Hey Ozb,
Update: comments report that the deal is still valid, but gives only a 30% that takes the price from $25 to $17.50
This is a deal posted by BlueSkyHarvest a bit under 2 years ago. I was thinking of using the TCC near my house as a place to study so I took the coupon code they gave — TCC-EXPIRED-019V — and incremented the number '19' by 1. Completely genius if I do say so myself. The old deal: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/205447
Copy and paste of their write-up:
Just renewed and paid $12.50 instead of $25 by using code TCC-EXPIRED-019V
"If you have a special Promotion Code, enter this here
Promotion Code: TCC-EXPIRED-019VHalf-Price Renewal accepted
Price $12.50 AUD
All payments processed in AUD
Amex & Diners Card not accepted"Benefits of membership are listed as - "Show your VIP Club card when you place an order in-store and get:
Buy one, get one FREE (for all hot drinks) all day, everyday – see Terms and Conditions
10% off the price of all food and other drinks on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays – see Terms and Conditions
The chance to win amazing prizes every month. At the end of every month, VIP Members will automatically be put into a draw to win one of eight x $100 The Coffee Club Cash vouchers, just by visiting The Coffee Club (and swiping your card). Winners are chosen at random. Remember – you MUST swipe your card to go into the draw!
Discounts and special offers from your local store.
The VIP Club membership is only $25 a year (which you’ll quickly make back in free coffees); this includes your very own personalised membership card."
I started using this when there was the free membership promotion (also posted on Ozb) and the staff seemed happy to ring up two hot drinks on the register and bring you the second one whenever you ask for it, if you happen to be on your own. IIRC it's a franchise though and even at the same store some staff are more rude strict than others so your mileage may vary. Works with new membership, they send you a temporary card (letter?) via email immediately and a plastic card within 10 days.
It normally takes 5 uses of the card on hot drinks to pay for itself. Now the same 5 uses represents a $12.50 saving, and the 10% discount makes their food prices slightly less unreasonable (how do you deduct '10%' from 'ridiculous'?) . Not a bargain for everyone but if cafe options are limited where you are then this might be for you.
If anyone from TCC is reading this, I was just kidding about the food, if I'm studying there all day of course I'll order some. :)
Edit: I just noticed that people have been reporting on the old deal that the alternative code 'R3ACT1V8' still works, as recently as two weeks ago. Whoops! I'll let mods decide whether to delete this post. 'TCC-EXPIRED-019V' code wasn't working and I guess I got carried away thinking I found a new code. :'( Has always been a good deal though.
Just joined TCC.Thanks OP
Promo code R3ACT1V8($17.50)
Promo code TCC-EXPIRED-020V ($12.50)
Obviously I used the code OP posted