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Galaxy S20 Range - 20% off Education Discount in-Store @ Samsung

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AssociatedLJGraham94 @ Samsung on 22/02/2020 - 15:38 files.ozbargain.com.au (9322 clicks)
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Hi guys,

I pre-ordered a S20 Ultra 512GB after being offered a 20% student discount on the entire S20 range at Samsung Chadstone. They told me I wouldn't be able to get the Buds+ as a pre-order bonus unfortunately but that I would get a 10,000mah Wireless Battery Pack for free, which is pretty cool.

Staff member told me this was running throughout all their stores. Only thing I had to do was show my student ID card or proof of enrollment and sign some forms.

Pretty sure there's something similar on the online portal but this way you get it in store on the date! Not bad :)

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  • googoogaga on 22/02/2020 - 15:47
    +1

    Are you suggesting that you can get the 512gb ultra on release day and not the 26th of March as per samsung online?

    • AssociatedJGraham94 @ Samsung on 22/02/2020 - 17:18

      No the guy said they're delayed no matter where we buy it :( but at least I won't have to wait for shipping

      • sheepdog on 23/02/2020 - 09:18

        I think shipping is normally preshipped or same/Next day. That's been my experience anyway.

  • MaccDogg on 22/02/2020 - 15:51

    $1699 on Samsung Employee Purchase Program

    • whattheshek on 22/02/2020 - 22:47
      -2

      There should be cheaper ways to get the S20 in any format. Most of the EPPs seem to only be about 20% off the RRP but there are people selling 50% off codes for the S20 range. That would make the S20 Ultra $1124 + the cose of the code. Even if you were to buy a code for $350 you would still be saving a solid $200+

      Would definitely be worth looking through other threads or the OzB classifieds page for them.

      • Rukiata on 23/02/2020 - 07:38
        +1

        I see no one selling them, so where? I want one if this is true, also how do you know if its not a scam?

        • rocketrocket on 23/02/2020 - 11:19

          If I remember correctly, I think telco employees (Telstra/Optus/etc) get 50% off codes

          • 4x4driver on 23/02/2020 - 12:32

            @rocketrocket: Depends I used to work for Telstra the offered a 40% off code on new releases for Samsung’s only but you had to do a bunch of training and they would send you a unique code for a 1 time use only with terms and conditions attached.
            Some savvy staff decided to sell them on release day and make a bit of a profit 😂

            • PVA on 24/02/2020 - 23:48

              @4x4driver: There are users selling many more than one telco code, so they’ve worked out how to do it more than once.

      • striker5950 on 23/02/2020 - 08:55

        everyone talks about this magical %50 off code which the giver is willing to give it for how much again? where? when? can i get one? is it like the lottery where u have to be one out of 10,000,000 ozbargainers to get one?

        • PVA on 25/02/2020 - 10:48
          +1

          The sellers are wanting 300-500 for the codes. I bit too much I think.

          • googoogaga on 25/02/2020 - 11:15
            +1

            @PVA: and the problem is that it is being done like a "private treaty" where you will never know the market price and may be taken for a ride.

  • tukun001 on 22/02/2020 - 15:53

    Same price on the samsung edu store with free powerbank.

    • turk182 on 22/02/2020 - 16:00

      Oh snap!

    • cmcv on 22/02/2020 - 16:13

      Is their any headphones option online or just the power bank?

      • tukun001 on 23/02/2020 - 00:28

        No idea. Log in to the edu store and check.

      • Tigeh on 27/02/2020 - 13:13

        Just the power bank. You can use the newsletter sign up discount ($50) to get the buds for $249, with next day delivery in metropolitan areas, whereas Kogan are likely to ship them from China with next week delivery and dodgy tracking…if you're lucky!

    • NinjaWhale on 09/03/2020 - 01:28

      Do you mean the online edu store? and if so how can you get the free battery pack?

      • tukun001 on 09/03/2020 - 10:37

        No battery pack any more on the edu store.

  • Elijah on 22/02/2020 - 16:06
    +24

    how many students would pay $1.8k-2.5k+ for a S20 phone… ?

    • [Deactivated] on 22/02/2020 - 16:07
      +27

      Pretty rich student/s…

      • cloudie9 on 22/02/2020 - 16:09
        +18

        I said “rich parents” on the epp deal post and I get negged.

      • eggaz on 22/02/2020 - 16:46
        +12

        Ah, pretty rich comment. It's an education industry discount, so not only students, teachers and admin staff are eligible for the discount.

        • AssociatedJGraham94 @ Samsung on 22/02/2020 - 17:20

          oh I didn't know, I'll amend it!

          • nanoxz on 22/02/2020 - 21:11

            @JGraham94: My iphneX got water damaged. I'm waiting for the new FBT for salary packaging.

            • lostn on 23/02/2020 - 00:57

              @nanoxz: isn't the X meant to be ip68?

              • nanoxz on 23/02/2020 - 11:45

                @lostn: I guess it was designed to be waterproof. But after 2 years, the sealing condition is not good anymore. Sad.

            • Nach0 on 26/02/2020 - 13:35

              @nanoxz: If there was no external damage (cracked screen, aftermarket display etc) take it to apple or contact AppleCare
              They have escalations in dealing with iPhone X that have sustained liquid
              And if the conditions don’t exceed the ip68 rating you’re more likely to have a result in your favour.

              • nanoxz on 26/02/2020 - 13:57

                @Nach0: Thanks. I just replaced aftermarket display😹.

                • Tigeh on 27/02/2020 - 13:16

                  @nanoxz: which likely stuffed your waterproofing.

                  there's a water resistant rubberised band around the LCD and most stores don't bother to replace this because it's an additional cost (even if it's just $1.50 or so).

                  it's always worth asking if they're replacing with an OEM screen and OEM waterproof seal.

    • Anubizz on 22/02/2020 - 16:09
      +13

      Ozbargainer Student who save a dollar here and there and lost all this saving to marketing.

    • cisco on 22/02/2020 - 22:09
      +1

      Lots of poor uni students who have girl/boy friends with expensive taste.

    • Nickelback on 23/02/2020 - 01:28

      True….. As an international student from years ago…. $1700 was equivalent to the price per unit (course) of my degree.

    • aussie-bargainer on 23/02/2020 - 20:23
      -2

      Indian students

  • Top G on 22/02/2020 - 16:16
    +2

    Seems a bit of an oxymoron : S20 ultra and student? Lol. If anything get s10e for 1/3 the price.

    • brongz on 22/02/2020 - 16:22
      +3

      High class students

      • Tigeh on 27/02/2020 - 13:17
        -1

        Students tend to think powerhouse phones are needed for credit in their uni courses - social credit. In reality no-one actually cares what phone you have.

  • Mischaseb on 22/02/2020 - 16:37
    -6

    $1800 for a phone is never a bargain

    • Bargain4Days on 22/02/2020 - 16:39
      +1

      Depends on what your after, sure a 500 phone works, but then again, why do people buy expensive cars, or go out to eat

    • Okayy on 22/02/2020 - 16:44
      +1

      especially when its resale value drops like crazy but bargain is bargain, negging doesn't seems justified

    • buckster on 22/02/2020 - 17:49

      Not a valid reason to neg

    • sevendollarsfifty on 22/02/2020 - 18:00

      Not really a phone these days though is it. Its actually $1800 for a virtual brain to computer interface with connection to almost everything in the world. I wouldn't buy it but I sure as hell wouldn't hold it against anyone that does.

      • Tigeh on 27/02/2020 - 13:21

        Those of us who grew up reading Neuromancer and Snow Crash really aren't impressed by the idea that anything less than full, immersive VR (ideally with The Sprawl and cyberdecks to jack in with) is what you're describing.

        A Samsung S20 definitely isn't it.

  • BarginGrabber on 22/02/2020 - 16:39

    I'm not interested in it, but if someone else wants to try..Go to Officeworks and use your education portal page to show them the $1.8k price tag, maybe they'll do 5% off and give you Galaxy Buds for pre-order as well

    • agalea101 on 22/02/2020 - 16:45

      Would that work? Hmmm

      • eggaz on 22/02/2020 - 16:52
        +1

        No, they will search using their in store computer and realise its not the advertised to public price.

        • BarginGrabber on 22/02/2020 - 17:02
          -1

          In the past, I've gotten Buds cheaper by using the education portal (This was in store)

          • eggaz on 22/02/2020 - 17:04

            @BarginGrabber: Whenever I price match they check the site using their phone or computer, likely for reasons like this. Maybe worth a try but believe your scenario is the exception.

            • BarginGrabber on 22/02/2020 - 17:05

              @eggaz: hmm interesting, the 3 times I've tried pricematching in store, they usually trust my phone to tell the price (This was from 2 different stores)

              Yeah, I agree its possibly an exception since it is pre-order, so they may not accept it but worth the try

              • Lucille Bluth on 22/02/2020 - 17:26

                @BarginGrabber: I believe they need to see it is still current and not a screenshot of an expired offer from a competitor

                • BarginGrabber on 22/02/2020 - 22:11

                  @Lucille Bluth: Yeah, I know. I showed them my phone, refreshed the page, added it to cart so they saw delivery as well (This is referring to a different product not this one)

      • errorius on 22/02/2020 - 17:16

        No

    • cille745 on 22/02/2020 - 16:59

      I've read some other threads where some people have. You can also use the $50 off code too

  • Easton on 22/02/2020 - 16:42
    +7

    Ordering it online from Samsung's Education Store gets you an additional $50 off if you sign up to their marketing material.

  • kirk7 on 22/02/2020 - 16:46
    +1

    Did they say when you will get it?

    I understand on the EDU portal its late March for the S20 Ultra 512gb

    • AssociatedJGraham94 @ Samsung on 22/02/2020 - 17:21

      Yeah guy said late March as well, but if it arrives any sooner they'll contact me!

      • I Smell Pennies on 22/02/2020 - 19:13

        where are you guys getting the late march from? It says 5 March everywhere I see

        EDIT: nevermind I see it now

  • bryans on 22/02/2020 - 16:48

    You can build a very powerful pc for 1700

    • eggaz on 22/02/2020 - 16:54
      +7

      Add an extra $300 for a small screen, battery, backpack and wireless internet dongle and you could use it as a smart phone.

    • Mister Popo on 22/02/2020 - 16:57
      +6

      and you could also build a fairly powerful pc for 1000 and have 700 left over for a decent phone

    • Gorodemon on 22/02/2020 - 18:58

      You could just ditch phone, pc and internet and have that $1700 invested.

    • spaceflight on 22/02/2020 - 19:20
      +1

      You can buy a car for less than 1700

  • netjock on 22/02/2020 - 16:51
    +2

    It is a deal if they throw in a free 4hr financial planning consultation.

  • David Astonpp on 22/02/2020 - 17:01

    how does a student afford an S20 ultra?

    • eggaz on 22/02/2020 - 17:08
      +7

      Maybe they have a job? Some full time workers are also part time students. It's also an education industry discount so available to teachers and admin.

      • Yamun121 on 22/02/2020 - 17:11

        like what? I assume you mean tutoring others - which anyone can try?

        • scuderiarmani on 22/02/2020 - 17:24
          -6

          Unfortunately that's not what I'm referring to.

      • scuderiarmani on 22/02/2020 - 18:25
        -2

        LOL so many easily offended people, it's actually a big problem, but sure pretend it isn't.

        • Tigeh on 27/02/2020 - 13:28

          Pretty sure prostitution isn't as common as you think it is.

          • scuderiarmani on 27/02/2020 - 13:42

            @Tigeh: Pretty sure you don't deal with the problems like I have. It's a big problem.

            Common may not be the right word given the numbers of students here, but I can say for sure numbers in that field are very large.

    • mapletian on 22/02/2020 - 17:10
      +2

      if u know how much their tuition fees, then u will know why they can afford s20 ultra or even ip 11 pro max 512g.

      my cousin is doing Med school this year at Melbourne Uni, his fee is close to $100k. compare to a $2000 phone, lol

    • cruiserbruiser on 22/02/2020 - 17:10

      Hard work just like most other people

      • scuderiarmani on 22/02/2020 - 17:25
        -1

        By their parents. My inlaws have had countless exchange students staying with them.

        None worked.

  • damunsta on 22/02/2020 - 17:17
    -4

    Another post, another bunch of posts about prices…
    The fact is you can hold onto them 2-3 years, receive decent customer support and then resell for a pretty good rate. It terms of finances it probably doesn’t work out too much different than scampering for the $350 phones on here every 18 months. Just an opinion

    • scuderiarmani on 22/02/2020 - 17:27
      +3

      36 month old Samsung's aren't worth much. 24 is already bad. Under 12 before a new model comes is often the best idea.

    • MaccDogg on 22/02/2020 - 17:49

      Irony

  • n2h on 22/02/2020 - 18:54
    +3

    Why are you guys so hurry? For Samsung phones, just wait couple months and the price will definitely drop a lot, lol

    • sauxliu on 22/02/2020 - 19:52
      +2

      That is correct but if you do.have access to educational store their pre-order discount is indeed quite generous and tend to stay competitive for quite a while.

  • gsta12 on 22/02/2020 - 19:19

    So basically I can go with my nephew who is a student in to a samsung store and he can purchase this for me for 20% off and a free power bank? That's a pretty good deal!

    • sadgalsecret on 22/02/2020 - 20:33

      Yes, that's right :)

    • seanyong on 24/02/2020 - 21:43

      Or just use the online education portal to submit the order. You can get further $50 off by signing up the newsletter.

  • hasher22 on 22/02/2020 - 20:31
    -3

    I find it quite funny that a student can "afford", outright, a high end new phone.

    All these companies, apple, microsoft, samsung etc…. all offering % off the price. I needed a new surface pro and the model I needed for good multimedia use is 3,500+. JB offered 10% off cause I am a student which is the same discount from microsoft and im like… nah, I am not going to fork out 3k+ on a surface upgrade. I barely make 1500 a month, let alone drop 2.5 months worth of pay into a laptop.

    There's a difference between need and want in these items.

    • MaccDogg on 22/02/2020 - 23:58
      +3

      Students have varying budgets, just like full time workers

      • Tigeh on 27/02/2020 - 13:31
        +1

        And if you're living at home with your parents and not paying rent, budgets are more often for:

        • Mobile
        • Clothes
        • Shoes
        • (Car if desired)

        Not many students paying rent on a one bedroom apartment in metropolitan Sydney who're financially aware and buying themselves S20 Ultras, that's for sure.

  • superroach on 22/02/2020 - 20:39
    +1

    The education discount also applies to staff. I wonder if you show the edu portal price if it applies to them too? Good way to get it on the spot.

  • Ruddaga on 22/02/2020 - 20:49

    I'm a teacher so I can access the portal.

    Tossing up between recontracting my Telstra plan and getting the buds + 80,000 Telstra points and getting it on March 6 BUT paying 2k for the phone and its not the 512gb version…. BUT it is the grey version which I would prefer (sick of the black options)

    OR

    doing what the above user did but have to wait a month + no buds + no points…..but get the 512gb version….

    Thoughts?

    • owen1 on 22/02/2020 - 21:16
      +1

      Well you can get the galaxy buds+ for $209.30 through the student portal as well, so the S20 ultra and buds+ (and the free wireless battery pack) is $1808.50.

      I dont know if the points are worth $200, but anyway just letting you know.

      • Ruddaga on 22/02/2020 - 21:17

        Checking it out, I could use the points to get an A30 phone (valued at 300.00)….

        I don't know. Choices.. Choices….

    • whattheshek on 22/02/2020 - 22:53

      Going with the Telstra plan is definitely an option especially if you are already looking to buy into a sim plan for 12 months or using the education portal could get you a little bit off. However, the cheapest option that seems to be around at the moment would be using one of the 50% off codes that people are sourcing. It would get the S20 Ultra down to $1124 + code cost which would still easily be better than any of the other EPP or points based discounts available at the moment.

      Would definitely be worth going through OzBargain classifieds to source on of these codes.

    • lostn on 23/02/2020 - 01:03

      the route I would go is, take the outright option with the buds+. Pay full price if you have to, but pay using a CC with PP.

      These things will drop in price in a few months. Wait 11.5 months to the even of S30 release for maximum price drop. Claim price protection. In the end, pay clearance price for something you got on day 1, and keep the free buds.

      Bonus points if you can get any cashrewards/shopback cashback on top of it.

      • chew_chew on 23/02/2020 - 22:49

        Which credit card offers 12mths price protection?

        The only one I know is 28d, but they no longer offer to new customer? :/

        • lostn on 24/02/2020 - 13:54

          You should have one already. It has no annual fee so it's a no brainer.

    • Tigeh on 27/02/2020 - 13:32

      March 5th is the release date for the non-Ultra phones, so if you want the 512gb I'd wait and get it through the portal. Use the $50 discount on the newsletter signup too and use a second email address for another $50 voucher then get the buds for $250.

      Can you put it on a credit card with point gain or cashback?

  • AussieZed on 23/02/2020 - 12:05

    What happened to the S11?

    • lostn on 23/02/2020 - 13:20

      went the same way as the iphone 7S, 8S, 9 and 9S.

    • seanyong on 24/02/2020 - 21:51

      I think they will be aligning with the year number. 2020 S20.

  • Italkdigital on 23/02/2020 - 14:12

    Usually cheaper to go on an Optus plan if you wait for one of there big super deals, also noticing Optus is back to doing 36 months plans though haven't sat down to see if its worth it on these longer plans

    Yupz these high end phones are getting more and more expensive now ive decided too wait a year or so and buy a one year old Note series phone as they usually drop down to close to half price of original pre release prices and Samsung phones have 2 year warranty anyway, if you look hard on ebay you can find great used mobiles in near perfect condition

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