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GoPro HERO8 Black AU $449.96 Delivered (25% off) Using Discount Coupon Supplied by GoPro Live Chat

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First shared by as a comment in paraneoplastic's expired post. Thought I would create a new thread for anyone who didn't see it.

Basically ask a question about the new GoPro over the live chat. You do not need to ask for the code within the chat (I didn't) but some people did. The one time use coupon was then emailed to the email address I used to start the chat, after about 5 mins. Really good price for a brand new model. Note: the free 32GB SD card is not included when you use the coupon. Free shipping is though. Enjoy!

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            • @snvl: TRS is a good option too, as long as you've purchased it within 60 days of your outbound flight. You get the GST component back (approx 9.09% of the total)

              https://www.abf.gov.au/entering-and-leaving-australia/touris…

              The 5% discount on JB gift cards makes the price gap smaller, as it would reduce the price paid at JB by another $25. Each to their own I suppose.

          • @gadget guy: I thought cashrewards is not paid if the code is not published on cashreward ? Or am I wrong ?

            • @obiwanmy: It does say that, so it's possible that cashback won't be paid. I suppose it depends on how strictly it is enforced/monitored.

    • How did you haggle a pre order item?

  • just asked for my order to be cancelled. "it will take 1-2 days to be able to cancel it". I said hopefully not the same as the 2-3 for express service.

    if this is just ordering, i just cannot imaging how it will be for support.

    • I found support to be hopeless. They had no control to check anything. But my order did get shipped in the end. Hoping for no hassles once it arrives.

      • I am suspicious that they will send the camera anyway and claim they were 'unable' to cancel

  • +1

    Mine was delivered this morning, here's the rough time-frame:

    Ordered Monday – 8.40am 21st
    Processed & Label created – 7pm 21st (Invoice and shipment emails received)
    Shipped Singapore – 1pm 22nd
    Arrived Melb – 7am 24th
    Depart Melb – 9.30pm 24th
    Aus Post info received – 6pm 24th
    Arrived at Tas StarTrack/Aus-Post – 7am 25th
    Delivered Hobart – 9.30am 25th

    They hand over to Star-Track/Aus-Post for the last leg in Tassie..

  • Did the same thing and can confirm being nice and pleasant yields results.
    Asked about battery compatibility from 7 to 8 and gave me the code without being prompted.

  • Anyone know if some of the features of the Max would be upgradable via firmware update or would be a hardware limitation. Specifically:

    • 4K
    • 8x slo mo

    Thanks

    • Hardware.
      Even if they could increase the resolution and frame rate, they wouldn't as they could use this for the next release of cameras

  • got the 25% disc from live chat just now.. still going.

  • so for sure can't use TRS as the invoice has no Australia ABN on it? Can someone please confirm this?

    • Confirmed can't claim under TRS, summary of email from them:

      In the simplified GST system, overseas businesses use an ATO reference number (ARN) instead of an ABN and cannot issue tax invoices or adjustment notes.

      Overseas businesses registered under the simplified system do not have an ABN and cannot issue a tax invoice. Therefore, if goods are purchased from these businesses, you will not have a tax invoice. Hence, refund of the GST paid on the taxable supply cannot be claimed under the TRS.

      • I was talking to livechat on Sunday and they told me I can get TRS on this purchase? Can someone confirm?

        • Sorry I should say this email is from Border Security not GoPro

  • got one today along with an additional battery. had the code for a few days but pulled the trigger today. used my 28 degrees card so no need for gopro plus membership as it gives merchandise protection.

    • Was the battery at full price?

      • yes, no discount on that. received it today.

        now need to get familiar how to use it. got some accessories from aliexpress like stick, silicone cover and screen protectors.

  • Batteries are now back in stock.

  • Mine got delivered today. Just unboxed it and turned it on. Happy with the product.

  • I can confirm as of Saturday 26th October at 10am this still works because I finally got offered a code. It took me 4 attempts with the first 3 operators saying they knew nothing of any discounts. The other times I was pleasant, asked genuine questions and said I was tossing up between Hero 8 and Osmo Action (which was true) but got no code. This time I created a GoPro account before doing the Live chat so I'm not sure if that made a difference

  • I got mine 5 days to perth but really disappointed with it. The lens is not replaceable like the 7 i should have checked beforehand. My oneplus 7 will not connect to the 8 Spoken to gopro chat and seems like its a problem with my phone. I think i might send it back

    • don't be silly sell it for a small profit on fb or gummy
      i am selling mine since I got the Max I should make $100-$115 profit

      • did u get any good deal for MAX?

    • Yes, you should have probably read the specs before you purchased. I think it’s a great feature, as the Hero 7 had replaceable lens that often didn’t seal which caused some people issues. The lens is now much stronger, and if you have GoPro plus and damage the unit they will replace it anyway.

      The problem with your phone seems to have nothing to do with the camera. The Hero 8 is a solid update from the Hero 7 and will impress most people who do a little research into what they are purchasing.

      • and if you have GoPro plus and damage the unit they will replace it anyway.

        GoPro hero 8 is not included

        • +1

          GoPro advised me directly in writing that it is included, the website details have not yet been updated for some reason.

          Failing to include the new models under GoPro plus protection would defeat the point of the subscription for the most part and would likely lose them significant monthly revenue.

  • Mine arrived this morning. Ordered last Tuesday morning.

  • I got the code

    They actually asked if I received an email of the code in may. I said no I havent
    then they just pasted a code in the chat

  • Chatted 3 times, did not seem to get an offer, doesn't seem to work anymore?

    • I did and got it this morning. I didnt get an email though they just gave it to me

      Just talk to them again and say. I havent received my discount code you sent out in August can you resend it

      • Thanks Drekko, just tried your advise. Unfortunately the chat person was an ass and kept going in circles with me… oh well just going to wait until price drops I guess…

        • I've tried a couple of times over the last two days with legitimate questions about upgrading from my hero 4 silver to try and get a code without success. A few minutes ago I tried again and straight up asked for one (referencing a friend who got one) and was told there is no such promo.

        • I was as well, probably wait for a few hours and try again, they might change the agents around.

  • Yo OZBargainers, I just chatted with them an hour ago and she said GoPro did have the 25% discount promotion however GoPro decided to end the deal. She said they are working on new deals (Blah blah bs) but yeah I guess it's over.

    • How many people have said it is over and 10m latter someone gets a code

      • i got proof of the chat. The rep I got recognised the promotion but said it was sadly over.

    • Hopefully deals for the Max. Went into JB Hifi and the sales woman wouldn't budge!

  • I tried a few times yesterday and today but no dice.
    But after finding out the hero 8 can't use filters it's useless to me as mine get banged around and i replace covers often.

    • -2

      Where do you people come up with this garbage? A quick google search will show a couple of filter options, some from reputable brands, even with photos of their filters fitted to the new Hero 8…. I'm also pretty sure GoPro announced they were partnered with PolarPro for Hero 8 filters, although I will have to track down that link…

      • he meant filter cover and you meant nd and cp filters.

        filter cover wont come off when dropped. the filters you are referring will more likely fly off when dropped, i wont protect the lens.

  • Also tried afew times using the live chat a couple of times however no luck on the code, first time I just asked some questions about upgrading to the 8 and second time I asked about DJI Osmo comparisons and then mentioned the code, the agent I spoke to said he had no idea about it and kept asking for my case reference number (assuming I had a discount code from that). The third time I just came straight out and asked, saying I heard there was a promo, and she told me it's over and I just missed out

  • +1

    I wonder whether the Black Friday sales will bring a better price for the Hero 8.

    Pure speculation at this point I know, but I'm optimistic…

    • +1

      Probably, since they can already offer 25% off upon release, I predict it won't be long from now until prices drop from the RRP. Just wait for more bargains.

  • Just got the gopro 8 today. Just wondering if anyone got the free sd card? And do they tax invoice from australia abn?

    • No SD card with the code (got removed as soon as you typed the code)

      No invoice with ABN

    • I thought it's coming with Memory although I don't need a 32 Gb one.
      When did you place your order?
      I ordered on 24th and still pending.

  • +5

    I got a code but life has decided to take the money away for one.
    Confirmed with chat person it is a code for the AU store and the expiry is the 4th of Nov.

    So free code to whoever wants it, flick me a message!

    • I'll take the code if it is still available. I can't PM as I registered today to post in this thread.

    • Can I have it if it’s still available? Thanks

    • +1

      Code has been given out, best of luck to all others that are still trying to get one!

    • -6

      Can you give me the promo code? I want to buy gopro 8.Thanks.

  • Ordered on 24th Oct and still pending. Is it normal?

    • +1

      Sadly yes …

      • My order was cancelled. They say my name is on their black list. They can't even give me a reason for that. That's ridiculous. I never got anything from them.

        • Is this your first time buying from them? Have you previously dealt with them directly?

          • @dreamy89: First time buying from gopro website. F… American company can't tell me why my name is on that list.

  • +1

    No luck for me as well. Could anyone please share a code if possible? Thanks!

  • Returns are a pain in the ass having to send it to singapore

  • For anyone interested in the GoPro Max - see the deal I got this morning - $720 for the camera..

    Edit: Sorry deal was unpublished because it was an in-store negotiated deal (didn't know the rule). Anyway - link to my receipt.

  • I currently have a 7 black and am wondering if I should upgrade to the 8 or the max.

    One thing that I found from YouTube reviews is that the max will look blurry underwater (even at a depth of say 1m).

    See 7min 22sec here: https://youtu.be/nRMadmQsuY8

    Does anyone have experience in the max to verify if this is the case?

    • +1

      from what I read, image quality of MAX is worse than 8/7 black, MAX also require more post process to get your footage, so only consider MAX if you need 360

    • +2

      Max definitely will not work underwater without a special housing which is supposedly in the pipeline. It's a known problem with all 360 cameras - not just GoPro. The quality of video will be better on the 8.

      What you pick depends on your use case.

      I want to be able to use it for example, skiing. I don't want to have to think about pointing it in the right direction. I just want to record and then I'll pick the direction later. Of course more work editing the video. However you can use it in "Hero" mode which acts like a standard GoPro however you won't get 4K resolution and the higher frame rates.

      • Max definitely will not work underwater without a special housing which is supposedly in the pipeline.

        ???

        " Rugged + Waterproof
        It’s a GoPro—built tough. Really wanna go hard? Snap on the included protective lenses and charge. And it’s waterproof down to 16ft (5m)."

        https://gopro.com/en/au/shop/cameras/max/CHDHZ-201-master.ht…

        • Sorry - let me clarify - it is waterproof down to 5m however there is distortion created by the water and the 360 lenses.

          See this video at about 10:30.

          There was another source I read/watched confirming this as well. Just can't find it at the moment.

  • Was hoping once things quiet down a bit might be able to get myself a code but no luck.
    Tried 3 times tonight and no one would budge. Any one had any luck since?
    Worth asking here - if anyone decided not to buy one and have a code available, i'll greatly appreciate it :)
    Thanks in advance

  • I just bought my first go pro hero 8 black. Can anyone pls recommend good accessories for it and where is a good place to buy them from? Are the generic ones from ebay okay? Or should I get the original accessories from the go pro website?

    • Sign up for GoPro plus free trial and U can get most accessories for 50% off

      My go to mounts would be a selfie stick or a head mount. Depends on what U use it for really

  • I ordered on the 20th and didn't receive a shipping notice until yesterday, but I saw on these comments that there were people who ordered days after me and received theirs much earlier too. After some talking with chat, I managed to get a free GoPro accessory from them so anyone else in a similar boat maybe have a crack at it!

    • what did you say to get the free accessory?

      • Nothing special, just explained to them as I did in my original comment but instead of just accepting a response saying that they would "get in touch with the sales team to investigate my order", I just asked if I could at least get some sort of compensation as I'll be missing out on getting it on time for my flight, especially since they advertised a 2-3 day express delivery written on their site. They give you the option from three choices, 'The Handler', 'Head Strap + QuickClip' and I think the last was a chest mount but I can't remember sorry!

        • Thank you for telling us. My order just shipped yesterday as well so I dunno if I can still ask them. My order was delayed due to their batteries out of stock

  • +1

    Good Guys eBay store currently has 20% off GoPros if you missed this OzBargain

  • Can anyone recommend selfie stick for MAX? Gopro or 3rd party, preferably with tripod stand

    • +1

      There's a grip for max. $44 or so after 50% off with GoPro plus.

      The pole is designed to not show up on max footage

      • sold out on gopro.com, I don't think it's worth $88 local retail.

        Any third party recommendation?

        • dx.com for all GoPro accessories

        • max grip + tripod is back in stock

          • @chew_chew: When they give u time to think and research, buyer changed their mind. I end up go for insta360 stick, longer extension. I’ll probably look for another more compact tripod selfie stick for use like gopro grip, when I don’t need long extension.

  • +3

    I have spare code if anyone wants it, please PM me.

    • Hi Whiskey299 do you have a code for the gopro Hero 8 still? I only signed up today so can't PM you sorry. Thanks

      • Sorry code is now used

  • +1

    I just got a code and purchased one tonight, after 5-10 minutes on the chat and a few questions.

    Definitely still available:)

    • thanks will try again

      edit: Just tried chat and it's showing as CLOSED. Anyone else experiencing this?

      • +1

        Just keep trying again, the chat periodically says "Closed" or "No one available" but just keep mashing that refresh button…

      • +1

        https://gopro.com/help/ContactUs

        Try the 24/7 "sales" chat ;)

  • For those still looking for a code - Good Guys ebay has 20% off. GoPro 8 for $476.

  • Has anyone found a deal on the 'Dual Battery Charger + Battery'? I wanted to use the GoPro Plus 30 day trial to get them at 50% off, but GoPro won't ship batteries unless it's included in an order with a new GoPro camera.

    I'm annoyed that GoPro doesn't allow you to order batteries separately, and that there was no mention of the shipping limitations when I placed my original order.

    • I don't think GoPro plus 50% discount applies to the dual Battery charger + battery?

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