[Price Error] Mac Pro at Qantas Store for 93K points, or 5K points + $520

jaydisc on 10/04/2017 - 09:51
Last edited 11/04/2017 - 14:20 by 2 other users

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A friend brought this to my attention on Sunday morning, but you can get the last generation Mac Pro for 93,000 points (using barometer for 4230 points for $25 Myer gift card, that's only about $549. If you use the Points + Pay slider to reduce the points to 5,000, you only have to pay $520. Not sure if it's a mistake or just clearance, but I ordered one Sunday. Hasn't shipped yet, but should in the next day or so.

Price error (moved to forums): Emails are now coming through confirming the price error. As compensation Qantas are providing 2000 points and a 20% discount code for those who unsuccessfully ordered.

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      • opti on 10/04/2017 - 11:41
        +7

        Some fkr has to always ruin it for us all, I was getting ready to open my own mac store with 25 I ordered

      • [Deactivated] on 10/04/2017 - 11:41

        poorperty!

        • Turd on 10/04/2017 - 11:42

          That's what the rich say

  • railspider on 10/04/2017 - 11:39
    +2

    The points+pay price is now 5000points+$4864.89 - grossly expensive, but seems close to what Apple would charge.

    Are QANTAS going to honour the deal and take a $4,300 loss for every professional OzBargainer? Magic 8-ball says it isn't looking good…

  • turondiet on 10/04/2017 - 11:40

    My order is still "In Process". Let's see how it goes. But I do hope they accept this error. 😂

  • opti on 10/04/2017 - 11:42
    +2

    Will this be the day that oz bargain bankrupts a major airline?

  • Philllip on 10/04/2017 - 11:43
    +1

    Its obviously a mistake. Sleep well.

    • Turd on 10/04/2017 - 11:44

      Is it obviously? I had no idea the price of a mac pro was till after I bought it because I had spare points to use.

    • chillybags on 10/04/2017 - 11:50

      Not obviously a mistake - the value of a qantas point is fluid, it is not an official currency and as far as anyone is concerned the value of the 5000 points used in this deal equates to rrp of the item if bought in AUD

      • railspider on 10/04/2017 - 11:58

        This 'deal' would only make sense if the value of a Qantas FF point was $1.

        Their value might be fluid, but a point has never been worth one whole Aussie dollar.

        • chillybags on 10/04/2017 - 12:04

          There is no way to prove exactly what a point is worth because they are not redeamable for cash - every transaction on their store has different value for points.

          This deal the points where worth $3500

  • mitch21 on 10/04/2017 - 11:44
    +5

    Better chance if they just processed the orders without anyone contacting them about it. As above, absolutely rookie error if you contact the company about this.

    • [Deactivated] on 10/04/2017 - 21:18
      +1

      We need a premium OzBargain section with an IQ check and signed NDA.

  • Krish on 10/04/2017 - 11:45

    Very curious to see if this goes through

  • DanielR on 10/04/2017 - 11:47

    If you bought more than one, I wouldn't mind buying the other off you… message me if it goes through

    • homersyd on 10/04/2017 - 11:52
      +1

      hahaha I'm sure you'd get at least 20% off the rrp :)

  • adroxx on 10/04/2017 - 11:52
    +4

    I'm the friend who discovered this via my bro-in-law early Sunday morn. It's been up for quite a while and only shutdown shortly after this OzBargain post went up. Whether it's honoured or not will ultimately come down to how much money they’ve lost vs brand degradation.

    • Turd on 10/04/2017 - 11:59
      +1

      ozbargain class action!

    • ronnknee on 10/04/2017 - 13:07

      How come you didn't post the deal?

      • t25 on 10/04/2017 - 13:12
        +2

        Waiting to see if it was real before posting it up to be Ozbargained (ie wait til his has been shipped before letting everyone in on the deal!)

    • c0balt on 10/04/2017 - 13:40
      +3

      I bet you are pissed they posted it before you guys got shipping notification.

    • soundpimp on 10/04/2017 - 15:48
      +1

      I bought two on Saturday night. It was known before Sunday morning.

  • hummel on 10/04/2017 - 11:53
    +15

    Just spoke to AJ himself, said only orders before 1004am will be honoured.

    He was in the truck going to see his mate Gerry to pick up some more for stock.

    • rake on 10/04/2017 - 13:55
      -1

      Who's AJ?

      • Turd on 10/04/2017 - 13:56

        CEO of Qantas

      • cpho on 10/04/2017 - 13:57

        Alan Joyce. CEO of Qantas

      • T-man on 10/04/2017 - 15:37
        +1

        jv's father

  • Repstar on 10/04/2017 - 11:55
    -7

    Shipped! Thanks OP!

    • tjhogwash on 10/04/2017 - 11:56

      What time did you place your order?

    • adroxx on 10/04/2017 - 11:59

      Where did you get a shipped notification? I know people who ordered yesterday that are still IN PROCESS.

    • KnownSystemError on 10/04/2017 - 12:08
      +18

      Don't feed the trolls.

  • unity1 on 10/04/2017 - 11:56
    +1

    Going by all the listings on ebay I'd say several people have already scored this deal.

    • [Deactivated] on 10/04/2017 - 11:58
      +1

      9 items
      http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_odkw=MAC+PRO+3.5Ghz+6-COR…

      • Turd on 10/04/2017 - 12:00
        +3

        LOL people take picture of the computer screen and use that as the image..

        http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MAC-PRO-3-5Ghz-6-CORE-PROCESSOR-/…

        • [Deactivated] on 10/04/2017 - 12:01
          +1

          i laugh at at on facebook, on eBay its just sad.

        • Pratty on 10/04/2017 - 12:56
          +3

          That listing description has actually been directly copied from the Qantas website. They've copied over some HTML code and there's the red and grey Qantas website bar running through it.

          Oh Lordy…

        • Turd on 10/04/2017 - 12:56

          @mpratty10: rekt!!

    • railspider on 10/04/2017 - 12:01
      +1

      This is a good point. Although all those listings have no pics and it looks like the description is copy/pasted from the Qantas page.

      Makes you wonder if they're listing the product before their order from the FF store has actually been fulfilled. They may end up just as screwed over as OzBargainers.

      • [Deactivated] on 10/04/2017 - 12:02

        6 listed since the 9th of april, i assume the price error has been around for a few days.

      • Turd on 10/04/2017 - 12:03

        Just cancelled listing, no issues. eBay wont care

      • jackofspade on 10/04/2017 - 12:38

        This one has a pic http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/332178018150

        • hidalgo on 10/04/2017 - 12:47
          +1

          That pic is from the original unboxing in 2013, it's all over the web.

        • Turd on 10/04/2017 - 12:51

          @hidalgo: haha rekt

        • jackofspade on 10/04/2017 - 13:14

          @hidalgo: LOL

        • strat on 10/04/2017 - 18:48

          yes it does which was stolen from this link

    • Turd on 10/04/2017 - 12:02
      +3

      No one has these in stock/hand. They are all speculating, like property…

      Before this ozb post there was only 1 listing..

  • frugalbat on 10/04/2017 - 12:06
    -5

    6000 clicks = likely 30 mil loss (assume each unit cost $ 5000)…I don't think they will honour this lol …fingers crossed

    • adroxx on 10/04/2017 - 12:14
      +7

      6000 clicks does not equal 6000 purchases.

    • thanksobama on 10/04/2017 - 13:20

      wtf?

      They buy them wholesale for probably $~3000 and I'd say there was maybe 100 purchases. Most will contribute the $~500 meaning they're $2500 down on 100 purchases, so a lot less than you're talking about.

  • iamw0man on 10/04/2017 - 12:07

    The deal page now says "NO LONGER AVAILABLE ON SITE" - well and truly Ozbargained!

    • railspider on 10/04/2017 - 12:08
      +2

      Hope someone grabbed a screenshot of the original deal for the People of OzBargain v QANTAS class action lawsuit

      • Turd on 10/04/2017 - 12:15
        +1

        My tax invoice says it costs me PTS 5000 + AUD $520

      • idonotknowwhy on 10/04/2017 - 12:47

        lol!

    • Turd on 10/04/2017 - 12:09

      haha

  • Krish on 10/04/2017 - 12:08

    Item isn't available anymore

    Even at 719k points

  • Gorodemon on 10/04/2017 - 12:15
    +1

    If they honour the deal, QF's share price is gonna drop because they would make less profit.

    • Stoz on 10/04/2017 - 12:20
      +4

      Brb, shorting Qantas shares

    • Homr on 10/04/2017 - 12:20
      +2

      Sell now!!!!!

      • nightelves on 10/04/2017 - 12:24

        Shares still up atm

        • Homr on 10/04/2017 - 12:28

          Exactly - sell high, buy low

        • idonotknowwhy on 10/04/2017 - 12:49
          +4

          It'll take several months for the news of this $30,000,000 loss to reach shareholders.
          Also, not sure if it's legal to sell now, given we learned about this as part of our day jobs (as ozbargain professionals).
          Might come under inside trading.

        • Turd on 10/04/2017 - 12:50
          +1

          @idonotknowwhy: This is a public website. It is legal.

        • idonotknowwhy on 10/04/2017 - 12:52

          @Turd: In that case…
          Cheers Op, just sold 10 Qantas shares!

        • nightelves on 10/04/2017 - 12:55

          @idonotknowwhy:

          Hahaha the brokerage fee probably have eaten into your profit.

        • Homr on 10/04/2017 - 13:02

          @idonotknowwhy: You're welcome to give me a call when a law suit comes your way ;)

  • tcat on 10/04/2017 - 12:23

    They've fixed it. It has been revised to 700k points +

    Likely cos it hit sites like this :(

    Well done to anyone who got one, will be interesting to see if they try and pull it - there was offer and acceptance so i don't really see how they can shimmy out of the transaction.

    • Scrabbler on 10/04/2017 - 12:25
      +2

      The T&Cs allows Qantas to cancel any orders…

    • KnownSystemError on 10/04/2017 - 12:32

      9.2 Changes to orders by Qantas:
      a) Qantas reserves the right to refuse to provide any Retail Reward, terminate, remove or edit content or cancel orders (or part thereof) at Qantas’ discretion at any time. Without limiting the operation of any other Terms herein, Qantas will not be held liable for loss or damage arising from the exercise of these rights.
      b) If Qantas cancels an order (or part thereof) a Frequent Flyer Service Centre representative will contact the Member and explain the reason for the cancellation.
      c) If Qantas cancels an order (or part thereof) the Member will be provided with a full refund for the order (or that part). Subject to the reason for the cancellation, Qantas may offer the Member a substitute Retail Reward of equal value instead of providing a refund. The Member may decline to accept substitute.

      • Brodenn on 10/04/2017 - 12:34
        +4

        I'll accept a business class flight to London as my substitute, thanks Qantas!

      • redfox1200 on 10/04/2017 - 13:21
        +6

        just turn your phone off, they can't cancel the order if they can't contact you!!

        • TimApple on 10/04/2017 - 14:05

          flawless logic here

        • F-22 on 10/04/2017 - 14:39
          +6

          i've just shutdown power at the main board in my house so they can't get the cancellation info to me.

        • [Deactivated] on 13/04/2017 - 06:22

          @F-22:
          Keep an eye out for the postie.

        • payton on 13/04/2017 - 08:44

          @ms:
          Delivering a cancellation in the mail rofl

        • [Deactivated] on 13/04/2017 - 11:58

          @payton:
          Never know. His power's turned off.

  • ekkcheng on 10/04/2017 - 12:26
    +4

    I couldn't get an order in on time but finger cross for all the ozbargainer out there who has placed their order.

    This is quite a deal and the most exciting thing for this tiresome Monday morning.

  • hebe on 10/04/2017 - 12:34
    -4

    Forgot about ozbargain but my "few" orders were placed on Saturday

  • CDG on 10/04/2017 - 12:45

    to be honest, lets say 100 people ordered it, that's only $3500 (discount) per person. 50-80 First Class seat sell even less could cover that…..

    No big deal for qantas!!!

    • Brodenn on 10/04/2017 - 12:52

      248 likes on OP's post. I think it's safe to assume at least that many ppl placed an order.

    • adroxx on 10/04/2017 - 12:54

      It will be way more than 100 — I'm guessing around 500 — not considering the potential cost price (which usually isn't much less with Apple) that's at most $4300 lost on each unit sold; which is a little over $2m.

      • Homr on 10/04/2017 - 13:01

        lol Qantas Accountants must be under the pump now

        • adroxx on 10/04/2017 - 13:05

          Few rumours floating around that whoever was responsible has been terminated. Another one that Qantas might actually honour purchases to avoid brand degradation.

        • Homr on 10/04/2017 - 13:08

          @adroxx: sauce?

          I have a feeling if they honor it, it will be on the news for sure

        • ronnknee on 10/04/2017 - 13:10

          @adroxx:

          Legit or troll?

        • bb1228 on 10/04/2017 - 13:11
          +1

          @adroxx: Apple may not allow them to sell their products in that low price………

        • oz-dave on 10/04/2017 - 13:12

          @adroxx:

          Few rumours floating around that whoever was responsible has been terminated. Another one that Qantas might actually honour purchases to avoid brand degradation.

          I think they would suffer more "brand degradation" for terminating someone for making a simple mistake, than they would for not honouring that mistake ;-)

        • ronnknee on 10/04/2017 - 13:13

          @bb1228:

          Why not? There's no official rate for points. They can value 5000 points to be $4500 if they like.

        • Turd on 10/04/2017 - 13:15

          @bb1228: why not?

        • Bellpop on 10/04/2017 - 13:26
          +2

          @HarveySpecter: tomato

        • bb1228 on 10/04/2017 - 14:06
          +1

          @ronnknee:
          @Turd:

          Competitors may complain to Apple…. For example, …. your pricing is “too low” and is hurting the market or their business.

        • ronnknee on 10/04/2017 - 14:58

          @bb1228:

          Again, there is no official rate for points. How would they determine if the price is too low or too high?

          I mean for us, we unofficially value 1 point for 1 cent. In this case, 1 point could be worth 90 cents.

        • bb1228 on 10/04/2017 - 15:15

          @ronnknee:

          by sliding the point and pay bar to check the value change of every 1000pts,…..u will get a rough idea

        • redfox1200 on 10/04/2017 - 15:20
          +1

          @bb1228:

          maybe it was a Qantas "Easter Egg" and we all found the bargain

  • mikokik5 on 10/04/2017 - 12:46

    Damn..

  • tightm8 on 10/04/2017 - 13:03
    +4

    Well the confirmation email says this:

    • Orders cannot be cancelled due to change of mind

    Qantas can't 'change their mind' too then!

    • KnownSystemError on 10/04/2017 - 13:08
      +2

      They wouldn't be canceling for 'change of mind'. They will cancel due to error.

      • Turd on 10/04/2017 - 13:13
        +2

        If we make an error ordering they usually won't let us cancel too

        • KnownSystemError on 10/04/2017 - 13:24

          You let us know how you get on with that argument :)

        • Turd on 10/04/2017 - 13:40
          -1

          @kwydjibo: Error of judgement. Plenty of people use that. lel brownwen

        • idonotknowwhy on 10/04/2017 - 14:56

          I can just imagine The Checkout saying this.
          We should tip them off about it if we get screwed.
          Was thinking of doing the same with the recent Uber Eats code and the unauthorized charges

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