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$1 for $30 Telstra Starter Kit AFTER Spending $30 or More on EDR Card @ Woolworths (Most Stores)

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Saw this flyer at my local Woolworths (Newington NSW 2127) and not sure this applies to all Woolworths across NSW. Reported to be available at most stores

Telstra Starter Kits+

Simply spend $30 on groceries, scan your registered everyday Rewards card, and get a $30 Telstra starter Kit for $1, save $29.

May not be available in all stores.

+You must scan your registered Everyday Rewards card at the time of purchase. Limited to registered Everyday Rewards members.
Must be redeemed by the 31st December.
The offer will be automatically linked to your Everyday Rewards account.
Offer not available through Woolworths Online. Voucher not redeemable for cash.
Sorry this item is not available to buy online. Please visit our stores

Mobile Prepaid Mobile Plan SIM Card Telstra

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    • neonlight on 17/12/2014 - 13:27

      Its also available in NSW, page 31 punch in your postcode see what happens

  • imcold on 17/12/2014 - 09:00
    +1

    Conditions if you want to know.

    May not be available in all stores.

    +You must scan your registered Everyday Rewards card at the time of purchase. Limited to registered Everyday Rewards members. Must be redeemed by the 31st December.

    • neonlight on 17/12/2014 - 09:21

      From the catalogue says $30on groceries didn't say Opal or bus ticket are excluded although they are not considered as groceries.

      Anyway it didn't say anything about voucher code

  • Japius on 17/12/2014 - 09:14

    Perfect timing with the release of hearthstone for android tablets, $1 for $30 to spend on card packs!

  • aaronaldo on 17/12/2014 - 09:37

    Here is the write up from the online catalogue:

    Telstra Starter Kits+

    Simply spend $30 on groceries, scan your registered everyday Rewards card, and get a $30 Telstra starter Kit for $1, save $29.

    May not be available in all stores.

    +You must scan your registered Everyday Rewards card at the time of purchase. Limited to registered Everyday Rewards members. Must >be redeemed by the 31st December. The offer will be automatically linked to your Everyday Rewards account. Offer not available >through Woolworths Online. Voucher not redeemable for cash.
    Everyday Rewards Card Extra Saver
    $1.00 each
    Without Card $30.00, Save $29.00
    Sorry this item is not available to buy online. Please visit our stores

  • jimmej on 17/12/2014 - 09:56
    -4

    No data - it's just a sim? What's the big deal.

    I got a 3G wireless modem + Sim + 2gb of data from Harvey Norman for $25 two weeks back. Sounds like more of a deal than this…

    Please - enlighten me

    • Smigit on 17/12/2014 - 10:03
      +1

      It has $30 of credit towards services, so it's not just a SIM.

      I think I saw a normal stand alone SIM for $2 while I was there also which doesn't come with the credit.

    • ShootingStar3388 on 17/12/2014 - 10:14
      +2

      It has $30 credit as Smigit said above and one can choose how they wish to apply the credit.

      I for one, would choose the 2GB offer for iPad, so it's a bargain for $1 per month for 2GB data or $12 a year for 24GB! Bargain!

      • Smigit on 17/12/2014 - 10:17
        +1

        FWIW, results may vary but the one I was handed has an expiry of 24 Oct 2016, so plenty of time to activate this one. Could certainly stock up if one wished to.

      • jimmej on 17/12/2014 - 10:18
        -2

        Makes more sense now.

        But 12 sim cards over a year. You would need to active each one which is a pain. I wonder if Telstra would do anything about it…

        • ShootingStar3388 on 17/12/2014 - 10:25
          +1

          I don't think Telstra would care as they are simply starter kits anyway. Not that much of a pain, just jump on the phone and tell them to activate it as a ipad plan. For $1 what more could you ask for?

        • sween64 on 17/12/2014 - 10:42
          +1

          It can easily be activated online. And Telstra doesn't care how many numbers you have associated with your account.

  • BargainBenno on 17/12/2014 - 09:57

    Yes I would not be suprised if you have to purchase groceries and not gift cards and transport tickets as the margin on these is so small . Woolies have amazingly high markups on groceries that they can afford to give you the cheap telstra kit. It seems that they can afford to knock 50% off items quite frequently now and still make a profit. My local IGA 7 Day shop is cheaper than Woolies/Coles for all deli items these days and much fresher.

    • sween64 on 17/12/2014 - 11:19

      It doesn't work when buying a Telstra $30 recharge.

  • Smigit on 17/12/2014 - 10:06
    +3

    Picked one up about an hour ago from Woden, Canberra. The groceries receipt didn't mention the offer (I spent $34 or so), but I showed the staff the Woolies catalog on my phone and he ran it up, and the receipt for the SIM has a 'Telstra Redeem' discount item for $-29.

    • neonlight on 17/12/2014 - 10:11

      If someone can confirm you have to purchase groceries or would Opal/Bus ticket works too?

      • aaronaldo on 17/12/2014 - 10:24
        +1

        I purchased a MyBus2 travel 10 ($29.60) plus some random item bumping it over $30 and it worked.

        • neonlight on 17/12/2014 - 10:29

          Hey mate, can you tell us do you scan your everyday rewards card again and it will take away $29 dollars off from the starter kit? That is after your initial purchase of your ticket and groceries scanned with the Everyday rewards card.

        • aaronaldo on 17/12/2014 - 11:11
          +1

          @neonlight: It was linked to my EDR card after my initial purchase. When I went to purchase the Telstra sim pack, they scanned by EDR and it took $29 off.

        • mrshorty on 17/12/2014 - 12:52

          I couldnt get it to work for 2 seperate orders - 1 x mybus1 (plus groceries to get it over $30) and 1 x $40 opal top up

          The store manager said its probably because the catalogue says groceries so bus tickets or opal top ups didnt seem to activate the offer - although its not excluded in the T&Cs

        • aaronaldo on 17/12/2014 - 14:13

          @mrshorty: I just tried for my 2nd pack and the same transaction (1x myBus2 + small item to push over $30) didn't work. Not sure if it's because I've made a claim already, or if they've changed the system to only accept grocery total.

        • mrshorty on 17/12/2014 - 14:35

          @aaronbaron:

          Is it possible you already had an > $30 transaction before on your EDR which activated the offer for you?

          Either way i assume its 1 per EDR since T&Cs state 1 per person

        • aaronaldo on 17/12/2014 - 15:19

          @mrshorty: I read the T&C on the brochure and I can't find where it states 1 per person….

          EDIT: Ok, so it says it on the attached photo to the deal but not on the actual Woolworths catalogue.

  • Mischaseb on 17/12/2014 - 10:27
    +1

    Confirmed works at Northbridge NSW

  • lostboi on 17/12/2014 - 10:44
    +2

    purchased a $30 telstra recharge, and then subsequently tried to get a starter pack for $1
    no dice

    purchased $30 of groceries and then went to front counter, swiped EDR card for -$29 telstra redeem

    so it seems like there are exclusions

    • neonlight on 17/12/2014 - 11:17
      +1

      It said doesn't include Telstra recharge or kits I think.

      The only thing I want to know is if you top up Opal or buy travelten, can redeem or not

      • happychappy1 on 17/12/2014 - 16:13

        It says groceries, so I would assume it would exclude monetary items like gift cards (as well as the explicitly mentioned exclusion of Telstra starter kits, which I would assume include phones).

  • MadMaxBargainRoad on 17/12/2014 - 11:00

    Dang it, gotta miss out on this one. Never bothered to get a EDR.

    • illumination on 17/12/2014 - 11:36
      +1

      Just get one. Doesn't take long/much effort!

  • nospirit on 17/12/2014 - 11:15

    Bought 4x$10 skype card for $20 plus $10 groceries, it did NOT work at the scan, but I pointed to the catalog and it was put thru for me manually.

  • tassie Pete on 17/12/2014 - 11:15

    Nice offer! Does this offer work in Tasmania (the state of decay)? Woolworths down here runs an alternative loyalty scheme called The Frequent Shopper Club. Has anyone flashed their FSC card and got the deal yet? Thanks.

    • happychappy1 on 17/12/2014 - 20:48

      Nope. The same page on the catalogue doesn't have as much, and this offer isn't mentioned.

  • Food on 17/12/2014 - 11:20

    So its one per edr?

    • sween64 on 17/12/2014 - 11:21

      I don't think there's a limit. Just 1 Starter Kit per voucher.

      • Food on 17/12/2014 - 11:28

        So there's a voucher on the receipt?

        • sween64 on 17/12/2014 - 12:24

          Yep.

        • lostboi on 17/12/2014 - 13:30
          +3

          @sween64:

          no

        • Navgsc on 17/12/2014 - 13:40

          No

        • sween64 on 17/12/2014 - 14:36

          @Navgsc:

          Oh. Is it mentioned at all on the receipt?
          "Telstra $30 Starter Kit for $1 has been linked to your EDR"?

        • cim85 on 17/12/2014 - 20:30
          +1

          @sween64: Definitely no mention on my receipt so went to customer service desk where it was processed manually.

        • macmine on 17/12/2014 - 20:32
          +1

          Nothing on the receipt.

        • eleana on 18/12/2014 - 09:18
          +1

          Nothing mentioned on the receipt, but I got auto -29 when I asked for a starter pack and scanned my everyday rewards card.

  • sween64 on 17/12/2014 - 11:20

    It doesn't work when buying a Telstra $30 recharge. You need to buy groceries to get the voucher. Asking for a manager to manually discount may work however.

    • neonlight on 17/12/2014 - 11:22

      The terms and condition said Telstra recharge and starter kits are excluded I thought for the initial purchase

      • sween64 on 17/12/2014 - 12:28

        Not in the T&Cs I just read. It states $30 groceries must be purchased. I wonder what their definition is.

  • Maz78 on 17/12/2014 - 11:39

    Damn, out of stock @ my Woolies.. Have saved the receipt so maybe I can use it at another store.

  • demod on 17/12/2014 - 11:43
    +1

    Got one this morning. There is no voucher, or automagic anything to do with your EDR card. Was a bit of a drama, I bought $30+ of stuff at self checkout, took the receipt to the counter and showed them in the latest catalog. Guy had to refund the old receipt completely, then add the sim pack and make me pay for it all together.

    TLDR: try and get it and all your stuff at a checkout on the booth that has the sim packs!

    • jdf on 17/12/2014 - 12:26

      There's a bit of drama with this one, the store I went too did the exact same thing as demod's did and while I was there a gentleman came in with 2 receipts and wanting 2 cards but they said it was limited to one per customer.

    • snowymatthew on 17/12/2014 - 13:42

      I had same experience this morning at Macquarie.

      • cim85 on 17/12/2014 - 18:48

        Same experience at Drouin, VIC - bit of drama with the staff but it works.

  • TomGum on 17/12/2014 - 12:11

    Does anyone know if gift cards work?

    • sween64 on 17/12/2014 - 12:28

      Doubt it. "Groceries" must be purchased.

  • grog on 17/12/2014 - 12:29
    +1

    I think we should really read the fine print, everything we need to know is there.

  • cloudie9 on 17/12/2014 - 13:24

    Bought one too at local Northgate SA. No dramas just showed them the catalogue.

  • huntress_love on 17/12/2014 - 13:35

    Can someone link to catalogue please

  • neonlight on 17/12/2014 - 13:37

    Going there after work. Please don't run out of stock…

  • whitty on 17/12/2014 - 14:14

    Bought 2 x 30pk coke for $38, scanned EDR card and paid. Went to counter with SIM cards and went through ID stuff, it came up as $30 until she scanned the EDR card again and then drops to $1.

    So I have 1. Has anyone tried doing it twice on the same EDR card? I have another 3 cards (wife plus kids have them when I used EDR to get them free Qantas FF membership) but I'm curious if you can spend $30 twice and get 2 vouchers, or spend $30 and redeem the voucher then repeat the process with the same EDR card.

  • spacecowboy on 17/12/2014 - 14:52

    I used a Big W e-card with 7.5% discount for EB members to pay for my $30+ groceries:

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/172639

    No voucher was printed on my receipt so I took it to the service counter & staff read it, sold me a starter kit for $1, manually overiding the price on their console. Looks like I should have asked them to scan my EDR card & the price may have lowered automatically (from comments others have posted today).

    MultiSim starter kit with expiry Sept 2016. Good buy!!

    • Charlotta on 24/12/2014 - 18:14

      So if they didn't scan your edr card you probably still have the right to this offer sitting unused in your EDR account - AND you have until 31 Dec to 'redeem' the offer by requesting the $30 starter pack at a service desk.

      By rights when the service desk scans your EDR card with the $30 starter pack purchase, $29 should be deducted from the cost of the pack. </I_think>

      Correct, People???

  • macmine on 17/12/2014 - 16:01
    +2

    Confirmed- you can buy more than once on ONE EDR card. I have bought two.

    But you'll need to purchase $30 with each transaction, for the price to drop (after scanning the EDR card).

    Having said that, some stores may just scan your EDR card (without receipt) after you have spent $30, to get the price to drop. Some stores may insist that you spend the $30 TOGETHER with the SIM pack, meaning you have to pay at the counter where they stock the SIM packs.

    Hope this is helpful.

    • aaronaldo on 17/12/2014 - 16:08

      Did you just buy groceries or did you also buy vouchers/bus tickets/etc?

      • neonlight on 17/12/2014 - 16:10

        Yup same answer I'm after

        • macmine on 17/12/2014 - 16:20

          Expiry date was October 2016 :)

      • macmine on 17/12/2014 - 16:16

        Diapers, milks, basically groceries :)

      • macmine on 17/12/2014 - 16:21

        Also, the funny thing is that you have TILL 31 December to redeem, right? Then why are the staff insisting that you HAVE to buy $30 on the spot, when the promo actually ENDS on 24 December???

        That's a good question to ask the staff ;)

    • King Tightarse on 17/12/2014 - 16:21

      Did it print something on your receipt to say you are eligible?

      • macmine on 17/12/2014 - 16:43
        +1

        No. I can confirm nothing will be printed on your receipt. Tried three stores, three purchases of $30.

    • happychappy1 on 17/12/2014 - 16:27

      Some stores may insist that you spend the $30 TOGETHER with the SIM pack

      This may be the case if you didn't scan an Everyday Rewards Card in the groceries transaction. The T&Cs on the flier say to activate, scan Everyday Rewards card to activate, and that you can claim before 31st December by going to the Service Counter.

      • macmine on 17/12/2014 - 16:46

        No, I think that is incorrect. I scanned my everyday rewards card at every transaction. Still, that particular store insisted.

        • aaronaldo on 17/12/2014 - 17:19

          Did you make both transaction at the same Woolworths? I just tried for my second one today at the same Woolworths but didn't work. $30 of only grocery and tried both buying the Sim pack in the same transaction and separate. No dice.

        • happychappy1 on 17/12/2014 - 18:42
          +1

          That's wrong. Get them to read the T&Cs again and ask where it says what they are telling you.

        • macmine on 17/12/2014 - 18:44

          @aaronbaron: I actually bought my second pack at a different store, without receipt. Just by scanning the EDR card when I told the staff that I had purchased $30 at a different store and they didn't have stock (and that's the truth) :)

  • scuba79 on 17/12/2014 - 16:34
    +1

    Just got 1. Bought groceries through self serve then took docket to service desk and asked for $1 sim card.
    Staff and manager knew nothing about the deal but scanned sim card and then my edr card but still came up as full price. Had to override price and manager seemed to believe it would only work if the sim was scanned as part of the same purchase.

    Seems to only be working on some edr cards

    • neonlight on 17/12/2014 - 18:12

      Some what similar to me I bought $30 worth of stuff. Got EDR scanned first time. I didn't get anything when I went to claim the offer scanning shows $30 original price.

      I explain the offer is meant to be redeem after receipt was printed and stored of EDR card.

      She didn't believe me and refused to process the discount, keeps telling me I have to buy together with groceries.

      In the end I said I want a refund then we can process the lot together

      She then override manually.

      I also had a bit of drama this morning because another lady didn't use up my gift card but charged my credit card more than what they should have etc on my first$30 purchase. Maybe that kind of helped because I was unhappy they wanted to keep me happy I guess.

      But she keeps saying I have to buy with groceries at the same time

      I printed the brochure page to argue over all this

      • macmine on 17/12/2014 - 19:20
        +3

        Precisely my point!

        T&Cs state that you have TILL 31 December to redeem, right? Then why are the staff insisting that you HAVE to buy $30 on the spot, when the promo actually ENDS on 24 December???

        That's a good question to ask the staff ;)

        • neonlight on 17/12/2014 - 19:51

          Yeah but they don't seem to care. I asked that question she just keep saying no no no.

          I didn't want to argue any further even with the print out

        • macmine on 17/12/2014 - 20:10

          @neonlight: Two courses of action:

          One: Be the 'nice' customer and go to another woolies

          Two: Excuse me Mdm, may I have your name? I will be calling EDR to ascertain the accurate procedure for their promotion, and referencing to this woolies outlet.

          I usually just choose Option 1….. :)

  • onlinequeen on 17/12/2014 - 17:31

    Today morning I did Opal card top up $40 at Town Hall and the staff said I can't get this sim for $1 : (

  • King Tightarse on 17/12/2014 - 18:04
    +2

    OK the actual type of Telstra SIM pack they scan seems to matter. Bought one at the same time as groceries with an attended checkout. First they tried an orange colored "standard" SIM, no good. The purple multi-fit one automatically applied the discount.

  • Food on 17/12/2014 - 18:09

    Ok so I spent $35 on groceries, the lady scanned them through, and took me to the service desk to pay for the groceries and the sim together.

  • cashless on 17/12/2014 - 18:17

    Also got one, but had a drama too. Self -checked out with $30+ groceries then went to service desk. They knew nothing about it & scratched around for a catalogue. Then they couldn't find the correct SIM pack, producing an orange colored 'tablet' starter pack. That didn't work. Eventually they found some on the shop floor shelves. Once they'd scanned my EDR, the price dropped to $1. Had to hand over my driving license for ID as well. Expiry Sept 2016, so am happy. Will try another store later

  • snappy1234 on 17/12/2014 - 20:33
    +3

    ShootingStar3388

    Thanks got 1 today (no dramas)

    spent over 30 on groceries then scanned edr/went to service desk after i had purchased groceries.
    scanned up a multifit sim as pictured/ paid 1 dollar and away i went.

    • ShootingStar3388 on 17/12/2014 - 20:56
      +1

      Snappy1234 you're welcome mate.

      Just went to Newington Woolies and half my luck, they don't have any of these multi-fit starter kits in stock. Must be oz bargained!

      However, the operator was really helpful and offered me a $30 nano sim starter kit for $1, perfect for my ipad.

      She did say that I should have made a $30 purchase PLUS the $30 starter kit, scan my EDR card and it will automatically reduce the starter kit to $1. I said this isnt what is stated in the catalogue nor the flyer I originally posted in this deal. She had to manually override the $30 to sell me the starter kit for $1 when I showed her my $30 receipt.

      This is so confusing, WW should make it clear how to redeem this offer.

      Also, they didnt ask for any ID with the purchase and no doubt when you activate online, they will ask for your ID then.

      • macmine on 18/12/2014 - 22:54

        Just tried my regular store again today for a second time. The lady frowned and said it had to be done together, although I pointed out the difference between the promotional period and the redemption date of 31 December.

        She tried to refund my purchase, rescan, tried to put in a dud $30 purchase, but the SIM pack wouldn't drop to a dollar. It did drop by $5 (strange) more than once of the many times she tried.

        In the end, I said- I've met the terms and conditions, spent $30, scanned my EDR card, thus I should be eligible. Why don't she just charge me a dollar?

        She spoke to the manager (I think), they shrugged and did it.

        I'm beginning to suspect it's once PER STORE. because I did manage to get another at a different store by spending another $30. May try one more store to prove the theory!

    • sween64 on 17/12/2014 - 20:56
      +1

      Same here. It was as easy as that! No ID asked for.

    • snappy1234 on 23/12/2014 - 23:14

      Well my second attempt went to err shi…using same edr at different store/day
      but convinced the CSO after they said shop with sim *as part       of your shop not after,
      so they just overode price.

  • whitty on 17/12/2014 - 20:49

    ID was funny. At Coles the other day they didn't ask for ID and I assumed it was because I scanned my fly buys card but WW still wanted ID. I guess you could register your EDR with fake details.

    • sween64 on 17/12/2014 - 20:57

      There's no requirement for ID to be checked by the retailer now (there used to be). Now ID can be checked when the SIM is activated.

      • King Tightarse on 17/12/2014 - 21:01

        Thats good news was so annoying. When did it change?

      • macmine on 17/12/2014 - 21:04

        Really? Where is this stated?

        • sween64 on 17/12/2014 - 21:30

          On the AMTA website somewhere, I can't find it right now.

      • Food on 17/12/2014 - 21:07
        +1

        They punched my drivers licence into the POS

        • King Tightarse on 17/12/2014 - 21:25
          +1

          Piece Of Sh…OH point of sale.
          Right, cheers.

      • whitty on 18/12/2014 - 10:20

        I expect it's still part of WW procedures though, thanks.

  • macmine on 17/12/2014 - 20:54
    +2

    These Telstra SIM packs are amazing….

    I'm sure it was $20 at one point in time (anyone can verify this?), then it dropped to $10. And we all thought that's cheap. Then Harvey Norman sold a couple at $8 (which we thought couldn't get any cheaper).

    Those of us who managed to get the Dick Smith $10 gift cards at $5 could buy them at $7.50 if they had more than one (Dick Smith was doing them for $15).

    So it couldn't get any cheaper. Then NOW it's ONE DOLLAR.

    What next? Free?

    • sween64 on 17/12/2014 - 20:57
      +2

      1cent each?

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