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Optus Huawei E5573 4G Wi-Fi Modem $14.55 @ Big W in-Store Only

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Optus Huawei E5573 4G Wi-Fi Modem $14.55 @ Big W in-Store Only
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LBerko613 on 04/05/2016 - 20:59 files.ozbargain.com.au (2945 clicks)
Last edited 05/05/2016 - 10:56 by 1 other user

First post yada yada yada - no need to be kind, but constructive would be great.

Nice surprise while shopping at Big W tonight. Before you ask JV, it's price is normally $69.00, the ticketed price in-store showed reduced to $29.00, but product scanned at $14.55 at register.
Still listed at $69.00 at both Optus and Officeworks. At least 2 more available at Brickworks (SA) but unsure of stock at other stores or if this is a nationwide deal. If you're in the market for a modem that appears to be 4G Plus (Optus) and 4GX (Telstra) compatible (supports 4G Band 1, Band 3, Band 7, Band 28, and Band 40, as well as 3G Band 1, Band 5 and Band 8), then it's worth checking your local.

Previously posted here for $29.00 and here for $34.50. The comments within these posts suggest that the device is not network locked, however I cannot confirm this as I don't intend on using it right away. Mixed reviews about battery life on this device, but it comes with 4GB of data (14 day expiry) which alone might be worth the purchase price to some. You might even be able to price beat at Officeworks, but as it is not listed on the Big W website then this might be at the discretion of the customer service rep you get.

If anyone else can confirm if deal is nationwide as well as the availability of stock at other stores then that would really help.

Thanks folks.

Edit - Price does appear to be nationwide. Thanks all for helping to confirm.

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    • Ambush on 05/05/2016 - 20:33

      I just had a look. No micro SD slot in mine.

      edit: did you perhaps get the E5372?

      • bigspike on 05/05/2016 - 20:48

        Don't know. Just googled the specs for the model number. Perhaps the models are different depending on country.

        • bigspike on 05/05/2016 - 20:54

          Cracked mine open and it is different from what is listed for the device in the above site. It may be why it's cheap? New model available??

      • [Deactivated] on 05/05/2016 - 20:54

        Nope, it's E5573s-606 4G.
        Not fussed as just need it as a standard modem use. Which is working well.

  • paloverde88 on 05/05/2016 - 20:29

    got 1 at Miranda thanks op.

    • danbyrne on 05/05/2016 - 21:07

      Were there more at Miranda?

      • paloverde88 on 05/05/2016 - 21:35

        More than a handful

  • shakebum on 05/05/2016 - 20:34
    +1

    just scored from BigW Underwood - Brisbane..sweetass..thanks op

  • Maveot on 05/05/2016 - 20:34
    +1

    None at Gunghalin ACT

  • hashtagbargain on 05/05/2016 - 20:46

    None left at Melbourne city :(

  • danbyrne on 05/05/2016 - 21:06
    +1

    None at Hurstville…

  • andrew1879 on 05/05/2016 - 21:17

    Thanks OP. Bought the last one at Brickworks (SA). None at Cumberland Park.

  • aibargain on 05/05/2016 - 21:21

    Anyone tried to price match with receipt at Officeworks?

    • aibargain on 05/05/2016 - 22:32
      +4

      Price matched @ $13.82 Officeworks

      Bought 3 - Mother's Day sorted on both sides and one for myself

      Total $41.47

      • Red October on 05/05/2016 - 22:56
        +1

        Looks like there is stock @ Officeworks Joondalup according to their website, I might try and price match for another one tomorrow.

        Slightly off topic, I plugged my Telstra SIM into it and did a speed test, it gave me this: http://www.speedtest.net/my-result/5302450911

        Pretty impressed!!

      • Qmar on 06/05/2016 - 09:11
        +1

        Can you please post a link to the receipt? I tried pricematching at a local officeworks but they said it needs to be online. I think if I showed your receipt it would be different.

      • [Deactivated] on 06/05/2016 - 13:08

        I would appreciated it if you upload your recipe soI can provide to officework in Sydney for price matching.

        Thanks

    • nickj on 06/05/2016 - 10:21

      Officeworks Glebe in Sydney is out of stock, and they checked their system and it seemed to be low stock (i.e 5 units or less) across the Sydney stores.

      • aibargain on 06/05/2016 - 11:16

        Wonder if these are being phased out?

  • aerom on 05/05/2016 - 21:24
    +1

    Bought one in WaterGardens, VIC and Saw 4 more in the shelf (maybe more in stock).

    • PAOK11 on 06/05/2016 - 11:11
      +1

      Not anymore lol

  • rle02 on 05/05/2016 - 22:17
    +1

    none at chullora (NSW)

  • Geekomatic on 05/05/2016 - 23:11
    -3

    I stopped into our BigW in Mandurah @ 8:30pm (it's under re-construction & ridiculous to get into, let alone losing 1/2 the parking!), & figured I'd end up empty-handed…nope, got the last 4!

    I do I.T. & have been getting those few folks who still use a USB dongle to access the net, but Win 10 doesn't work with it. Been waiting for something like this that I could carry & offer!

    Stellar job, OP, & ta!

    Cheers :)

  • [Deactivated] on 06/05/2016 - 04:23

    Got one for $29 at post office few weeks back and was (am) happy with it. This is an insane deal.

  • start3r on 06/05/2016 - 07:56
    +1

    No stock MacArthur Central, Brisbane. Pity!

  • rob1303 on 06/05/2016 - 10:04

    Just (10am Friday) purchased from Warringah Mall ($15). 8 left in glass cabinet at back of store.

    EDIT: Just looked at boxand they were incorrectly signed. Box received was 3G modem.

    None at Warringah Mall

  • hoppo1104 on 06/05/2016 - 10:52

    OW will not price match as it is not on Big W web site — only the 5251 at $49

    • aibargain on 06/05/2016 - 11:17
      +1

      They did yesterday - check above receipt…

      • ntb on 10/05/2016 - 19:39

        Depend on the staff. I tried at Wetherill Park NSW, unsuccessful. Even try to make them call the BigW store in Menai NSW as they still have stock but the guy said no :(

  • hoppo1104 on 06/05/2016 - 10:54

    Mine were the E5573 4G Optus

  • andyyp on 06/05/2016 - 12:15

    No stock at Campsie, Rockdale & bankstown

  • angelkulit025 on 06/05/2016 - 12:25
    +1

    so my local officeworks has it in stock, what approach should i tell them? do i first say that i saw it on Big W or should i immediately show them the receipt which was posted here as well by one of our generous member?

    • Qmar on 06/05/2016 - 13:56

      I tried many approaches with the city ones. Furthest i got was them calling big w but big w advised they're sold out in NSW so they didnt price match.

      • angelkulit025 on 06/05/2016 - 14:44
        +2

        I have tried many approaches as well, i even showed them the Officeworks receipt which was uploaded here but those bastards wont budge. They said that they wouldnt pricematch base on a docket =(

  • jack2015 on 06/05/2016 - 13:41

    No stock at Doncaster & Boxhill :(

  • Username Taken on 06/05/2016 - 15:25

    Thank Op and wiggam for officeworks receipt.

    Grabbed one from officeworks jandakot (WA).

  • Rebelstorm on 06/05/2016 - 15:58
    +1

    There were about 5 left at Colonnades SA Big W about an hour ago.

    • Berko613 on 06/05/2016 - 17:09

      Thanks Rebelstorm. Great to hear that so many are having success finding stock still. It would be great if we could leave that stock at Colonnades over the weekend at least and allow the people of SA to use it for price matching at Officeworks stores. Not sure of the chances though.

      • Rebelstorm on 06/05/2016 - 18:18

        I think only OzBargainers know about this, as the sign still said they are $69. Big W held me one as well, so people could try that and tell OW it's on hold, if BigW Store is too far away. I'm not sure about OW, but know other Stores who used to say, they will only price match with a Store same side of town etc.

        Very successful Post, thanks. :-)

  • 51kabunka on 06/05/2016 - 15:59

    Got last one from coffs harbour city big W. Only had 2x 3g model left @ sale discount price.

  • aerom on 06/05/2016 - 16:27
    +1

    Just checked with Telstra sim on brand new optus E5573 and it works. So it is definitely unlocked.

  • GreenVine on 06/05/2016 - 21:00
    +1

    Bought 2 in Officeworks in Melbourne, price matched against one store in South Australia.

    • Metz on 06/05/2016 - 21:34

      May I know which store was that?

      • GreenVine on 06/05/2016 - 21:40

        It's South Yarra however this deal has been ended so no more discounted price at Big W. You can't do price match any way.

        • Metz on 06/05/2016 - 21:44

          Thanks. Saving my effort trying to price match at OW.

        • GreenVine on 06/05/2016 - 22:10

          @Metz: But you can try tomorrow, found some rural areas in SA did have some stock left. Some staff told me it's not possible to price match against another state, while some said okay.

        • Metz on 06/05/2016 - 22:17

          @GreenVine: Will try my luck tomorrow. As per comment above by Rebelstorm, Colonnades SA still have stock.

  • cyclone22 on 07/05/2016 - 11:32

    Bought 1 today from Hervey Bay BigW. Thanks OP.

  • rye on 07/05/2016 - 12:03

    Out of stock in Bundaberg, QLD. Confirmed price is $14.55, on sale to 31/5.

  • Supernanny on 07/05/2016 - 13:22

    Two left at Seaford SA yesterday. Marked at $49 there but down to $14.55 on scan. The other modem in black scans at $15 but only 3 g
    Forgot to say, thanks op, I needed a new broadband sim so to get a fast modem too is the icing on the cake!

  • shakebum on 07/05/2016 - 13:29

    Big W Calamvale got plenty of stock. They keep them in storage not on display.

  • timhobart on 07/05/2016 - 14:52

    in case anyone still looking around Sydney stores, Big W at Menai still have plenty of stocks. Bought 2 just now.

    • benny878 on 07/05/2016 - 16:22

      Just called the young bloke rekons only car wifis left. Called everywhere

      • timhobart on 07/05/2016 - 18:27

        bummer.. went to Big W @Liverpool this arvo and the lady in change room counter assist in calling other Big W stores. Most stores around Sydney are out of stock and the only one hit the jackpot was Menai. 30mins later arrived in the store and the bloke said still some left. Not sure if going in person will help as this item is hidden inside the cupboard under POS machine (not on display).

    • brgnhunter007 on 10/05/2016 - 10:35

      Thanks for the tip!!

      Managed to get Officeworks to price match after calling Big W Menai store.

      They had like 2 left yesterday.

  • Obey on 07/05/2016 - 15:07

    Silly question but you'll need a MBBS for these to work right? I can't use like a normal sim card with calls/texts and data?

    • 51kabunka on 07/05/2016 - 16:14

      normal sim works, but only the data and sms

  • benny878 on 07/05/2016 - 16:24

    Anyone know about stock in NSW ?

    • Caneye on 07/05/2016 - 18:27

      Big W at Winston Hills mall was out of stock. Have not checked anywhere else.

      • Qmar on 07/05/2016 - 18:40

        Called head office and they said sold out nsw metro areas. You can try your luck at the stores but sh1tty ppl bought up all the stocks and i suddenly saw a surge in ebay listings and on gumtree.

  • mhecker on 07/05/2016 - 19:12

    I was lucky and got last one at BigW Burleigh Heads (QLD), none at Tweed City.

  • motnaf on 08/05/2016 - 20:20
    +1

    Target Midland (WA) still had at least one left as of yesterday.

  • wutang01 on 09/05/2016 - 17:22
    +1

    Think I bought the last one in Big W Charlestown, NSW

    • johnnyle on 11/05/2016 - 17:18

      thank you, I got the last 2 for me and my brother.

  • sarbz on 11/05/2016 - 09:59

    Thanks for the suggestion to price match at officeworks with Big W Menai, worked a treat. My tip to anyone who worries about the clerk saying the price is not listed online…don't give them a chance to look, give them the number for Big W Menai so that they call only.

    • ntb on 11/05/2016 - 18:45

      I tried, they didnt even bother to pick their phone up when I told them to call BigW Menai, Officeworks Wetherill Park. Anw grab the last one from menai today, 40km round trip. :(

      • johnnyle on 11/05/2016 - 20:28
        +1

        I did the same distance trip last night, managed to get 2, 1 for myself and 1 for brother. Now looking for a good plan to go with it.

        • adr8 on 11/05/2016 - 21:44

          Optus have 10GB sim only month to month plan for $35, not sure when the offer ends as its normally $60.

  • Uncaged on 11/05/2016 - 12:49

    Never mind.

  • [Deactivated] on 11/05/2016 - 20:28

    I also managed to get kmart to price match
    But they would only let me have one per day if local bigW had stock
    Also check expiry date some are Dec 2016 some April 2018

    • johnnyle on 11/05/2016 - 21:24

      both I got is April 2018, but what is it for? the sim card?

      • adr8 on 11/05/2016 - 21:40

        Expiry date is for the sim card.

  • Geekomatic on 19/05/2016 - 14:33

    I bought mine at BigW, Mandurah, WA.

    Confirm unlocked, SIM card credit not to expire until April 2018. It tales a standard SIM, but I had no trouble slipping my nano into the right spot for it to work.

    Shows 4G: B1/B3/B7/B28/B40, 3G: B1/B5/B8 (alas, doesn't show bands?). Oddly, also says won't work for Windows RT? Hmmm…

    FYI & good luck to those who manage to find the last of these!

    :)

  • ggmm2013123 on 26/05/2016 - 20:59

    Thanks OP. Got one. Officeworks - online would not price match even after emailing them receipt.
    FYI, Big W SA - Kilkenny and Marion has stock.

    • newB on 29/05/2016 - 19:54

      Would you mind post the receipt online?

      • ggmm2013123 on 29/05/2016 - 21:31

        Sorry, I didn't keep it. Few receipts have been posted in this thread.

  • newB on 29/05/2016 - 19:51

    Does anyone know which store would still have one in NSW?

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