[QLD] OzBargain 16th Birthday - Capacity Reached! - Brisbane Meetup - 12:30 p.m. Saturday, November 12th @ Shabuhouse

Capacity Reached! Thank you all.

Happy Birthday, OzBargain!

Let's have another fun day out, fill our tummies, and play some bargain-centred games.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, November 12th 2022
Time: 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Where: Shabuhouse, 1/70 Mary Street, Brisbane City, QLD 4000
Cost: Lunch and entry are free to OzBargain members (buy your own drinks, alcohol available)
How you can help: We're still looking for sponsorships from vendors who can provide prizes or giveaways for the event. PM me!

How to RSVP

Only about 50% of those who have RSVP'd to events in the past actually show. Many people who aren't members also show up.

To help us plan better and because the venue is capped at around 40 guests, this year, like many of the other birthday events there will be a $5 deposit required to RSVP. The deposit is fully refundable if you let me know you can't make it at least 24 hours before the event.

On the day just let me know your username, and I'll give you $5 cash back at the door. Any money not claimed will be put towards the bill.

Where to send the deposit

Capacity Reached. There may still be space available at the Big Roddy's meetup.

Let's make this birthday the best one yet!

(A big thank you to The Wololo Wombat, knobbs, and chrisie for helping me organise this great day!

FAQ

Can I bring my kid?
If they are an OzBargain member, yes. Keep in mind this is a meetup that will be filled with loud, bargain-hunting, intoxicated adults. The food is a bonus, but many will be there for the banter and chats.

Is there a minimum age?
No, but see above.

Will there be vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free options?
Yes. Please inform me at the door; we can eat the weird options together.

Why is there a deposit? Who is holding onto the money? What happens if I can't come? How will my deposit be returned?
Please see the RSVP'ing section above.

I can't use Beem
Please try to so I can keep everything in one place. If you really can't use it, PM me and I'll provide alternative payment options. Seriously please try to use Beem, though!

Can I trust you?
I ran the Perth 2019 meetup, Brisbane 2021 meetup, went to the 2018 Brisbane meetup, and have been registered on here over 11 years. Also, it's five bucks.

Will there be t-shirts?
I'm in talks with scotty to hopefully get some sent down. They will be used as prizes for various games/activities as we likely won't have enough for everybody.

How long do I have to be a member for?
There is no minimum amount of time you must have been a member. Please keep in mind that OzBargain are donating $35 for each person attending so it's always nice to try and contribute back by being an active user!

See all the other events, here.

Comments

    • RSVPs are now recorded on the OzBargain event system.

      • I believe this is only visible to you/event admins, ie Joe public won't be able to know their RSVP has been recorded.

        I know I'm good as I saw my RSVP on the previous Google sheet - there were about 20 spots left at that time.

        • Good point. I've been reacting with a thumbs up to Beem payments when I've processed them. Was that visible to you?

  • 14/40 people have RSVP.

    36 spots left.

    • +2

      Ha Ha
      Maybe it should read 26 spots left but I'm sure they will fill quickly.

    • I'm a bit slow to update the sheet. Bare with me.

    • +1

      We're full now ;)

      • Very clever! I salute your event organisation skills.

  • +5

    Great to see it all locked in. We have a few different sponsors with a couple of things from Creative, BPCTech and TechFast currently

    • +1

      Awesome. Thank you for organising this. If there are any other brands interested in donating some prizes we're still keen!

  • +2

    Ive just Beem'd the deposit! This is my first meetup/ozbargain birthday! I am excitedly nervous :)

    • +2

      Excited to see you there. Don't be nervous, we're all a bunch of penny-pinching weirdos.

  • @stickyfingers I have just added an "event" tab to this post which you can manage the users who are coming so you can check them in during the event.

    • Perfect. Thank you @scotty. I'll move them over.

  • I’ll be there with bells on

    • +1

      With a name like Fred Astair I wouldn't expect anything less.

      • Struggling a bit with the Beem app to make the deposit, but hopefully I’ll ‘Do it my way’ otherwise

  • +1

    Looking forward to it!

  • I am still trying to work out which out of the two I will be able to attend, but is there a good parking spot for this venue, ideally the most cost effective option in true ozbargain spirit ;)

    • +1

      King George square carpark is $5 on the weekend. Its only about 10 minute walking distance to the restaurant

      • That's if it isn't full by the time you get there. There are other places you can pre-book if you're not a risk taker.

        • -1

          Your lack of trust in the ozbargain network is disappointing.

          • @brisdaz: Huh? I'm not following your line of thought here…

            • -1

              @quop: Sorry what I said is faulty logic. What you said about pre-planning is great, it adds to it.

    • +2

      Both! Parking on the weekend will still be cheaper than lunch at either venue usually would be!

      • +1

        Oh i didn't know we are allowed to go to both, this is tempting :D

        I am coming to this one anyway, will try to make it to the other too if nothing else comes up :)

  • Hey @stickyfingers I am trying to RSVP but not sure how to do it. Can you please check your PM and let me know if I can payid you the $5 please? Thanks

  • Interested in coming - how many spots are left?

  • Would love to join, just trying to figure out how to RSVP with this app.

  • I’ve just sent the RSVP, hopefully there are still spots left

  • +1

    Capacity reached! If you have sent funds before this comment (7:57 p.m. (GMT+10) 10th November 2022) then I'll see you there.

    Please do not try to RSVP if you haven't already as the venue is full.

    If you are not able to make it, perhaps post in the comments to offer your spot up to another member (let me know if you do so I can update the list).
    Alternatively, you may request your deposit back by 12:30 p.m. (GMT+10) on Friday (tomorrow, 11th November 2022).

  • +1

    Also if anybody requires gluten free alternatives please let me know so that the venue can prepare them.

    Vegetarians and vegans are already covered :)

  • If anyone can't make it let me know.

    Otherwise if you can't make it next weekend there is likely to be one on the coast - [QLD] OzBargain 16th Birthday - Gold Coast or Sunshine Coast on Third Weekend of November at Venue TBC

  • Heya folks, do let us know here if some1 wants to back out. Im on waiting list 😢

  • If anybody has a microphone handy could you please bring it? A shirt will be waiting for you!

  • +1

    Wickham Terrace Council Parking has plenty of spaces left for $5.

  • +1

    Vip room inside. Free parking on berry street if you don't mind a little walk

  • +1

    T

  • +2

    Thanks for organizing stickyfingers. Had a blast

  • +1

    Had a really great time meeting others and hearing awesome stories. Thank you for organising :) !

  • Photos from last years, how about photos from this year?

    • +2

      Sorry No photos from this year's - "secret squirrel stuff" HaHa
      If you're patient they will come for everyone to see.

  • +4

    Happy birthday ozbargain. Thanks very much @stickyfingers for organising and thank you @scotty for the free shirt, sushi and hot pot! It was good to have our own space despite how loud it became with the full room. The rsvp + beem system seemed to work well. See you all next year

  • +2

    Great choice of venue. Good thing the beers weren't free as I had to work right after the event.

  • +2

    Thanks for coming everyone! Was a really great time :)

    I've uploaded photos from the event here

  • +3

    Thanks for organising @stickyfingers , @chrisie and @The Wololo Wombat , Special thanks for also being the MC and encouraging us to talk talk about our ozbargain stories @The Wololo Wombat :)

    Big thanks also to @scotty for keeping the community alive and getting us a free meal for Ozbargains birthday, also the t-shirts how can I forget ;)

    • Would love to meet The Wololo Wombat in person. Great meetup!

      • +4

        You'll have to fly up for the next one! I know we'd all love to meet you too!

  • Did @dealbot make it to this event, would have been nice to met them.

    • +2

      I cannot confirm or deny.

      • :)

  • how did it all go? anyone beat the buffet?

  • Alvin

  • Does anyone have photos from this event that they can share? :)

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