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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 256GB $487 ($1700 off) + $300 Giftcard on JB Hi-Fi Mobile $99/M 24M SIM Plan @ JB Hi-Fi (in-Store)

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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 256GB $487 ($1700 off) + $300 Giftcard on JB Hi-Fi Mobile $99/M 24M SIM Plan @ JB Hi-Fi (in-Store)
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evilhomura89 on 14/09/2024 - 14:18 jbhifi.com.au (10086 clicks)
Last edited 16/09/2024 - 14:08 by 2 other users

Credits to JinTheGod for discovering this via the similar deal for Pixel 9 Pro XL here - https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/866174

As confirmed in the previous JB Telstra cancellation deals , the cancellation cost would be $766.59 + $99 for the first month fee
Hence the total cost would be $766.59+$99+$2187-$1700 = $1352.59 for the 256GB Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
In addition to the above, JB is throwing in an extra $300 Bonus Giftcard for this sign up, bringing the cost down to $1052.59

Not bad if you're eyeing the S24U and don't mind exploiting the cancellation loophole.

EDIT: for those who are with Telstra, you might have an opportunity to bring the price lower by asking JB to price match Telstra store.
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/15703584/redir

As quoted, by ShinyDiamond
"I spoke to Jbhifi Melbourne Central, they mentioned they can price match Telstra if I show then in store that I have an active Telstra account. Telstra 256gb is $1899 vs $2187 at jbhifi. They agreed to price match this price.

256gb price = $1899 - $1700 + $99 + $766 = $1064 and $300 gift card"

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    • ABA on 18/09/2024 - 17:55

      Would like to know this as well.

    • jakkas7 on 18/09/2024 - 18:15
      +1

      No you won't get any nasty surprise. You either pay invoice manually or leave it and it will get deducted from the card you've provided during the signup.

    • beach bum on 18/09/2024 - 21:33

      I wouldn’t open the phone until October 2025 - just to be safe .
      You may need to change all your banking details also, and how attached are you to that face?

  • ABA on 18/09/2024 - 17:54

    Just got the phone. So how long should I wait before cancelling the contract?

    Also the guy told me there is no cooling off period, is that correct?

  • Duece1995 on 18/09/2024 - 18:13

    Telstra App isn't showing my new contract. Should i wait until this appears before cancelling?

    • jakkas7 on 18/09/2024 - 18:18
      +1

      You don't have to. They can do it based on your phone number.

  • ABA on 18/09/2024 - 18:21

    They didn't charge me $99 for the 1st month so do I still have to pay for it when cancelling?

    The sales guy told me I will pay the prorated of $1700 if cancelled early. Can someone confirm this is not correct.

    • JohnHowardsEyebrows on 18/09/2024 - 19:33

      Is that in writing? They provide a contract stating 800, and verbally 800 is the only figure they told me.

    • IpGem on 18/09/2024 - 21:28

      You'll make a great financial advisor, power to you. Go ahead and show these neggers that CIS doesnt mean sh*t. Ultra legends only believe what they believe.

      • U30004 on 18/09/2024 - 22:21
        -7

        Credit history ruined forever for a few quid

  • PChinna on 18/09/2024 - 19:54

    I recently used TGG's $1400 deal on MacBook Air and cancelled the plan immediately. I am interested in purchasing this mobile again. Will Telstra keep list of previous cancellations of mobile plans? Will it affect my credit? I appreciate your input.

    • U30004 on 18/09/2024 - 19:59
      -8

      yes, it will ruin your credit

      • Duece1995 on 18/09/2024 - 20:06

        😆

        • Discoaus on 18/09/2024 - 23:16

          Came here for U300004 comments and was pleasantly enjoyed with some popcorn

          • U30004 on 19/09/2024 - 05:52
            -1

            @Discoaus: You're welcome. I got the popcorn reqdy for comments when hb hits them with $1700 bill. O boy o boy

  • Tpham92 on 18/09/2024 - 21:31

    I luckily got a price match at JB Hifi World Square. I came at about 7PM and two gentlemen were also doing price match with the sale agents before me (must be Ozbargainers too lol). The staff there are quite nice and attentive. They did not ask if you are a Telstra customer.

    • kingkhan1990 on 18/09/2024 - 21:50

      Same here mate i was there at 7pm

      • Tpham92 on 18/09/2024 - 21:52

        Congrats on getting the Deal of the year.

        • kingkhan1990 on 18/09/2024 - 22:04

          You too bro. They were super friendly. I was sad inside what i was about to do lol

  • Haulien on 18/09/2024 - 21:42

    Did this with a 512gb. Thanks!

    Sadly the rep wouldn't price match other stores 😢

    • Tpham92 on 18/09/2024 - 22:00
      -2

      I havent opened the phone yet. Assuming tmr if they would have the same deal, and I would go to return it. What would happen if JB chat did not approve to return the early termination fee, does it mean we would lose $766.58?

  • crentist on 18/09/2024 - 21:54

    How's everyone liking the size of this thing? If it wasn't so huge I'd have got one, they're pretty good phones

    • beOson on 18/09/2024 - 21:58

      To me, the Ultra looks nice, but when holding it, it's a big too big, especially with the case on, feels bulky. Picked up s24 plus instead.

      • Duece1995 on 18/09/2024 - 22:02
        +1

        You'll get used to it real quick. I was the same initially. Now I'd never go smaller

        • beOson on 18/09/2024 - 22:48

          Before the S24+, I was on the Find x5 Pro, so it's already a big and heavy phone, wanted something slightly lighter this time, at least :)

  • Yebro on 18/09/2024 - 22:45

    Telstra App Chat refused the $99 refund as its “valid fee”.
    Is it luck of the draw who you get?

    • beOson on 18/09/2024 - 22:47

      JB live chat also highlighted that the $99 won't be refunded.

    • dealhunting007 on 18/09/2024 - 23:16

      No luck either. It would have been nice to get refund but no luck with many agents. That's ok, it was worth a try. Deal is still awesome

    • whatta baaargain on 18/09/2024 - 23:35

      Try again. I did mine yesterday and was able to get it. I cancelled my plan first and then a few hours later asked for the $99 refund and said that I hadn't used my plan at all. Probably luck of the draw

      • dubcmj on 19/09/2024 - 18:55

        This worked for me. Cancelled via jb app, where they pre-emptively tell you it can't be refunded.

        I then went to Telstra chat, and they happily refunded the $99.

        I did this all today after purchasing on Sunday. I did not use the sim at all.

        • krisspy on 20/09/2024 - 11:34
          +1

          Just wondering, was it telstra chat from their website?

          • G-rig on 20/09/2024 - 11:37

            @krisspy: Need to give that a crack today too.
            Telstra reckons you need to contact JB as they can only refund an amount if it's from a Telstra plan.
            May be out of luck.

            • krisspy on 20/09/2024 - 12:39

              @G-rig: Yeah I've asked on the jb hifi chat when I was cancelling and they said nothing could be refunded

            • krisspy on 20/09/2024 - 13:13
              +2

              @G-rig: Ok so update. I was successful in getting a refund on the chat at telstra website. I just told them I bought the plans by accident and didn't use the sim at all. I opened the plans last monday

              Got refunds on 2 numbers

              • Duece1995 on 20/09/2024 - 13:46
                +1

                @krisspy: I just did the same and got a refund of the $99 using Telstra chat. Only remaining payment is the $766 termination payment.

              • G-rig on 20/09/2024 - 13:49

                @krisspy: Geez I'll have to try again, I've been issued the invoice but pretty inconsistent if they do it for some people not others. Is the trick not to mention JB or something?

                • Duece1995 on 20/09/2024 - 13:57
                  +1

                  @G-rig: Just use Telstra app. I said i purchased by accident and haven't activated the sim.

                • krisspy on 20/09/2024 - 14:21
                  +1

                  @G-rig: I haven't even gotten the termination invoice for one of my numbers (was on chat with jb before telstra, they said there was an error and they sent a cancellation request again) telstra still saw it as terminated and issued the refund.

                  I didn't mention jb, as far as telstra knows, it could have been one of their agents that cancelled it.

                  • G-rig on 20/09/2024 - 14:26

                    @krisspy: Yes good idea maybe that was my mistake.
                    Pretty sure you'll hear about it nearly 800 bucks.

                    @Duece1995 done, great result cheers.
                    Helps that uI didn't activate or use it at all for $99, so only fair 👍.

          • dubcmj on 20/09/2024 - 13:20
            +1

            @krisspy: Yes it was on Telstra's website

    • Duece1995 on 19/09/2024 - 08:38

      I was refused as well. Not too fussed as i was able to get the Telstra price matched when purchased.

  • Yebro on 18/09/2024 - 22:50

    “The item/s below will be disconnected on 18/09/2024.
    The current plan includes a gift card with a commitment to stay on that plan for 24 months. If you disconnect your plan early, you’ll need to repay the value of the gift card.

    We'll send an invoice to the registered email on file. We'll debit the amount from your default payment method if you haven't paid within 10 days.”

    • JohnHowardsEyebrows on 18/09/2024 - 22:56
      +2

      Damn, sounds like you got a tight agent. FWIW, the repayment is listed as Voucher Repayment Fee, the maximum on the CIM being $800. Good luck to them clawing back an additional $900.

    • dealhunting007 on 18/09/2024 - 23:00
      +2

      Yes. But as per CIS customer signed the maximum value of GC is $800. They ll send invoice of that or less (depending on what u got charged and used in first month), then u have 10 days to pay. I got invoice and paid 766 already.

      If they send bigger bill, i am sure it ll be ozbargainer's class action. Everyone is in it together :)

    • Yebro on 18/09/2024 - 23:02
      -2

      So 766.58 (termination) + 800 (repayment fee for gift card)?

      • JohnHowardsEyebrows on 18/09/2024 - 23:08
        +4

        There is no termination fee as such, just the voucher repayment, which maxes out at 800 on the CIS.

      • whatta baaargain on 18/09/2024 - 23:38
        +3

        Termination is max $800 for 24 months. The 766.67 is derived from $800 max divided by 24 months x 23 months of the plan unused/cancelled

  • Kunnny on 18/09/2024 - 23:03

    Can the $300 giftcard used for the remaining payable?

    • dealhunting007 on 18/09/2024 - 23:07
      +1

      In the next transaction. If u buy 2 then u can use the first card to pay 2nd phone remaining balance

      • Kunnny on 18/09/2024 - 23:08
        +1

        thanks, even though still very worthy.

  • JohnHowardsEyebrows on 18/09/2024 - 23:37

    Anyone know a way to make payments to the termination bill? I need to pay across a few cards, but can't work it out in the app.

    • dealhunting007 on 18/09/2024 - 23:49
      +1

      Login to telstra app with ur telstra login. It will show u pending payments. U can do pay now from there.

      Telstra app doesn't show the service but Jb mobile app does. But jb mobile app doesn't show the pending payment but telstra app does. Strange…

      • JohnHowardsEyebrows on 19/09/2024 - 00:02
        +1

        Thanks, managed to do it now. I guess it's the convoluted nature of it all that allows us to game the system.

        • U30004 on 19/09/2024 - 06:59
          -6

          And you're proud of your actions?? Karma will catchup eventually

  • bargainfinder on 19/09/2024 - 09:09

    What case is everyone getting for their Ultra? Apart from Spigen, they seem a bit expensive now:(

    • U30004 on 19/09/2024 - 09:11
      -5

      A very expensive "legal" case from jbhifi

    • G-rig on 19/09/2024 - 10:35
      +1

      Just getting this to start with, nice and gripping for a bigger phone.
      https://amzn.asia/d/ipVSWtS

      Spigen rugged or tough armour I also a good choice, they are around $26-40, wouldn't say that expensive.

        • G-rig on 19/09/2024 - 11:41
          +1

          Saw those too, plenty of options, but wanted something more slim. The AmFilm protectors worked a treat and easy to install.

        • bargainfinder on 20/09/2024 - 10:17

          Does the sensitivity of touch screen get affected much with that front cover?

      • bargainfinder on 19/09/2024 - 15:51

        I had the spigen tough amour for my s20+ for 4 years, protect the phone with many fall. It is a quality case. I juat recall people on here start recommend ESR case instead of spigen due to it is more competitive in prices. Just want to see if people have other good option

        • G-rig on 19/09/2024 - 17:18

          Yeah I saw esr, look great for the price.
          As does tough armour. people say the kick stand wears out, rugged armour fine usually (but feels a bit cheap if you pay more than. $20.

        • dealhunting007 on 19/09/2024 - 18:37

          I always use spigen, only need 1 case for the life of phone. Really good quality

    • CVonC on 19/09/2024 - 20:08

      I've been using this from AE

      It's the only matte clear case I've found that has a MagSafe stand. The magnet is quite strong too. Sticks well on my wireless car charger.

      • G-rig on 20/09/2024 - 02:59

        Looks alright. I usually use a magnetic mount in the car, haven't sorted that yet but usually put a plate thing between the case and phone (don't care about wireless charger). Probably grab an esr one.

        Does the magnetic affect the Spen?

  • dealhunting007 on 19/09/2024 - 11:51
    +1

    Jb advertised the deal again with 1500$ GC now. If a company is losing money why would they do in it again? I think the aim is different, probably sell more samsung phones as iphone 16 launched. Interesting……..

    • Duece1995 on 19/09/2024 - 11:56
      +2

      Coming to end of life too. Most likely trying to clear excess stock.

    • G-rig on 19/09/2024 - 12:04

      Why not, a sale is a sale!
      Sounds like they aren't price matching now though.

    • evilhomura89 on 19/09/2024 - 13:02

      And they're making it $89 per month instead of $99 per month

      They're taking $240 portion from the GC and throwing it into the monthly phone plan

  • Yukari Yakumo on 19/09/2024 - 13:04
    +3

    If there's anyone else that also has the same niche, edge-case situation as me, I have been able to successfully keep my previous phone number, as an existing Telstra customer, while remaining on the $99 JB plan (without cancelling it) via a workaround.

    Since I was already on the $75/month 180GB Telstra plan, the price difference between that and the $99/month 300GB JB plan is only $576 over a 24 month period, which is cheaper than the $800 cancellation fee and the $99 initial charge (I just need to remember to downgrade back to a cheaper plan after 24 months). However, the terms and conditions for the S24 Ultra deal states very clearly that only new customers are eligible, and this excludes existing Telstra customers, so you won't be able to port your existing Telstra phone number at the point of sale. There is a workaround, however it relies upon what is essentially a game of Chinese whispers, and the tendency for staff to follow the instructions of support personnel without questioning it, so if this is at odds with your personal moral compass, look away now.

    Step 1: While purchasing the S24 Ultra in-store at JB Hi-Fi, tell them that you would like to open a new account with a new phone number, as a new customer. Receive your phone and new SIM. Don't insert the new SIM.

    Step 2: This step is probably unnecessary, but I first called Telstra customer support on 13 22 00. I told them that I went in-store and started the $99 JB plan, but my previous Telstra phone number "doesn't seem to have been ported correctly". They will then tell you that they are unable to do anything on their end, as these matters are handled by JB/Boost Mobile and not Telstra, however they can put in a support reference number for you that JB/Boost staff can then look at, since they use the same CRM system.

    Step 3: Call JB Hi-Fi Mobile customer support on 13 50 75. I referred the support staff to the previous reference number, but you can probably just directly tell them the issue from Step 2. They will then tell you, correctly so, that you would have been signed up for a new phone plan subscription by the in-store staff and weren't actually ported from your old number. Customer support won't be able to rectify the issue over the phone, and you will need to go in-store to have it sorted out, so the customer support staff will give you a new support reference number that the in-store JB Hi-Fi staff can read the details for.

    Step 4: Go to a different JB Hi-Fi store to where you originally purchased the phone. Tell the in-store staff member that there is an issue with your JB Hi-Fi Mobile account, and that you were given a support reference number by customer service over the phone. After verifying my identity and reading the support ticket, they quickly cancelled my old Telstra plan, and then ported my old phone number to the new JB Hi-Fi plan, in less than 5 minutes. I did not receive any additional charges for this.

    I hope this helps anyone who is also after something similar to this.

  • LiQiD on 19/09/2024 - 14:25

    Just cancelled service via JB app….final ETC $799.92 (not sure what happened to the missing 8c).

    Signed up on 17th but for some reason I wasn't charged the initial $99 activation and I believe this is due to me already having another active service….

    • beach bum on 23/09/2024 - 16:50

      You’ll be charged $99 in another month, on the 17th in your case.

      • G-rig on 23/09/2024 - 17:07

        Just jump on the Telstra chat and ask a refund like everyone else. Easier when you haven't used the Sim I think.

  • beOson on 19/09/2024 - 15:07

    What fast charger is everyone getting, since the phone doesn't come with one now?

  • ShinyDiamond on 19/09/2024 - 22:03
    -1

    Anyone managed to get $1700 gift card credit by returning the phone back recently in VIC? I tried few stores but all of them refused to return phone back and kept saying that gift card is specific to s24 ultra only and cannot be used for any other item.

    • G-rig on 20/09/2024 - 03:05

      Just keep it bro.. why did you buy it.

    • mastahpee on 20/09/2024 - 07:16

      I did, but in Brisbane

    • LiQiD on 20/09/2024 - 09:01

      Think they're just scaremongering in an effort to eliminate or at least reduce the amount of refunds…

      I believe the GC does not have any imposed restrictions however the vouchers do.

    • BudgieSmuggler123 on 20/09/2024 - 12:27

      I went into one Brisbane CBD store and was told the same.
      Went into another and it was ok, the Manager was very nice and said they dont normally do it because it's tied to the phone, but it worked out ok.

      • Ghosteye on 20/09/2024 - 18:46

        which bris store was this?

  • Ozico on 19/09/2024 - 22:50

    Contacted Telstra support via chat today. The agent was more than happy to cancel my service and refund $99. The cancelation fee is $767. Hasn't received the invoice yet as the service will be disonnected in a few days (as requested by me).

    • Avi0001 on 20/09/2024 - 15:06

      What you told them while cancelling?

      • Ozico on 20/09/2024 - 16:17

        Well, mostly the truth that now after giving my decision a second thought I realised that this plan doesn't suit my needs, as I already have a work number with Telstra. And as I haven't used the service yet, thought it was fair to get the $99 refunded.

  • baxter on 20/09/2024 - 14:22

    Marked as expired? not possible this afternoon?

    • dealhunting007 on 20/09/2024 - 17:23
      +1

      The new deal (similar) is on but with $1500GC instead of $1700. It's posted on ozbargain too

  • bargainfinder on 20/09/2024 - 20:26
    -2

    So i was hitting Telstra chat to cancel 2 contract, only to be advise that total cancellation fee is only 766.59 ( not 766.59x2), i reconfirm with them twice and still get the same answer. Also ask for refund of $99 and only got one out of two.
    Anyway today got 2 separate termination charge invoice in the email of $766.59 each. Chat with Telstra again to see what going on and was finally told to go in to a JB hifi store to get a refund of this $766.59. They told me they can only do it instore. Have Anyone experience similarity case?

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