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Free Valentine's Day Message in Newspapers (VIC/QLD/NT, Excl. SA/NSW)

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Free Valentine's Day Message in Newspapers (VIC/QLD/NT, Excl. SA/NSW)
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Poodian on 03/02/2017 - 10:35 couriermail.com.au (534 clicks)
Last edited 09/02/2017 - 09:23 by 3 other users

Similar to previous years (2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011)

Send your special someone a message on Valentine's Day in your local newspaper. Free in QLD/SA/NT and also VIC (despite the 5 line minimum mentioned on the website). In NSW, the Daily Telegraph costs $32.75 for 5 lines.

The Advertiser (SA)
3 lines free, additional lines $5, no minimum lines They have now changed this to $20 for 5 lines and $5 per line thereafter. Poor form!
Details Here

Courier Mail (QLD)
3 lines free, additional lines $3, no minimum lines
Details Here

NT News (NT)
3 lines free, additional lines $5, no minimum lines
Details Here

Herald Sun (VIC)
3 lines free, additional lines $11.28, 5 lines minimum (not enforced - see here) EXPIRED
Details Here
More than one member reported in comments that they were able to post a free message in the Herald Sun despite the 5 line minimum mentioned at the link below.

Mod:

OzBargain is running a Valentine's Day competition — so post a love message to OzBargain in the newspaper. $50 Gift Card plus some T-shirts + Bags up for offer.

Some entries from last year's newspaper with mentions of OzBargain.

This is part of Valentine's Day Sales for 2017.
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  • spoonmugen on 03/02/2017 - 10:59
    +1

    "Excl. VIC/NSW"

    Because love is dead in VIC/NSW

    • Scab on 03/02/2017 - 11:07
      +9

      NSW has love-out laws.

      No love allowed after 1:30 AM.

    • carlenet on 03/02/2017 - 11:12

      Nah, just no free love.

    • Ramrunner on 06/02/2017 - 08:48

      Hey WA doesn't even get a mention so I wanna know what love is.

  • silverrat23 on 03/02/2017 - 11:02
    +2

    Surprisingly, I just posted one for free for the Herald Sun.

    • oodian on 03/02/2017 - 11:04

      Interesting. It's always been free for as long as I can remember. I am not sure whether to update the post? Mods?

      • silverrat23 on 03/02/2017 - 11:05

        Well, the website's barely working as the buttons and text are all over the place, but I was still able to manage posting one.

        • oodian on 03/02/2017 - 11:06

          Great, thanks. I'll update the post with a "MAYBE free in VIC"

    • carlenet on 03/02/2017 - 11:12
      +2

      Yup. worked for me too!

  • hippyhippy on 03/02/2017 - 11:07
    -5

    why do people do this stuff?? who the hell reads newspapers these days?? especially in the ads section?

  • SnakeDoctor on 03/02/2017 - 11:53

    Hmmm, might have to find an establishment which leaves a copy of the paper lying about

  • kosh52 on 03/02/2017 - 12:09

    Thanks. Put an ad in the Herald Sun, although sadly it was 4 lines and they charged me $11.51. Ah well, not a bad price to pay to keep the missus happy

    • SnakeDoctor on 03/02/2017 - 12:18
      +2

      Jeez, that's a bit steep!

      Might just write it on a bit of paper myself! :P

      • moooooooo on 03/02/2017 - 14:07
        +3

        Upvoted for you writing a love letter to kosh52's missus.

        • SnakeDoctor on 03/02/2017 - 14:22
          +1

          hahahaha, need a copy too ?

  • NerdDaddy83 on 03/02/2017 - 12:23

    So much error on the Courier Mail page. Still unable to do anything but register.

  • gamemaster on 03/02/2017 - 12:39

    Is OzBargain running their V.Day competition this year?

  • moooooooo on 03/02/2017 - 14:40

    The Advertiser: Nope…

    Unfortunately we are having problems pricing your ad. Please contact us on 1300 559 153. Error type : BS1712 Error time : Fri Feb 03 14:39:09 EST 2017 Unfortunately we are not able to deliver the page you requested. Please try refreshing the page or using the browser's back button. If this fails, please try returning to the homepage to start again. If you continue to experience problems please contact us on 1300 559 153. If possible please record the Error type and time which appear on this page - this information will help us diagnose the problem.

  • yoyosamo on 03/02/2017 - 17:32

    Looks like The Advertiser do have a minimum cost:

    Register and place your message for a minimum cost of only $20 for the first 5 lines. Additional lines are only $5 extra per line thereafter.

    • oodian on 03/02/2017 - 17:59
      +1

      Interesting thanks - they definitely changed this during the course of the day.

      • moooooooo on 05/02/2017 - 16:16

        Agreed. I saw it when it was free, and was going to add to this post you could get 4 lines for $0 instead of the indicated 3 lines.

        I put that thought aside for 15 mins while I did some work, came back to the site, refreshed and found it was kaput.

        • Mckop on 10/02/2017 - 11:20

          The Advertiser says it's $20 for 5 lines, but if you only do 2, then update price, it goes to $0. You can also fill up the top line with text, so effectively 3 lines for free.

        • moooooooo on 12/02/2017 - 19:53

          @Mckop: I've tried that method but no success - it's a base fee of $20 for me, with additional expense as it exceeds 5 lines.

    • paablo84 on 05/02/2017 - 16:14

      So no free message at all for The Tiser? Poor form!

  • JimJim on 03/02/2017 - 18:28

    Was able to submit my for free on the Herald Sun like usual, thanks guys!

  • TightAssDude on 05/02/2017 - 20:32

    Thanks OP.

    Was able to submit for free on the Herald Sun.

    Now need to start buying the Herald Sun.

    • SomeGuyOnOzB on 06/02/2017 - 08:22

      Herald Sun Victoria wanted $11.28 when I put in 3 lines.

      • shmahoo on 06/02/2017 - 09:28
        +4

        I just submitted a Herald Sun listing after you posted here, and it was free. Remember, the three lines includes the bold heading

        my line - MALCOLM - Why don't you call anymore - love Donald

        • SomeGuyOnOzB on 06/02/2017 - 10:21

          Thank you! That was the problem. That and I had too many words on my lines, so I needed to trim it back.

  • livv92 on 06/02/2017 - 10:23

    ah wish NSW was doing this :(

  • shmahoo on 06/02/2017 - 10:48
    +1

    I just got one in for antidisestablishmentarianism

  • kzu on 09/02/2017 - 08:17

    Herald Sun now requiring base price of $23 :(

    • tinahuangtt on 09/02/2017 - 09:07

      Yes, not free any more. Checked just now.

      • shmahoo on 09/02/2017 - 16:23

        glad i got my (many) in early.

        Vale this type of deal :(

  • goosegog on 09/02/2017 - 19:18

    HELLOOOOOO ! - W.A. exists too - where's our chance for a go ? Or do we have to go through the only E.S. Options still available.

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