[NSW] OzBargain 18th Birthday - Mascot Meetup (Monday 18 November 6:00pm) @ Mascot (Nikaido Mascot)

Fat Horny Ghost on 09/10/2024 - 16:16
Last edited 19/11/2024 - 03:04 by 2 other users
OzBargain's 18th Birthday!!! is here!

18 great years of amazing deals, cashbacks, hacks, tips and loopholes

My second event for OzBargain's birthday!! This years Ozbargain's 18th Birthday will be on 18th November. I held the event last year at Mascot, which was a great!

UPDATE PHOTOS ARE UP

This year, it will be at Nikaido Mascot 90 mins ACYE Japanese Yakiniku Buffet (was $46.90 now $1.90).

This is not a free event. The total cost for you is $1.90. You will need to pay a $10 deposit with the additional $1.90 payment = $11.90 total. If you upgrading then you don't need pay $1.90 extra and only need pay me $40 on the day.

$10 deposit will be refunded in person at the event. No refund if you don't attend.

🍽️ Nikaido has also kindly sponsored an option of either a free soft drink or bottle of Asahi per person.

🏆Our event sponsors Creative Labs has sponsored the following prizes to be won via a competition in the comments + voted at the event

1) Stage SE Soundbar (RRP - $99.95)
2) Live Cam 4k webcam (RRP - $110)

Thanks goes to Scotty for covering the costs and creating such a useful site, thanks to CyberMurning for recommending this restaurant and thanks to our event prize sponsors Creative Labs.

Meetup Details
Meetup Details
📅 Date Monday 18 November 2024 for 18th Birthday!
🕖 Time (Part I) 6.00pm - Pre-drinks chat (BYO), Check in and Deposit Refunds @ Nancy Bird-Walton Reserve
🕖 Time (Part II) 6.45pm - Buffet @ Nikaido Mascot
📍Address G0.1, Adina Hotel, 17 Bourke Rd, Mascot NSW 2020
🚙 Parking Free street parking or 2 hours free parking Woolworths - Refer to map here for locations - red line is free parking
🚆 Train 2 mins walk from Mascot Station
🍽️ Menu AYCE Buffet - https://www.nikaido-mascot.com.au/buffet
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Cap 82 OzBargainers + 9 guests
Schedule

Important:
- ARRIVE EARLIER for Part I to check in and receive deposit (starts at 6:00pm)
- UPGRADES bring $40 extra cash

PART I - Pre-drinks chat (BYO), Check in and Deposit Refunds 6.00pm @ Nancy Bird-Walton Reserve
6:00pm - Meet at Nancy Bird Reserve (halfway between Mascot Train Station and Restaurant) for pre-drinks for the alcoholics like me (BYO), chat, check in and deposit refunds (Woolworth and BWS nearby to claim [Free 330ml can of Lemon, Pineapple or Peach Kirin] and/or Free 200ml Bottle of Ready to Serve Aperol Spritz)
PART II - Japanese Buffet 6:45pm @ Nikaido
6:45pm - Arrive at Nikaido (across the road) and check in late arrivals. Please arrive at this time or earlier
7:00pm - Buffet time - all seated. Don't arrive at or after this time as you will need to find me too busy eating in order receive your deposit.
8:45pm - Vote for winner of prizes (PRIZE 1 - WHAT'S THE BEST SYDNEY BARGAIN, HACK OR DEAL and PRIZE 2 - THE OZBARGAINER OF THE YEAR, THE MOST IMPRESSIVE OZBARGAIN HOARD).
9:00pm - Finish.
Cost of event - $1.90

THIS EVENT IS NOT FREE Extra $1.90 payment (beemit transfer) is required by Friday 8 November in order to reserve your spot, attend and receive your $10 deposit back. UPGRADES don't need this extra payment and only need to pay $40 on the day.

Change of minds and waitlist

Deposits are now locked in and cannot be returned as it's past the last date.
No more change of minds.

Buffet Details

Arrive at 6:00pm at Part I for check in, pre-drinks, deposit refunds and chat. Please do not arrive later than 6:45pm. Arrive earlier to check in and collect your refund.

Buffet tables will be self allocated. There will be a big table of 20 and other tables of 4, 6 and 8. UPGRADES will be under a separate table.

Choose your free can of soft drink or Asahi after seating.

30 mins allocated to sit down, chat and check out the table ordering system. 90 mins buffet.

People paying separately must pay for themselves first.

Separate orders of drinks or sides must be done at the bar.

Details of ACYE Buffet here - https://www.nikaido-mascot.com.au/buffet

Sponsorships and Prizes

Creative Labs has sponsored prizes that are able won via online competition in the comments section below. The most votes at the event for the topics below wins:

Prize 1: WHAT'S THE BEST SYDNEY BARGAIN, HACK OR DEAL? - Last time to reply on Sunday 17 November @ 10pm

Prize 2: THE OZBARGAINER OF THE YEAR, THE MOST IMPRESSIVE OZBARGAIN HOARD - Last time to reply on Monday 18 November @ 6:00pm

OzBargainers (Confirmed - Deposit Paid)
1. @Fat Horny Ghost 16. @Deal Hunting (P) 31. @ozb4life (P)
2. @Yeeeeee (P) 17. @Ood (P) 32. moogi27 (P)
3. @vSchweetz (P) 18. @Furrwinkle (P) 33. @CherryA (P)
4. @Ngotorious (P) 19. @Winterbloom (P) 34. @zackyis (P)
5. @Archaeop (P) 20. @casbargain (P) 35. @tlai (P)
6. @jshinee3 (P) 21. @Homr (UPGRADE) 36. @Whisave (P)
7. @notpoor (P) 22. @AwBargain (UPGRADE) 37. @Rogerrr (P)
8. @SeaSalty (P) 23. @Roseann999 (UPGRADE) 38. @rocky7st (P)
9. @dinted (P) 24. @OkinawaMilkTea (P) 39. @Tofu (P)
10. @AdamFury (P) 25. @bong (P) 40. @Ismellpennies (P)
11. @dextertheboygenius (P) 26. @Poub90 (P) 41. @Kingfisherman (P)
12. @gamerandrew99 (P) 27. @scrypton (P) 42. @Onlylurking (P)
13. @yuzeng1 (P) 28. @kyriasa (P) 43. @Asianhatchling (P)
14. @Sunnyc (P) 29. @parcus (P) 44. @iGrouch (P)
15. @Mikeoxlarge (P) 30. @cheapm8 (P) 45. @htc (P)
OzBargainers (Confirmed - Deposit Paid)
46. @Sayno (P) 54. @Bonemusher (P) 64. @tea3tea (P)
47. @iScream (P) 55. @egg (P) 65. @Stoicwinter (P)
48. @Dengziyi (UPGRADE) (P) 56. @dorapickachu (UPGRADE) (P) 66. @BilkZwang (P)
49. Kazusa (P) 57. @aliceohly (UPGRADE) (P) 67. @Squeeb (P)
50. @browser (UPGRADE) (P) 58. @abadacus (P) 68. @GalacticKat (P)
51. @Striker999 (P) 59. @kazain (P) 69. @adeboy (P)
52. @spastika (P) 60. @toothfairy0412 (P) 70. @Smashedmango (P)
53. @cintachan (P) 61. @aesthesio (P) 71. @Niveus Equitis (P)
52. @Passw0rd (P) 62. @Cheesusme (P) 72. @Usagi (P)
53. @cybermurning (P) 63. @rrlqzdpnd (P) 73. @foobat (P)
OzBargainers (Confirmed - Deposit Paid)
74. @KoNpHuSed (P)
75. @VKV (P)
77. @watsupman (P)
78. @meowzer9 (P)
79. @ayengee (P)
80. @mynamedoesnotfi (P)
81. @empengpro (P)
82. @Scrooge McDuck (Not Paid Deposit)
Guests Paying Separately (Reserved)
83. vSchhweetz (+ 1 Adult separate guest - Deposit Paid)
84. Cheapm8 (+1 Child separate guest - Deposit Paid)
85. Cheapm8 (+1 Child separate guest - Deposit Paid)
86. Tofu (+1 Child separate guest - Deposit Paid)
87. Tofu (+1 Child separate guest - Deposit Paid)
88. Tofu (+1 Child separate guest - Deposit Paid)
89. Tofu (+1 Adult separate guest - Deposit Paid)
90. meowzer9 (+1 Adult separate guest - Deposit Paid)
91. tea3tea (+1 Adult separate guest - Not Paid Deposit)

Notes:

(P) in the tables above means you have paid the $1.90 payment. If you are upgrading you don't have to pay this and only need pay me $40 on the day

If you are not on the list above you are not confirmed! Except for guests who haven't paid deposit

The following members are NOT confirmed / registered for the event and a refund will be processed
You are not on the list to come to the event and will not be sponsored by Ozbargain
@Kotatooo (Ghost Account Banned - Refunded $10)
@Harmz803 (Not Registered - Refunded $10)
@annali2204 (Banned - Refunded $11)
@Diyu (Change of Mind - Refunded $10)
@RoseJJ (Change of Mind - Refunded $10)
@Ozshopus (Change of Mind - Refunded $10)
@meowzer9 - (Refunded $11.80 and received $10 deposit for guest)

Swaps
@User2049 (switched spots with @htc)
@Tranks47 (switched spots with @Squeeb)
@LoveBargainAus (switched spots with @stoicwinter)

If you miss out on this event, you're welcome to join my Epicurean Buffet Event at the Crown Casino here

Site Discussion OzBargain18

Comments

  • FoxJump on 09/10/2024 - 16:20

    how does one authenticate their ozb badge upon entry to such event?

    • CyberMurning on 09/10/2024 - 16:31

      we register and then they print QR code, we scan, they know we attend

    • thewiseone on 09/10/2024 - 18:26
      +2

      Just wear your macpac and everyone will know

  • CyberMurning on 09/10/2024 - 16:32

    @Fat Horny Ghost no pool to register?

  • elgrande on 09/10/2024 - 18:39
    +3

    How can you have a Mascot meetup in Surry Hills?

    • whyisave on 10/10/2024 - 05:07

      Asking all the right questions 😁

  • AustriaBargain on 09/10/2024 - 19:37

    Why doesn't OZB have a mascot actually? Maybe the red hand from Coles, but a middle finger?

  • FoxJump on 09/10/2024 - 19:50

    Is it like a masquerade party?

    • AustriaBargain on 10/10/2024 - 00:09

      It's exactly the kind of party from Eyes Wide Shut. You need to provide your own mask and cloak.

      • whyisave on 10/10/2024 - 05:11

        That could be the last OzB dinner to attend then.

        Didn't something happen to Kubrick, because he saw or knew too much after that?

        • AustriaBargain on 10/10/2024 - 05:31
          +1

          He died six days after previewing the Final Cut to family and the stars of the movie, a heart attack in his sleep at 70 years old.

  • Nilfunds on 10/10/2024 - 10:05

    should be compulsory to wear all the ozbargained 5hite,
    would give an excuse for people to finally take it out of the wrapping lol :)

  • suchan on 10/10/2024 - 11:13

    No polls?

  • CyberMurning on 10/10/2024 - 12:27
    +1

    @Fat Horny Ghost

    i would like to suggest this at mascot, $46.90 Monday to Thursday (all day)
    https://www.nikaido-mascot.com.au/
    https://www.nikaido-mascot.com.au/buffet
    90 mins of eat and chat guaranteed
    been there and meat quality is good

    • Fat Horny Ghost on 10/10/2024 - 20:37

      Thanks I have updated :)

      • CyberMurning on 10/10/2024 - 21:41
        +1

        Wohooo finally someone listen to my ideas :) thanks

    • whyisave on 10/10/2024 - 21:27

      upgrade to the Premium Wagyu and Sashimi Buffet

      Is this upgraded menu, also bound by the same 90-minutes AYCE limit ?

      Curious…

      What if this 90-minute limit is to coincide with the free 90-minute Woolworths underground parking there 😁

      • Fat Horny Ghost on 11/10/2024 - 14:08
        +1

        Yes also 90 mins.

        There is lots of free street parking (subject to availability) on nearby street

  • dhoa on 10/10/2024 - 21:37
    -1

    Oh nooo I cannot make it on 18/8. I would love to join the following Monday 25/8

    • CyberMurning on 10/10/2024 - 21:40
      +1

      18/8???

      • dhoa on 11/10/2024 - 01:09

        yes I mean 18/11. I was attached to number 8 in 18.
        Love to join if it's one week later on 25/11

    • suchan on 10/10/2024 - 23:08
      +1

      it's in November tho?

  • Homr on 11/10/2024 - 00:21
    +1

    Can we get the venue to offer free soju like Butchers last year?

    • CyberMurning on 11/10/2024 - 10:39

      the more people join the more bargaining power OP has!
      but please, try to come if you have registered! dont just bail out simply because it is free.

      • whyisave on 11/10/2024 - 16:02

        dont just bail out simply because it is free.

        well, won't there be a small deposit prior, to confirm numbers?

        • CyberMurning on 11/10/2024 - 17:36
          +1

          the deposit is pretty small some may (still) see as free.
          if many not turn up the restaurant may not happy (they have prepared extra meats for example)

  • cerealsmok3r on 11/10/2024 - 06:47
    +1

    thanks for organising!

  • cerealsmok3r on 11/10/2024 - 06:50
    +2

    also please dont come drunk again lol. I aint helping you this time

    • Fat Horny Ghost on 11/10/2024 - 22:14
      +1

      Don't be salty you didn't get invited to pre-drinks

      I may host a pre-drinks at 6:00pm

      • Homr on 21/10/2024 - 19:57

        I'll come for Pre-drinks

      • cerealsmok3r on 18/11/2024 - 10:20

        post drinks was good enough for me lol

  • Homr on 11/10/2024 - 20:08

    Upgrade

  • AwBargain on 11/10/2024 - 21:00

    Upgrade, cant wait!!😆

  • Roseann999 on 11/10/2024 - 21:02

    Upgrade 😊

  • roughana on 15/10/2024 - 16:34
    +1

    The description says cap 40, but registrations are stuck at 30 with 7 in waitlist.

  • casbargain on 17/10/2024 - 21:57

    Looking forward to this, hopefully you get good news on the reservation!
    1. Will the deposit amount be $10 or $5?
    2. The cancellation notice date is after the dinner, what is the actual cut-off?

    • Fat Horny Ghost on 17/10/2024 - 23:47
      +1

      I haven't heard back over the phone as the workers said they will call me back.

      I will go in person to ask.

      Deposit will be $10, refunded in cash in person upon check in

  • Ngotorious on 19/10/2024 - 16:44

    Can the cap be extended to 50?

    • CyberMurning on 19/10/2024 - 20:02

      Definitely there are seats for 50 but it will be crowded

    • Yeeeeee on 20/10/2024 - 18:20
      -3

      It can be extended to 120 😆 just more organisation needed from me

    • Ngotorious on 20/10/2024 - 18:39
      +1

      Ah sorry, I meant will the cap be extended to 50 because there are over 50 registered so it seems this event is popular

  • Fat Horny Ghost on 20/10/2024 - 21:47
    +2

    I have increased the cap to 50 people.

    Please make a $10 beemit deposit to reserve your spot:

    When making the transfer, in the “for what?” field, please write your OzBargain username. My beemit username is:

    jason9a

    • CyberMurning on 20/10/2024 - 21:54

      What if i dont have beemit? Payid please.
      Also if I see a tick means I have registered, right?

    • vSchweetz on 20/10/2024 - 23:19
      +1

      All the best to that one guy on the waitlist :')

  • Fat Horny Ghost on 21/10/2024 - 14:41

    Please confirm your spot by paying a refundable $10 deposit via beemit by Monday 4 November.

    Note that the deposits will not be refundable after Sunday 10 November for change of minds or cancellations. Forfeited deposits will go through as prizes for a raffle draw / compeition / quiz to attendees.

    If you want to upgrade and pay an additional $40 out your own pocket, please also comment 'upgrade' below this message and bring along cash on the day.

    Any questions let me know. Thanks.

    • Homr on 21/10/2024 - 15:08

      Upgrade

      • Fat Horny Ghost on 21/10/2024 - 15:20
        +1

        Haha of course you would

        • CyberMurning on 21/10/2024 - 15:22
          +1

          Actually since i have been there once, and my mrs twice, we both think upgrading isnt necessary. We are there for the meats not sashimis remember you have 1 stomach only. Just my 2c.
          For $12 extra i will but not 40

          • Fat Horny Ghost on 21/10/2024 - 15:28

            @CyberMurning: Yes I've been there before, I personally think the upgrade is not worth it as there is better quality sashimi / wagyu buffet places (at a higher cost)

            The upgraded quality is average/below average, but the standard menu is limited

            • CyberMurning on 21/10/2024 - 15:37

              @Fat Horny Ghost: Yep agree compare with last year bbq at burwood haha but better restaurant and services at mascot (and hopefully better meat quality, im not food critics person)

          • Homr on 21/10/2024 - 19:52

            @CyberMurning: Yes you're right we only have 1 stomach so that's why I don't go to KBBQs that offer both Wagyu and Sashimi at the same time. However this time is different as we're going from $0 to $40 instead of $55 to $95.

            I'm a huge sashimi fan and I can eat alot :)

  • dextertheboygenius on 21/10/2024 - 15:26
    +2

    @Fat Horny Ghost Thanks for organising, see you all there!

  • casbargain on 21/10/2024 - 18:57

    Paid, thanks! Looking forward to it :)

  • Fat Horny Ghost on 21/10/2024 - 19:07

    Harmz803, I have received your deposit but you need to register for the event. Please register or I will need to refund you.

    • suchan on 22/10/2024 - 23:12

      Good catch. Perhaps a strategy to join an extra event without triggering the two event limit? :p

  • bong on 21/10/2024 - 20:24

    Paid the 10 bucks

  • Poub90 on 21/10/2024 - 21:04

    Just paid the deposit. Thanks for organising

  • scrypton on 21/10/2024 - 21:24

    Just paid deposit. Thanks! 🙏🏻

  • Kyriasa on 22/10/2024 - 00:31

    Just paid as well, thank you for organising

  • Diyu on 22/10/2024 - 21:19

    Upgrade please :)

  • CherryA on 23/10/2024 - 00:42

    I included Ozbargain Nikaido, but forgot to write my name in beemit. It's CherryA. Just sent $10 at 12.38 on 23 Oct. Sorry.

  • Zackyis on 23/10/2024 - 20:11

    Deposit paid, thanks for organising!

  • User2049 on 24/10/2024 - 15:08

    Paid, cheers

  • CyberMurning on 24/10/2024 - 15:35

    Lol i had registered to the wrong event lucky this event cap has been extended. Im in

    • Fat Horny Ghost on 24/10/2024 - 21:49

      lol and it was your recommend

      • CyberMurning on 24/10/2024 - 22:11

        i swear i had clicked this but after checking it is the event in the city with pizza and ps gaming duh i dont even want it not sure why i registered to that

  • iGrouch on 24/10/2024 - 16:51

    I’ve paid thanks mate, down for a pre drinks too!

    • Fat Horny Ghost on 24/10/2024 - 21:49
      +1

      Added

      • iGrouch on 31/10/2024 - 13:07

        Hey we paid extra $1.90 thank you

  • sayno on 24/10/2024 - 20:05

    Paid, thanks.

  • iScream on 24/10/2024 - 20:11

    Paid. Thanks!

  • dengziyi on 25/10/2024 - 20:20

    Also just paid :) thank you - also I'm keen for the upgrade version if possible!

  • browser on 26/10/2024 - 10:42

    Thanks for hosting, forgot about this, was stuck at signup to Beem the other day (have not heard or used it before).

    Just Beem'd, will go for the "upgrade" please.

    • Fat Horny Ghost on 26/10/2024 - 22:49
      +1

      Updated

      • browser on 29/10/2024 - 11:55

        Thank you @Fat Horny Ghost, just Beem'd additional $1.90.

  • striker999 on 26/10/2024 - 12:15

    Thanks for hosting - just paid thanks :)

  • Fat Horny Ghost on 26/10/2024 - 23:10
    +1

    Hi everyone. Please make sure you pay the deposit as that will secure your spot.

    As the cap has gotten higher, I have moved the event earlier to 6:45pm so that we can start at 7.00pm.

    Since there's quite a large number of people attending, I have decided to also host a pre-meetup / drinks (BYO) at a public location nearby between Mascot Train Station and the restaurant (we will walk over) so that I can check people in and return the deposit earlier and not deal with 70+ people last minute at the restaurant.

    • whyisave on 27/10/2024 - 00:33

      70+ people last minute at the restaurant.

      Looks like a OzB takeover of the entire restaurant.

      and return the deposit earlier

      All You Can RefundEat

      • Fat Horny Ghost on 28/10/2024 - 00:59
        +1

        Yep. I don't want to be too busy refunding and checking in people to be missing out the food!

  • Bonemusher on 27/10/2024 - 10:06

    Thanks for hosting, just paid the deposit :)

    • CyberMurning on 27/10/2024 - 12:31

      me too a friend just helped me with the deposit

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