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[Pre Order] Google Pixel 8 Pro 128GB $0 Upfront on Optus $69 100GB 24 Month Plan @ Harvey Norman (In-Store Only)

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[Pre Order] Google Pixel 8 Pro 128GB $0 Upfront on Optus $69 100GB 24 Month Plan @ Harvey Norman (In-Store Only)
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Customers who sign up to a new Optus $69 SIM only plan in store at Harvey Norman, Domayne or Joyce Mayne during the offer period will also be eligible to purchase a Google Pixel 8 Pro 128GB device with a $1699 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 including device & plan 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 19th October 2023.

Update: Users reported that deal will end today, Friday 13 October

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    • Tommyaka on 06/10/2023 - 12:08

      You want to claim GST on an item that cost you $0?
      GST is 10% of a purchase cost, so 10% of $0 is $0.

      • xdigger on 06/10/2023 - 14:04

        Well it will cost us $828 +/- $100 so not really $0.

        • CodeXD on 06/10/2023 - 14:43

          The $828 payment is to Optus to cancel the mobile phone service for breaking contract that you agreed to and signed.

          How are you going to justify that to claim TRS?

          International travellers (including Australians) might be able to claim a GST (Goods and Services Tax) and WET (Wine Equalisation Tax) refund for some goods bought in Australia that you then take out of the country with you on a plane or ship.

          https://www.abf.gov.au/entering-and-leaving-australia/touris…

          • xdigger on 06/10/2023 - 14:57

            @CodeXD: Yeah mate fair enough, I was also wondering if we can claim it against tax for work purposes.

          • Borg on 06/10/2023 - 15:00
            -1

            @CodeXD: Easy. Buying phone outright. In turn one claims on the $828 payment made to Optus. It is linked to the original phone receipt. If any ATO questions, you just show them. Simple.

  • Lyltc521 on 05/10/2023 - 23:02

    I am current on Telstra 69 plan, but only pay 59.

    So change to Optus at additional 10 per month for 24 months, total 240 for pixel 8 pro ?

    And I can trade in my 1 months old pixel 7 ( cost me 169 and 2 years old pixel 6) at JB for 375 trade in value and 250 JB gift card.

    Sound like very good plan. But I just love my pixel 7.

  • Must Buy More on 05/10/2023 - 23:17
    +1

    I am also curious on what will happen to my credit rating on when they do the initial credit check and also afterwards when the plan is cancelled. Can someone please let us know your experience from last year on this?

  • ChickenAdobo on 05/10/2023 - 23:23
    +1

    As much i like this deal. Can't fathom the sight of being with optus again on a contract. Maybe a free pixel 7a with pixel 8 deal could sway me but I'm really waiting for the next jbhifi deal that match the s23u with free watch combo next month

    • xdigger on 06/10/2023 - 20:38

      Is there a good chance of a decent jbhifi deal next month? I'm after either Pixel 8 or S23 Plus as this P8P is too large for me.

  • chromium on 05/10/2023 - 23:34

    Thinking of getting this and actually keeping the plan lol, what's it like?

    I'll be better off getting this, keeping the plan and buying the watch from Google as opposed to buying the phone from Google, using credit for the watch and keeping my existing Woolworths mobile plan.

    It'll be cheaper over 2 years, I'll have a better phone plan and will only have to pay for the watch upfront (and get $150 google credit back)

  • thirstyfordeals on 05/10/2023 - 23:39

    Can't we say the Optus network is having issue in my area and is not giving me proper speed so i want to cancel this subscription?

    • Tommyaka on 06/10/2023 - 12:09

      Sure, if you pay the $800+ cancellation fee.

  • chromium on 05/10/2023 - 23:50

    Is it even really worth cancelling, what plans are you going to use instead?

    I worked out that if I did the cancellation thing and stayed on my current $30/month plan I'd probably save $108 over 24 months ($4.5/month) and my current plan would be much worse than the Optus plan. I guess this is ozbargain though and saving $4.50 a month is huge!

    • freefall101 on 06/10/2023 - 00:12
      +1

      I'm currently on a Catch plan that cost me $114 over 12 months. Depends how much data you use, what network you want to be on and how much you get out of it. I WFH and have wifi in the office so data isn't super important to me. So it's more like $600 over 2 years saved for me.

      Before Woolworths cancelled their 10% off home deliveries with a contract, their mobile plan more than paid for itself for me.

      • chromium on 06/10/2023 - 00:25

        Yeah, it makes sense if you're on one of those really cheap plans. I WFH mostly as well, so don't actually need a lot of data, but I want it to work properly when I need it, which is not really happening in the Melb CBD with Woolies at the moment. I have a second Woolworths plan for my son, so I'll still get the 10% off a monthly shop

    • integriti on 06/10/2023 - 10:05
      +1

      Lots of different circumstances and usage. I always grab a $300 Telstra 365 day kit when it's discounted on here - last year I got it for $225, which is $18.75 a month. It came with 200GB. Checking my usage today I have 30 days left on it, and have only used 63.4GB in the past year despite using my data for everything when I'm out and about and never using public wifi. Only data usage mitigation I've done is pre-download Netflix episodes onto my phone before going on trips, and all my music is locally stored in my phone. Apart from that I consume YT, Twitch, and social media videos willy nilly and honestly I'm surprised I've only used this much. Wish I could get half data for even cheaper, but I like the Telstra network.

    • Agret on 06/10/2023 - 11:46

      I'm on the Lebara 360 Medium, I paid $210 for it last year and it works out to $17.50 a month which is a saving of $17 a month compared to the Optus plan ($408 over 24 months)

  • [Deactivated] on 06/10/2023 - 01:27
    +6

    I'm in no rush, I'm not walking into Harvey Norman TWICE 🤣🤣🤣

    I will go in when the phone is released, and pick it up on the day.

    Pixel ain't gonna sell out.

    I wish I had spare prepaid MasterCards to pay it off like last to save an extra $60.

  • ricky56789 on 06/10/2023 - 02:04

    Any ideas on the best way to get this deal if you can't get to a store before the 19th? I'm overseas till he 20th

  • JDKC on 06/10/2023 - 07:45
    -1

    Any thoughts on best/cheapest way to use this deal to get a pixel 8 (not pro)

    Eg. But the pro, sell it (how/where) for the best price and then but pixel 8 - for the cheapest price

  • KingOfHearts on 06/10/2023 - 07:45

    I signed up and ported my number to this Optus plan (if only for the 5G). Will porting my number out again to another carrier count as cancellation and Optus will just send me a bill for $828? I don't want to lose my number that I kept for over 20 years now.

    • cloudie9 on 06/10/2023 - 07:48
      +4

      Why not just sign up as a new number then just cancel it?

      • friz on 06/10/2023 - 09:01

        This was actually a question I have. I don't have a number a number to port, as I have a few months to go on contract. Is getting a new random number enough for purposes of this deal (then cancelling contract)?

        • cloudie9 on 06/10/2023 - 09:06
          +1

          That's what everyone does in here, the sole purpose of getting the new Pixel 8 Pro at dirt cheap price on release day (compared to the current retail offerings/ trade-ins). Only thing you have to go through is the credit check hassles and Optus retaining your data.

  • TP90 on 06/10/2023 - 09:52

    As the phone is coming from HN, assuming it would be unlocked so when we cancel/port out no issues to non-optus carrier?

    • cloudie9 on 06/10/2023 - 09:56
      +1

      HN would be retail. But most phones these days are unlocked, except for brands like Oppo still doing carrier versions, but they are mostly unlocked just probably loaded with carrier bloatware.

  • tung0211 on 06/10/2023 - 09:52

    Just wondering - So for those who cancel the plan and pay $828, I assume the money goes to Optus. Then how much does HN get paid for selling one phone? And get paid from Optus? Does Google just gives out free phones for NH/Optus for promotion?

    • cloudie9 on 06/10/2023 - 09:55
      +1

      That would be some sort of agreement between Optus and HN, like JBs doing deals with Telstra. But I think it was a gamble to hopefully new sign ups would stay on.

    • hardcoreshilling on 06/10/2023 - 10:29
      +4

      Who cares how much Gerry Harvey gets paid. He's the reason Amazon and other international businesses got cripples in this country.

  • frazel on 06/10/2023 - 10:04

    If the phone isnt in the contract, wouldnt you be able to cancel under the cooling off period with no fees

    • integriti on 06/10/2023 - 10:09
      +5

      Do you even need to discuss cancellation with HN? Once you have the phone in hand you're basically just on an Optus plan - you just cancel directly with them. Going by the comments on this thread you don't even need to wait for the phone, just cancel via Optus live chat and HN will give you the phone anyway.

      • DealioMcBargain on 06/10/2023 - 10:16
        +1

        Yeah fair. I guess I'll go down that route

        • regenade on 06/10/2023 - 10:25
          +8

          OMG, you called an HN to discuss this when 100s of people have already placed their orders :(
          This is what sometimes kills the deals

          • slankets on 06/10/2023 - 10:31
            +5

            @regenade: this! just don't say anything about cancelling.

    • hardcoreshilling on 06/10/2023 - 10:26
      +7

      Why even bother calling them and entering into a discussion with them? They're retail workers on minimum wage and mostly are clueless. Just go into any HN, sign up and then cancel the plan through Optus once you received the phone.

      Everything they told you is entirely mistaken.

  • [Deactivated] on 06/10/2023 - 10:22
    +6

    Honestly 128GB isn't much these days, 256GB will be standard soon

    Definitely worth $100 more.

    • Salmando on 06/10/2023 - 13:49
      +1

      Have a 128gb phone, never run out of storage. If i do, Google cloud storage won't cost they extra 100 over the life of the phone.

      Depends on how many videos you film, or how heavy you use the camera

  • lawyerz on 06/10/2023 - 10:25
    +1

    Damn, I've spent the last hour at the store and the rep is handing the phone back and forth between me and Optus to sign up for this phone plan. What a painful experience, I'm still here.

    Asked for the critical information summary, said there's no link or print out he can give me. Roll eyes instead verbally just shouted it out.

    • hardcoreshilling on 06/10/2023 - 10:28
      +1

      I had a similar experience. What should have been a 15-minute ordeal took over an hour because they had to call Optus to sign up via their offshore call centre.

      • slankets on 06/10/2023 - 10:31

        welcome to Harvey Norman!

        • hardcoreshilling on 06/10/2023 - 10:32
          +8

          Mates don't let mates shop at Harvey Norman unless it's to rip ole Gerry off like this deal.

          • Daddy Chill on 06/10/2023 - 10:50
            +1

            @hardcoreshilling: Nothing leaves Gerry's pocket he gets a mint on commission

          • currentfad on 06/10/2023 - 11:20

            @hardcoreshilling: I don't think Gerry is getting ripped off though… It'd be Google and Optus subsidising it. You really think Gerry is handing out these phones for free? lol

      • lawyerz on 06/10/2023 - 10:31
        +1

        Luckily as part of the sign up process there was an SMS I needed to hit accept. There it stated the cancellation clause being half of the remaining months clearly.

        • cacique on 06/10/2023 - 12:56

          Do you have the wording of this SMS you can share

          • lawyerz on 06/10/2023 - 12:59
            +2

            @cacique: its a link sent to your sms and it states:

            If you cancel your plan, cancellation fees will apply. Your cancellation fee will be half of your monthly access fee multiplied by months remaining in your minimum term. You will also need to pay all charges, inclusive of those outside of your plan inclusions (including for other services or accessories), which have been incurred up to the end of the payment cycle in which the service was cancelled, unless otherwise provided in our standard agreements and subject to consumer law rights.

            save page as PDF when you are signing up for record keeping. It has at the bottom, You have successfully accepted the above Terms and Conditions - Thank you! Here is your reference number: XXXXXXXX

    • truebunny on 06/10/2023 - 11:16
      +1

      I had very opposite experience. smooth sign up, very knowledgeable and kind rep

      • wombat1955 on 06/10/2023 - 12:50

        Same here.

      • georgev on 06/10/2023 - 12:58

        which store?

        • truebunny on 06/10/2023 - 13:22
          +1

          Broadway Sydney

    • Benni85 on 06/10/2023 - 15:27

      Isn't the phone out on the 12th?

  • chromium on 06/10/2023 - 10:29
    +1

    Does anyone know if it's possible to get this plan on a new number and then port my existing number to it later?

    Currently using a Woolworth's esim and don't really want to mess around with it yet and risk not having a working phone today

    Also, does anyone know the full details of the plan? Like is it uncapped 5G any other bonuses, etc? Can I get Optus Sport for $6.99?

    It doesn't seem like their standard $69 plan and the CIS is vague

    • Salmando on 06/10/2023 - 13:52
      +1

      From my experience no

    • vishhh on 06/10/2023 - 15:51

      Yes, its possible. I got the plan on a new number. and temporarily got the new number suspended by optus for 1 month.

  • themadman on 06/10/2023 - 10:30

    I've been planning to get a used iPhone 14 sometime, but this is really tempting. What are the chances of a similar offer happening with recent iPhone models?

    I've currently got a Pixel 4XL and really liked it tbh. Main reason I'm looking to swap to an iPhone is to fit in with the rest of my tech (M1 iPad Pro + Macbook Air), plus I'm curious to finally see what all the hype has been about for the last 15 yrs aha.

    • hardcoreshilling on 06/10/2023 - 10:34
      +3

      Similar deal for iPhones? Not likely. Why would Apple care about offering deals like this? They have enough loyalty and sheeple who will go out and drop $2k the same day the iPhone 15 releases.

      • themadman on 06/10/2023 - 10:35

        Is this a deal from Google though? I assumed it was purely Optus + HN, but I guess that could make sense.

        • hardcoreshilling on 06/10/2023 - 10:36
          +2

          Google is undoubtedly underwriting the deal as the manufacturer.

    • Cam44 on 06/10/2023 - 17:10

      Go to HN website. iPhone 15 pro for $99 outright on a plan currently

      • CodeXD on 06/10/2023 - 17:20
        +1

        iPhone 15 Pro 128GB Device Offer on $99 (In store only):
        Customers who sign up to a new Optus $99 SIM only plan in store at Harvey Norman, Domayne or Joyce Mayne during the offer period will also be eligible to purchase an iPhone 15 Pro 128GB device with a $1200 discount applied upfront to the cost of the device at point-of-sale.

        iPhone 15 pro is $1,849, - $1,200 = $649 out of pocket plus cancellation fee is higher due to $99 plan

        Cancellation cost is 99 x 24 / 2 = $1,188. All that work to get $1,200 gift card for $1,188 lol

        • themadman on 06/10/2023 - 18:16
          +2

          So the total cost would be $1188+$649=$1837? Thanks for doing the math.

  • Click_It on 06/10/2023 - 10:43

    I've just scanned through the comments.

    My take is:
    - HN are employing FUD tactics to curb early cancellations (and we only get 1 credit check, not 2)
    - Our arrangement after purchase is with Optus, not HN.

    My question:
    Is there a benefit to purchasing in-store vs online?

    • chromium on 06/10/2023 - 10:46
      +2

      AFAIK this is an in-store only offer.

      Look at the last option here
      https://www.harveynorman.com.au/optus-byo

      • Click_It on 06/10/2023 - 10:49

        Thank you sir
        "(In store only)" clears that up 🙂

        I'll be getting the 256GB, so I assume the only difference is I pay $929 cancelation, or $100 up front in store? Either way I'll find out.

        • Bewater on 06/10/2023 - 10:54
          +2

          it would still be $828 cancellation. For the extra $100, you pay to HN when you grab the phone after launch

          • Click_It on 06/10/2023 - 10:55
            +1

            @Bewater: Legend, thanks!
            Now I don't have to talk to HN staff at all beyond ordering the phone 👍

  • Joshminey on 06/10/2023 - 11:00
    -1

    Would this stack with the 10% off Optus discount for Uber drivers?

  • JourneymanRyan on 06/10/2023 - 11:08

    Can I buy 5 and cancel plans all together on the same day? If so, it's time to change my whole family's phones.

    • mommu on 06/10/2023 - 11:10

      I've bought 4, wish me luck

      • JourneymanRyan on 06/10/2023 - 11:17

        Let us know when you're done. Fingers crossed.

      • truebunny on 06/10/2023 - 11:17

        did u cancel?

        • mommu on 06/10/2023 - 15:09

          I will cancel after I receive the phone.

      • keepsmiling on 07/10/2023 - 05:10

        Just curious, did you sign up to 4 new numbers simultaneously with same ID in the same store at same time?

        • mommu on 07/10/2023 - 10:19
          +1

          I did. The salesperson told me that I can sign up up to 5 new numbers.

          • keepsmiling on 07/10/2023 - 11:33

            @mommu: Cool, good to know thanks. And wouldn't can**** 4 numbers cause any problem (or) completely affect the credit score?

  • chromium on 06/10/2023 - 11:11

    Do you get a SIM card when you sign up?

    I'm thinking of keeping the plan, but am wondering how that will work with my existing phone until I get the P8P. Currently using an eSIM in a Pixel 5. If I port my number to the new plan I obviously still want to use my existing phone for now

    • truebunny on 06/10/2023 - 11:17

      they give u option of esim vs physical

      • chromium on 06/10/2023 - 11:20

        Can I use the eSIM in my existing phone and switch to the P8P when I get it?

        Probably easier to just get a physical I guess

        • truebunny on 06/10/2023 - 11:28

          I think so, that should be easy

          • chromium on 06/10/2023 - 11:28

            @truebunny: Thanks!

            Do you know if the plan has 5G? The information about the plan is very vague in the CIS. No mention of 5G

    • universe on 06/10/2023 - 11:51

      try again?

    • cloudie9 on 06/10/2023 - 11:51
      +2

      Just churn away, and it will be cancelled…

      • backupper1 on 06/10/2023 - 12:11

        means port out? is it possible to port out from postpaid to prepaid without a no objection from Optus?

        • cloudie9 on 06/10/2023 - 12:27

          Just port out away to other provider, that's all. Why would Optus object to you porting out? This is your own choice and when you port out it will double confirm with you that you need to understand there will be penalty for breaking the contract. Just acknowledge it. That's it. Wait for your final bill….

  • LeSanto on 06/10/2023 - 11:58

    Now, is there the option to sign the plan at one store and get the phone picked up from another? I'm away from my local until next week and would rather get on this deal sooner than later

  • scorpweb on 06/10/2023 - 12:01
    +2

    for those with experience if i hang on a month or so would the $69/m still be available post release? anyone know what the difference may be?

  • gamerkonks on 06/10/2023 - 12:18
    -1

    The screenshot shows "Ends 19 September 2023". How do we know it ends 19 October?

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