[NSW] OzBargain 18th Birthday - Bankstown Meetup (Saturday 16 November 2024, 5:30pm) @ Star Buffet Bankstown

I Smell Pennies on 14/10/2024 - 14:40
Last edited 09/11/2024 - 10:35 by 1 other user

⚠️DEPOSITS ARE NOW CLOSED AS OF 5:50PM 17/10/2024 DUE TO REACHING CAPACITY⚠️

Come & celebrate OzBargain's 18th birthday!

Meetup Details
📅 Date Saturday 16 November 2024
🕖 Time 5:30 PM
🏬 Location Star Buffet Bankstown
📍Address 1 Meredith St, Bankstown NSW 2200
🍽️ Menu TBA
💰 Budget $1350 💵
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Cap 30 OzBargainers

Hey everyone. This will be my 2nd and final birthday meetup that I will be organising, at Bankstown NSW 2200. [insert Bankstown postcode meme]

Each person will done on the 2-hour All You Can Eat buffet with a cup for each person for unlimited bottomless soft drinks.

Located inside the Bankstown RSL Community Club, Star Buffet offers you great value gourmet buffet, ranging from Australian, Asian and European cuisine, sushi train, roast duck and BBQ pork plus all your favourite seafood and roasts, not to mention the many tempting desserts in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. We are located within a 10 minute walk from the Bankstown Train Station.

Hopefully there will be some sponsors for this event (as the Parramatta meetup will be the more sponsored one), possibly prizes from ISP himself :)

We appreciate @scotty and OzBargain for sponsoring this event with a very generous amount ($45pp) for food, drinks, entertainment and 2024 OzBargain T-shirts for the big fans.

Note: not everyone is going to receive a free OzBargain T-shirt of their sizes — consider that as a bonus rather than entitlement.

Thanks,
-ISP

How to attend? ⚠️DEPOSITS CLOSED⚠️

  1. Click the "register" button below this post.

  2. Pay a deposit to secure your spot (instructions below). Once your spot is secured, you OzBargain username will be published below under "Confirmed Attendees". If your name is not published, you will not be able to attend this event.

As this is a capped event, to confirm your spot to this meet-up, I will be taking a $10 fully refundable deposit via Beemit. This $10 deposit is fully refundable in cash if you show up to the meetup.

Deposit instructions

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

@ismellpennies

Once you have paid your deposit, there is nothing else to do. Once we are close to reaching capacity, I will close this deposit process and the remaining attendees will be chosen via an invite-only basis.

Confirmed Attendees: 30 OzBargainers

  1. @I Smell Pennies
  2. @Bignudge
  3. @saltcheetah
  4. @UncleMurphy
  5. @fifiyona
  6. @
  7. @Melonhead
  8. @Bjaja1
  9. @Richeezy
  10. @adsnomore
  11. @st.anger
  12. @CherryA
  13. @CRS34
  14. @Bubble Tea
  15. @ronnknee
  16. @Acai
  17. @Bik
  18. @ivysha
  19. @DealOrNoMeal
  20. @sunnyc
  21. @star-ggg
  22. @Kyriasa
  23. @tamerg
  24. @
  25. @benyboy
  26. @kopaka
  27. @2racha
  28. @web50
  29. @yjun355
  30. @KBZ

Event Sponsors (Prizes & Freebies TBA)

  • Prizes are to be drawn towards the end of the 2 hour buffet limit. You must stay until then to be eligible to win a prize.

1. @I Smell Pennies

Prize Prize Qty Prize Value Notes
Breo Massage Gun with Extension Handle 2x $100 each
Rainco Portable 12V Car Vacuum Cleaner 2x $60 each
Electric Stainless Steel Wine Opener Gift Set 2x $30 each
Spray Mops for Floor Cleaning 2x $30 each
Site Discussion OzBargain18

Comments

  • tamerg on 14/10/2024 - 16:10

    You might want to add this to the list of events.

    • I Smell Pennies on 14/10/2024 - 16:12

      @scotty please help me add this one. Thanks :)

      • scotty on 14/10/2024 - 16:17
        +2

        added now.

  • AccessMax on 14/10/2024 - 16:18
    +3

    Double 2 double O Bruthhaa

  • CyberMurning on 14/10/2024 - 16:35

    Damn no more train to bkstown

    • whyisave on 14/10/2024 - 17:47
      +1

      'Free' bus between Sydenham and Bankstown 😬

  • Bignudge on 14/10/2024 - 16:40
    -7

    My wife and I want to both go but we've been sharing my account since forever.

    Will it be possible for my wife to be covered as well. We'll only go to one this event only :)

    If not then we'll both share the $45 hehe.

    Edit: A $10 deposit sent either ways.

    @scotty

    • Emphasise on 14/10/2024 - 20:59
      +1

      Those ozbargain memberships do be expensive these days

    • onetwothreefour on 15/10/2024 - 12:51

      OzBargain meetups are strictly users only this year. In the past there were some leniency for partners, children or other family members that don't have OzBargain accounts. However for this year we decided that one must have an OzBargain account to be part of the meetup.

      We won't allow "new accounts" from participating in meetups either. In the last couple of years we had accounts created just to have free meals at OzBargain meetups, and then never logged in again.

      • Bignudge on 15/10/2024 - 19:01
        -1

        Makes sense, but I should be able to bring her along if I pay for my wife's entry ticket hey?

  • MrThing on 14/10/2024 - 18:05
    +1

    BYO drugs or are drugs provided?

  • I Smell Pennies on 14/10/2024 - 22:46
    +2

    Location updated ☺️
    Should be plenty of space to roam around while eating [unlimited] food.

    • neoleo on 16/10/2024 - 09:28

      I thought about this place before you updated the location. I have tried it during lunch time long time ago with some friends. International passport was not accepted, lol. Lucky, someone has member card and all can enter but need to fill a form lol. This is in RSL building. Maybe better if you could help checking people who'll attend this. Hopefully no problem for anyone to enter the building.

      • I Smell Pennies on 16/10/2024 - 09:31

        I should call to enquire about that. Thanks for the heads up!

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

          We only came to eat buffet, not gambling … The security need to learn good hospitality …

          Better for anyone to come early if they need to fill a form because they are not members of the RSL, lol. Someone need to help these people by showing member card …

          Everyone need to bring real ID. Not everyone has AU passport or driving license.

          • I Smell Pennies on 16/10/2024 - 09:38

            @neoleo: So say if I sign everyone in do they all need an ID still?

            • neoleo on 16/10/2024 - 09:40

              @I Smell Pennies: Maybe, just in case someone looks so young under 18. It's best for everyone to bring ID. One people with member card should help with the entrance of the rest. Hopefully no one come late, then need to fill a form lol.

            • neoleo on 16/10/2024 - 09:44

              @I Smell Pennies: I forget if there's limit or not for 1 member card to bring other people. Better to book in advance and confirm about ID and member card (any limit if any).

              • I Smell Pennies on 16/10/2024 - 11:36
                +1

                @neoleo: Just called the club.

                • If attendees live >10km from the club, they can sign themselves in.

                • If attendees live <10km from the club, a member will have to sign them in. If this is the case - I can help sign them in (unlimited number of people).

                • ALL adults will need a valid Australian ID to enter the venue. International passport accepted if they have been in Australia less than 3 months.

                • Melonhead on 10/11/2024 - 14:33
                  +1

                  @I Smell Pennies: I’m a member also - happy to help sign people in so you can do other admin stuff

  • I Smell Pennies on 17/10/2024 - 19:43
    +1

    DEPOSITS ARE NOW CLOSED AS OF 5:50PM 17/10/2024

    For the last 10 OzBargainers, please reply to this message if you would like to attend. I will PM you for deposit details if you are within the first 10.

    Thanks.

    • benyboy on 17/10/2024 - 19:45

      Yes i would like to attend.

      • I Smell Pennies on 17/10/2024 - 19:45
        +1

        Done. Please send me a deposit as per instructions on the post. Thanks

    • de2nis on 24/10/2024 - 00:03

      I would like to attend as well!

  • kenadroid on 17/10/2024 - 19:52

    Can i still join or is the registration closed?

  • mikeoxlarge on 18/10/2024 - 00:35

    Can i still join ill cancel the other obe if this is available

    • I Smell Pennies on 18/10/2024 - 00:36

      Yes available

      • mikeoxlarge on 18/10/2024 - 00:45

        Ok to confirm tomorrow morning

      • mikeoxlarge on 18/10/2024 - 17:57

        Ok i can so this one. Can tou send the details for bank transfer or beem it

  • nm on 18/10/2024 - 07:02

    Had registered yesterday just need to pay that deposit. Thanks!!!

  • Kyriasa on 18/10/2024 - 12:41
    +1

    Hey ISP,
    Thanks for organising! I can't send you a private message as I'm overseas at the moment. But I've registered on the 15th, would you be able to send me your bank details via direct message (as I can still view but can't send) as I don't have beem. Sorry!

  • changwonwon on 19/10/2024 - 19:54

    Yes I would like to attend.

  • PropertyPig on 23/10/2024 - 16:30

    Oh man i missed out!!

    • I Smell Pennies on 23/10/2024 - 17:10

      @PropertyPig deposit and you’re in

      • PropertyPig on 23/10/2024 - 20:41

        I just realised that it happens to be on my birthday! I also have a 40th to attend. I’m going to miss out :(

  • bin555 on 24/10/2024 - 20:05

    Let me know in case someone pulls out.

    • I Smell Pennies on 24/10/2024 - 20:46

      Send me a deposit, you’re good to come :)

      • bin555 on 24/10/2024 - 22:04

        Thanks. I'll do that now

  • johnfuller on 25/10/2024 - 14:48
    -1

    can i come?

  • UncleMurphy on 25/10/2024 - 18:11

    I'd be interested if we have anyone pull out, I'm a 5min walk away from the venue :)

    • I Smell Pennies on 28/10/2024 - 14:08

      on waitlist

      • UncleMurphy on 28/10/2024 - 17:37

        Thank you, I will eagerly await for any drop outs and if there is - pay ASAP.

      • UncleMurphy on 02/11/2024 - 09:26

        Looks like I'm attending now - anything I need to do @I Smell Pennies?

  • Melonhead on 25/10/2024 - 19:56

    Can I be included if anyone cancels or you haven’t reached cap? (I see it’s basically at the limit)

    • I Smell Pennies on 28/10/2024 - 14:08

      on waitlist

      • Melonhead on 04/11/2024 - 11:57

        It appears I'm no longer on the waitlist - so should be part of the lucky 30! Shall I Beem you $10 now?

        • UncleMurphy on 08/11/2024 - 16:23

          That would be correct, I was on the waiting list and messaged ISP. He said to just beem him the deposit and that was it.

          • Melonhead on 09/11/2024 - 10:19
            +1

            @UncleMurphy: Thanks @UncleMurphy - I'll Beem the $$ and hope the list is updated with both of us 😁

  • star-ggg on 28/10/2024 - 15:31

    Have joined waitlist. Thanks

    • I Smell Pennies on 09/11/2024 - 10:37

      @star-ggg added to list, thanks for deposit

  • Kyriasa on 01/11/2024 - 08:10
    +2

    @I Smell Pennies just noticed that the buffet has a birthday cake for $8.50 extra. Might be an idea?

    Picture of it here

    • whyisave on 03/11/2024 - 21:21
      +1

      That's a good find.

      There was also a birthday cake, at the OzB 16th birthday lunch
      at Butchers Buffet in Chinatown (Tue., 08 NOV 2022).

    • I Smell Pennies on 09/11/2024 - 10:38
      +1

      Not bad

  • jazeng on 10/11/2024 - 22:38

    hi could i get added to waitlist please if still open :)

  • bin555 on 11/11/2024 - 14:39

    Hi. So what are the logistics? Just show up at 5:30pm?

    • Bignudge on 16/11/2024 - 12:27

      Well that's what I'm doing :)

  • homersyd on 12/11/2024 - 03:14

    damn missed this, any chance for more spots for 3 more people?

  • cerealsmok3r on 15/11/2024 - 09:58

    damn missed up as well

  • I Smell Pennies on 16/11/2024 - 13:19
    +7

    Hey everyone, please try to arrive around 5:10pm so I can start checking people in. We will be at the main RSL reception until around 5:25pm then I’ll start walking up to the buffet.

    I have limited Mobileciti goodie bags to give out, first come first served.

    See you all there.
    Thanks.

    • I Smell Pennies on 16/11/2024 - 16:56
      +2

      Running few mins late, 5:20 eta now.

      • sunnyc on 16/11/2024 - 17:05

        just on my computer at the lobby

      • adsnomore on 16/11/2024 - 17:17

        All good. Waiting next to the line.

  • I Smell Pennies on 16/11/2024 - 17:27

    Everyone coming now pls head straight up to buffet at elevator area.

  • I Smell Pennies on 16/11/2024 - 17:27

    Pls read above Thanks

    • Bjaja1 on 16/11/2024 - 17:36

      Should we be lining up in the queue?

  • tamerg on 16/11/2024 - 17:36

    Do we need to wait in the queue?

  • I Smell Pennies on 16/11/2024 - 17:39

    No, please meet me up at stairs of buffet

  • UncleMurphy on 16/11/2024 - 18:18
    +3

    Upvote to @crs34 for stopping me from choking on a piece of Mongolian beef. MVP for the evening

  • Bignudge on 16/11/2024 - 19:14
    +1

    4 plates and still going… pushing the limits of modern science and medicine

  • bin555 on 16/11/2024 - 20:22
    +5

    Thanks for organising @I Smell Pennies

  • tamerg on 17/11/2024 - 19:11

    Great evening, thanks for organising 🙂

  • PropertyPig on 18/11/2024 - 10:55

    Would love to hear the review of the food!

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