Just Wanted to Share My Small Victory with OzBargain (LG Spin & Win)

It's a pretty short and boring story but I feel like you all would appreciate it more than anyone else I could tell the story to.

Since October, before my dad's birthday in November, I've been waiting for the best C2 OLED 65" deal, and the timing just so happened that I missed a few alright ones - like this https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/727177. Then, in late November he let me know that he changed his mind and wanted a 55" C2 instead, right after a few deals had expired for the 55". Black Friday was a bit disappointing too, and I didn't want to get on any of the BNPL platforms for a discount. So I thought he might have to wait for Boxing Day instead.

Then a couple weeks ago, I saw an email about LG Spin & Win, where they give out discount coupons up to 50%. Figured it couldn't hurt, and first spin got a 50% coupon - couldn't believe it! Read the fine print, not usable until 20 December.

Days tick by, then I checked today and it's in my LG account. So I add the C2 55" to the cart - <$1200 total. Crazy price. Since he wanted a soundbar too, I checked the LG site and grabbed the S90QY as well, since it has the better features like Atmos and 5.1 and was listed at the same price as the S80QY (~$1200), and I figured that with 50% off it's worth splurging on a better quality soundbar.

Total ended up at around $1750, which is a great price for the C2 alone. Though I couldn't get a free Wowcast (wireless HDMI audio solution) with the soundbar since they won't allow you to stack multiple promotions, I'm still super satisfied.

Anyone else have similar stories of luck leading to amazing prices like that?

TLDR: looking for C2 55" deal since November after father changed mind from wanting 65" C2 since October. Got lucky with a 50% discount code from LG. Bought him C2 55" TV and S90QY soundbar for ~$1750 total today. Very happy

Comments

  • +14

    truly mad story
    .

    • +6

      Finally lived up to my namesake

      • +3

        5/7 post. Well done O.P.

        • 6/7 with rice.

      • 0/10 would not enjoy.

  • +4

    Well done.
    Doing your research and knowing when to pull the trigger is the key to all successful bargains.
    OK there was an element of luck involved with the voucher but you remained patient and pounced when it mattered to secure the deal.

  • +3

    Awesome. No 4% off gift cards involved either. Thanks for sharing.

  • +1

    Congrats. What a score.

  • +2

    Thank you for sharing with the class

  • -5

    So is this bragging rites page on OZ bargain?

  • +2

    Nicely done OP :)


    2 years ago this Body Shop comp came in handy for xmas

    And 8 years ago this Optus comp really came in handy when we were living off single income

    • And 8 years ago this Optus comp really came in handy when we were living off single income

      Come for the $10/$20 Gift Voucher, stay for the PII leaks.

      • Oh no, they know all the burner emails I used 😉

  • I kept winning 5%

  • +11

    Wow, congrats. My best comping story is probably when my mum bought me a sushi from Woolies whilst I was working from hom and I won a trip to Japan but then covid happened so they gave me $9k instead. When I asked for the receipt to enter the competition she funnily said "Why are you bothering? No one wins."

    • The real story is always in the comments - crazy good luck

  • +2

    Why wouldn't get the 65" if it was half price?

    I would have got the 83" personally at half price (but had to settle for 30% off).

    • Couple of reasons:
      1) A wide but not deep TV room, you sit barely 2m from the TV which is why my dad preferred the smaller 55" even though I would have gone with 65" in his place
      2) On LG's online store when I checked today just in case, 65" was out of stock in the postcodes I could get it delivered

  • +2

    Having just gotten a c2 65 for 2600 i shouldn't read this haha but well done OP

  • Is this still a thing? Never heard of it, seems like the best way to try get a 77” or 83” even if you manner to get a 30% off code?

  • Was your order processed? (Sent you a PM.)

  • +1

    Thanks for the share!

    I wasn't lucky enough to get a 50% voucher, only a 40% one. I originally wanted a 65" G2 but then realised I could get the 77" CS for under $3k - so I ordered it today!

    I'm coming from a 55" plasma from 2011 so this is going to be a massive upgrade

  • +2

    https://files.ozbargain.com.au/upload/340140/100907/screensh…

    My small win. Probably could have got a C2 or a bigger tv but happy with the size and the price.
    Ordered yesterday and received a call today for delivery on Wednesday. It gives me short notice to explain this to the wife 🤔 (I received the promotion as I only just purchased a 55" C1 about two months ago) but seriously, could you resist?

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