[OzBargain 13th Birthday] Melbourne City Meetup (Thur Nov 28, 5:30PM at Poked 111 Bourke St)

neil on 15/11/2019 - 16:59
Last edited 28/11/2019 - 10:54

Like the last couple of years, Justin from Poked & Gameology has graciously offered the use of one of their stores in the CBD after they close for a meetup.

See Deal

Date/time/place: Thursday, November 28 (5:30 again) @ Poked 111 Bourke Street (near Exhibition/Bourke St.)

  • I have loads of t-shirts, more than last year for those who missed out.
  • Food will likely be pizza or whatever deal is on + whatever Woolworths specials are on. (Shopping cart will be making a 2nd appearance)
  • I'll try not to forget nametags (usernames) like last year.
  • We had lots of board games/games to play (and also keep). May see if we can do something similar.
  • From probably 5:30PM onwards we'll be there. If you want to just grab a t-shirt or say hi and run off, do so.

Reference:

See the deal:

[VIC] OzBargain Meetup & Gaming Night: Free T-Shirts, Food & Drinks fr. 5:30PM Thursday (Nov 28) @ Pokéd (Bourke St. Melbourne)

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Comments

  • G77 on 15/11/2019 - 17:25

    Maybe add a poll option? Sounds exciting, I'm interested!

    • neil on 15/11/2019 - 20:18

      Maybe add a poll option?

      What are we polling?

      • G77 on 15/11/2019 - 20:38
        +1

        Attending, Not attending, Interested?

        • neil on 15/11/2019 - 20:41

          Should be OK. Over 100 people attended last year. Excess people can spill out into the mall if too crowded.

          • G77 on 15/11/2019 - 21:44

            @neil: Sounds good then, looking forward to it :)

          • Hintswen on 19/11/2019 - 19:34

            @neil: Last year was packed! I normally hate crowds but it was a blast.

      • sheenalster on 27/11/2019 - 09:17

        Hi Neil,
        I have just logged in for the first time. This event sounds like fun. I would like to attend and would live to reserve a size S shirt.

        • neil on 27/11/2019 - 10:46
          +1

          You should be able to PM me now.

  • [Deactivated] on 15/11/2019 - 17:27

    28th of November and in the CBD :( Is this the only meetup in Melbourne?

    • holdenmg on 17/11/2019 - 00:11

      I'm looking at possible second meetup.

  • Digitalco on 15/11/2019 - 17:39
    +3

    Free shirt and foods im in this is my first time

  • [Deactivated] on 15/11/2019 - 18:07

    Can there be skinfold testing of the protein brigade?

  • pencilman on 15/11/2019 - 21:35

    Looking forward to it!
    Any chance of a later start?
    I presume most of us work or study, and many not in the CBD. Hard to get there 5.30.

    • neil on 15/11/2019 - 23:06
      +1

      Should be around for a couple of hours. Last year's schedule was:

      From 5:30PM: Meetup starts. Grab a name tag & shirt if reserved.
      5:30-5:45PM: Food arrives.
      6:30PM: Free t-shirts to those on standby list followed by whoever is there.
      6:45PM: Group photo (voluntary).

      • tarawa on 25/11/2019 - 20:01

        speaking of the group photo, I forgot to review that group photo from the last two years (2017 & 2018). I can't seem to find the photos, do you have the link? EDIT: never mind, found it on the ozbargain facebook

  • ShadowCrimson on 15/11/2019 - 21:47

    I'll be there for my first one. Will probably be around 6 I get in due to leaving work and then heading in. Hopefully t-shirts/ any other handouts don't run out.

  • bobbified on 15/11/2019 - 22:53

    Looks like I can go to my first meetup!

  • Bayleaf on 15/11/2019 - 22:58
    +2

    Perhaps a later start (~ 6 pm or 6.30 pm)? I think many of us have to work until 5 pm-ish to earn the money to buy stuffs found on OzBargain XD

    • neil on 15/11/2019 - 23:09
      +1

      We've tried later starts in the past and we ended up with many people who work nearby coming early. Even last year we had people show up before 5:30PM while we were setting up.

      • Hintswen on 19/11/2019 - 19:36

        Can confirm, I was there stupidly early and waited around before anyone showed up >_>

        I also stayed until pack up and scored a mostly full pack of napkins, gotta love a freebie :D

  • GnarlyKnuckles on 16/11/2019 - 03:00
    -8

    Sheesh, enough whinging about the start time eh? It starts when it starts, get there when you can get there; anytime after it has started. It's not 'all about you', ya know…

    Now, one last question. Can I please be assured that vegans are not welcome at this event? And in case one or two of them make some sort of pathetic attempt to infiltrate the sane/normal crowd, there will be plenty of meat (and maybe even some egg) on the pizzas, to culinarilly repel them from the premises?

  • try2bhelpful on 16/11/2019 - 11:06

    Sounds good. Had fun last time meeting up with people. Thanks to the people organising it.

  • diazepam on 16/11/2019 - 15:48

    Thanks for organising again Neil.
    How does one reserve a shirt?

    • neil on 16/11/2019 - 16:05
      +3

      Same as last year, from the deal:

      We will be prioritising those who have never received a shirt, contributions/time on OzBargain. (e.g. people who just sign up for account get low priority). Also allows me to not be bombarded with PMs all at once.

      Will post a deal closer to the date and open up PMs.

      • neil on 18/11/2019 - 12:41
        +3

        Guys, don't PM me yet! Have received 3 messages already.

  • RIPwallet on 16/11/2019 - 18:25

    Thanks for organising one for Melbourne Neil. Looking forward to finally meeting my fellow ozbargainers in real life!

  • crenn6977 on 16/11/2019 - 22:44

    I might pop my head in briefly and say Hello

  • aurthohin on 17/11/2019 - 16:00
    +2

    Awesome! Thanks Neil and Justin. Without you us Vic ozbargainers will be an epic example of laziness.

    • try2bhelpful on 17/11/2019 - 16:57
      +1

      We did appear to be lagging.

      • Baysew on 18/11/2019 - 14:34
        +2

        It might have been a bit of a delay for Gil McLachlan to give Peter Dutton a call to get the all clear on going out.

  • Chewie on 17/11/2019 - 21:38
    +2

    I'm in Melbourne presenting at a conference from Wednesday, so although I'm missing the Sydney one, I'm down for this - bugger the prep for the preso the next morning! :)

  • squidz on 17/11/2019 - 22:34

    yay for this, almost though we will be missing out on melb this year (:

  • angelkulit025 on 18/11/2019 - 14:06

    I can come this time!!! wohooo!!!

  • rickyji on 18/11/2019 - 15:19

    Looking forward to this event. Please let me know how to reserve the seat.

  • gottacatchemall on 21/11/2019 - 23:07

    Keen beans

  • ComputerPC on 22/11/2019 - 00:41

    I am interested. Looking forward to meet ozbargainers :).
    Want to discuss how to payoff mortgage sooner :D

    • neil on 22/11/2019 - 18:13
      +9

      Mortgages? We only talk about high yield investments at meetups.

  • Zenyth on 22/11/2019 - 18:45

    I'm keen!

    • Hintswen on 23/11/2019 - 18:03
      +1

      Hi Keen, I'm Hintswen. See you at the meetup :)

      • try2bhelpful on 23/11/2019 - 18:12
        +1

        I was tempted to make that joke but decided it was a tad juvenile. However, with you in spirit.

      • Chewie on 23/11/2019 - 18:32
        +2

        It's Commander Keen to most of us, right?

        • try2bhelpful on 23/11/2019 - 18:40
          +1

          … of the Star Corp.

      • Zenyth on 24/11/2019 - 08:32

        I walked right into that one… keen to see you all soon!

  • lamb on 25/11/2019 - 15:18

    Happy BurpDay ozBargain .. =P

    I was able to attend Sydney one in 2017 and had a great time.

    Would have love to have attended a Melbourne one to meet the local crowd, but I'll be in Singapore trying to find the bargain posted here: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/468864

  • tarawa on 25/11/2019 - 21:28
    +1

    Eneloop collectors meeting

    • Hintswen on 26/11/2019 - 09:10

      I still have not bought even a single eneloop battery! Almost nothing I use needs batteries and it's usually button cells if it does.

      • Clear on 26/11/2019 - 11:08

        Should have gone to the CR meetup last year. Someone had a coat full of them!

        • Hintswen on 26/11/2019 - 14:05

          I only joined CR this year.

  • neil on 26/11/2019 - 14:17

    Update: Apparently we got more t-shirts than I thought, luggage will get good use this year.

    P.S. Luggage from this deal.

    • ShadowCrimson on 26/11/2019 - 14:34

      Very nice. Have you opened up yet to reserve a shirt? Haven't seen anything yet but will be busy at work tomorrow.

      • neil on 26/11/2019 - 15:04

        Yes, PM me size.

  • dddddog on 29/11/2019 - 09:45
    +1

    thank you for all your work last night. everybody really appreciated it.

  • mooreshady on 09/12/2019 - 17:38

    Thanks for organising again!

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