[Unobtainable] Microsoft 365 Family 1-Year ~A$30 @ Microsoft Employee Store after Ignite Conference

Lgunslinger on 26/02/2021 - 17:22
Last edited 15/03/2021 - 13:55 by 2 other users

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Register for the (free, online) Microsoft Ignite Conference now, and you should receive a Microsoft Employee Store login after the conference which allows you to purchase discounted products up to a maximum total of $200.

You can purchase XBOX games, Windows Games, MS Windows, Office 365 family and individual. Office was US$20 last time I checked. You can stack up to 5 years of Office subscriptions.

NOTES:

  • You should receive a link after the conference.
  • The "spending limit" is the maximum you're allowed to spend in the MS Employee Store
  • The offer will expire.
  • I make no guarantees that you'll get a link, it's worked for the last 2 Ignite and Dev conferences.

Other deals as well, search OZB :)

(Edit: Removed ambiguous reference to spending credit. There is no credit on offer here.)

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    • mickeyjuiceman on 26/02/2021 - 17:32
      +26

      Only a complete idiot pays for it like that - if you're going to steal it as you're suggesting people do, just get it for free.

      • Minimum chips on 26/02/2021 - 19:13
        +2

        I mean, they're not really stealing. Someone buys an enterprise license (the kind schools and businesses do) and creates a bunch of accounts under it. Then they sell those for a small price to cover the cost of the enterprise license and make money.

        Microsoft still gets paid, but doing this is super against the T&C, so eventually they catch on and ban the whole account.

        It's not the same as using a crack or keygen - the licenses are technically valid. And you're not as likely/guaranteed to get a virus.

        • Clear on 26/02/2021 - 19:21
          +22

          You're also an idiot if you use one of those accounts for email because the administrator can go view your emails and files without you knowing.

          Simply don't go buying Microsoft 365 accounts.

          • boretentsu on 26/02/2021 - 19:22

            @Clear: Can I get a fact check on that?

            • Clear on 26/02/2021 - 19:23
              +10

              @boretentsu: It's an advertised feature of Microsoft 365 and Exchange. If the administrator creates an email account then they can go and give another account (or their own) read and send permissions on it.

            • m9 on 26/02/2021 - 21:11
              +2

              @boretentsu: Yup via Admin Center so this part is true.

            • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 27/02/2021 - 12:02
              -1

              @boretentsu: AND the Admin can access your 1tb OneDrive.

              • lamb on 28/02/2021 - 04:21

                @Typical16-bitEnjoyer: not exactly on the ODFB .. can only access it IF a global or systems admin were to reset the user's password to password that they "know" and log in as that user.

                In that case, the original user would lose access to the account and know something was wrong as it would show the last successful login timestamp and IP.

            • lamb on 28/02/2021 - 04:24
              +4

              @boretentsu: it is a fact .. I do for former employees and (employee) audits.

              I do not need the user's password or login as an exchange admin can assign self (or anyone) the ability to read, delete and send AS (or behalf) of any mailbox.

          • Minimum chips on 26/02/2021 - 19:31

            @Clear: This part is true.

            • boretentsu on 26/02/2021 - 19:47

              @Minimum chips: I see, I was getting a bit concerned about the office 2013/6 purchases but it looks like it only applies to 365?

          • scar4ace on 04/03/2021 - 11:51

            @Clear: This is different to 365 family sharing correct? (share office with 5 people where you invite their existing microsoft account @hotmail etc?

            • Clear on 04/03/2021 - 12:45
              +1

              @scar4ace: I haven't used 365 Family before. From my understanding their OneDrive will be personal and not accessible unless they specifically share it.

        • garage sale on 26/02/2021 - 22:38

          under EU law licenses are transferable after a machine is trashed, lots of these keys are recovered from broken machines, if you check on the license type which you can do from the key, if it’s MSDN, OEM, enterprise, etc. bigger issue is if you have a moral problem with using a key from the EU when you are in australia.

        • Ramrunner on 27/02/2021 - 11:36
          +2

          "the licenses are technically valid."

          You're violating T & C , but they're technically valid?

          When you use them in a business amongst your employees, yes they are valid.

          The minute you pull crap like this your license becomes invalid. BUT yes, only till Microsoft realises, catches up, and pull the plugs they will continue to work.

          • mickeyjuiceman on 27/02/2021 - 11:52
            +1

            @Ramrunner: The lengths a large number of people in here will go to in order to convince themselves they're "not REALLY stealing" is unreal.

        • [Deactivated] on 04/03/2021 - 09:24

          Most of the time, actually, they get a BizSpark or DreamSpark (free for startups and students) Visual Studio subscription, then generate a ton of keys and sell them.

    • bdl on 26/02/2021 - 17:32
      +4

      MozillaFirefox just sayin :)

  • akula on 26/02/2021 - 17:47

    How long before we get an email.

    • mickeyjuiceman on 26/02/2021 - 17:49
      +1

      seconds

    • gunslinger on 26/02/2021 - 17:51
      +6

      After the conference is finished :)
      Mine took week(s), sorry, vague.

      • akula on 26/02/2021 - 18:02

        Thanks.

      • ATangk on 26/02/2021 - 18:27

        When does the credit expire? Do you remember?

        • camr00 on 26/02/2021 - 19:33
          +2

          When I received the email last year (Ignite in October) it was 7th of October and the offer expired 30 November.

  • HairyChickens on 26/02/2021 - 18:04
    +5

    Do I have to watch the conference or can I just make an account

    • camr00 on 26/02/2021 - 19:31
      +6

      You dont need to watch the conference. Just make the account.

  • Ulysses31 on 26/02/2021 - 18:23

    Hmmm. Sounds too easy. Will research.

    • camr00 on 26/02/2021 - 19:33

      Agree that you 'should' receive an email. Worked for me last Ingite.

  • Specificagent1 on 26/02/2021 - 18:25
    -4

    so we get $200 credit to spend on anything? we dont need to pay any extra?

    • mickeyjuiceman on 26/02/2021 - 18:32
      +3

      You need to read the OP.

    • Castcore on 26/02/2021 - 19:57
      +2

      You're allowed to spend up to $200 on all the discounted goods. It's not really a credit it's a limit.

  • luffyex2010 on 26/02/2021 - 18:27
    -3

    $200 xbox credits….hmmmm thinking of ultimate game pass top ups.

  • Specificagent1 on 26/02/2021 - 18:30
    +2

    need company name and etc

  • tsugnev on 26/02/2021 - 18:30

    That's insane

  • FreeAsABird on 26/02/2021 - 18:35
    -1

    you should get a MS Employee store login with approx $200 worth of spend credit

    But to sign up for the conference you need to log in to begin with? So they've emailed you in the past with a new login and $200 credit?

    • FreeAsABird on 26/02/2021 - 18:40

      I signed up anyway… let's see what happens

  • s26f84 on 26/02/2021 - 18:40
    +1

    magic did not work :(

  • apopularitycontest on 26/02/2021 - 18:41
    +1

    I don't get it. You get $200 worth of credit free by signing up? Then why does it say $30 in the title? Is it free or $30?

    • hollykryten on 26/02/2021 - 18:56

      $30 is the price of Microsoft 365 Family 1y through Microsoft Ignite.

    • dojomojo on 26/02/2021 - 19:20
      -1

      Ditto, deal description is confusing. $200 credit, office costs $20, why does it mention $30? Is that a typo $20USD, should be $200USD?

      • hollykryten on 26/02/2021 - 20:12
        +1

        Nah. More like $200 is discount credits. You have to buy products but the $200 in credits makes the products cheaper to buy. It's not a order up to $200 in items for free.

  • hardya on 26/02/2021 - 18:44
    +2

    Can I buy a Windows phone? 2013 is calling

    • easternculture on 26/02/2021 - 19:21
      +4

      Ive still got a windows phone, the last one officially released by microsoft lol

  • mickeyjuiceman on 26/02/2021 - 18:48
    +3

    I would have thought reading was easier than typing, but it appears not given some of these questions.

    • kiriakoz on 26/02/2021 - 18:51
      +6

      This is what it’s like on here nowadays.

    • Ulysses31 on 26/02/2021 - 19:16
      +1

      I’m confused. What’s the question?

      /s

  • incipient on 26/02/2021 - 19:00
    +1

    The conference actually had some really interesting presentations last year. There were some great non tech ones, like dealing with the stress/issues with working from home.

  • monty168 on 26/02/2021 - 19:20
    -2

    Noob question - I signed up but can’t see the $30 365 deal?

    • jarrodb on 26/02/2021 - 19:23
      +5

      I've highlighted a few keywords from the OP's details

      You SHOULD receive a link AFTER the conference.

  • PukeyLuke on 26/02/2021 - 19:22
    +4

    Stop asking questions about the $200, it's explained in the description.
    I'm going to spend my $200 on💊drugs and 🍺alcohol⚰️!!

    • So lo on 27/02/2021 - 09:40
      +2

      I'm going to use mine on a deposit for 2 cybertrucks.

  • netsurfer on 26/02/2021 - 19:25

    The "spend credit" is the max you're allowed to spend in the store (You have to actually pay the money as well).

    Still a bit confused… if I just want some cheap games (less than $200), I still have to pay?

    • BlueDiesel on 26/02/2021 - 19:35
      +1

      I assume the MS Employee store has special (discounted) rates. For example 365 for $30. You can shop in the store at these special rates up to $200. But you have to pay for it. It is not free but heavily discounted!!

    • mickeyjuiceman on 26/02/2021 - 19:37
      -1

      Which bit of "(You have to actually pay the money as well)" is unclear about the fact that you actually pay the money as well?

      • netsurfer on 26/02/2021 - 21:10

        Spend credit part is confusing. Basically, you can purchase up to $200 worth of discounted products.

        So, spend up to $200 in MS employee discount store is basically what this deal is. I don't think Microsoft would offer Office standalone edition this year. Microsoft seem to be pushing people to subscription model.

  • camr00 on 26/02/2021 - 19:35
    +19

    From last years offer:

    Thank you for attending Microsoft Ignite! We are excited to extend the following offer in partnership with the Microsoft eCompanyStore team.

    You can receive up to 50-80% off MSRP on select digital downloadable products, which includes Windows, Microsoft 365 subscriptions, Xbox games, and Office. You can purchase a maximum of $250.00 USD on these select digital products at our heavily discounted Friends and Family Program prices.

    In addition, you will also receive $5.00 USD off your first purchase.

    • scart on 26/02/2021 - 19:51
      +1

      The best worded comment, thank you!

    • Castcore on 26/02/2021 - 19:55
      +4

      This is a much better description, the "$200 spend credit" wording in OP is quite misleading.

    • dwhes on 26/02/2021 - 19:58
      +2

      Thanks for that explanation. Definitely needs to be updated in the deal. $200 credit is not accurate at all.

    • phidj003 on 26/02/2021 - 20:39

      Please add this to the deal description - current wording is unintentionally misleading.

  • Xizor on 26/02/2021 - 20:13

    Anyone know if this can somehow be used for OneDrive?

    • hollykryten on 26/02/2021 - 20:14
      -3

      I hope you're not expecting to be able to obtain a OneDrive plan subscription for free. This doesn't work like that. It only causes products to be bought cheaper.

      You can still use it to buy Microsoft 365 Family for $30. That includes a OneDrive Premium subscription with it.

      • Xizor on 26/02/2021 - 20:16

        Not expecting anything. Asking.

        • hollykryten on 26/02/2021 - 20:19
          +2

          Well going by the details you can only use the credits to obtain discounts with digital download products at a discounted rate. Such as Microsoft 365 Family.

          OneDrive itself isn't a digital download product so it would be excluded. It's a service only.

          So if were going to get a OneDrive subscription. Why not get the discounted Microsoft 365 Family with the 1 year of OneDrive Premium included.

          • Xizor on 26/02/2021 - 20:31

            @hollykryten: Thank you. Im not familiar with any of MS offerings, but my onedrive plan from samsung expired in Jan, so thanks for the tip.

  • Seni0r El Cheapo on 26/02/2021 - 20:16
    +3

    Signed up.

    I can kill anyone for $30 a year subscription… Torture of attending a BS conference is merely nothing.

    Thanks OP.

    • Kevinfeng86 on 27/02/2021 - 00:20
      +1

      Well said, I create account for give you an upvote. lets kill together

      Signed 2 x events and planning for other 2 interest events with other account

  • stayhome on 26/02/2021 - 22:18
    +1

    Anyone know what the prices on Xbox games will be like?

  • wjb on 26/02/2021 - 22:58
    +1

    Can I continue $30 subscription after one year ?

    • UrbanLegend on 27/02/2021 - 04:07
      +5

      Yes, but you have pay for those additional years (up to 5 years max) during the offer period. So $30x5 thru this offer will net you 5 years of Office 365.

      • camr00 on 27/02/2021 - 19:19

        I did exactly this, stacked O365 Home Premium for a few years.

  • AssociatedSunny Bribie @ Microsoft on 26/02/2021 - 23:04

    will try later, thanks for sharing :-)

  • Mugsy on 26/02/2021 - 23:08
    +2

    Cheers OP. I was thinking of a MS 365 Family subscription. $30/yr stacked for 5yrs sounds good to me.

  • BlueDiesel on 26/02/2021 - 23:30
    -4

    OP, how much does MS pay you for each person you lure into signing up to the conference ;-) ?
    (cheers I signed up as well)

  • theguru1 on 27/02/2021 - 07:53
    +3

    Do you sign in as a Microsoft Employee or a normal work or student account?

    • Nukkels on 27/02/2021 - 09:30
      +3

      This is probably the most critical info to include in the description of the bargain.

    • mickeyjuiceman on 27/02/2021 - 09:43

      Well, do you have a Microsoft email account? If not, how are you going to sign in as an employee?

    • So lo on 27/02/2021 - 09:50
      +5

      Attending this event doesn't make you a Microsoft Employee.

      It will simply give you access to their store for a limited time to buy a limited amount of stuff.

  • domekat on 27/02/2021 - 10:40

    Do you think Microsoft Flight simulator 2020 for PC would be on the discounted list, any discount on this would be worthwhile taking

    • joshm998 on 27/02/2021 - 11:49

      It was in the discount store last time.

    • lysp on 27/02/2021 - 18:58

      Last time from memory flight sim was, as well as dirt / forza type games too.

  • mini2 on 27/02/2021 - 13:59
    +1

    How much was xbox gold last year via this offer?

  • brisdaz on 27/02/2021 - 17:04

    How much was win 10 pro?

  • JayCeeJay on 27/02/2021 - 17:46
    +3

    getting errors on linkedin and hotmail sign ins, neither worked.
    An error has occurred
    We are sorry for any inconvenience. For assistance, please contact [email protected].

  • ozron on 27/02/2021 - 17:50
    +3

    Getting the same with multiple attempts to register: An error has occurred

    • ozron on 28/02/2021 - 14:12

      tried again this morning and went through fine.

  • DannytheMan on 27/02/2021 - 19:09

    Same here

  • tids2k on 27/02/2021 - 21:10

    worked for me, watch the video on the page before registering :p

  • saintza on 27/02/2021 - 21:53

    Wasn't working for me so I did what the error message said to do and they fixed the issue. Signed up successfully.

  • lamb on 28/02/2021 - 04:40

    Was planning to get a (personal) MS365 plan .. if I can purchase for $20 USD a year for a "Business Standard" type plan .. it'll be worth it. Would be even better if I can get it with AAD. heh.

  • BenA78 on 01/03/2021 - 14:29
    -1

    Anyone got an email yet with the store code?

    • Borg on 01/03/2021 - 15:15

      Read "Note 1" on the OP!

      • mickeyjuiceman on 01/03/2021 - 15:25
        +2

        I think reading is banned in this thread.

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