltrainz on 13/07/2023 - 16:49

    So the 256G would be $399?
    Say someone were to take up this deal and cance immediately (i've read that people do that…) would it mean that I'm only paying $531.25?

    • jasswolf on 13/07/2023 - 16:51

      Having already paid the up front cost on the phone, you would be charged $431.25 plus your plan usage pro-rata.

      • b3au on 13/07/2023 - 18:38

        There's no pro-rata refund on usage on Upfront plans.

        When you cancel, your service will be disconnected immediately. We won’t refund any money you’ve already paid and you’ll need to pay out any remaining Voucher Repayment Fee.

        https://www.telstra.com.au/help/critical-information-summari…

        • Dalryk on 14/07/2023 - 06:46

          These are post-paid plans though, yeah?

          • b3au on 14/07/2023 - 09:32

            @Dalryk: Kinda ;P

            You could think of them more like prepaid with mandatory auto recharge.

            They still trigger a credit check from memory, but you can't spend more or rack up a bill without knowing as it's all paid in advance (eg you can't pay for international calls beyond what's included, you can't roam before paying in advance straight from your credit card / bank account, there's no excess data, you can't call sex hotlines etc).

            Same amount charged on the same day of every month.

  • Tnetennba on 13/07/2023 - 16:51

    There's no mention of another early termination charge other than the voucher, but I thought these 24 month ones had an ETC of half the value of the plan as well? I.e. it would be the voucher amount listed (pro rata) AND months remaining * 69 / 2?

  • debitbankcharges on 13/07/2023 - 16:55

    Does anyone know if this would apply against the S23 ultra as well?

    • jasswolf on 13/07/2023 - 16:56
      +1

      That's exactly what it does, which if you look at the deal you can see in the title, and if you look at the related products I've tagged.

      But the up front cost would be $899 up front, plus the termination charges.

    • kimlo on 13/07/2023 - 16:56

      It says any S23, so the Ultra counts.

  • kimlo on 13/07/2023 - 16:57
    -1

    I really want to get a JB Telstra deal but I'm not interested in a phone. I just want a gift card.

    • jasswolf on 13/07/2023 - 17:01

      If you want to do that, it's available with a $600 gift card, but it will impact your credit score.

      • kimlo on 13/07/2023 - 17:04

        $600 isn't much for a 24 month contract, surely they can do better. I'm on Vodafone and the dropped calls are driving me mad but I'm holding out for a decent gift card deal. Although I feel like they don't do them anymore and it's always tied to a phone for the better offers.

        • jasswolf on 13/07/2023 - 17:09

          Oh you're interested in keeping the plan? You might be better off with 15% gift card discounts when they come around and getting a Telstra-based MVNO for prepaid or plan.

          I think you'll find more deals like this going forward, as it's tapping into the huge margins that Samsung, Apple and Google are swimming in at the moment.

      • jayz on 13/07/2023 - 17:07

        Why does a gift card affect your credit score and a discounted phone doesn't?

        • jasswolf on 13/07/2023 - 17:10

          There's a credit check when you sign up, and you're cancelling a contract with a debit payment.

  • pinkybrain on 13/07/2023 - 16:57

    if someone can confirm this is correct

    Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G 512GB
    $2249 - $1050 = $1199

    then cancel fee = $431.25

    So total cost = $1199 + $431.25
    = $1,630.25

    https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra-…

    • jasswolf on 13/07/2023 - 16:59
      +2

      Bar maybe an extra dollar or two, yes, but remember you're taking a credit score hit when you cancel, so make sure the value proposition makes sense for you.

      • pinkybrain on 13/07/2023 - 17:14
        +2

        how much of a credit hit and how long it takes to come back?

        Not sure if this price is worth it then since it has been cheaper in the past
        as well as the $ECR5T sale

        https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/776288

        https://www.ozbargain.com.au/product/samsung-galaxy-s23-ultr…

        • jasswolf on 13/07/2023 - 17:26

          I agree, that's why I highlighted 4 phone models in the post.

        • Pandaboss on 14/07/2023 - 12:11

          Are you planning to buy a house or get finance or a loan soon?within the year?

          If not then I would not worry too much about the credit check. Go enjoy the bargain!

      • Bladeyyy21 on 13/07/2023 - 17:14

        Why do you take a credit score hit? Is there not an option to cancel at anytime?

        • jasswolf on 13/07/2023 - 17:15

          Because you left an agreed repayment deal for a product and a service, not just a service. We're talking 25 points here.

          • pinkybrain on 13/07/2023 - 17:19

            @jasswolf: how do you get 25 points back or how long it comes back?

            yeah essentially you saying to credit provider you can't pay the contract

            • jasswolf on 13/07/2023 - 17:25

              @pinkybrain: It wouldn't take long to smooth over if you're making credit card repayments regularly, but it's a consideration for those who are concerned with their credit score.

          • Bladeyyy21 on 13/07/2023 - 17:31

            @jasswolf: Oh right. Thanks. Dunno who -1'ed you but i just put you back to neutral lol

          • dm02 on 13/07/2023 - 21:30

            @jasswolf: What? You don't take a credit score hit for cancelling. You take a credit score hit for applying in the first place.

        • thatguyfromthatplace on 13/07/2023 - 19:13
          +1

          Telstra would perform a credit check as it's a post paid service. That check will have an impact on your credit score.

    • relentlessM8 on 13/07/2023 - 18:00
      -1

      I think you need to deduct the $450 voucher from telstra as well
      so $2249 - $1050 - $450 = $749 upfront
      then 749 + 431.25 = $1180.25 total if I'm not wrong..

  • shap08 on 13/07/2023 - 16:58

    I guess you cant claim this method on tax?

    • jasswolf on 13/07/2023 - 17:00
      +1

      The receipt shows the full ticket price of the phone, then a voucher being applied.

      • shap08 on 13/07/2023 - 17:00

        oh sweet

  • cheaplee on 13/07/2023 - 17:01

    The $431 voucher repayment fee is listed in the middle column, under $450 voucher.

    The $800 voucher has voucher repayment fee of $766 in that column.

    The formatting looks like this $69 plan lands in the middle column, but then that should only get $450 voucher.

    I'm not sure the voucher and voucher repayment fees correlate with plan costs and inclusions in the tables above…

    • jasswolf on 13/07/2023 - 17:02

      The $800 voucher is the standard offering for the $99 plan. This is a bonus on the $69 plan, so the fees for that plan apply.

      This has been covered before in many previous JB deals.

  • BargainHunterJohnnyB on 13/07/2023 - 17:06

    no ultra no care

    • jasswolf on 13/07/2023 - 17:16
      +1

      That's a reading comprehension fail on your part, but it's not a good deal for the Ultra IMO.

      • shap08 on 13/07/2023 - 17:38

        which do you see as a deal?

        • jasswolf on 13/07/2023 - 17:58

          The ones mentioned in the table! ;)

  • cheaplee on 13/07/2023 - 17:08

    I don't know, but if you say it's true based on past experience so be it.

    Confusing how the CIS is correct for everything except the voucher repayment fee or the voucher value

    • jasswolf on 13/07/2023 - 17:18

      It's not confusing, that's the document for the standard offerings. This is an additional bonus being specifically offered to the $69 plan, as stipulated in the screenshot I've included in the deal post.

      Telstra and JB are cutting into their margins to offer the deal.

      • cheaplee on 13/07/2023 - 17:37

        Well the CIS is for a different product with a different voucher value, but it applies anyway to this special deal. Forgive me for being confused.

  • toyapple9 on 13/07/2023 - 17:09

    Above chat is little confusing. I am looking for samsung s23 ultra only. So how much will it cost if i cancel telstra plan in 1 month? Can any ozb friend pls tell? Thanks

    • BargainsGrabber on 13/07/2023 - 17:11

      I did the similar plan when Samsung was offering the Watch

      So it would cost: $1949 - $1050 + $431.25 + $69 = $1399.25
      You might be lucky and get the $69 refunded

      • toyapple9 on 13/07/2023 - 17:13
        +1

        Thanks mate. Yeah costco was offering few weeks back s23 ultra 512gb with watch5 for $1802

        • jasswolf on 13/07/2023 - 17:14

          These deals are geared for phones much closer to the voucher value, and the JB deal for the S23 with watch last month was better than this.

    • jasswolf on 13/07/2023 - 17:12

      It's about $1333 if you cancelled on the first day or so, but I don't think that's a good deal when you've got the options of the Pixel 7 Pro and the Samsung S23. One has similar photo performance (with better colours) and the same display size, the other has almost identical internals and performance.

      • toyapple9 on 13/07/2023 - 17:15

        Thanks mate. I have samsung s21 ultra so was thinking if this deal is worth the upgrade but samsung phone prices drops qjickly quite often. So will watch it..

        • jasswolf on 13/07/2023 - 18:53

          Sorry as noted here, the first month may be an additional cost, but see how you go on cancellation follow-up with live chat.

      • pinkybrain on 13/07/2023 - 17:18

        One has similar photo performance (with better colours) and the same display size, the other has almost identical internals and performance.

        which one is which?

        • jasswolf on 13/07/2023 - 17:19

          The Pixel 7 Pro takes great photos and has a QHD 120Hz OLED display, the S23 has most of the same internal hardware.

          The S23 series is mostly separated by screen size and battery size, with the S23 Ultra also having a display resolution bump, a different camera configuration, and the S Pen.

  • shano on 13/07/2023 - 17:18

    Whats the total if cancel for the S23 128GB?

    • jasswolf on 13/07/2023 - 17:21
      +1

      The two numbers are in the deal post, add them together, then add a couple more dollars as buffer if you're cancelling day 1.

    • jasswolf on 13/07/2023 - 18:53

      Sorry as noted here, the first month may be an additional cost, but see how you go on cancellation follow-up with live chat.

      • wazsupsz on 16/07/2023 - 14:41

        Anyone have any experience with the refund on the pro-rata first month and tips on how to get it?

        I can confirm that the cancellation cost is $431.25 and that's the only cost + right now $69 for one month (I asked they said they cannot refund

        • jasswolf on 16/07/2023 - 15:55

          I repeatedly advised you not to go this route, you'd be trying your luck with live chat and if you fail it's only a 13% discount on gift cards while losing 25 points on your credit score. This is a bad financial decision to make.

          I offered you a better alternative to go find, which is here. Please stop bothering people and learn to use search functions.

          • wazsupsz on 16/07/2023 - 16:22

            @jasswolf: I'm just trying to share my experience that I couldn't get the first month refunded via live chat/messenger…. your post makes it sounds like it might be possible but from my experience it is not. If others have, I'm asking if anyone can share how they did it.

            Not sure why you are making such a fuss about this, I'm also trying to help people out and I have no idea what you are talking about because I got the $800 promo anyways ("repeatedly" = once)

            • Borg on 16/07/2023 - 18:36

              @wazsupsz: I suspect it comes down the the person that you speak to or more about who they ask.

              As I understand it (from recent past experience) The agent doesn't have the authority to refund the sign up portion, they can only make the request on your behalf with via the team who manages the JB/Telstra accounts. In my case, I managed to have it refunded after explaining I stuffed up when buying. The agent was great and understanding and grovelled on my behalf. I was lucky

        • easternculture on 16/07/2023 - 18:32

          I got my $99 refunded.
          Asked politely, they asked for a reason, i told them i hadnt activated the sim and realised i dont need the plan anymore as they have provided me with an alternate telstra plan.
          Refund invoice came 1hr later

          • wazsupsz on 16/07/2023 - 20:17

            @easternculture: Thanks for sharing!

            What happened with me was I purchased the phone + signed up for the plan today. I also never used the sim (e.g. didn't even put it in the phone) and via the Mytelstra app I started a chat/messenger.

            Requested the cancellation - they confirmed the cancellation fee of $431 and I confirmed to cancel the plan.
            I then asked for refund of the first month and they quoted the T+C that they don't refund partial months. I asked again a couple of times and they eventually said that they could give me half of it as refund ($35) and that this was an exceptional outcome because the T+C said they are not meant to.

  • wildstone on 13/07/2023 - 17:21
    +2

    Isn't previous deal better? Cheaper by $100 (for the 23+ at least) and also free watch.

    • jasswolf on 13/07/2023 - 17:22

      You're probably right, that's why I'm highlighting 4 very specific models in the deal post, but I'm just tagging the other S23 phones as they are technically included in the additional bonus offer.

  • dankenny on 13/07/2023 - 17:47

    Hey all, this is my first time having a go at one of these deals. Can I check my understanding?

    1. Buy pixel 7 for $29, signing up for $69 24m contract.
    2. Cancel contract straight away at home. Pay $431.25 ETC.
    3. Now out of contract, we've got the phone for about $460.

    Is that correct? Are there any other fees or hitches we need to be aware of?

    And I'm presuming I shouldn't port my number across, since we will cancel straight away…

    Thanks in advance.

    • jasswolf on 13/07/2023 - 17:54

      They'll probably take the first month in advance, but then refund pro-rata as part of the cancellation.

      Keep in mind that deal is specifically for one colour of the 256 GB Pixel 7, so availability may be spotty.

      • cheaplee on 13/07/2023 - 18:02
        +1

        Keeping on this theme if you return the pixel you should be refunded $829 right? Seeing as how the voucher is dealt with separately.

        So you would then just be up $350ish?

        • jasswolf on 13/07/2023 - 18:52

          No, the voucher is exclusively for a phone purchase.

      • dankenny on 13/07/2023 - 18:20

        Thanks heaps - that's great.

        • jasswolf on 13/07/2023 - 18:53

          Sorry as noted here, the first month may be an additional cost, but see how you go on cancellation follow-up with live chat.

      • b3au on 13/07/2023 - 18:38
        +1

        There's no pro-rata refund on Upfront plans.

        When you cancel, your service will be disconnected immediately. We won’t refund any money you’ve already paid and you’ll need to pay out any remaining Voucher Repayment Fee.

        https://www.telstra.com.au/help/critical-information-summari…

        • jasswolf on 13/07/2023 - 18:50

          I stand corrected, noted!

        • dankenny on 13/07/2023 - 18:58

          What's the voucher repayment fee? Just checking I won't be on the hook for the $800 discount.

          • dankenny on 13/07/2023 - 19:06

            @dankenny: I'm noting the critical information summary refers to an $800 voucher which would have to be repaid if the plan is cancelled:

            "The voucher will entitle you to the purchase of goods from JB Hi-Fi stores" … "If you cancel or move to a lower cost plan then you'll need to pay a Voucher Repayment Fee pro-rated against the remaining months of your plan’s minimum term."

            Is this the same thing as the ETC?

            • b3au on 13/07/2023 - 19:15
              +1

              @dankenny: $800 voucher comes with the $99 plan.

              This deal is the $69 which usually has a $450 voucher.
              As you're signing up on the $69 plan, I would assume your max voucher repayment would be $431.25 if you canceled right away, as that's what's in the CIS.

              • Poppin on 14/07/2023 - 11:27

                @b3au: Are you sure? If they are doing $1050 off then the voucher is $1050 and you’d be on the hook for $1006.25. Or $766.67 for the $800 voucher. It doesn’t matter which plan you signed up for.

                • b3au on 14/07/2023 - 11:37

                  @Poppin: I'm only going off what is in the CIS, and the max voucher repayment listed against the $69 plan - which is what this offer is for.

                • jasswolf on 14/07/2023 - 12:12

                  @Poppin: This deal has been posted before, read back through JB mobile offers to see these are bonus credits for the existing contracts.

    • debitbankcharges on 13/07/2023 - 17:59

      You'll also need to ask Telstra to refund the $69 which is paid upfront

      • dankenny on 13/07/2023 - 18:20

        Thanks for the feedback, we will give it a go.

    • will05 on 14/07/2023 - 11:38
      +1

      this is wrong calculation and wrong method to make profit
      if you want the phone just use the correct method, edu store or wait for the boxing day

  • megaalc on 13/07/2023 - 17:48

    price match with Samsung government store ultra 512 gb - $1,574.30

    • easternculture on 13/07/2023 - 18:59
      -2

      They wont.
      As sale rep will have to log into their computer and see the price. Rep wont have access to gov store

      • megaalc on 13/07/2023 - 19:49

        They did it for me last time, price matched s23+256 gb . Jb artarmon

        • easternculture on 13/07/2023 - 19:59

          Depends on person.
          I got the 512gb ultra price matched with the 15% off TGG code.

          But 2 other JBs refused.
          YMMV

  • Outsider on 13/07/2023 - 18:04

    Anyone here up to date with the exynos vs snapdragon differences nowadays?

    Off the top of my head, Snapdragon was still ahead with both power consumption and processing speed. How is it going now?

    • sekhon147 on 13/07/2023 - 18:22
      +1

      Samsung is all exclusively snapdragon now

      • Outsider on 13/07/2023 - 19:30

        Cheers!

  • hamwhisperer on 13/07/2023 - 18:20

    How much S23+ with 256GB - total out of pocket cost assuming no cancel?

    • dukun on 13/07/2023 - 18:48
      +1

      1649 - 1050 = 599 + 69 x 24 = 2255

      • hamwhisperer on 13/07/2023 - 20:54

        Thank you.

        vs my current $600 every 24 months (plan only), that seems too expensive an upgrade!

  • SoTightEcoLPI on 13/07/2023 - 18:28
    +2

    I'm doing my bit by buckling up and avoiding inflation with interest rates being so high. I'm rocking a 4 year old Note 10+ 512gb on a Kogan $150 500gb Flex plan.

  • NoHomersClub on 13/07/2023 - 18:48

    Assuming it'll be possible to use gift cards to pay the remaining amount for the phone for a little extra discount?

  • dealsgrabber on 13/07/2023 - 18:49

    If I have bought the $99 plan end of last month and then cancelled it immediately, would there be any issue with the cancellation if I do it again this time? Would the store have any info about the cancellation and would Telstra refuse to cancel by any chance?

    • jasswolf on 13/07/2023 - 18:51

      They'd have your details, yes.

      • dealsgrabber on 13/07/2023 - 18:53

        Legally, that can't refuse it right if I am paying the termination charge as per CIS? Anyone bought twice and cancelled in the past?

        • jasswolf on 13/07/2023 - 19:00

          Both probably have policies around where they have the right to refuse service, and there are limits to SIM service signups in a 12-month period, I think.

  • Javascripter1 on 13/07/2023 - 18:58

    If I have an existing Boost mobile plan, is anything stopping me from just signing up from just signing up for this deal under a new JB-Hi Fi Mobile plan? Or would this not work?

    • jasswolf on 13/07/2023 - 20:02

      Won't work, as that's an existing Telstra-related service. If you click through the deal image, Boost is directly mentioned in the fine print at the bottom.

      You can take a new number with this and cancel if you want.

      • Dalryk on 14/07/2023 - 06:53

        Pretty sure is he is asking about signing up a new plan. Which works just fine regardless of what other services you might have.

        And of course, then you cancel the new plan, and just put your existing sim into the new phone.

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