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Kogan First 14 Day Trial ($99/Year Thereafter) @ Kogan

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Kogan First 14 Day Trial ($99/Year Thereafter) @ Kogan
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Chazzozz on 18/09/2019 - 13:05 kogan.com (1435 clicks)
Last edited 18/09/2019 - 13:17 by 1 other user

Mods - this is not a joke post, it's 100% real, but I daresay it will be mostly for entertainment purposes only.

Kogan are giving subscribers 14 days of free access to their Kogan First program which they advertise with "As a Kogan First member, you’ll get free delivery on 1000s of eligible products, upgrades to express shipping at no extra cost* and enjoy priority customer service." The funny part is after the trial ends you pay $99 a year for the privilege. Full T&Cs here.

Please feel free to share your comments below, I shall enjoy reading what people have to say (and if this deal attracts enough downvotes to put it below zero).

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  • doweyy on 18/09/2019 - 13:07
    +7

    Thanks for sharing! The RGB keyboards are all down to $39 again so might be a good use of the trial if someone was looking. Shipping is express too.

    • asa79 on 18/09/2019 - 14:55
      +1

      Kogan branded ones tho

  • Sir Mittens on 18/09/2019 - 13:07
    +1

    lol…

  • Banj0 on 18/09/2019 - 13:12
    +7

    $99 eh?

    …but…they're giving a free video and music streaming service with this as well…right? Maybe a free phone plan?

    • Chazzozz on 18/09/2019 - 14:36
      +7

      Heh…not a chance. This is as laughable as their referral program where the referee needs to spend a minimum of $200 and the referrer gets a measly $5 credit.

    • asa79 on 18/09/2019 - 14:55

      It's not kogan prime

  • Nivlac on 18/09/2019 - 13:14
    +13

    $99/year, and it's kogan 😂

  • HKS on 18/09/2019 - 13:16

    so you are roped into $99 a year after the 14 days or can you cancel it? just confirming before i get scammed by kogan

    • patrioticpickle on 18/09/2019 - 13:19
      +1

      You can cancel it and not get charged. I just did when I found out that my area isn't eligible :(

      • asa79 on 18/09/2019 - 14:56
        +1

        So it's first to selected areas?

  • patrioticpickle on 18/09/2019 - 13:20

    Edifier R1700BT in black for $152 delivered with first.
    Had to cancel my trial as it's not available in my area :(

    • JerryB on 18/09/2019 - 13:24
      +6

      How unedifying.

  • 18 on 18/09/2019 - 13:22
    +7

    If you cancel any time after signing up for a paid membership or converting from a free trial to a paid membership, you will not be refunded your membership fee regardless of whether you made any eligible purchases or have taken advantage of any Kogan First benefits.

    Preying on the ones who forget to cancel. That's so unethical!

    • PorkHunt on 18/09/2019 - 13:29
      +6

      Dodgy, but no match for our heightened OzBargain senses in detecting an upcoming outflow of funds.

  • JerryB on 18/09/2019 - 13:23
    +1

    I think they've been offering this trial since Kogan First started. I've been waiting until I have a few items to get so as to make the best use of the trial but I haven't wanted to buy more than one eligible item at a time.

    • macrocephalic on 18/09/2019 - 15:07

      I'm sure it used to be 30 days. I used it earlier in the year to purchase a $39 keyboard - and then cancelled it.

      • JerryB on 18/09/2019 - 19:12

        I think you're right. So this "deal" is a reduction from a 30 day trial to a 14 day trial? Whoopee.

  • MasterScythe on 18/09/2019 - 13:23

    What is it Chaz; Atomic day? TheFrunj just posted something too :P

    • Chazzozz on 18/09/2019 - 14:37

      Oh, hai! *waves* There's a few of us lurking around OB. :)

  • Joxer on 18/09/2019 - 13:31
    +2

    I take it this wouldn't actually cover the expensive shipping items like TV's and other bulky goods.

    • AlmightyBeing on 18/09/2019 - 13:40

      I was checking out some monitors on kogan and they had the badge for kogan first on them so I think at least their own branded large items are included.

      • Iggemo on 18/09/2019 - 15:11

        No, they arent. Got a washing machine (Kogan brand) the other day and was looking into this, was not covered. $60 shipping.

    • Iggemo on 18/09/2019 - 15:46

      That's my experience, see my comment below re Kogan brand washing machine.

  • ieatbargain4dinner on 18/09/2019 - 13:38

    Is there anything worth buying atm?

    I was going to buy the 27" 1440p 144Hz Freesync monitor for $369 + shipping, but procrastinated and now it is back to its full price of $499 + shipping. Not worth buying, especially when AOC CQ32G1 can be bought for less.

  • darthsparrow on 18/09/2019 - 13:41
    +3

    Suddenly the eBay Plus (plus as in you still pay shipping) deal looks so much sweeter.

    • FireRunner on 18/09/2019 - 13:45
      +20

      eBay Plus = $49/year
      Amazon Prime = $59/year
      Catch Club = $69/year
      …
      Kogan First = $99/year

      • [Deactivated] on 18/09/2019 - 14:33
        +5

        Woolies wins, $ 169 00 /year.

        • darthsparrow on 18/09/2019 - 17:23

          Flawless Victory…

        • [Deactivated] on 18/09/2019 - 21:36

          And you have to spend $100+/order

  • markathome on 18/09/2019 - 14:10
    -1

    Nice summary of all the better choices you have from FireRunner. But I'm also recalling some particularly prickly issues cancelling this one in another forum post. I remember advising the bargainer to remind the service representative he was Kogan First when ringing to cancel and try to get a refund on Kogan First.

    OP does not seem to fussed about attracting negative votes for this terrible deal and, given reported issues with Kogan First, I'm happy to oblige. Just for the record, I do think sometimes we overuse the joke post rule - a $400 plastic transparent shirt from Myer down from $879 are both funny and, in some sense, a deal. This "deal" unfortunately; not even funny.

    • toobzy on 18/09/2019 - 14:39
      +1

      This is a deal for the 14-day trial.. Not for the $99 year subscription which of course is a terrible deal. You can't get a refund after the trial as already explained so that's their fault. This is a great deal for the 14 day trial especially if you have multiple accounts. Don't see how this a joke post.

      • Chazzozz on 18/09/2019 - 15:24

        The 'joke' is Kogan First. Yes, if you have a number of items lined up and want to do a one-shot trial of the membership then go your hardest. But, as a standalone service, it's terrible value compared to others.

  • [Deactivated] on 18/09/2019 - 14:14
    +3

    Subscription services for free express shipping from Kogan at double Amazon Prime prices is not a deal

  • [Deactivated] on 18/09/2019 - 14:30
    +1

    These subscriptions must be a clearly profitable service for retailers or it wouldn't be spreading.
    Unless they are free I will never join.

    • mbck on 18/09/2019 - 14:34
      +2

      This makes people want to spend more to take advantage of the deal. It's a pretty lucrative idea. Not for 99. No way

    • macrocephalic on 18/09/2019 - 15:10

      Which is exactly why I wont use ebay plus. It's bad enough that ebay have forced out small sellers in favour of just being a hosted marketplace for retailers, but now they want to charge money to shop there?

  • toasty on 18/09/2019 - 14:49
    +2

    As mentioned by others here, $99 per year for Kogan First is not a bargain when compared with Amazon Prime or even eBay Plus.

    Professionals will of course be able to make use of the trial period to get free shipping - just don’t forget to cancel!

    • macrocephalic on 18/09/2019 - 15:09
      +2

      The trick is to cancel it minutes after checking out.

      • darthsparrow on 18/09/2019 - 17:26

        Minutes? I’d have both the checkout and cancellation tabs open and cancel within a heart’s beat after ordering. 😜

        • [Deactivated] on 18/09/2019 - 21:38
          +1

          I bet there's 20 pages of tricks to click thru before you can actually cancel….

  • markdownhunter on 18/09/2019 - 14:57
    +1

    I literally bought something from Kogan two days ago and paid 30 for the slow shipping, good trial deal tho

  • asa79 on 18/09/2019 - 14:58

    Is this like a shipster replacement

  • PvsNP on 18/09/2019 - 15:01
    +7

    What customer service? I'd rather pay AliBaba and the 40 thieves!

    • Whisper Quiet on 19/09/2019 - 16:50

      Best comment I've seen in ages

  • ce5himm on 18/09/2019 - 15:03

    I hardly trust any Kogan branded products any more. Not sure if I will find something worth buying using this trail

    • congo on 23/12/2019 - 11:44

      Trial not trail.

  • AMLagonda on 18/09/2019 - 15:05

    I dont get why anyone would deal with Kogan…

    • congo on 23/12/2019 - 11:45

      Their steam mops are ok

  • Veedub on 18/09/2019 - 15:09

    …WHAT!?!?!?! you have to pay for customer service one year at a time!!!
    I'd rather deal with local bricks and mortar shops for purchases over $5…
    Then at least i can try and get some free customer service if the item breaks or is not fit for use.

  • Iggemo on 18/09/2019 - 15:09

    Just ordered a washing machine from Kogan with $60 delivery (no option for pick up). Unforutnately this doesnt give free delivery for such items of course! Btw though their washing machines are DAYUM bargains!

  • Travelbug on 18/09/2019 - 15:59
    +7

    Hmmm Kogan, Harvey Norman or the Banks… which to choose. NO I think I will stick to the traditional sadomasocism.

  • adam-07 on 18/09/2019 - 16:25

    I guess this only works for people living in cheap postage areas. My postcode is excluded.

    • adam-07 on 20/09/2019 - 10:46

      I raised a support request about my lack of free shipping on a keyboard. Let's see how far that goes.

      FYI. The most north I can find free shipping in QLD is Gympie.

      • adam-07 on 23/09/2019 - 14:57

        What the support people said:

        Unfortuantely at this stage, we do not have a list of eligible postcodes and therefore can only suggest that you try entering in another postcode to determine whether you can get free shipping.

  • zombie hunter on 18/09/2019 - 17:55

    should get koganflix, give some sort of streaming

  • dann on 18/09/2019 - 19:38
    +1

    Could not find list of eligible postcodes anywhere. Emailed and the agent has escalated to find out…

    • JerryB on 18/09/2019 - 19:45
      +1

      Good work. You'd think it would be included in the terms and conditions, but I guess that's Kogan for you.

      • dann on 18/09/2019 - 21:42
        +1

        Yeah surprised even for Kogan on this, how can you charge $99 for something then not even have listed the areas in which benefits apply to. Very poor.

        • JerryB on 20/09/2019 - 14:03

          Did you get an answer from Kogan?

          • dann on 20/09/2019 - 14:49

            @JerryB: Nope, it's been two days now. Priority customer service for First members seems to also be nonsense.

  • congo on 23/12/2019 - 11:42
    +1

    Comes up as $99 for me

    • forrest 123 on 27/12/2019 - 16:21

      me as well

    • M0RGAN on 29/12/2019 - 15:28

      Same here… where's the trial!

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