The usual strategy is finding the best online online price for your item, then get Sony to price match, so that you can claim CR cash back buying at Sony.
Ideal for people who had price matched camera gear or TV sitting in their Sony cart waiting for this moment.
Examples of current deals to price match:
Costco's Sony 75 Inch Bravia XR Full Array 4K Google Smart TV XR75X90J $3,199.99 delivered. With CR Max cashback, net cost is $2909.
YMMV, some people said Sony does not price match Costco (membership required), some people can. I have just tried the 75" and Sony approved within 15 minutes. Last time, they price matched Costco from a photo that a fellow OB'er posted.
For the photography shoppers, Digidirect has 15% off most of their Sony camera gear that you can price match. Such as this Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 Lens at $1146.65.
Special Terms
Cashback is ineligible on any PlayStation products and accessories, or any purchases from the PlayStation store.
Sales made with exclusive discounts provided to employees, corporate and commercial partners of Sony Australia including, but not limited to, Sony X, Alpha Pro Support and Service Centres, are ineligible for cashback.
Lay-Bys, purchases from eBay, Amazon, parallel import stores, second hand purchases and other online resellers not authorised by Sony Australia are ineligible for cashback.
Creative Pro is ineligible for cashback.
Cashback may be ineligible if using codes not listed on Cashrewards.
You must return and click through from Cashrewards every time you make a new transaction/purchase.
I confirmed with Cashrewards that any members who have Sony X are not eligible for cashback on all purchases even when there is no Sony X discount.
Unfortunately that’s prevented me from buying the TV I got price matched.