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[VIC, NSW] Extra 50% off Clearance in-store @ David Jones (Burwood NSW, Chatswood NSW & Eastland VIC (now closed))

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[VIC, NSW] Extra 50% off Clearance in-store @ David Jones (Burwood NSW, Chatswood NSW & Eastland VIC (now closed))
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bargain ben on 12/01/2024 - 09:41 files.ozbargain.com.au (7790 clicks)
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From an email received…

Shortly we'll be giving our Chatswood and Burwood stores a makeover like no other, and we're sad to announce that we'll be closing the doors of our Eastland store from 14 January 2024.

For a limited time only, shop this exclusive offer across your favourite brands in your closest store.

TAKE AN EXTRA 50% off selected already reduced women's, men's and kids' fashion, shoes and accessories, homewares and electrical.

This offer is available in-store only and not available online.

UPDATE : Eastland, VIC is now closed.

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  • bargain ben on 12/01/2024 - 09:58
    +21

    I'm not sure what's happening at Chatswood, but at Burwood, David Jones is reducing their store footprint from 3 levels to 2 with the top floor being done away with. Rumour has it that a JB-Hifi will be taking up part of the space that DJ's currently has on the 3rd floor.

    • Fuzor on 12/01/2024 - 10:17
      +16

      The BS rent in this country is so bad, even major anchor tenants are struggling.

      • dainese on 12/01/2024 - 10:31
        +7

        Absolutely, and add to that retail shopping struggles etc.

      • beltdrive on 12/01/2024 - 10:33
        +14

        Is David Jones even major anchor tenant in 2024? To me they seem fairly irrelevant. With that said, their Sydney CBD store is much nicer than Myer's.

        • Fuzor on 12/01/2024 - 10:52
          +4

          You tell me if they are major anchor. Its not like Australia even have that many big store choices for us to dismiss a couple. If you can only afford to buy the cheapest and don't care about Kmart quality, then yeah irrelevant. If you subscribe to you get what you pay for, then Myer and David Jones are absolutely the main choices.

          • beltdrive on 12/01/2024 - 11:24
            +9

            @Fuzor:

            If you subscribe to you get what you pay for, then Myer and David Jones are absolutely the main choices.

            When it comes to electronics, appliances, homewares, etc. then Myer and David Jones offer basically the same as stores that specialise in those products, so I'll focus on fashion since that is their main point of difference

            The reason I think they're irrelevant is for two main reasons:

            1. their websites are terrible. In this regard I feel like online stores like The Iconic are miles ahead - and I don't even particularly like The Iconic
            2. their buyers are too undiscriminating, so the range is expansive but confusing, especially when you take my first point into account. I'm looking at the DJs site now and you see Puma outlet junk alongside luxury designer stuff. For the designer stuff, stores like Incu and Harrolds are much better curated (even in-store I find David Jones a much less pleasant place to be)
            • Sammyboy on 12/01/2024 - 13:56
              +1

              @beltdrive: I'm sure many ozbargainers have purchased appliances and lego (not necessarily designer brand clothing and bags) etc stacked with discounts and cashback which has worked out cheaper than the other stores.

              I doubt Harrolds will last in Chadstone. Prices are way more than online stores, staff were not friendly at all, seemed more interested in their street image and the sale items were impossible to find during the stocktake sales.

              We need the large stores to provide competition still

      • star-ggg on 12/01/2024 - 11:01
        +5

        If the rumour is true then I see JB as a major tenant. Premium retailers with large store footprints have been trending down in relevance for the last 10 years. DJ's business model is just changing rather than demand for retail space decreasing.

      • hippyhippy on 12/01/2024 - 11:41
        +5

        Rent is not the problem for these stores…

      • patso on 12/01/2024 - 12:41

        Yes… The rental cost was causing real grief to DJs… Not

        • Fuzor on 12/01/2024 - 13:34
          +3

          Ah yes you must be one of Howard's "battlers" baby boomer who had it hard when they took over everything in sight

      • alphaoasis on 12/01/2024 - 13:46

        It’s just the rent that’s driving up the cost of everything. No wonder why so many small business owners shut down their business.

    • BargainMe on 12/01/2024 - 10:27

      Southland is also going from 3 levels to 2 later this year, they are losing the top floor too.

      • dyziplen on 12/01/2024 - 10:43
        +2

        Southland already have half it's floor space blocked off since COVID. It's a dead store walking.

        https://www.afr.com/street-talk/scentre-gets-serious-issues-…

        Both Burwood and Southland are Westfield's.

        • BargainMe on 12/01/2024 - 11:45

          Yeah it's been part blocked off for ages but the renovation is finally coming soon. I'm hoping something like Uniqlo or H&M takes over the top floor.

      • greennick on 12/01/2024 - 10:59

        Half of the DJs seem to only open the top floor for Christmas stuff every year, otherwise it is blocked off. They don't really sell much in the way of toys and other products that used to be up there anymore.

    • barryallen on 12/01/2024 - 11:12
      +3

      omg big if true, would love JB @ Burwood

    • cooni on 12/01/2024 - 11:29
      +1

      Hope it's true… About bloody time there was an electronics retailer inside Burwood Westfield

    • Astronaut Joe on 12/01/2024 - 15:10

      Rumour has it that a JB-Hifi will be taking up part of the space

      They should rename themselves as well. There hasn't been anything "hifi" about them for years, they're basically just a HN alternative now.

      • tman2020 on 12/01/2024 - 20:56
        +1

        Exactly, and their employees wouldn't have a clue what HIFI is. Some still have diapers on and if wasn't for the tats I would have thought they were babies :)

        • BargainMe on 12/01/2024 - 21:53

          Diapers? You must be talking about Best Buy

          • tman2020 on 12/01/2024 - 22:28
            +1

            @BargainMe: Ok nappies. No best buy in Sth Sydney so wouldn't have a clue. But JB it's like walking into a goth club at the local kindergarten.

      • eeeee on 13/01/2024 - 06:38

        I saw JB is selling the Britney Spears book. The staff at counter said they sold one this year :)

    • uggugg on 12/01/2024 - 15:33

      Chatswood Chase is undergoing major renovations.

  • skido on 12/01/2024 - 10:12

    does anyone have a list of exclusions?

    • bargain ben on 12/01/2024 - 10:30

      The email states that basically anything with a markdown sticker that is in one of the categories listed is included.

      No sticker = not discounted.

  • fujay on 12/01/2024 - 10:21
    +4

    Chatswood Chase is going through a redevelopment impacting most shops there. Started from ground floor, shops are closed, relocated and re-opened, other levels likely follow suit.

  • anglais on 12/01/2024 - 10:23
    +1

    First Dick and now David.

    • ruztynail on 12/01/2024 - 10:41
      +1

      double D's

  • gnarlyrocks on 12/01/2024 - 10:30

    So is this starting today and Eastland DJs is closing on Sunday or is this starting Sunday for Eastland?

    • bargain ben on 12/01/2024 - 11:18
      +3

      Eastland is closing this Sunday. Everything marked down in the categories listed is half price.

      • gnarlyrocks on 12/01/2024 - 11:58
        +1

        Thanks Bargain Ben. I might head over later today :)

        • dreamykitten on 12/01/2024 - 14:34
          +4

          Went just now, Eastland VIC. Not much left, mostly perfumes, clothes, shoes and kitchen stuff (plates and mugs etc). Not many kitchen appliances and no home electrical at all (no speakers, TVs etc), that section has been blocked off. A few home care appliances like electric toothbrushes. Not even sure if all of them are 50% off. Overall a waste of time.

          • dealoverlord on 12/01/2024 - 14:45

            @dreamykitten: Are the perfumes 50% off, or just full price? I highly doubt they would discount them when they can just ship em over to the next store.

            • donny donny on 12/01/2024 - 18:52

              @dealoverlord: I saw the perfume has no markdown sticker as of 4pm today. Can only see a few staff behind the till so cbb bother to ask

          • JimB on 12/01/2024 - 15:35

            @dreamykitten: Thanks! saves me the drive

  • beltdrive on 12/01/2024 - 10:34
    +5

    selected

    when you see this word you just know it's gonna be the stuff nobody wants

  • alamodey on 12/01/2024 - 10:37

    anyone found anything good? do they have frank green cups?

    • mirror on 12/01/2024 - 10:50
      +1

      They did when I was there last week, alas not discounted and doubt it will be part of 50% as well

    • Associatedbird380 @ David Jones on 12/01/2024 - 18:16

      No, frank green is not part of the 50% sales

  • neosin on 12/01/2024 - 10:42

    Is this just another one of those BS "UP TO" 50% or inflated rrp sales?

    • greennick on 12/01/2024 - 11:00
      +1

      It says it is an extra 50% off clearance items. So, if something is already on sale, there is another 50% off as they don't want to move stock they are already trying to clear to another store that is also trying to clear it.

  • JuryWheel on 12/01/2024 - 10:42
    +2

    I'll wander down into Eastland but doubt there are any true bargains. Will be super curious to see what takes up their space - they have already reduced from 2 levels to 1

    • Craze on 12/01/2024 - 10:56
      +3

      Do you mind updating after visiting? Might pop in after work but if no good bargains then won't bother…

      • dreamykitten on 12/01/2024 - 14:35
        +2

        Went just now, Eastland VIC. Not much left, mostly perfumes, clothes, shoes and kitchen stuff (plates and mugs etc). Not many kitchen appliances and no home electrical at all (no speakers, TVs etc), that section has been blocked off. A few home care appliances like electric toothbrushes. Not even sure if all of them are 50% off. Overall a waste of time.

        • donny donny on 12/01/2024 - 18:55

          Agree I just went at 4pm. Rubbish. They have a section at the front for their actual 'bargain' mainly clothes, $10 Calvin Klein shirt, bras, etc. most were already gone by 4pm

          Other items like plates coffee plunger etc were like 40% discount for full priced items

  • Ndz85 on 12/01/2024 - 10:43
    +6

    Nothing good is discounted. All luxury brands look like they’re gonna be transferred to another store or back to the supplier

  • mirror on 12/01/2024 - 10:48
    +4

    I went to Eastland the other week hoping this would be the case then. Unfortunately store was mostly cleared out and nothing really marked down bar Stocktake Sale specials that are at all stores currently anyway . Still had Country Road and Sportscraft concessions that had no discount at all so I imagine they will have been removed now this is on.

    In saying that though an extra 50% off not bad considering they still had a lot of Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy etc. And a couple of Breville coffee machines last week as well which would be good with extra 50% off.

    It’s a shame it’s closing, such a very nice looking store, it reminded me of West Lakes SA.

  • George Washington on 12/01/2024 - 10:52

    David Jones is terrible went to the macquarie center one for the boxing day sale. Was so quiet, then went to Myer and it was packed. With staff putting out more things for sale

    • CommuterPolluter on 12/01/2024 - 12:45
      +2

      Myer has affordable, if expensive, options. You have to actually be wealthy to afford DJ.

  • Synticulous on 12/01/2024 - 10:53
    +4

    Well, not surprised.

    As some other commentators might have subtly hinted, they got bought out by the Dick Smith killers Anchorage Capital.

    Westfield and other prime lease have no love for Anchorage, that one I'm going to be subtle about.

    Something something DS, leases and almost spoiling the sale from Woolworths SA to Anchorage due to no confidence in paying said leases.

    • dyziplen on 12/01/2024 - 13:13
      +3

      They pumped and dumped DIck Smith.
      They killed off Scott’s Refrigerated Logistics.
      They reportedly bought DJ at a 75% discount, it would be hard for them to pump and dump ala Dick Smith style. They are not putting money into DJ. So hard to see what their plans are

      • bargain ben on 12/01/2024 - 14:07

        they are corporate vultures like Bain Capital.
        At one point in the future they'll re-list DJ's on the Stock Exchange and make themselves a killing in the process and leave the poor uneducated investors high and dry.

  • cooni on 12/01/2024 - 11:30
    +5

    Burwood has a lot of women's clothes on clearance. Not much else

    • beltdrive on 12/01/2024 - 12:08
      +2

      Thanks for the intel, saved me popping over during my lunch break

  • Munki on 12/01/2024 - 11:35
    +4

    It's a shame, but not surprised at all. The whole department store experience is dying and tech savvy shoppers are more inclined to look for deals from all over the web rather than the DJ store. I mean, why would you if the prices are worse locally, right?

    While Myer's always seemingly on sale and cheapening its brand a bit in the process, I think it's probably working better for them in terms of sales figures.

    Still, very interested to see where this will go in the near future. Wonder who will fold first, DJ or Myer?

    • dyziplen on 12/01/2024 - 13:18
      +1

      There is a niche to be filled, stores that offers a wide range of brands so people can and mix and match, trying on different items at the same store. Instead of going to multiple stores. But this only works for the major flagship stores where they actually carry the wide range of brands. So pretty much all the smaller suburban stores have absolutely no place at all, and will all go bye bye. Thing is, once they only got the flagship stores left, will they still have the buying power and economies of scales to remain competitive.

  • moneytomyway on 12/01/2024 - 11:45
    +7

    Nothing Homes and Electrical in Eastland

    • Classo on 12/01/2024 - 12:05

      Any nice style or brand clothing left (ie Ralph Lauren)? Thanks. Or maybe better question is, did you get anything?

      • moneytomyway on 12/01/2024 - 12:28

        Sorry didn't check clothing but there arent much left on the rack

      • Munki on 12/01/2024 - 12:47

        100% staff and family/friends of staff would have first pick, I reckon.

        • BargainMe on 12/01/2024 - 13:13

          The good stuff just goes to other stores like Chadstone

  • mitty on 12/01/2024 - 11:51
    +1

    Could I get cheap Houndstooth wallpaper?

  • sunnyc on 12/01/2024 - 13:59

    Pretty much nothing worth buying

  • Rick James18 on 12/01/2024 - 14:02
    +3

    Nothing but leftover garbage is 50% off at Burwood. Not sure about the other sites.

  • DandenongBad on 12/01/2024 - 14:22
    +3

    A large portion of stocks are not 50% off in Eastland. Waste of time to have a look.

    • Doesnotcompute on 12/01/2024 - 14:46
      +1

      Can confirm this is accurate. Most homewares and appliances were blue ticketed which is not reduced any further. Was a struggle to find anything that was further 50%

    • elgrande on 12/01/2024 - 15:58
      +2

      Can confirm that Eastland was 100% waste of time with better markdowns at a standard non-closing DJ's..

  • DumpsterDiva on 12/01/2024 - 14:23
    +3

    Went to Burwood, not worth my while. Nothing much on clearance to be eligibl for this deal. The few things that are on clearance are not worth looking at…what a beat up!

  • mini2 on 12/01/2024 - 15:01
    +1

    Besides plenty of bras in the women's section, I didn't see anything useful at Chatswood.

    Oh there's some Stokke baby basinet for the pram for like $165 each. Didn't pay any attention what colour are they though…I thought that's cheap.

    Men's were a similar story; Polo have all been raided unless you're XS or XXL.

    The only somewhat reasonable thing (IMHO) are the ex-display mattresses. Picked up a $8k Tempur for $2.4k delivered.

    • Wacky3 on 13/01/2024 - 14:49

      Can confirm, there's not much at Chatswood unless you're a giant, in a need of baby basinets, or very expensive mattresses.

  • try2bhelpful on 12/01/2024 - 15:08
    +3

    In all honesty I’m not sure what these stores are anymore. When I was a kid they were a one stop shop where you bought almost everything most people would need. They even had the Myer cafeteria; which was a step up from the Coles cafeteria. Their product selections, and store footprint, has got smaller and smaller. They were anchor stores for major shopping centres but these places no longer need them. Chadstone has turned into its own shopping village with a whole section of restaurants.

    I have no idea what their future is. I buy the odd thing from them now and again. If they price match I prefer to buy from them rather than an online store. I use their loos if I’m in the city. I’m not sure if they still do the service but it used to be worth going to their underwear section to get a properly fitted bra. Left to their own devices most women haven’t got a clue.

  • DEvok on 12/01/2024 - 18:59
    -1

    Any bargains?

  • donny donny on 12/01/2024 - 19:01

    Went to Eastland at 4 pm and it was a disappointment.

    True bargains are about 5-6 racks by the entrance. Cheap clothing, bras, 2022 diary, Calvin Klein shirt for $10. Most good items were already gone..

    Some items like coffee plungers,pyrex etc were 40% full price. Some toys 30% for 2 items and most area are empty. Very disappointing overall.

    Wouldn't surprise me if they do final discounting before closing their door for good

  • danpier65 on 12/01/2024 - 19:51

    Eastland other itens kitchenware already jacked up, even with off still over other shops when I searched online

  • ATTS on 12/01/2024 - 19:51
    -4

    Is there free parking at the burwood or chatswood stores?

    • hazzareth on 12/01/2024 - 20:07
      -1

      you can easily google this… and yes

      • kerfuffle on 12/01/2024 - 21:40
        +1

        Going by their post history, it seems they are incapable of Googling.

        • beltdrive on 13/01/2024 - 06:43
          +1

          lol their post history is hilarious, talk about someone who takes and takes and takes

  • anthony t on 13/01/2024 - 18:45

    the staff at DJ's Bondi junction tell me this branch is 'closing' this year too. In inverted commas because it's too early to know if it's the whole multi-floor shop, or just some of it. I've bought plenty of stuff there in recent years, but on sale, and often in the food hall. There were assurances when Anchorage were buying of 'fabulous revamps', but typically, nothing good has happened.

    • kerfuffle on 13/01/2024 - 18:46
      +2

      Only the Foodhall is closing. No way would they close the store and make all those poor Eastern Suburbs people travel the six kilometres to the city to shop at DJs

  • Jeestar21 on 17/01/2024 - 22:18

    plzzzz dont waste your time i went to Burwood there was a sad table with items that were 50% off and the things had half the items missing

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