News Org Is Looking for "Australia’s Savviest Rewards Card Shopper" [Sydney]

We got contacted by a reporter from Sydney:

MEDIA REQUEST

A news organisation is on the lookout for Australia’s savviest rewards card
shopper. Perhaps you are loyal to just provider like Flybuys or you shop
around using different cards. We want to speak to someone who uses them
regularly and who does benefit as a result.
Or perhaps you are a shopper who gave up on these loyalty schemes after
discovering that whilst you may spend hundreds each month, the rewards are
too small to demand loyalty.

My 2 cents:

I don't think Flybuys or Everyday Rewards offers trump getting the best price for a product in the majority of cases. The one exception for loyalty cards is free Qantas & Velocity points especially AMEX CC offers. I'm no expert though so maybe others experiences may differ.

Well, if you want to get your mug on TV, then let me know and I'll pass on the reporters details. Maybe they'll let you wear an OzBargain t-shirt?

Comments

  • +2

    well, i think the standard ozb process must be as follows:

    find item
    a.if purchase is over $300, try and time purchase within 60 days of overseas trip to claim gst back
    1.check stores as well as price comparison sites (static ice/shopbot)
    2.check for store voucher/coupon codes with a quick google, or sites like retailmenot
    3.check whether store has a referral code that gives you free credit
    4.check if there are sites that split with you a commission (cashrewards/velocity etc.)
    5.check if amex has a cashback for that store
    6.check if store has a discount on gift cards, so you can double dip on discount codes if possible
    7.pay for item with whatever method has lowest fees, and have a paypal account handy just in case there is a surcharge for cc, but not for paypal
    8. use rewards card if possible

    am i missing anything?

    • +1

      Yeah, probably too complicated to explain to people on TV.

      • We just gotta design a flowchart… even the masses would understand if there are pictures right?

        • +1

          PowerPoint! Nothing screams ratings winner more than a PowerPoint presentation.

        • @neil: LOL! YES! but i personally find Prezi to be more engaging… From the ones I've seen on there, it has way better transitions than what Powerpoint can do. Best of all it's free… sort of…

        • @neil:

          EDIT: Ooops, wrong thread.

    • +3

      Pretty comprehensive list. You didn't mention paywave splitting.

      • There's a fine line between getting away with it and getting your card cancelled

    • +3

      Lol why does the list start with "a." and end in "8."?

      Also, "Use CC with rewards program if possible" might be worth mentioning.

    • Look for a store with a price beat guarantee

  • So did anyone take it up yet. Who the hell is News Org?

    I'd be interested in the idea but I'm in Melbourne and I won't be going to Sydney just to get on TV. I wouldn't look much good on TV, even with an OzBargain T-shirt.

    • Nope. I've given the reporter a couple of suggestions so we'll see what eventuates.

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