This is a bit convoluted but I think worth it for a brand new tablet at less than the price of the S6 Lite! I think might only work on Android devices as I don't think Apple store has the apps required. I guess this would work for all preorder S9 FE variants.
Step 1 - Download Samsung TradeUp app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.asurion.sa…
Step 2 - Sign up with a device worth $1 - I picked an "Audio accessory", then selected "other" brand and "earbuds". Fill in all your details and get your trade in code (you won't be charged until you use it)
Step 3 - Download the Samsung Shop app - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.ec…
Step 4 - Log into Samsung Education store via app - this will bring the price of the tablet down to about $600, plus offer of 10% off for your first order via the app. You can get education access via a number of ways, e.g. if you went to UniMelb you can get an alumni email (https://ask.unimelb.edu.au/faq/2358/#:~:text=You%20may%20lik….)
Step 5 - Hit trade in your device, say you're an existing TradeID customer and enter the ID from Step 2 (should be 8 character alphanumeric code). This will apply the trade in value ($1), as well as $100 bonus trade in credit on the preorder.
Step 6 - Check that it adds the Smart book cover as a free bonus for preordering before check out.
Step 7 - Enjoy 😁
Edit: Looking through the terms and conditions in more detail, you may be able to get the Buds FE for dirt cheap, especially if the 10% off app code applies to the $99 below.
Purchase Galaxy Tab S9 FE | Tab S9+ and Galaxy Buds FE in the same transaction to get Buds FE for $99 from 12:00am (AEDT) 12 Oct 2023 to 11:59pm (AEDT) 01 Nov 2023
Also not sure why the credit was $100 as T&C on the non education page lists "For a limited time, when you trade-in your existing eligible device, you will receive an additional bonus credit $200 off that you can use towards the purchase of a Galaxy S9 FE | S9 FE+." I didn't feel like drawing attention to this lest my entire order not work - will leave it up to some other motivated soul!
https://imgur.com/a/El4UyLV
My order confirmation screenshot.
Good luck ozbargainers 😊