[Price Error] 3G Wi-Fi Prepaid MF65 2GB/30 Days + Includes $180 Recharge Voucher! $39 @ (DS)

Lchadiwrx on 08/01/2014 - 11:11
Last edited 08/01/2014 - 11:36

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Connect up to 5 users⁄Wi-Fi enabled devices simultaneously (e.g. a laptop, PC, tablet or Smartphone) when you're at home, in the office or out and about within a coverage area. Plus with the Telstra Next G®network you will experience superior coverage in more places.

Features:
Connect up to 5 WI-FI enabled devices simultaneously
Powered by Telstra NextG
Compatible with PC and Mac
Includes 2GB of data to use in Australia (30 day expiry)
LED indicators
Lightweight, small and compact
Battery life up to 4 hours. Standby time up to 100 hours
Dimensions : 102 x 50 x 13.7mm Weight: 50g
Wi-Fi Network: Wi-Fi b⁄g⁄n

Network:
UMTS HSPA+ Dual band 3G - 850⁄2100MHz
EDGE, GPRS, 850⁄900⁄1800⁄1900 MHz
21 Mbps downlink rated device⁄5.8 Mbps uplink rated device* Actual speeds are less. Typical customer download speeds from 550kbps to 8Mbps and typical customer upload speeds from 300kbps to 3Mbps in capital, associated metropolitan and selected regional areas*

In the box:
Pre-Paid Wi-Fi Modem and battery
AC charge and USB cable
Getting Started and Welcome Guide
Wi-Fi security, &manufacture's warranty card
Telstra Pre-Paid SIM card

Additional Information:
Works with any Wi-Fi enabled devices- Android, iOS , Mac OS X, Windows ® OS
Antenna connectors (TS-9). External antenna sold separately.
Supports up to 32GB microSDHC. Memory card sold separately

EDIT: Screen cap

https://www.mediafire.com/?ot4tirhyaj8n63x

EDIT 2: Looks like a price error

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Comments

  • [Deactivated] on 08/01/2014 - 11:12

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  • Chthonic on 08/01/2014 - 11:16
    +1

    http://www.telstra.com.au/broadband/mobile-broadband/prepaid…

    $180 recharge voucher will give you 12GB and 365 days to use it.

    Done deal! :D

  • Shibuya on 08/01/2014 - 11:20
    +1

    Too late, looks like they removed the recharge voucher all of a sudden.

  • ellave on 08/01/2014 - 11:21

    Cant see nothing about no voucher??

    • Mallyx on 08/01/2014 - 11:23

      to the right of the price on the product page, there should be a Hot sign and below it stating 'includes $180 recharge voucher'

  • bxpressiv on 08/01/2014 - 11:22

    Says includes $180 recharge voucher for me.

    • Shibuya on 08/01/2014 - 11:23

      Does your order say $180 recharge as a seperate item?

      • bxpressiv on 08/01/2014 - 11:24

        No, but it says it on the details page. Should it be showing as a separate item in the cart?

        • Shibuya on 08/01/2014 - 11:27

          No idea, my order doesn't show it either but I recall last time DS had the 4G prepaid wifi deal which included the $180 voucher it did show it as an item.

        • bxpressiv on 08/01/2014 - 11:28

          Yeah, I recall that too. Just screen cap it and take it down there. If they don't honour it just cancel the order.

        • Shibuya on 08/01/2014 - 11:32

          Yeap will be cancelling it if they don't include the recharge.

  • [Deactivated] on 08/01/2014 - 11:23
    +2

    I see "Includes $180 Rechange Voucher!". Ordering one.

  • Food on 08/01/2014 - 11:24
    -1

    Can it be unlokced and used on optus? Quick please ;-)

    • [Deactivated] on 08/01/2014 - 11:36
      +4

      The device is a ZTE MF65. A Google search indicates that it can be unlocked.

  • [Deactivated] on 08/01/2014 - 11:27
    +1

    Sweeeeeeeeet ! Just reserved on OP. I've got a 4G device already - I hope to use the voucher in my 4G device and probably give this to someone.

    Edit: Just spoke with the guy at Dick Smith - he says that they got the email that it's a pricing error so they aren't allowed to honor it. It's a pricing error :-(

  • Farrba on 08/01/2014 - 11:28

    only click and collect, the order print out does not state it includes the $180 voucher…

  • lachlan1 on 08/01/2014 - 11:28
    +1

    spoke to Brendan from highpoint who confirmed that it was for a new modem coming out for tomorrow and even though I have printed off the website where it says $180 recharge voucher he can't honor it.

    New modem costs $199 which will include the $180 voucher

  • 11112007 on 08/01/2014 - 11:29
    -1

    The $180 voucher logo has now disappeared…… this may be a con.

  • naira on 08/01/2014 - 11:30

    I just reserved it but no 180 voucher. Can anyone post me a screenshot as I didn't capture it?

  • phila63 on 08/01/2014 - 11:34

    still shows the voucher…..
    http://www.dicksmith.com.au/prepaid-mobile-phones/telstra-3g…

    PM me for a screenshot if you really need it

  • bxpressiv on 08/01/2014 - 11:34

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  • CarbonTwelve on 08/01/2014 - 11:35

    There's no way this will be honoured. It's clearly a mistake, and Dick Smiths have rejected mistakes before.

  • Cptn America on 08/01/2014 - 11:36

    Wait so does it include the voucher or not?

  • kabigon on 08/01/2014 - 11:36
    +2

    Deja vu… https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/85374

  • [Deactivated] on 08/01/2014 - 11:37

    If they don't honour the $180 voucher I will be cancelling my order. Thanks for the screencap tho. At least I can plead my case with it.

  • carpecrash on 08/01/2014 - 11:39

    Just got a phone call from Dick Smith saying the offer was not valid and was put up in error.

  • Owl on 08/01/2014 - 11:39
    -6

    Just called up the nearest store with stock. They claim the website is incorrect and won't honour it. It's apparently $199 including the voucher. Might be time to give the ACCC a buzz?

    • CarbonTwelve on 08/01/2014 - 11:40
      +3

      Might be time to give the ACCC a buzz?

      You're kidding right??? No store is bound by mistakes in advertising.

  • 11112007 on 08/01/2014 - 11:41

    Just got a call from DSE Highpoint, said it was an error.

    Oh well.

  • phila63 on 08/01/2014 - 11:42

    Will be interesting to see when they change the webpage…. Now that stores have taken calls.

  • Food on 08/01/2014 - 11:42
    +1

    Yep, just rang Hollywood .incorrect ticketing, meant to be $199. Stick your deal up your… Dick smith

    • Food on 08/01/2014 - 11:44

      And ive tried officeworks- They dont sell that model

  • cyrax83 on 08/01/2014 - 11:42

    not going to bother clearly an error

  • Cptn America on 08/01/2014 - 11:43

    All the stock has mysteriously vanished just as i placed my order.

  • bugoy8 on 08/01/2014 - 11:47

    Ahhh! Order went through for me. But called the store and they received notification that this had incorrect pricing. should be $199!

  • titanus on 08/01/2014 - 11:48

    geeez! i've just placed an order (with the $180 recharge voucher) and returned successful. then saw this page updated :(

    • tessel on 08/01/2014 - 11:53

      Same. Probably no point in cancelling since the offer was a mistake at the wrong price. Oh well.

  • strangeloops66 on 08/01/2014 - 11:54

    Seems almost every time I order from DS, it's a pricing error.

    • strangeloops66 on 08/01/2014 - 12:01
      +1

      Neg away, Dick Smith fanboys.

      • CarbonTwelve on 08/01/2014 - 12:08
        +1

        If the only time you order from them is for something that's clearly a pricing error, then what do you expect??

        • strangeloops66 on 08/01/2014 - 12:10
          +2

          The only things I expect from Dick Smith are pricing errors.

  • Food on 08/01/2014 - 11:58

    The same model is at TGG for $39 excluding the recharge

  • naira on 08/01/2014 - 11:59

    Last time they had a similar pricing error with $180 voucher, they honored them. Too bad this time is different. I thought I will get lucky again. Hopefully next time there is a good promo for $180 voucher.

    • snappy1234 on 08/01/2014 - 20:18

      Yep when Woolies owned DSE (thanks got that deal…thanks OZB :)

  • easternculture on 08/01/2014 - 11:59

    i ordered click and collect

    Lets see if they call me and honor it

    • strangeloops66 on 08/01/2014 - 12:15

      They called me and dishonoured it.

      • easternculture on 08/01/2014 - 12:30
        +1

        they just sent me a text that its ready for collection .. On my way

        • easternculture on 08/01/2014 - 13:32
          +6

          and then they called me to cancel the order

        • strangeloops66 on 08/01/2014 - 18:20

          Had you left?

        • easternculture on 08/01/2014 - 19:09

          thank god no, otherwise would have made a scene their lol

  • theredkrawler on 08/01/2014 - 12:17

    Lame, was just phoned by DSE and had the order cancelled. At $39 it's a bargain. At $139 it would be questionable. At $199? What a rip! Screw that.

  • Hessian Sack on 08/01/2014 - 12:27
    +2

    I just got a text message to say mine was ready to collect…

  • daver on 08/01/2014 - 12:46
    -2

    And I get approximately the same(10.8 gb/$15) from vodafone 95% network on a routine basis, only I don't need another 3Gmod. Does it not appear suspiciously like a marketing✓experiment

    The voda I hear people extend w/ those $2sim cards, only I see no way youre granted the 12g.

    • daver on 08/01/2014 - 13:38
      -1

      hmm this is a charm. shielding an 'error that only a handful could possibly get.. yep ' :-/

  • phila63 on 08/01/2014 - 13:12
    +1

    webpage is now updated with no mention of voucher

  • tessel on 08/01/2014 - 13:50

    Cancelled also :) Was fun for a few minutes.

  • daver on 08/01/2014 - 14:16

    'Fun.' 'till they eventually get a fine[✓].
    (..or civil penalty as it were)

    • CarbonTwelve on 08/01/2014 - 14:28
      -4

      Won't happen. Every store makes pricing/product mistakes, and they're not held liable for them. It was pretty clear from the start that this was a mistake.

      • daver on 08/01/2014 - 15:21
        -1

        Pleading all incompetence can get one so far, which is why I say eventually, and until, being of a the guilty pattern the offender might make hay whilst it last. oh, & it's retailer. Surely stores don't advertise.

    • tessel on 08/01/2014 - 16:47

      Everyone knows it was too good to be true. No loss that they didn't and obviously couldn't honour it. No skin off my nose.

  • skyva on 08/01/2014 - 17:23
    +1

    The life of an ozbargainer can be full of rejection. In this case the fact that DS quickly called people up to tell them of an error should be sufficient to placate the disgruntled. I personally get very annoyed if they just wait until we turn up then say it was a mistake. That is a lot closer to bait and switch. There is always a chance when we buy these that it is a mistake but to me it was not obvious, as the device itself is $39 at at least one other place, and the extra is a voucher for a service that requires separate activation. As such it was not way out of wack as a once off special.
    I remember the HP touchpads for $99 that were not a mistake and sold out within an hour or so.

    It is not up to us to police retailer's errors, they are the ones who need to get their act together.

    Our time is precious, and the more a retailer makes mistakes, the more their reputation heads to junk.

    • CarbonTwelve on 08/01/2014 - 20:13
      +1

      If we were talking about a $30 voucher, I'd agree that it wouldn't be an obvious price error. A $180 voucher means we're talking about an unheard of saving for 12GB data, and then a free modem to go with it. Pretty obvious to me that it's a pricing / listing error.

      Yes, it sucks that it was an error, and they should have practices in place to prevent it, but the threats of calling the ACCC on them for it or suggesting they should be fined is ridiculous.

  • enjunuet on 08/01/2014 - 17:58

    Sydney CBD store on George have neither called me or emailed at all to confirm or cancel. Not expecting anything out of it now anyway.

  • Yabadabadoo on 08/01/2014 - 19:35
    +1

    I have not had a call to cancel but got SMS saying its ready to collect at 1pm (almost 8hours ago). Site STILL says "Includes $180 Rechange Voucher!" although they can spell recharge but we know what they mean. Its listed in the search page (http://search.dicksmith.com.au/search#w=TELSTRA%203G%20WiFi%…) The product page no longer has it but still has the HOT logo.

    If its still there in the morning and I don't get a call I will go and see. Ifs saying it still has the recharge listed a day later I think they should honour it.

  • bingsta on 08/01/2014 - 21:59

    can sim be used in an ipad?

  • skyva on 09/01/2014 - 10:12

    Normally these come with some sim and data plan. Anything on these now or just bare device?

  • aboutconfig on 09/01/2014 - 20:43

    was told it is out of stock

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