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Samsung S23 128GB $0 on Optus $69/M for 24 Months (New Customers/ Port-in Only), Terminate Early & Pay out Phone ~$850 @ HN

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Samsung S23 128GB $0 on Optus $69/M for 24 Months (New Customers/ Port-in Only), Terminate Early & Pay out Phone ~$850 @ HN
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hippo2s on 02/04/2023 - 15:37 harveynorman.com.au (2367 clicks)
Last edited 03/04/2023 - 17:41 by 3 other users

Just saw on TV during F1 coverage. Hardly Normal is offering Samsung S23 128GB for 0 dollars on Optus 69 per month contract plan (24months) Same as https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/762908

Went to store and confirmed valid till 12th of April. Can upgrade by paying difference on phone prices. ie. to S23+ or Ultra. Not applicable to Pixel 7/Pro.

Enjoy.

I didn't buy because I am after a pixel 7 / pro.

People are telling me I need to call out the option to Early terminate the contract and pay the maximum cancellation fee of $828+maybe first month ($69). I thought that was a given.

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  • CptnObvious on 02/04/2023 - 15:42
    -6

    Pixel 7 pro sucks… seriously.

    • pandaman on 02/04/2023 - 16:03
      -4

      Agreed, have 1(pro)

    • Poor Ass on 03/04/2023 - 07:38
      +2

      Pixel 7 pro fan boys out on a negging spree

    • electroz on 03/04/2023 - 18:16

      Is 7 Pro that bad ?

      • CptnObvious on 03/04/2023 - 21:56
        +1

        Compared to some of the other flagships such as Mate 20 pro, the phone is really inferior in terms of build quality. The tensor g2 cpu gets super hot with anything, wireless charging is horrible, and location navigation often can't get the direction right (high accuracy already on).

        Some members have indicated they do not have these issues, which leads me to think there are inconsistent builds. Not a great thing for a flagship phone.

  • Sheng on 02/04/2023 - 16:00
    +4

    How good is this season for mid pack.

    • b2dz on 02/04/2023 - 16:08

      It's good all the way up until Red Bull. Battle between Mercedes and Aston Martin is super interesting. How good is Alonso, seriously.

      • Sheng on 02/04/2023 - 16:43
        +1

        Two red flags holy.

        • b2dz on 02/04/2023 - 17:19
          +2

          Ah mate, I feel for Gasly and alpine! They did really well.

          • Sheng on 02/04/2023 - 17:19

            @b2dz: Robbed Hulk, Yuki and Zhou 😭

      • Murkymerv on 04/04/2023 - 11:09

        Who the hell cares ! They're getting paid aren't they ….

    • MEGASERVE on 02/04/2023 - 17:21
      -1

      Cringe

  • hippo2s on 02/04/2023 - 16:03
    +2

    At JB now, 799 for Pixel 7 (non pro) outright S23 at $1348. HN is better deal ATM

  • Burnzie86 on 02/04/2023 - 16:14
    +10

    Optus, never again. Don't ever forget they have basicly gotten away with mistreating your personal data.

    • Kiro on 03/04/2023 - 07:25
      +1

      3 for 3 for me.

      optus
      medibank
      latitude.

      i win, kuk you.

      • Poor Ass on 03/04/2023 - 07:39
        +1

        We should buy lotto and rest our luck

    • Poor Ass on 03/04/2023 - 08:04
      -1

      Yes it was bad

      The bet is kinda like lightening wouldn't strike twice and that they wouldn't get hacked again but anything can be hacked

      • danielpenna on 03/04/2023 - 11:10
        +1

        Cybersecurity standards aren't like a weather event. If you don't do anything to improve the situation damn sure your going to get hit again.

        Not saying Optus is now not reacting to perceived poor practises now, but the anology above is poor.

        • Poor Ass on 03/04/2023 - 11:57

          it was implied they would of increased their security after they got hacked and leaked

      • FlintSkin on 04/04/2023 - 15:09

        They weren't 'hacked'. They published a data full of excessive amounts of personal information on the open web. It is almost a given it will happen again.

        • Poor Ass on 04/04/2023 - 17:18

          Not the first time won't be the last

    • Murkymerv on 04/04/2023 - 11:10

      They won't miss you !

  • hippo2s on 02/04/2023 - 16:19

    Would love it if someone can confirm there is a HN gift voucher on offer on top.

    T&Cs

    https://www.harveynorman.com.au/brands/optus-mobile-data-pla…

    https://www.harveynorman.com.au/optus-byo#sectionVoiceSixtyF…

    • cwongtech on 02/04/2023 - 16:25
      +2

      That's SIM only plan, it's not the same

      • hippo2s on 02/04/2023 - 16:26

        thanks for confirming, I didn't think so either.

  • cwongtech on 02/04/2023 - 16:24
    +15

    TL;DR
    S23 128GB for 897
    S23 U 256GB for 1496

    Samsung EPP is 20% off
    S23 128GB will be 1079.20
    S23 U 256GB will be 1559.20

    They have been cheaper before (Amazon Sale here)(https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/765619), but the pricing offered is not bad (if you're planning to sign up and terminate the plan immediately, paying out the cancellation fee)

    More info available here
    Since OP's link is to Harvey Norman's frontpage (not very useful):
    https://www.harveynorman.com.au/optus-byo#sectionVoiceSixtyF…

    S23 128GB Excerpt below
    Key takeaways, $1349 discount, on $1349 RRP = $0
    Maximum plan cancellation fee = $828 ( +most likely first month, so another $69)
    If you intend to get this just for the phone = $897

    Samsung Galaxy S23 128GB Device Offer (In store only):
    Customers who sign up to a new Optus $69 24-month SIM only plan in store at Harvey Norman, Domayne or Joyce Mayne during the offer period will also be eligible to purchase a Samsung Galaxy S23 128GB device with a $1349 discount applied upfront to the cost of the device at point-of-sale. Device must be purchased at the same time the plan is taken out. Limit of 1 per service, up to a max of 5 per customer. Not available to TechFund and Fleet customers. This offer is not available with any other offers, unless specified. Min plan cost $1656 over 24 months. Plan cancellation fees apply. Optus Fair Go policy applies. Recontracts and rate plan changes are excluded. Offer available in store only until 12th April 2023.

    Read Critical Information Summary for $69 24 month SIM Only plan
    Shop Samsung Galaxy S23 128GB >

    S23 Ultra 256GB Excerpt from same link
    Key takeaways, $1350 discount, on $1949 RRP = $599
    Maximum plan cancellation fee = $828 ( +most likely first month, so another $69)
    If you intend to get this just for the phone = $1496

    Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 256GB Device Offer (In store only):
    Customers who sign up to a new Optus $69 24-month SIM only plan in store at Harvey Norman, Domayne or Joyce Mayne during the offer period will also be eligible to purchase a Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 256GB device with a $1350 discount applied upfront to the cost of the device at point-of-sale. Device must be purchased at the same time the plan is taken out. Limit of 1 per service, up to a max of 5 per customer. Not available to TechFund and Fleet customers. This offer is not available with any other offers, unless specified. Min plan cost $2255 over 24 months. Plan cancellation fees apply. Optus Fair Go policy applies. Recontracts and rate plan changes are excluded. Offer available in store only until 12th April 2023.

    Read Critical Information Summary for $69 24 month SIM Only plan
    Shop Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 256GB >

    • jasswolf on 02/04/2023 - 19:23

      Maximum plan cancellation fee = $828 ( +most likely first month, so another $69)

      It's pro-rata, so a few dollars.

      • Techie4066 on 02/04/2023 - 19:31
        +1

        Not necessarily, I have cancelled three Optus plans, two of which charged for a full month's usage before support credited them.

        • jasswolf on 02/04/2023 - 23:47

          Good to know, but as you're pointing it out it's a billing error if it happens.

  • USER DC on 02/04/2023 - 16:32
    +4

    Harvey Norman - I avoid

    Optus - I would never

    end of deal thanks

    • hippo2s on 02/04/2023 - 16:37
      +6

      A bargain is a bargain. And not unusual a bargain comes with a price to pay. (on top of the price you actually pay).

  • Maths Debater on 02/04/2023 - 16:57
    +2

    I love how they pretend the phone doesn’t cost you anything when a $69/m sim only plan with the same carrier gets you 220gb. FrEe PhOnE BuT BrO!

  • Vancomycin 1000mg on 02/04/2023 - 17:04

    Dont spoil the F1 for me pls.

  • Churna on 02/04/2023 - 17:56

    if this is like their last S23 deal a few weeks back you can cancel the day after getting the plan and get an S23 for ~$800 (50% of sim plan)

    • Techie4066 on 02/04/2023 - 19:18

      The deal hadn't ended and the plan can be cancelled immediately.

  • Ozsaver88 on 02/04/2023 - 18:12
    +2

    Optus Never again. Lessons learned.

  • Surfsalot on 02/04/2023 - 18:51

    They’d have to pay me $69 a month and some to use Optus with that phone.

  • Techie4066 on 02/04/2023 - 19:16
    +1

    This has existed since mid-Feb after the pre-order period which had the double storage upgrade. The real value is in cancelling the plan and paying the Early Termination Charge, which brings the outright phone prices down close to the recent Amazon prices. Then find a phone plan that isn't a rip-off.

    FYI the S23+ should be available with the $1350 discount as with the pre-order promotion (wasn't published then either), just ask staff

  • jasswolf on 02/04/2023 - 19:22
    +1

    OP you need to mention that the contract exit price is capped at $828, because as you can see with conveyor belt of megaminds in the comments, they think you're trying to tell them to sign up to Optus for 2 years.

    • Techie4066 on 02/04/2023 - 19:28

      OP made no mention of the Early Termination Charge being part of the deal. But I agree.

      • hippo2s on 02/04/2023 - 20:26
        +1

        edited. that title is hard to put together with so much details!

        • Techie4066 on 03/04/2023 - 10:41

          Please also add the product tags for the S23 Plus and S23 Ultra :)

  • Cherry12 on 02/04/2023 - 19:22

    Are the phones unblocked? Can I change it to another company once I cancel the Optus contract?

  • witherwings on 02/04/2023 - 22:27

    Is it better to cancel on the first day to minimise the cancellation fee? Or do they still charge you $69 for the first month + $828

    • hippo2s on 02/04/2023 - 22:54
      +1

      From previous deal it seems like experience vary, depending on how nice the Optus customer service agent is when you chat / call them. I've heard some leave the first month full charge, someone said he was able to even get 1st month waived, and i think i saw pro-rated somewhere too.

  • Poor Ass on 03/04/2023 - 08:16
    +1

    All these anti Optus anti Harvey Ozbargainers saying they will never ever buy blah blah blah. I'm not a fan either. But if the deal was cheap enough you'll jump on it in a heartbeat.

  • andy2 on 03/04/2023 - 09:50

    Am I missing something? If the ETC is $850 ish, half of plan. Why not just use it for 1yr then cancel. You already paid for 1yr effectively. So pay the same as etc and get to use 1yr.

    • Chivalry on 03/04/2023 - 10:41
      +1

      half of remaining, so if you use for 12 months and cancel, you pay another 6 months (half of the 12 left)

    • Poor Ass on 03/04/2023 - 11:59

      because it costs more

  • yummypinacolada on 03/04/2023 - 14:04
    +2

    This deal come up so often and its usually better to do this deal during pre order as you usually get some bonus from Samsung. For S23 pre order was double data storage at the time.

  • bensl on 04/04/2023 - 11:45

    Does anyone know of an equivalent priced plan but using the Telstra network?

    • Handymancan on 05/04/2023 - 13:50

      Usually Telstra's termination fee is a lot higher, but if you want to use the plan sometimes Good Guys & Jb Hifi are the ones who offer it.

  • Solario31 on 05/04/2023 - 16:29

    What's the cost for S23+ if you cancel straightaway?

    • Solario31 on 05/04/2023 - 16:37
      +2

      Never mind - just called HN and they told me it's $300 extra for an S23 which will bring it to 1150… Not sure if it's worth it or wait for another amazon deal.

  • nassagus on 06/04/2023 - 10:59
    -1

    went and got this and s23 had banana blur, took it back they opened another one and same thing even worse than first. cancelled contract. why cant samsung just make a not broken phone.

    • jes on 09/04/2023 - 23:18

      whats a banana blur

      • hippo2s on 15/04/2023 - 11:48
        -1

        display technology and pattern of layout of the pixels, especially looking at photos give you moire effect in the shape of tiny little boomerangs (banana).

  • vLox on 14/04/2023 - 16:29

    Hi , its been 2 months my cancelation fee not process from my card. Maybe because my card expired last month and i got new card with new number.
    My optus number is already gone .
    Anyone know solution for this ? I want pay my fee . Before they look for me and i need to pay more or they put bad credit to me.

    • hippo2s on 15/04/2023 - 11:47

      call them up, don't bother with chat. Ask to speak to a team leader

      • vLox on 15/04/2023 - 11:51

        Thanks man i will try

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