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(tinypic.host)
This year, it will be at Nikaido Mascot(nikaido-mascot.com.au) 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(au.creative.com) 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(au.creative.com).
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(maps.app.goo.gl) |
| 🕖 Time (Part II) | 6.45pm - Buffet @ Nikaido Mascot(maps.app.goo.gl) |
| 📍Address | G0.1, Adina Hotel, 17 Bourke Rd, Mascot NSW 2020(maps.app.goo.gl) |
| 🚙 Parking | Free street parking or 2 hours free parking Woolworths - Refer to map here for locations - red line is free parking(ibb.co) |
| 🚆 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
Thank you Jason for the event and organisation.