[NSW] OzBargain 17th Birthday - Croydon Meetup (Thursday 2 Nov, 6:30PM @ Wagyu House Croydon)

kctt on 10/10/2023 - 13:17
Last edited 25/10/2023 - 22:48

To celebrate OzBargain's 17th birthday

My suggestion is meetup at Wagyu House buffet in Croydon

Date: 2nd November 2023
Time: 6:30pm
Cap: 25

Date is tentative but must be on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday dinner. Let's see if enough people are interested in the event and availability.

This is a buffet restaurant so no over limit and make the money worth as spirit of Ozbargain site

The price is $40 pp unlimited time on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday dinner

Ozbargain / Scotty strict limit is $35 pp so each person will chip in $5 which would make it easier as deposit to hold reservation.

I called and talked to the owner. They can support up to 250 people but I want to limit the meetup around 25 people.

There are plenty of open spaces available.

Food is in one area and seatings are in a different area. We can walk around and socialise with other ozbargain members.

Last but not least, buffet choices are great for $40 pp unlimited time. Don't need to worry about what to order, who order what

About 20 different sushi : salmon sushi, Prawn sushi, crab meat sushi, Tofu sushi, fish egg sushi, tuna sushi…
About 30-40 different meat: goat, pork, chicken, lamb, beef.
About 10 different seafood: salmon fish, Octopus, Squid, crab, Prawn, mussels, bass fish…
About 20 Korean side dishes: kimchi, Seaweed, bean sprouts, radish…
About 10 fresh vegetables: eggplant, mushrooms, potatoes, pumpkin, tomatoes, broccoli, lemon…
(Copy from restaurant fb page)

Google map link to the restaurant https://maps.app.goo.gl/USWjN3m9iqhTNzw3A

Please vote if you can want to go :)

Update #1 (24/10/2023): Event is full. I received deposit from 25 members.
Scotty will send me some Tshirts but not enough for everyone. It will be first come first served.

Update #2 (25/10/2023): We may have some prizes and exclusive promo codes from @Creative Labs I'm waiting for more info from @CLPL

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  • kerfuffle on 10/10/2023 - 13:19
    +3

    Meals have also "upgraded" from Nandos to Din Tai Fung & buffets, which I felt were out of character for an OzBargain meetup.

    As said by scotty

  • dust on 10/10/2023 - 13:25

    How are people meant to vote/RSVP if there's no date.

    • kctt on 10/10/2023 - 13:28

      Haha bear with me. First time organising an event for 30 people

  • neoleo on 10/10/2023 - 13:34

    I can come on Monday or Thursday night, but not on Wednesday night. Which date?

    • kctt on 10/10/2023 - 13:38

      Updated date to 2nd November 2023 for you. There is a different meetup on the 1st so it may be good to be on a different date

  • CyberMurning on 10/10/2023 - 14:39
    +1

    i dont know why so many organisers decided to post the meetup today same as prime day.
    would it be better wait till after prime day? so many deals, may not get proper attention 0 just my 2cent

  • sunnyc on 10/10/2023 - 14:40
    +8

    we can make it $35, I can ask the owner for you

    • cerealsmok3r on 10/10/2023 - 14:59

      Do it!

    • kctt on 10/10/2023 - 15:24
      +4

      That would be great. I asked the owner about discount for Ozbargain group. She only offered standard discount one free for group of 10 as they don't have staff to handle discount payment for individual person. The discount one free for group of 10 would bring cost that Ozbargain reimbursed down below $35 pp.

      • CyberMurning on 18/10/2023 - 06:31

        So the $5 deposit will be refunded to us on the spot if we come?

        • kctt on 18/10/2023 - 12:16

          No it's non-refundable, regardless of you come or not

          • CyberMurning on 18/10/2023 - 13:30
            -1

            @kctt: But it's only $35 to the restaurant as you explained above with group buy, and Scotty will cover full amount?

            • kerfuffle on 18/10/2023 - 13:31

              @CyberMurning: Clearly didn't read the post properly, did you?

              The price is $40 pp unlimited time on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday dinner

              Ozbargain / Scotty strict limit is $35 pp so each person will chip in $5 which would make it easier as deposit to hold reservation.

              • CyberMurning on 18/10/2023 - 13:31
                -1

                @kerfuffle: I read this
                I could be wrong tho. Apologies

                She only offered standard discount one free for group of 10 as they don't have staff to handle discount payment for individual person. The discount one free for group of 10 would bring cost that Ozbargain reimbursed down below $35 pp.

                • kctt on 19/10/2023 - 11:45
                  +1

                  @CyberMurning: @ChiMot The discount from "10 people get one free" if possible goes to ozbargain reimbursement to lower Ozbargain/Scotty's expense, not user.
                  Even if you can group 10 people and pay together, it's not $35 after discount. $400/11 people = $36.3 pp
                  For 25 people if we can pay in group - 2 groups of 10, it would be $920/25 people = $36.8 pp

    • kctt on 18/10/2023 - 00:01

      @sunnyc did you talk to the owner? Do you have any special connection with the owner?

      • sunnyc on 18/10/2023 - 16:22
        +1

        Can’t be done, 10 buy 1 free sorry

  • Arkmech on 13/10/2023 - 10:00

    Voted in the poll only to realise that there's a cap. Let me know if I can make it!

  • neoleo on 13/10/2023 - 20:51
    +1

    If they can support up to 250 people, maybe better increase the cap? Do we still need to chip in $5 as deposit for reservation?

  • Moderatorscotty on 16/10/2023 - 23:11

    Hi,

    I have added this post as an "event" on OzBargain, with a cap of 25 people. So if you have previously indicated that you are coming, you might see you on the waitlist (and the number of people in front of you).

    • kctt on 17/10/2023 - 13:09

      Thanks @scotty. Where can I see list of users registered for the event so I can ask them to send $5 non-refundable deposit?

      • Moderatorscotty on 17/10/2023 - 13:11

        You can see some doco on the OzBargain's event module in the wiki. Go to the event tab to manage the participants.

        • kctt on 17/10/2023 - 13:14

          Awesome. It looks great. Thank you.

          • neoleo on 17/10/2023 - 14:32

            @kctt: I am on waitlist even though you change the date for me 😂

            • kctt on 18/10/2023 - 12:19

              @neoleo: There is probably a spot for you. My pm is currently blocked after sending many messages to people registered for the event

              • neoleo on 18/10/2023 - 21:29

                @kctt: Where can I send $5 deposit? Beem? PayID? This is the first time I'll come to this event if I am included. I'd like to know each other, make new friends.

  • oblueknighto on 17/10/2023 - 13:50
    +1

    Keen to go to Wagyu House. Still on the waitlist so hopefully someone drops out.

  • kctt on 18/10/2023 - 00:00
    +2

    I've sent message to members registered for the event with details to send $5 non-refundable deposit
    One user account was registered after event was created so i think it's better to give the spot for an active long time member.
    Some users do not have messaging enabled. Please message me @floriankaye @Lellec @wednesdayfaye

      • kerfuffle on 18/10/2023 - 14:36
        +2

        You went to three events last year and have only made one comment, being the one above this one? :/ Maybe start contributing to the community more?

        • [Deactivated] on 18/10/2023 - 14:48
          +2

          Were they in the same state? There's a member that organised 8 meetups last year in both Vic & NSW. Going for 5 this year, so far.

          • kerfuffle on 18/10/2023 - 15:03
            +1

            @Winterbloom: Yeah and my point is that you seem to be freeloading without making any contributions. You haven't posted a deal, you haven't commented prior to today, you haven't even voted or downvoted on any deals in the year you've been a member, yet you went to three meet-ups last year …

            • lonewolf on 18/10/2023 - 15:07

              @kerfuffle: Wow, It does seem like this account was created purely to jump on the subsidised meetups.

            • Serathis on 18/10/2023 - 20:46
              +2

              @kerfuffle: and poof now theres a deal lol

              • kerfuffle on 18/10/2023 - 20:51
                +1

                @Serathis: And some votes! So hopefully over the next year we'll see some solid contributions :)

                • lonewolf on 18/10/2023 - 23:01

                  @kerfuffle: 😂, actually got me thinking. Are there people who just create accounts to come for these subsidised events without actually being an active member on here and hence actually taking a spot from an actual active member. I had never thought people would be doing that but I can see now that some people would.

                  • kerfuffle on 19/10/2023 - 05:25
                    +1

                    @lonewolf: It seems so

                    • lonewolf on 19/10/2023 - 09:24
                      +1

                      @kerfuffle: Wow 17.7% that's actually higher than I thought. That's a decent amount of spots taken from active members.

                  • CyberMurning on 23/10/2023 - 07:39
                    +2

                    @lonewolf: Last year on one of the event I started a conversation about one of the recent biggest deal posted, and everyone on the table had no idea. Means they are not regularly visiting ozb and checking the deals

        • CyberMurning on 23/10/2023 - 12:41

          wow you could see that info (went to 3 last year??) wow no more privacy in ozb :(
          oh yeah from the badges… cool

    • jiayijames on 21/10/2023 - 12:35

      Just paid to your PayID. Thanks for organizing.

    • kctt on 21/10/2023 - 22:55

      Last reminder @Lellec @wednesdayfaye

      • Lellec on 22/10/2023 - 15:12

        Messages enabled now, could you please share where to send deposit?

  • lonewolf on 19/10/2023 - 13:07

    I was no.1 on the waitlist but it doesnt state that anymore, does that mean i am included in the event now?

    • kctt on 20/10/2023 - 19:19

      Yes you are registered for the event. It should show on this page "You have registered for this event"
      Somehow I miss you when sending out pm. I will send you a pm

  • Kyriasa on 20/10/2023 - 20:10

    Keen to come if any spots open up. Currently on the waitlist

  • kctt on 24/10/2023 - 10:53
    +2

    Event is full. I received deposit from 25 members.
    Scotty will send me some Tshirts but not enough for everyone. It will be first come first served.

  • lonewolf on 24/10/2023 - 16:18

    Bummer I missed out. The message was sent to me Friday night but I am not online much on weekends and didn't see the notification till today. :(😕😔.

    Can I still be on the waitlist if someone cancels?

    • kctt on 25/10/2023 - 22:57

      You were in waitlist in the first batch of messages. I sent you message after some people in first batch said they cannot come. Now everyone paid deposit. It's unlikely someone will cancel

  • kctt on 25/10/2023 - 22:49
    +2

    We may have some prizes and exclusive promo codes from @Creative Labs
    I'm waiting for more info from @CLPL
    Other sponsors please feel free to message me if you have something to offer :-)

    • kctt on 27/10/2023 - 19:40
      +1

      Creative Labs did not proceed with sponsoring because there is limited time to the event

  • kctt on 01/11/2023 - 11:07
    +4

    I will be at the event from 6:15pm tomorrow. I will wear ozbargain tshirt so you can recognise me.
    See you there. Don't be late. Restaurant requires payment upfront not at the end. @everyone

  • jazeng on 02/11/2023 - 17:58

    Any last minute spots open up ? :p

  • CyberMurning on 02/11/2023 - 18:00

    Who would I ask if arriving few mins late? Still on the bus from central. If I mentioned ozbargain will they know?

  • kctt on 02/11/2023 - 18:06

    I'm at the restaurant now. A few users already show up.

  • neoleo on 02/11/2023 - 21:53
    +3

    Thank you for the Ozbargain T-shirt and shopping bag. Good chat with some Ozbargainers and got inspiration too. I forget about the photos together. How can I get the photos? Good memories :)

    • CyberMurning on 02/11/2023 - 22:06
      +1

      And thanks to Ben the organiser!

  • neoleo on 02/11/2023 - 22:25
    +1

    Thanks Ben 🙂

  • I Smell Pennies on 02/11/2023 - 22:37
    +1

    Thanks Ben, awesome time with the peeps and I’m sure we hot more than we bargained for (food wise)

  • kctt on 02/11/2023 - 22:41
    +3

    Thanks everyone for coming. It is a pleasure to meet other ozbargainers. We had great time eat, drink, talk and laugh.
    I hope everyone enjoy the event.
    Thank you @scotty and ozbargain for sponsoring the meetup event :)
    I think this is a great event to kick start Ozbargain 17th birthday parties
    Here are some group photos
    https://files.ozbargain.com.au/upload/4328/107858/20231102_1…
    https://files.ozbargain.com.au/upload/4328/107859/20231102_1…
    https://files.ozbargain.com.au/upload/4328/107860/20231102_2…
    https://files.ozbargain.com.au/upload/4328/107861/20231102_2…

    • ronnknee on 02/11/2023 - 23:02
      +2

      Thanks for hosting! Nice to meet most of you!

    • KBZ on 02/11/2023 - 23:28
      +1

      Thanks for organising! Great meeting most of you. And thanks to Scotty and OZB team for sponsoring. Happy Birthday!

  • suchan on 02/11/2023 - 22:44
    +1

    Thanks Ben. was awesome meeting everyone and making some new friends.
    I feel like this kind of meetup shouldn't just be an annual thing but maybe monthly. of course, minus the free food, we dont want @scotty to go broke lol

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