Bargain Posting Dilemma

try2bhelpful on 17/10/2023 - 23:17

I recently posted about a warehouse clearance sale for Crumpler bags. Although I had been notified this event was going to occur much earlier in the week I actually posted the deal after I’d gone to the first day of the event myself. Partly this was because I wanted to get my own bags before the stampede and i also had no specific pricing just a “heads up” email. I had been to previous warehouse sales for Crumpler and they have been good value.

This leads me to my dilemma. Should I have posted a heads up prior to the day to give people a chance to get in before all the good stuff goes or should I wait until I have specific pricing and an idea on what stock is available. I’ve run foul of the bargain police before because I’ve given these sort of heads up in the past. I thought I would throw this open to the panel.

Poll Options

  • 5
    Heads up in bargain posting
  • 3
    Heads up in comment section
  • 14
    Wait until specific details have been determined
  • 72
    Stop fretting and have a lie down.
General Discussion

Comments

  • jv on 17/10/2023 - 23:20
    -4

    Should I have posted a heads up prior to the day to give people a chance to get in before all the good stuff goes

    What do the posting rules say?

    • try2bhelpful on 17/10/2023 - 23:34
      +3

      I’m wanting to know what people think. Some of us might strive for rule changes if they interfere in getting the best bargain. Me, I would prefer a heads up for an event even if I don’t know of specific prices. I can then make my own mind if it is worth taking the risk. If I’m in the area I might make a slight detour to check it out. The crumpler bags were a pretty good discount and, if you went later, the choices were a lot more limited.

      • morse on 18/10/2023 - 04:29
        +2

        A deal category or tag for warehouse sales in general could be good. Warehouse sales have become pretty popular. No one will know how good the sale is until they get there but I think a lot of people would prefer to know it’s happening in advance and can take their own risk in terms of time wasted. We’re getting some pretty good ones on the Gold Coast of late, and though I don’t partake due to time constraints, friends have shared some great bargains they’ve found. The only risk to you is more the more people go, more queuing and less bargains for you.

        • try2bhelpful on 18/10/2023 - 07:40
          +1

          A general heads up post, like the not enough items category, would be a good compromise. Something for the moderators to consider. Once the details are known the a proper bargain post could be created by someone who has the details.

      • RockyRaccoon on 18/10/2023 - 07:42
        +1

        Its the internet. Trust me , what I say is the truth, well at least 97.3% of the time.

        As a Senior Member of the Worlds Ruling Executive Governing Body, (WREGB)

        I give you permission to post what you like as long as I like it.

        Just get it right! or I'll neg ya.

  • Muzeeb on 17/10/2023 - 23:26
    +10

    Ozbargain is not meant to be stressful. FFS.

    • try2bhelpful on 18/10/2023 - 11:47
      +1

      Honestly? You haven’t seen a fair few of the posts up here then. There are a lot of things I just don’t bother posting because I don’t want the hassle. I’m sure I’m not alone there; particularly for newbies.

  • Jimothy Wongingtons on 18/10/2023 - 00:02
    +1

    Mighta got delisted as no bargain listed?
    Idk looked like there were some deals to be had and not like it was insider knowledge… or was it?

    • try2bhelpful on 18/10/2023 - 07:42
      +1

      I’m on a few mailing lists so I get these heads up notifications from time to time. No insider knowledge apart from that.

  • Ghost47 on 18/10/2023 - 00:03
    +1

    I’ve run foul of the bargain police before because I’ve given these sort of heads up in the past.

    So the "bargain police" were mad because someone else knew about the deal and posted it? Or were they mad because specifics weren't shared? I don't blame people for wanting to get the item in their hands before posting a deal, but they can't expect other people to not share the deal.

    Kind of sad that this is even a post in the first place. Sad in the sense that people would be criticised for posting a deal.

    • try2bhelpful on 18/10/2023 - 07:32

      If you post this people say “it is advertising” or “where is the bargain?”. All I had was the date and location so I didn’t know how good the bargains would be. Past events showed it would be pretty good. If I decided to pass on going this time I may not have posted it at all. Which I think would’ve been a shame.

      • kerfuffle on 18/10/2023 - 08:50

        Just ignore those people. If it's advertising or not a bargain, they can make a report to the moderators who can then decide for themselves. On the internet, not everyone is bound to like you, regardless of what you say

      • Clear on 18/10/2023 - 11:09
        +2

        Those who complain that a deal is "advertising" are the dumbest of the lot here. Every. Single. Deal. is advertising. The whole lot. Whether or not it's a bargain is a different matter.

  • AustriaBargain on 18/10/2023 - 00:07
    +1

    You should have given us all advanced warning.

    • moar bargains on 18/10/2023 - 13:50

      Personally. Or, alternatively, I would have accepted carrier pigeon.

  • brokenglish on 18/10/2023 - 00:15
    +5

    Who cares about bargain police?
    What are they going to do to you?
    You’re helping the community by sharing deals.
    Don’t be afraid.

    • rumblytangara on 18/10/2023 - 11:02

      What are they going to do to you?

      Presumably something involving bikkies.

  • AlienC on 18/10/2023 - 01:33
    +5

    You have no obligation to us you do you boo.

    There are nice people in here but also not so nice so it's all on your personal experience and judgement.

    I guess late warning is better than none just know that some will crucify you for that and others will just appreciate the effort.

    • jolee3 on 19/10/2023 - 23:35
      +1

      Agreed. There are some very helpful people here but also a lot of judgement and toxicity. @try2bhelpful You seem to live up to your username and try to be helpful from what I always see, so keep on doing what you do.

  • cashless on 18/10/2023 - 07:50
    +1

    Suggest you try to be more helpful in the future

  • try2bhelpful on 18/10/2023 - 08:13
    +1

    It would appear, so far, that the majority of people would rather risk not knowing about a sale unless they are given exact details on what is available? There must be a lot of people who get these sort of notifications and decide they have enough stock of the product and decide not to go. I just wonder how many bargains we are missing out on because of this.

  • djsweet on 18/10/2023 - 09:24
    +1

    I guess there’s a fine line between “junk mail” and actual bargains. We get bombarded with “sales” constantly so I guess people now want exact details, otherwise they - in the most likely scenario - will be wasting their time. If we could rely on people to give a heads up on a genuine sale without full details that would be great. But I think it’s been proven this just leads to spam.

  • [Deactivated] on 18/10/2023 - 10:28
    +1

    Can you not do a heads-up via a Forum post?

  • Protractor on 18/10/2023 - 10:47
    +2

    What you did initially was the right thing. Posting a thread about it was the wrong thing
    Having a poll adds to the 'wrongness'.

    • try2bhelpful on 18/10/2023 - 11:45

      Why is it the wrong thing to do? I would like to know what people would’ve preferred I did. Personally, I would prefer the heads up. If I hadn’t gone and found out the details then I wouldn’t have posted and some people would, certainly, have missed out on a bargain.

  • JimmyF on 18/10/2023 - 10:49
    -3

    Ahhh yes the boomers dilemma. Bit like the property market that they all purchased up for cents on the dollar compared to what they are worth today.

    • try2bhelpful on 18/10/2023 - 11:45

      Huh?

      • JimmyF on 18/10/2023 - 12:07

        You have posted a boomers dilemma have you not? You are a self proclaimed boomer, and this is a dilemma!

        • try2bhelpful on 18/10/2023 - 12:16

          So every post I put up here would be a Boomer’s dilemma and then you decide it then relates to something irrelevant. Okay.

          • JimmyF on 18/10/2023 - 12:18

            @try2bhelpful: This dilemma seems to be if you should keep it to yourself and score the cheap stuff before handing over the scapes or let everyone have an equal chance of getting a bargain. Certainly is a dilemma for a boomer!

            • try2bhelpful on 18/10/2023 - 12:21

              @JimmyF: Nah mate. Actually my preference is to give people the heads up beforehand but the consensus is people prefer to be spoon fed. As a boomer I only have my home and am all in favour of what is required to break up property portfolios. It would show your prejudice that you think all boomers are the same and that this is at all relevant to this post.

              • Muzeeb on 18/10/2023 - 13:57
                +1

                @try2bhelpful: As previously advised, ozbargain is not meant to be stressful. You also need to learn which comments to respond to. Some are best just left unanswered.

                • try2bhelpful on 18/10/2023 - 17:39

                  @Muzeeb: Probably true. The trouble is this sort of thing just makes me want to avoid posting. The level of discourse does leave a lot to be desired at times. The joke is people go out of their way to post a bargain and then get abused for it. I suspect there are quite a few newbies who will post one bargain and will never dare to do it again. I just wonder how many bargains I’m missing out on because of a few people who put people off.

                  This was a genuine attempt to determine what to do with a heads up on a warehouse sale coming up and, yet again, it descends into people being abusive.

    • Protractor on 18/10/2023 - 16:11

      Boomers have no control over destiny and time. Stop sooking

      • try2bhelpful on 18/10/2023 - 17:32

        So pointing out that people are bringing in irrelevancies so they can attack Boomers is sooking? Sounds like you guys don’t know how to conduct a well reasoned argument.

        • Protractor on 18/10/2023 - 17:41

          No. Sooking about boomers is sooking.
          I am pointing out that this 'perceived entitlement' others have of the boomer generation is deluded crap . Ppl have no control over where or when we are born. Or what social and economic fortunes may or may not occur.One thing is tru (and Ozbargain proves it) is that the following generations don't mins collecting stuff and spending on possessions whether they need it or not. Very un-Boomer.
          It is way more dog eat dog now than ever

          • try2bhelpful on 18/10/2023 - 17:43
            +1

            @Protractor: Sorry. It is difficult to determine who is replying to what sometime. Forgive me.

            The whole “Boomer” thing is just ludicrous. The same people complaining about Boomers will be the ones with their hands out expecting their inheritance.

  • Almost Banned on 18/10/2023 - 12:30
    +2

    Not entire sure what you are agonising about.
    If I am going to buy a deal, I will definitely buy before posting.
    I think every bargain finder is entitled to get the bargain before it gets Ozbargained into oblivion,
    In your specific case it seem prudent to me to wait until you have checked out the sale and determined that it was actually Ozbargain worthy.

    • try2bhelpful on 18/10/2023 - 12:35

      I was considering two things
      - would people prefer the heads up. I certainly would even if I didn’t have specific details
      - if I decide not to go then the bargain may not be posted at all.

      Just looking for what other people thought.

  • 50centscheaper on 20/10/2023 - 11:17

    Don't stress too much about it; simply do what feels right and comfortable for you. I believe that most people in the community will appreciate your efforts.

    While it may not be directly related to your post, I sometimes attend events, purchase raffle tickets, and distribute them to friends sitting around me. If I'm at a table with 10 people, I buy 10 tickets and give one to each person, keeping the last one for myself. On occasion, they win in the raffle with the tickets I've given them, and it brings me happiness.

    If I had kept all the tickets, I might have won, but I'm equally delighted when my friends win.

    • try2bhelpful on 20/10/2023 - 13:59

      Agree with you. I try to lean towards being helpful. It makes me feel good.

  • onomatopoeia on 20/10/2023 - 14:11

    Just relax bro, I feel you. If you notice most posts, the OP actually purchased/tried out already, before posting it. These posts either receive massive upvotes and support, or negs due to no stock or something not really a bargain.

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