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Ozstock's Free Deal (Shipping $4.90) - 2x4 Pack Energizer Batteries

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Ozstock's Free Deal (Shipping $4.90) - 2x4 Pack Energizer Batteries
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jennkei on 08/06/2009 - 03:22 ozstock.com.au (1161 clicks)
Last edited 08/06/2009 - 17:25

$5.98 per pack at Woolworths. From Ozstock's description..
You never quit, neither should your batteries! Take life to the Max and keep your everyday gadgets going and going with these Energizer alkaline batteries.
* Genuine Energizer
* No mercury added
* Use by 2012
* Long-lasting, dependable power for your everyday devices
* Made in Singapore
* Ideal for toys and games, remote controls, flashlights and smoke detectors, MP3, cameras, etc…
Specifications:
* AA LR6 size 1.5V
Package Includes:
* 2 x Packs of 4 Energizer AA alkaline batteries (Total 8 pcs)"

Seems like this deal <a href=http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/9235>ran in January</a> as well…could anyone who actually got the batteries from that time vouch that they actually worked? XD I was about to request some, then noticed surat's comment..

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  • applebyte on 08/06/2009 - 09:15

    I bought it last time, and I've just bought it then.

    Good deal.

  • fattyboombatty on 08/06/2009 - 09:37

    Just bought 4 of these in one go - $19.60 for shipping (!)
    Good deal if they arrive quickly as advertised

    • cacbm on 08/06/2009 - 11:33

      I still reckon they should advertise it as $4.90 with free postage. It obviously won't cost $19.60 to post eight 4-battery packs.

      • alo1234 on 08/06/2009 - 14:02
        +1

        It has something to do with a 3 chars word, starts with t, ends with x

        • kimmik on 08/06/2009 - 14:04

          cool. dodgy but cool

  • tailgatinholden on 08/06/2009 - 09:47
    +1

    to answer the posted comment from surat last time, i had the same experience.
    these parallel import batteries do not last as long as the supermarket ones sold here.
    they seem to be genuine, but i had only a couple of minutes worth of power on a braun electric toothbrush.

    • surat on 08/06/2009 - 15:19
      +1

      Yes, I don't want to buy this one anymore…wasting my time and money. Good bargain untill you experience it.

  • SmiTTy on 08/06/2009 - 10:12

    Not a bad deal, $4.90 for shipping for the batteries.

    I bought 48 pieces of energizer batts from them a couple weeks ago for $25 (pickup), so far seem to be working ok (the ones i've used anyway) .

    • nulled on 08/06/2009 - 17:18

      Is there any pick up location in Melbourne?

  • bizi on 08/06/2009 - 11:49

    I've heard of other people buying these from OzStock… regular buyers and they would not still be buying if they weren't any good.

    It's worth adding a +ve here and I'd invite anyone in Sydney to consider a pickup. I've not done it myself but if I'm ever out that way I'd take a look. There's always some kind of bargain with this vendor.

  • ddxsamx on 08/06/2009 - 12:25

    Can we do pickup on this deal? I checked their FAQ and they do allow pickup, but like.. would it mean I get this for.. free if I pick it up? =S
    Or is there like some sort of handling fee too..

  • zhenjie on 08/06/2009 - 12:50

    I'm sure these will be good for low drain applications.

  • kimmik on 08/06/2009 - 13:01
    +1

    dont forget that coles have 2AA or 2AAA alkaline for 50cents. at normal price. they're very good and have worked for a long time now in my torches. so as good as these seem to be, i'd much rather get coles branded ones.

    • cacbm on 08/06/2009 - 13:04

      Yeah I use those for my remotes. They work like a treat and are cheap!

      • cheapo.one on 08/06/2009 - 21:44

        well if you're after cheap batteries for such use, go for these ones:
        http://www.dse.com.au/cgi-bin/dse.storefront/4a2cf8410ac2cd4…

        i bought a few packs of these for use in remotes (and as general spares) and haven't yet had any issues - though i wouldn't recommend them for high-drain devices

        • petestrash on 08/06/2009 - 23:05
          +1

          Those are not Alkaline Batteries, They just ordinary Carbon Zinc Batteries. You would get the same performance from most of the much cheaper generic batteries.

          • cacbm on 08/06/2009 - 23:29

            @petestrash: I'm not an expert on batteries but if you're only using them for TV remotes, surely it doesn't matter does it. Maybe it will last 10 months instead of 12 but it's good enough for 30 cents.

            I use the cheapest I can find to use on TV, DVD remotes. But I use rechargeable ones for high drainage devices like Wiimotes, etc.

            • kimmik on 08/06/2009 - 23:46

              @cacbm: just for your info, alkaline is far superior regardless of purpose. zinc carbon tends to leak easily, has shorter storage life and lower capacity. while they'll work fine in remotes and clocks, they'll last significantly shorter (i'd say half as long but i cant find a reference sorry). i've had zinc carbons leak everywhere but not alkalines

    • quackster on 08/06/2009 - 13:49

      do you know what the "brand name" of those 50c ones are?

      • kimmik on 08/06/2009 - 13:51

        "Coles" haha

  • emerson on 08/06/2009 - 13:15

    i got them last time and also ordered some more this time.
    last ones are still going strong in my remotes

  • ltwo on 08/06/2009 - 14:18

    just ordered mine. but why free?

  • che0173 on 08/06/2009 - 14:51
    +1

    because they want to avoid the tax?

  • petestrash on 08/06/2009 - 15:04

    Tax avoidance can't be the reason, GST is taken from business on shipping as well as products. So it makes no difference with GST whether it is on the product or shipping. I assume free product is better from a marketing point of view, than free shipping.

    • kimmik on 08/06/2009 - 15:06

      hmmm i dont think so. GST is charged to the shipping company for shipping, not to the seller who used the shipping company.

  • petestrash on 08/06/2009 - 15:28
    +3

    Sorry, as a retailer for many years, I tell you that is not true.

    GST is a value added tax added to the entire invoice total (there are some exclusions, freight is not one of them).

    GST is added at every step, but can also be claimed back by each purchaser except the final consumer who is not GST registered.

    As an Example.

    1. Boxes are shipped from a Manufacturer to a Wholesaler. The Manufacturer invoices the Wholesaler for the boxes and shipping. GST is charged on the full amount of the invoice including shipping. The GST may be split on the invoice to show different amounts for shipping and boxes, but GST is charged for the entire invoice. The Manufacturer can offset the GST on the invoice against GST they have paid for producing the boxes and running their business, and then only pay only the difference to the ATO.

    2. The wholesaler ships the boxes to a Retailer. Again GST charged on the full amount they invoice including shipping. The Wholesaler can offset the GST on the invoice against GST they have paid for purchasing the boxes (including shipping) and running their business, and then pay only the difference to the ATO.

    3. The Retailer offers the boxes to a consumer for free as long as they pay shipping. GST is charged on the full amount invoiced, in this case only the shipping. The Retailer can offset the GST on the invoice against GST they have paid for purchasing the boxes (including shipping) and running their business, and then on pay only the difference to the ATO.

    4. The consumer who purchased the boxes is the only one who cannot claim the GST they paid.

    GST is meant to be tax neutral for business, so any GST Paid by business is refunded to them.

    • kimmik on 08/06/2009 - 15:39

      oh cool, thanks for the awesome explanation!

      so just for my knowledge, what it means in this case is that, if the batteries really cost $2 to ship (according to the invoice the seller got from the shipping company), they will still need to pay 45cent of GST on the $4.90 total, but offset 18cent of the GST against the GST shown on the shipping company's invoice. right?

      • nulled on 08/06/2009 - 17:26

        ..and how does GST work for sellers in auctions sites, say Ebay ?

        • zhenjie on 08/06/2009 - 17:44

          GST is inclusive of the final bid price. Ebay banned GST exclusive prices a few years back.

          • petestrash on 08/06/2009 - 21:27

            @zhenjie: Only eBayers who are GST Registered are supposed to send part of the final bid to the Tax office.

            There is no GST on private eBay sales.

            • nulled on 09/06/2009 - 00:02

              @petestrash: So, why would any business pay GST, that would make them less competitive because they have to pay the GST from the final sale price.

              • petestrash on 09/06/2009 - 01:16
                +1

                @nulled: Any business with a turnover of $75,000 or more must be registered for GST, they do not have a choice.

                Below $75,000 GST registration is optional.

                GST registered retailers are at a disadvantage, but it is not the full 10% of the sale price as you might think (unless a trader is cheating the system).

                Lets say retailer A is GST registered and B is not.

                They both purchase a Monitor for $110 GST inclusive, and they both resell it for $143 to consumers.

                Retailer A makes a profit of $30 (Actual sale price $143-$13GST=$130, Actual cost $110-$10GST=$100)

                Retailer B makes a Profit of $33 (Sale price $143 & cost $110) They cannot claim the GST credit from anywhere, but also do not have to remit any GST.

                This does put retailers at a disadvantage to small traders, but don't forget generally everything a GST registered retailer purchases with GST included they can also claim back. Like GST on Rent, telephone calls, electricity, Freight/Postage, Ebay & PayPal fees etc. So in theory it works out as only a small difference.

                The only person who loses out is the final consumer as they are the only one in the supply chain that cannot claim back any GST.

                Peter.

      • petestrash on 08/06/2009 - 21:21

        Real cost is irrelevant to the GST charged on a sale.

        10% GST is added to the invoice Total.

        In this case if you paid $4.90 GST inclusive, they keep $4.45454545… and $.04454545454… is GST which is supposed to go to the government.

        In simpler maths a product which costs the consumer $110, actually costs $100 + $10 GST.

        Peter.

  • SmiTTy on 09/06/2009 - 09:59

    Possibly free because :
    1. They have excess stock
    2. Shipping doesnt really cost $4.90 .. they probably make a tiny profit, especially for those ordering more than 1 (economies of scale with shipping - but they still charge you 4.90 per pack)

    Btw - Doesnt look like there is a pickup option for this , which means you HAVE to get it shipped.

  • alexportnoy on 10/06/2009 - 03:37

    NOT FREE!

    In order to qualify for a "FREEBIE", it must be entirely and unconditional FREE. Including FREE postage.

    This deal isn't a FREEBIE.

    • cacbm on 10/06/2009 - 22:30

      Yeah I agree.

  • jennkei on 17/06/2009 - 03:03

    Lol this deal is on again! ._. They must be trying to flog stock…

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