[Pre Order] How They Get You (Paperback, by Chris Kohler) $20.40 + Delivery ($0 with Prime / $59 Spend) @ Amazon AU

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How They Get You: Sneaky Everyday Economics and Smart Ways to Hold on to Your Money Paperback by Chris Kohler. Pre-order special. RRP $36.99. Use 15% discount code 'DEBUT'.

Releases on 11th Nov 2025.

Copy pasting from Amazon:
"Have you ever felt like your wallet has a slow leak you can't find?

In this sharp, funny and empowering guide, journalist Chris Kohler takes you through the rigged carnival of modern life, where the games are broken, the prizes are fake and somehow you're paying $28 to park near the entrance.

From loyalty schemes to late fees, gift cards to sneaky supermarkets, How They Get You pulls back the curtain on how the systems work and how to outsmart them. Written for anyone who has ever looked at their bank account and thought, I swear I didn't buy anything, this is the ultimate handbook to understanding how the game is played - and how you don't have to lose every single time.

You'll laugh, you'll groan and you'll probably cancel a few subscriptions. But most of all, you'll walk away with the clarity and confidence to make better choices about how to spend and save your hard-earned money."

For those that don't know this author, he creates a lot of funny, informative and often relatable content around money matters. Check him out here: https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisKohlerNews/featured

I learned about this book from https://www.youtube.com/shorts/N6XltbRoFRU and instantly pre-ordered.

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  • rahuahuj on 09/09/2025 - 13:33
    +34

    I don’t need this book, I have OZB subscription 😜

    • Captain Yobbo on 09/09/2025 - 15:30
      +6

      The real benefits are unlocked with a Ozbargain Gold™ membership. DM me for details.

    • 0806449 on 09/09/2025 - 17:12
      +1

      Thats prob also one of the actions to keep more of your money….leave ozbargain 🤣

    • Jj10 on 09/09/2025 - 21:34
      +1

      Ozbargainers probably more likely to need this book than others due to buying things they don’t need. “Buy now think later” is so overused and so stupid.

  • Papa Huggies on 09/09/2025 - 13:35
    +66

    This book taught me a good lesson and has already saved me money. I just saved $20.40 by not buying the book.

    • Thrifty Dan on 09/09/2025 - 13:40
      +3

      Thank you! I did not buy it!

    • marshmall0w2 on 09/09/2025 - 13:49
      +2

      Was just gonna make this exact joke (or not a joke)

      How They Get You

      By selling these books

    • Bignudge on 09/09/2025 - 14:10

      You can't lose if you don't play ;)

  • jackwangxp on 09/09/2025 - 13:38
    +14

    Ironic, isn't it?
    This is how Chris gets you.

    • gilean on 09/09/2025 - 18:20

      He literally says that in his last skid 😀

  • MrBr0 on 09/09/2025 - 13:38
    +8

    Free from the library

    • INFIDEL on 09/09/2025 - 13:42

      You'll have to wait…
      Book Releases on 11th Nov 2025
      "ON ORDER" for Brisbane libraries
      I'm Currently position 16 in the queue - for no book!

      • jv on 09/09/2025 - 14:28
        -6

        You can read them in the library. You don't need to borrow them…

        • INFIDEL on 09/09/2025 - 14:52
          +6

          No you can't!
          This book hasn't been released!

          Read the Deal: Releases on 11th Nov 2025

          After library gets stock - if others reserve all copies there will be no copies to read in library!
          At least 16 people are waiting for copy showing ON ORDER at my local libraries.

          None available to read in library for at least months.

          • jv on 09/09/2025 - 15:45
            -6

            @INFIDEL:

            After library gets stock - if others reserve all copies there will be no copies to read in library!

            Our library always keeps some copies of popular books that can't be borrowed, and some that can only be borrowed for 3 days and not allowed for renewal.

            Things might be different on the Moon though…

            • INFIDEL on 09/09/2025 - 16:17
              +3

              @jv: Your library has copies of this unreleased book…
              Amazing!

              • jv on 09/09/2025 - 16:18

                @INFIDEL:

                Your library has copies of this unreleased book…

                It's on pre-order.

                • INFIDEL on 09/09/2025 - 16:21
                  +3

                  @jv:

                  You can read them in the library

                  Go and read that pre-ordered book…
                  That doesn't exist in your library😜

                  Even with your bold imagination, you can't do the impossible! Totally Crazy!

                  • jv on 09/09/2025 - 16:52
                    -1

                    @INFIDEL:

                    Go and read that pre-ordered book…

                    I might when it arrives.

                    • INFIDEL on 09/09/2025 - 17:04

                      @jv:

                      Go and read that pre-ordered book…

                      A book that has been ordered, processed, & put on the library shelf - is no longer "pre-ordered"!! It's a library book.

                      And probably not to be found on the shelf "when it arrives".

                      • jv on 09/09/2025 - 17:28
                        -1

                        @INFIDEL: It will be available by the time i get there.

                        • INFIDEL on 09/09/2025 - 17:33

                          @jv: You now claim you can predict the future😜 As if!

                          • jv on 09/09/2025 - 17:44

                            @INFIDEL:

                            you can predict the future

                            Heisenberg was wrong.

        • INFIDEL on 09/09/2025 - 16:43

          Easier than waiting for a copy & reading in library, as I suggested below…

          Sign up to Audible free offer, use free credit to buy the "How They Get You" Audiobook😉
          Listen to it when & where you want.
          (Got targeted free 30d offer 4 days ago.)

          But still have to wait to listen after release date.

      • soulblighter on 09/09/2025 - 15:34

        Patience is a virtue

    • Nillionaire on 09/09/2025 - 18:25

      That doesn't support the author.

  • Rogue01 on 09/09/2025 - 13:39
    +11

    I really like his skits, it's a shame there's not more awareness of the issues he raises.

    • tenpercent on 09/09/2025 - 14:08
      +1

      My eyes can't roll back far enough after seeing their addresses.

  • blldzd on 09/09/2025 - 13:43
    +3

    The Kohler family are Australian treasures. I loved Alan's first book (haven't read the newer one) and will definitely be getting this, thanks!

    • liam2040 on 09/09/2025 - 20:29
      +1

      Alan Kohler is a living legend. Now please show me today's graph

  • scrimshaw on 09/09/2025 - 13:45
    +3

    From loyalty schemes to late fees, gift cards to sneaky supermarkets,

    Veteran Ozbargainers probably already know all the hidden gotchas of supermarkets, the "lazy tax" and gift cards.

  • INFIDEL on 09/09/2025 - 13:58

    PREORDER for Book, eBook & audiobook!!
    Releases on 11th Nov 2025

    15% discount is off select personal print books from debut authors, not just this one

    • INFIDEL on 09/09/2025 - 14:47

      Title now corrected to [PRE ORDER]

  • sween64 on 09/09/2025 - 14:05
    +4

    Ahh he’s the guy that keeps popping up in my IG feed.

    • prankster on 09/09/2025 - 19:05

      Same he comes into my YouTube feed - his videos so funny

  • medium_tight on 09/09/2025 - 14:07 
    Published: 11 November 2025
ISBN: 9781761356414
Imprint: Penguin
Format: Trade Paperback
Pages: 304
RRP: $36.99

    " the prizes are fake and somehow you’re paying $28 to park near the entrance " - love his jokes

    • Captain Yobbo on 09/09/2025 - 15:32

      I don't get the joke

      • jv on 09/09/2025 - 16:19
        -2

        wooooooooooooooooosh…………..

  • tenpercent on 09/09/2025 - 14:10
    +2

    I learned about this book from https://www.youtube.com/shorts/N6XltbRoFRU and instantly pre-ordered.

    That's how they got you.

    • CoolHwip74 on 09/09/2025 - 14:14
      +1

      I have no problem parting with $20. Chris's content has given me hours of free entertainment and even education. This is my way to give back.

      • Nalar on 09/09/2025 - 15:49
        +1

        Kinda see it the same way, I use his shorts to help educate the misses on scams/companies BS.

        Easier than Rossman's videos.

  • tenpercent on 09/09/2025 - 14:10

    When does Anna get this?
    Asking for a Billionaire friend.

  • skyva on 09/09/2025 - 14:17

    here is the real video for "how they get you". around 2m in mark if you are in a hurry.

  • tightm8 on 09/09/2025 - 14:20
    +4

    Alan Kohler is a treasure and love his stuff.

    Not familiar with his son, but I hear good things.

  • mboy on 09/09/2025 - 14:21
    +1

    Thanks OP. I enjoy his content so I've picked it up, even if there's a chance it won't tell me anything I don't already know.

    He's clearly a switched on guy, but he's also got a few misses cause his content tends to respond to current trends, like his video about the misappropriation of the phrase "The customer is always right".

    That factoid was flying around social media at the time, but it turns out there's no evidence that it's true.

  • INFIDEL on 09/09/2025 - 14:29

    On Audible for 1 credit (join 30d free, get free) after release date.

    $18.99 eBook preorder @Booktopia
    Same price Kindle version on Amazon

    • INFIDEL on 09/09/2025 - 15:36

      Received free 30d audible email 4d ago.

  • ozone141 on 09/09/2025 - 14:46

    I looked up his first book and "booked it" at my library to have a read :) (It's Your Money: How Banking Went Rogue, Where it is Now and How to Protect and Grow Your Money)

    • Spooke512 on 09/09/2025 - 15:03
      +6

      That would be his dad's book, Alan Kohler.

  • ArtOfTheDeal on 09/09/2025 - 15:42

    Cola Chris from the news!

  • Craicdealer on 09/09/2025 - 15:53
    +1

    Love this guy on Insta. I'm looking forward to the audiobook.

  • Osiris on 09/09/2025 - 16:11

    The videos this guy does are great, book should be quality

  • Dollar Dreamer on 09/09/2025 - 17:25

    I have never read a book after school finished 30 years ago. I mostly read on the computer screen or use a Motorola mobile phone. How do I get this book for cheap so I can read it on my Motorola phone or on my Intel computer?

    • mboy on 09/09/2025 - 19:02

      Intel computer

      Ahh damn, sorry to tell you, but Intel computers aren’t compatible with books.

      You can get the book for your Motorola mobile phone, but it might be a bit small to read so you’ll have to buy a magnifying glass screen attachment.

    • liam2040 on 09/09/2025 - 20:33

      read it on your neighbour's Macintosh for free

  • dimes on 09/09/2025 - 21:07

    I want to buy this because his skits are very clever, but at the same time I feel like his advice would be not to buy it…

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