OzBargain Code of Ethics - Do You Have One?

spychiatrist on 03/10/2017 - 23:04

I try to abide by these rules:

  1. Buy one item, only buy another after a couple of hours
  2. From item 1, gift, not sell, extras
  3. Stay away from freebies from stores I never, ever, see myself buying from
  4. Never use the "tips" that are actually THEFT:
    a. Not clicking redeem on an app to be able to re-use it
    b. Similar to a., re-using a one time code due to a "glitch"
    c. Using the same code and hopping from one store to another, even though the T&C states one use coupon only
  5. Be happy that others got the deal, even I missed the same deal 10x already.
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  • Clear on 03/10/2017 - 23:09
    +7

    Frustrating when there is a cheap deal and people create multiple accounts to take advantage of it. Even worse when they're bragging "Oh I don't even need it, but it's $1". Yeah… if I don't need it I don't buy it. No need to throw money around the place when it could be spent better elsewhere.

  • garetz on 03/10/2017 - 23:12
    +1

    That doesnt sound like a code of ethics, just sounds like rules to make yourself feel better about yourself and minimize buyers remorse.

    I do not use the cashback services, they just don't make sense to me, they track your purchases and probably sell that data to other organisations, along with your personal information.

  • hell0 on 03/10/2017 - 23:18
    +6

    I don't buy rubbish just because it's 10 cents like the bubblegum cockroaches… Why waste resources and pollute for junk.

    I always give a +1 to people who make comments that I read.

    • spackbace on 04/10/2017 - 02:18
      +2

      So you read this one? ;)

    • BertieBrown on 04/10/2017 - 09:54
      +2

      This. Triple J were talking about this, how a lot of pollution comes from using lots of little things that we could maybe do without. It’s always seemed, I think but I could be wrong, I think it’s always seemed super greenie to want to not pollute but the amount of plastic and just crappy things that is starting to have an impact is pretty staggering, just if we all thought about not buying that extra little thing we really don’t need.

      • Some Human on 04/10/2017 - 23:21
        +1

        +1 for listening to Triple J

  • Axelstrife on 03/10/2017 - 23:40
    +5

    1.If i find a bargain i post it as soon as i can.

    Only "rule" that should matter to everyone.

    • altomic on 04/10/2017 - 09:43
      +1

      First rule of OzBargain club - share the deal.
      Second rule of OzBargain club - share the deal

  • railspider on 03/10/2017 - 23:55

    Never upvote a JV comment

  • [Deactivated] on 04/10/2017 - 00:05
    +2

    I limit writing "username checks out" to only 10 times a day.

  • BertieBrown on 04/10/2017 - 00:12
    +1

    No, not really a code of ethics per se, nothing really that I consider but to just use common sense about purchases though admittedly I've been thinking about something where I can ask myself do I really need this? That's helped me a few times in the past where previously I'd buy something that I don't need and don't use and just end up thinking it's a waste of money.

    Yeah, a big, really big part of what you're talking about is emotional maturity and stability; important to not get wrapped up in bargains or trying to screw people over to save money, try and as much as possible be happy and work with what you have, which may mean you have some more investment and enjoyment in the thing that you're using as oppose to looking at always buying more things.

    I think a part of it, who knows maybe not really, but I think definitely a part of people buying lots of things is because a lot of times have become much cheaper so there's this sense that you can just buy one and if it breaks just buy more and more. I could be a bit OT with that though?

  • altomic on 04/10/2017 - 09:42
    +2

    Don't down vote if the price is marginally cheaper else where. Just comment.

  • [Deactivated] on 04/10/2017 - 10:20

    I never suggest bikies - its getting a bit old and annoying.

    Don't hijack a serious forum question with some useless comment - although this is subjective and I suspect some will find this comment useless.

  • coxjon on 04/10/2017 - 12:56
    1. If it's a pricing error (such as the $50 dishwasher), order, pay and scream at the rep when it gets cancelled.

    [ / sarcasm ]

  • Word on 05/10/2017 - 16:02

    I have no code of ethics in my daily life, what makes you think I'll have on online?

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