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[Pre Order] 20% off Samsung Galaxy S25 Range + Bonus Discounts: e.g. $150 Trade-in @ Samsung Edu & EPP Stores

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Pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S25 range on Samsung Education Store and Samsung Portal/Government store to receive the offers.

Student store deals are:

Prices for S25 range (20% off) without trade-in are:

256Gb:
S25: $1119.20
S25+: $1359.20
S25 ultra: $1719.20

512Gb:

S25: $1279.20
S25+: $1519.20
S25 ultra: $1879.20

1TB:

S25 ultra: $2199.20

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        • Rbnutz on 03/02/2025 - 10:52
          +1

          No wearables here

          • thedean on 03/02/2025 - 10:53

            @Rbnutz: Then entirely fair enough if you used the feature.

        • CodeXD on 03/02/2025 - 10:53
          +2

          How does it do it better? I've tested both and the watch requires you to either set up a timer so you have time to look back at the camera OR look down at it to see where the button is, line up your finger, look back at the camera and touch the screen.

          Pen you look at camera and press the button.

          • thedean on 03/02/2025 - 10:54

            @CodeXD: Because you can use the far superior rear camera and see the preview in the watch, rather than blindly lining it up and using the pen.

            Edit - I do agree it's stupid you have to install another app to do it. It should be baked in like with iPhone.

        • Mregmi on 03/02/2025 - 11:03

          They can remove couple of cameras from the back as well, I don’t think many people people using all of them

          • thedean on 03/02/2025 - 11:05

            @Mregmi: Idk what they all do, but I do know pretty much every music concert I've gone to, my zoomed video's and pictures are far superior to anyone else that doesn't have an ultra or has an iPhone. And I have an S21

          • jensenhuang on 03/02/2025 - 11:59
            +2

            @Mregmi: This!
            The actual reason is cost saving only - bluetooth SPens are at least $2-3 more expensive (for Samsung)
            If S25U sells upwards of 20-25mn units, that's $50mn saving right there!

          • Rbnutz on 03/02/2025 - 12:06

            @Mregmi: I routinely use all mine. Granted I may not know what Im doing, but I shoot a lot from elevations and always playing around to try get the best shot.

            • Mregmi on 03/02/2025 - 16:33

              @Rbnutz: My point is their reason to remove bluetooth is not the users not using it, instead saving some pennies and then are lying

              • Rbnutz on 03/02/2025 - 16:35

                @Mregmi: Ah, I was replying to your earlier post about the numbers of cameras 🙃

    • lplau on 03/02/2025 - 10:44
      +2

      Supposedly according to Samsung, you must be part of the 1% who uses those features on the spen.

      • CodeXD on 03/02/2025 - 10:54
        +2

        There are dozens of us! Dozens!

        • OZcheepsk8 on 03/02/2025 - 16:41
          +1

          only ozbargainers know how to extract the full value of a purchase

      • dealhunter-007 on 03/02/2025 - 11:05

        I also use S-Pen Bluetooth features.

        Also, I don't know if I trust that 1% number which Samsung mentioned.
        They could have got it using device usage statistics but not everyone agrees to share device usage statistics unless they secretly still get that.

        • thedean on 03/02/2025 - 11:06

          It would be 1% of people that enabled data sharing, which in the grand scheme of things would likely be a statistically significant sample size.
          https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/statistical-significanc…

          • dealhunter-007 on 03/02/2025 - 11:15
            +1

            @thedean: Yes that number would be significant sample size but somewhere I feel people who use things like Bluetooth features of S-Pen would slightly be more cautious about what they share back with device manufacturers. So most of actual users of those features are skipped in those samplings.

            This is just my feel though. It could actually be Samsung is right all along. I have used those features but I will adapt to it being not there as well.

  • keejoonc on 03/02/2025 - 11:27

    My order says shipping from 13th Feb. Is it because I ordered late?

    • 8azinga on 03/02/2025 - 11:28
      +1

      Yes, initial allocation sold out before you ordered.

      • keejoonc on 03/02/2025 - 11:28

        Bummer, thanks for confirming.

      • OZBsince2018 on 03/02/2025 - 12:00
        +1

        You never know with Samsung. As Samsung is notorious when it comes to the deliveries. Already some buyers who ordered (same specs/color phone and accessories that I ordered) later than me, but already mentioned in comments above that their orders marked as shipped, whereas mine still showing awaiting dispatch. I ordered S25U 256GB Jetblack with Buds 3 Pro on 23rd Jan 9pm, but it hasn't progressed at all showing awaiting dispatch ships from 6th February and Cancel button still available.

  • kml22 on 03/02/2025 - 11:34

    According to pre-order history, Samsung normally delivers your phone on Friday (for us it's 7th Feb) for the first order batch.

    • abs898 on 03/02/2025 - 14:30

      It's always been a day or two earlier than the launch date. They anticipate delivery could take upto 2 days but since it's Priority overnight with Startrack, usually it ends up being early.

  • Aemit on 03/02/2025 - 11:38

    Just called Samsung. they advised me the order will be despatched around the 6th feb. also they advised that because i used the accessories voucher, it will not be possible for change of mind cancellation for just the accessories even after they are delivered.
    Congrats to whoever managed to cancel from the app before they fixed it

    • Late Trender on 03/02/2025 - 11:53

      i ordered on the app and cancelled on website

    • abs898 on 03/02/2025 - 14:30
      +2

      Nah it depends on who you end up speaking to. They will return it. Just stop asking questions right now until everything is delivered.

      You might even be able to return it via the portal or just give them a call later once the order is marked as completed

    • seanyong on 04/02/2025 - 12:39

      Samsung has been very inconsistent… you could get different answers from different people and be treated differently in the end by the actual person who handles it….

    • CodeXD on 03/02/2025 - 12:25
      +3

      My samsung order email specifically states

      Delivery will be completed by Samsung's delivery partner, Startrack. While every effort will be made to meet a delivery timeframe of 1-10 business days, please note that unforeseen delays may occur.

      • abs898 on 03/02/2025 - 14:27

        It's always Startrack. Unless it's a home appliance which is ANC or something like that

    • jimojr on 03/02/2025 - 12:27

      Did you buy something from Catch?

      • pyramid on 03/02/2025 - 12:30
        -4

        Yeah ..tracking is from catch :D

  • evatron on 03/02/2025 - 13:36
    -2

    Hi everyone, does anyone know the consequences of not returning the trade-in phone?

    • CodeXD on 03/02/2025 - 13:41

      Yes. It is outlined in the email from asurion.

    • OZBsince2018 on 03/02/2025 - 13:43
      -1

      $60 device non-return fee will be charged.

      • abs898 on 03/02/2025 - 14:27
        -1

        It's upto $60.

        If you are trading in a dummy item like $1 or something, they will only charge $30

        • GoldStar on 03/02/2025 - 14:37

          What if you get in touch prior to been charged? Advise you will not be sending the phone due to some reason and avoid the $60 or so fee?

          • abs898 on 03/02/2025 - 14:38

            @GoldStar: Once the trade ID has been used to place an order there is no looking back. I have tried this in the past. The only way to not be charged is to return the phone. During that return process Asurion will charge you but once the order is returned with Samsung, you can raise a ticket to refund you the admin fees. I did this with my watch order last year so can confirm.

            • GoldStar on 03/02/2025 - 14:41

              @abs898: Thanks. How much were the admin fees?

              • abs898 on 03/02/2025 - 14:45

                @GoldStar: Depending on what you have put in, it is either $30 for low range or $60 for higher

      • devs on 03/02/2025 - 15:54

        Plus the trade in value (security deposit they took).

        • OZBsince2018 on 03/02/2025 - 16:09

          Of course but thats already deducted from the phone price so technically we aren’t paying anything there 🙂

          • devs on 03/02/2025 - 16:56

            @OZBsince2018: Yep! I just wanted to clarify for OP in case they hadn't traded in a dummy, and instead, a newer phone with a decent trade in value, and what would happen if they didn't return it. I traded in my S21 Ultra, which removed $240 off the phone price. If I don't send it in, AIUI, I would be charged $300 ($240 security charge + late return fee of $60)

    • KB57 on 03/02/2025 - 14:47

      In the past you could use single use credit cards but from memory you can't so it anymore The other option is using a credit card which you are going to close. Then can't charge the fee because it gets rejected by the bank.

      • jimojr on 03/02/2025 - 15:44
        +2

        Why don’t you use PayPal for payments when you can cancel automatic payments directly from your PayPal account? I never do this, I’m happy as long as they only charge me $30 or $60 with no return fee.

        • KB57 on 03/02/2025 - 16:27
          +2

          I don't think you can use PayPal for trade-in. It's different from Samsung checkout

          • jimojr on 03/02/2025 - 16:47
            +2

            @KB57: Yes, you can. I did this year.

      • vchung916 on 03/02/2025 - 16:51

        This year, I can still use single use virtual debit card to pay the security charge to Asurion.

        • thedean on 03/02/2025 - 17:04

          Where are you creating virtual cards?

          • vchung916 on 03/02/2025 - 18:08

            @thedean: Revolut

            • jimojr on 03/02/2025 - 19:44

              @vchung916: They can still charge your virtual card if you have enough balance. You need to create a disposable virtual card.

    • vchung916 on 03/02/2025 - 15:28

      They can't charge you if you never return anything.

      https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/890072?page=11#comment-161…

      • retainer on 03/02/2025 - 15:29
        +1

        Also they can't if you use a burner virtual cc

      • CodeXD on 03/02/2025 - 15:38
        +2

        https://www.samsung.com/au/trade-in/

        Scroll down to FAQ -> Trading-in return -> What happens if I don't send in my trade-in device?

        You have 7 days to return your device to Asurion once you receive your new eligible Galaxy device. If you do not return your device within 14 days, you will be automatically charged a Late Return Fee of up to $60, which is non-refundable. The Security Charge will be held until your device is received and graded. Samsung may also charge you for any additional bonus credit applied to your order.

        • vchung916 on 03/02/2025 - 15:48

          You are not bounded by the FAQ but the terms and conditions.

          Just tell them you are waiting for 90 days to pass and for Clause 7.3(b) of the terms and conditions to kick in.

        • vchung916 on 03/02/2025 - 15:56
          -1

          My experience last year. Up till today they still have not charge me any late return fee related to that phone. And I can do the same this year again

          https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/855777?page=1#comment-1557…

          • CodeXD on 03/02/2025 - 18:54

            @vchung916:

            Up till today they still have not charge me any late return fee related to that phone

            That is because you:

            …used a one-time debit card in an account with less than $10

            Don't know why you keep saying they didn't charge you when you purposely used a debit card without the required funds. It isn't that they didn't charge you cos we all know they did, just got rejected.

        • bohn on 03/02/2025 - 18:41

          https://www.samsung.com/au/trade-in/terms-and-conditions/

          that is what you want to look at

          • CodeXD on 03/02/2025 - 18:50

            @bohn: Your link says the same thing lol

            5.7 If You:
            (a) fail to post in Your Existing Device to Us within fourteen (14) days after the date on which You receive Your New Samsung Device at your nominated delivery address, You may be charged a Late Return Fee in accordance with clause 7.3(a) below; or
            (b) post in a device to Us that is an In-eligible Device, You may be charged an In-eligible Device Fee in accordance with clause 7.2 below. Upon payment of the In-eligible Device Fee, Your In-eligible Device will be returned to You; or
            (c) post in a Mis-Graded Device, You may be charged a Mis-Grading Device Fee in accordance with clause 7.1(d) below

            • bohn on 03/02/2025 - 19:25
              +1

              @CodeXD: No, it says you may be charged in accordance with 7.3(a)

              Now you need to read that

              7.3 only deals with late returns, not non returns. The terms were updated in July 2024. They are different from previous years

            • vchung916 on 03/02/2025 - 20:56

              @CodeXD: People at Whirlpool are also talking about this $60 late return fee.

              https://forums.whirlpool.net.au/thread/9z4ym858?p=48

              Yes, I did what I did because I know that Asurion has no ground to charge this $60 late return fee but they may still choose to charge every one who does not return anything. If they act according to the T & C, they should only charge people who return between 14-90 days. But they probably won't act according to the T & C.

              What can you do?
              You can do what I did (use a burner card or a debit card from an account that can only pay the security charge), or you can show Asurion that according to the T & C, they shouldn't charge you when they send you reminder to send in your device. If they later still choose to charge you, you can show your bank that you disagree with the $60 charge (maybe show the T & C to the bank), Asurion has no right to charge you and request a chargeback.

    • Fooah on 03/02/2025 - 15:52
      +3

      You're probably getting downvoted because you're comparing a heavier built aluminium phone to a lighter built titanium phone.

      Feel is subjective though, trust your own experience. For me personally they have nailed the s25u.

    • thedean on 03/02/2025 - 16:39
      +2

      Samsung will likely batch process tracking numbers. They probably haven't even processed the batch to StarTrack yet which is why it doesn't scan.
      Why did you bother wasting their time? It clearly says it will arrive by the 7th and others above have already confirmed it's getting dispatched a couple days before then.

      • blitzn on 03/02/2025 - 16:57
        +2

        They told me shipping from the 6th but my order says get by the 6th.

        • thedean on 03/02/2025 - 17:11

          "Ships from the 6th" was changed to "Get it by 7th".
          The official release date is the 7th, people may get it earlier because Samsung tries to get it in your hand by official date, I doubt your says you should expect it before the 7th.

          • blitzn on 03/02/2025 - 17:52

            @thedean: Definitely says get it by 6th.
            I ordered 10am 23rd

        • merchant909 on 03/02/2025 - 17:26
          +1

          Same for me..Get it by 6FEB
          https://imgur.com/a/Kh0RG5K

          • thedean on 03/02/2025 - 17:29

            @merchant909: I'm surprised, what timezone were you in when you ordered it? SA or WA by chance?

      • Fooah on 03/02/2025 - 17:24

        So true, @blitzn you wont get it any sooner or later by messaging support.

        Hey who knows they might get annoyed and 'accidently' not send it for another week…

        • UrbanLegend on 03/02/2025 - 19:28
          -2

          It's unfair and frankly ridiculous to criticise people for being excited about receiving their new phones. This is a significant purchase for many, and their anticipation is understandable. The "get it by February 7th" deadline feels arbitrary, especially since JB Hi-Fi will have them for sale in store tomorrow, and other retailers like Optus have already shipped pre-orders.

          • thedean on 03/02/2025 - 19:38
            -2

            @UrbanLegend: You're correct. We should ignore the blatantly obvious timeline Samsung gives that is 4 business days away and hassle their customer support team to hassle their warehouse team to confirm the information they've already provided.

            Honestly, some people should work in customer service once in their life to know how annoying and entitled it is.
            It would be different if the date had passed.

            • UrbanLegend on 03/02/2025 - 19:45
              -2

              @thedean: A company the size of Samsung, especially with a major product release, likely has established procedures for handling customer inquiries like this. It's unlikely they'd be unduly bothered by a customer calling to check on their order status, even if that information is available online. If you ever worked in customer service, you'd know that dealing with customers who ask readily available questions is a common occurrence.

          • abs898 on 03/02/2025 - 21:53
            +3

            @UrbanLegend: Yeah, but you also didn't pay the JB or Optus price. If you wanted in on the 4th, you could have.

            Samsung hasn't changed its timeline; you knew when placing the order and stacking a gazillion coupons that it would ship by the 6th; I am not sure why you are whinging. You should have complained when you were able to stack multiple coupons and dip into every discount possible.

            In past years, they have always delivered it by the date they listed during pre-order.

            • UrbanLegend on 03/02/2025 - 22:21
              -3

              @abs898:

              I am not sure why you are whinging.

              I am not sure why you're assuming I'm "whinging". I just pointed out WHY it is not unreasonable for someone to make enquiries re their orders, even if that information is available online. I, for one, couldn't care less when Samsung delivers my phone. And what someone paid at the end of the day shouldn't factor into this discussion. People took opportunity of the discounts because the discounts were offered. Common sense would dictate that buying direct from Samsung would be the fastest way to obtain a newly released device.

          • Fooah on 04/02/2025 - 08:15
            +1

            @UrbanLegend: Everybody who preordered is excited…

            What part of what i said is unfair or ridiculous? Messaging support is pointless and wont change when the phone arrives. Its not like hes the odd one out and everybody else here got their phones early.

            • UrbanLegend on 04/02/2025 - 08:54
              -3

              @Fooah:

              What part of what i said is unfair or ridiculous?

              This part:

              Hey who knows they might get annoyed and 'accidently' not send it for another week…

              • keejoonc on 05/02/2025 - 11:10
                -1

                @UrbanLegend: Samsung order pages shows the expected delivery timeframe. Unless you haven't received it until then, it's childish to keep contacting support for an update. FFS, in the end it's just a phone. I would love to receive it as soon as possible, but I wouldn't keep contacting them until they break their indicative delivery date.

            • keejoonc on 05/02/2025 - 10:55
              -2

              @Fooah: This is partly why support is overwhelmed whenever a new phone is released because people keep contacting them about pointless queries like when they will get their order.

  • shabaka on 03/02/2025 - 18:54

    last year for reference, I pre-ordered s24U on the first day, it said "ships from 29/01" and was delivered on 29/01

    p sure I was in the first batch me mates

    • dealhunter-007 on 03/02/2025 - 19:24

      Noice. Congratulations mate.
      Will you mind me asking which colour phone is it?
      Also, did the status change in orders section of the website?

    • CodeXD on 03/02/2025 - 19:32
      +6

      Fool me once…

      • dealhunter-007 on 03/02/2025 - 19:40
        +2

        Haha I saw that blunder earlier today. May be now they got it for real?
        Never know haha. Let's hear from the mate.

        • CodeXD on 03/02/2025 - 19:42
          +1

          still doesn't say Startrack lol

        • CodeXD on 03/02/2025 - 19:48

          It will says from Samsung if it is from Samsung lol

          I think that is ebay lol

        • thedean on 03/02/2025 - 19:49

          Open it in the website or app and screenshot the 'Delivery Service', will say StarTrack if what you are saying is true. It's not hard.

            • thedean on 03/02/2025 - 19:54
              +1

              @pyramid: Omg it's like you're doing this on purpose. Scroll down, click on the details section, and show where it says "Service & Features"

                • abs898 on 03/02/2025 - 20:08
                  +2

                  @pyramid: It's not Samsung, it's parcel post. Samsung doesn't send via that plus tracking shouldnt start with 33 which is Auspost.

                • thedean on 03/02/2025 - 20:09

                  @pyramid: Parcel Post isn't StarTrack, it's not the phone.
                  CodeXD said this like 8 hours ago.

                • CodeXD on 03/02/2025 - 20:09
                  +2

                  @pyramid: Yeah this is stupid lol we shouldn't need to verify someone's tracking screenshots to know it is from Samsung. The receiver will know if it is.

                  @pyramid is just trolling

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