not a duplicate, but maybe more of an update, seems that they've upped it from 1100 to 1200 giftcard (can maybe stack with $100 bonus with 17 series phone?)
seems like a good deal, thinking maybe even trading in my 16 256, from the previous deal and get the base 17 for the better screen at basically no cost.
From my calculations it's $101 off, but I could be wrong
$958.18 voucher repayment + $99 initial month = $1057.18, so $142.82
on their site it says $1,000 for voucher repayment fee? I am seeing wrong?
Imagine taking a hit on your credit score for $142.
@Maths Debater: I took out 2 of these back when the voucher repayment fee was $800 with $1300 gc.. no hits at all on my experian or equifax files
Just a warning that the Maximum Voucher Repayment Fee has been increased to $1000 from $800
aww man, they've caught on?! Shux
Better off waiting to see if they up it to $1400+ for Black Friday or boxing day
They won’t. The loophole is closed.
possibly, although curently if i trade in my 16 256, with the other deal of 100 bonus,
it would be 760 + 100 bonus = 860, for device,
then sim swap for carrier , would be 1399 - 1200 = 200 but would need to pay back minimum 1000
so 860 - 1000 = 140 right?
$1399 - $1200 + $958.18 + $99 - $760 - $100 = $396
However, the trade-in gets you a JB gift card of $860 (which JB Mobile / Telstra won't let you use to offset early termination payment).
$1399 - $1200 + $958.18 + $99 = $1256.18 (out of pocket)
$760 + $100 = $860 (JB gift card)
Unless you have a way to sell that $860 JB gift card for cash, you will need to buy something else from JB Hi-Fi to use it. The total amount you need to pay Telstra (for 1st month + early termination) is $1057.18. If you have another Telstra postpaid account with Telstra, then it is technically possible not to pay the first month and pay the full early termination fee of $1000 instead.
ah i see, I messed the maths up on it. hmmm back to the drawing board then.
@PS2isBetterthanPS3: You can use some of that trade in credit towards the phone purchase to reduce your out of pocket amount.
$760 + $100 - $199 = $661 (JB gift card)
$1399 - $1200 - $199 + $958.18 + $99 = 1057.18 (out of pocket)
Still need a way to use or sell that $661 JB gift card though.
Has it ever been higher than $1200?
So whats the cost if I sign up and then cancel righaway?
$1200 (voucher) - $1000 (repayment fee) - $99 (first month fee) = $101 in my pocket, am I doing this right?
if this calculation is correct, isn't it better to just buy a JB gift card when they are 10% off? or am i missing something?
You probably also waste at least 30 minutes of your time at JB hifi setting up the contract and cancelling it with Telstra
$1200 (voucher) - $99 (first month) - $958.18 (pro-rata early termination fee for 23 months) = $142.82.
So you end up with a $1200 JB gift card by paying $1057.18, saving roughly 11.19%.
How much can I save on the iphone 17 pro max 512gb if I do this deal?
Would that be 2600 - 1200 = 1400 + 800 + 99 or -99 if you can get a refund?
So it will cost $2200? for the 17 pro max 512gb $2600 model
This deal basically offers a saving of $142.82. So for iPhone Pro Max 512GB, that's $2456.18 out of pocket. Early termination fee has increased to $1000.
$1200 (voucher) - $99 (first month) - $958.18 (pro-rata early termination fee for 23 months) = $142.82
If you somehow manage to get a really good rep to waive that $99, then $241.82 saving (but I wouldn't count on it).
Any chance to see this GC on a 24 months $89 plan like we saw few times before?
That only saves additional $10 (because you are going to cancel the plan within a month). The issue is the early termination fee is now $1000.
that’s alright, I dont plan on cancelling
The $99 plan is $79 for first 12 months at telstra directly. Any chance to get the discounted plan for a double dip?
Would also like to know this
Dumb question - how long do you need to stay with another service?
I am currently with JB - Telstra, out of contract, so I can switch to another, and switch it back right away for the offer?
Thanks!
Yep but make sure you switch to a non-Telstra network for 28 days min I think (a calendar month to be safe). I checked with a JB staffer who confirmed the policy.
I churned to Optus for a month or two and did this in January.
Alright 28 days it is. Thanks for the information.
Sorry but this is not a deal any longer. Guess the JBHIFI folks got wise.
Yes, this is not a real deal. Just headache in dealing with all sort of things. Not worth it. They increased the termination fee and also decreased the voucher.
Seems an end of era
yeah…. sad :(
$142 off essentially