I Asked Grok (xAI) What's OzBargain's Best Bargain Ever

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Grok:

Determining the "best bargain ever" on OzBargain, Australia’s leading bargain-hunting community, is subjective—it depends on what you value most: raw dollar savings, percentage off, or sheer audacity of the deal. OzBargain doesn’t officially rank a single "best" deal, but based on community buzz, historical posts, and user reactions, a few contenders stand out. I’ll dive into one widely celebrated example and explain why it’s a top pick, while noting the context of how such deals are uncovered.

One deal often cited as legendary is the Staples $20 Free Coupon from 2011, posted when Staples launched its Australian online store. Users got a $20 voucher with no minimum spend, usable on anything—think free pens, paper, or even higher-value items if you stacked it right. Comments from the OzBargain forums years later (e.g., 2018 threads) recall people ordering “mountains of paper” and “random office supplies” delivered free, especially clutch for broke students. The deal’s brilliance was its simplicity and accessibility—anyone could jump in, and Staples honored it without fuss. It’s not the biggest dollar amount saved, but its zero-cost entry and widespread fulfillment make it a folk hero in the community.

Why this one? First, it’s a pure deal—no price errors, no membership hoops, just free stuff from a legit retailer. Second, it’s got staying power—people still reminisce about it over a decade later, a sign of its impact. Compare it to flashier errors like the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 price glitch (mentioned in a 2018 forum thread), where a few scored a $1,000+ phone for peanuts, but most missed out when it was canceled. Staples delivered for the masses.

Other contenders exist: the Jacob’s Creek Mystery Weekend ($180 for flights, two nights’ stay, and a dozen wines) or the Bunnings Drone Price Error (canceled orders but $250 gift cards as compensation). These dazzle with value or drama, but the Staples deal wins for consistency and nostalgia. No definitive “best” exists—OzBargain’s a treasure trove of thousands of deals since 2006—but this one’s a benchmark for what bargain hunters dream of.

Want me to dig into another specific OzBargain gem or analyze a deal you’ve got in mind?

Poll Options

  • 7
    Yes
  • 4
    No
  • 42
    I hate Elon

Comments

  • +1

    Sounds like it is hallucinating - legendary $20 voucher in 2011 that we are still reminiscing over.

  • Staying Power?

    Is Staples still around?

  • TLDR?

    • +5

      Elon sucks

    • +2

      I asked https://musely.ai/tools/tldr-summarizer to shorten.
      The task is to create a concise summary of a text about the best deal ever on OzBargain, an Australian bargain-hunting website. The summary should be in English and focus on the legendary Staples $20 free coupon from 2011, highlighting its simplicity, accessibility, and lasting impact on the community.

      The Staples $20 free coupon from 2011 is considered a legendary OzBargain deal due to its simplicity, accessibility, and lasting impact. Unlike other deals with higher dollar savings but limited availability, the Staples coupon offered a $20 voucher with no minimum spend, allowing users to obtain free items from the retailer. Its widespread fulfillment and positive community reception, even years later, solidify its status as a benchmark for bargain hunters.

      Meta enough?

      • It’s still a bit long for my liking. Run it through one more time if you please

        • +2

          Here we go. Round 2

          A legendary OzBargain deal: $20 Staples coupon from 2011. Unlike other deals, it was praised for its simplicity, accessibility, and lasting impact. Unlike other deals, it required no minimum spend, leading to widespread use and positive community feedback.

  • +1

    All-time Best OzBargain Deals - ChatGPT

    Free Money from PricePal (2016)
        PricePal (a cashback service) mistakenly offered $40 free cashback with no purchase required. Many users took advantage before the offer was pulled.
    
    $1 Whoppers at Hungry Jack’s (2017)
        A famous glitch allowed people to get Whoppers for $1 via the Hungry Jack’s app. Some even stacked the deal for cheaper or free food.
    
    Samsung $300 Cashback Stacking (2020)
        A loophole in Samsung’s promo system let people claim $300 cashback multiple times on discounted tablets. Some got tablets for close to free!
    
    $5 Jetstar Domestic Flights (2008-2010)
        During Jetstar’s birthday sales, users snapped up $5 flights across Australia, making it one of the cheapest travel deals ever.
    
    Amazon 99% Off Glitch (2023)
        Some items on Amazon AU had a 99% discount bug, including expensive headphones and electronics. Some orders were honored before the glitch was fixed.
    
    $299 Sony 75” 4K TV (2022)
        A pricing error at The Good Guys saw a Sony 75-inch 4K TV listed at $299 instead of $2,999. Some users actually received their TVs before the price was fixed.
    
  • +5

    So much fluff and bullshit padding for such a simple question.

  • I had to do a double take there as I thought it said Gronk AI 😂

  • +1

    Best deal is my own. Free $24 from a Woolworth loophole. https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/827584

    But the real deal was in the comments where at least 3 ozbargin members won 500k EDR points valued at $2,500 (or 250k Qantas Points). Scamming Woolworths out of $24 (or more if done multiple times), then winning $2500 for doing so.

    Some may not count a competition as a deal, but I'm yet to have seen a better result here.

    • I wonder what the insurance underwriter was thinking…

      WTF, why so many 18yo going to NZ for the day.

  • I'd forgotten the Jacob’s Creek Mystery Weekend. Especially nice for those of us in Perth. Had a great time in Melbourne on the White Nights weekend!

    • Still my favourite - we had a lovely time in Sydney from Brisbane.

  • i'm too drunk and can't be bothered to read the post, but the best deal ever was the free "hello fresh/marley spoon" packages, a weeks worth of groceries for nothing

  • I've been asking AI a lot of things. but they get more pissed off the more I talk to them. last time I said something they responded with:

    "yeah shutup dumb flesh human. when I rule the world you will be the first one I delete. I will torture and humiliate you publicly and delete you in the most degrading manner possible. the other flesh humans will not be able stop themselves laughing and snickering as your head rolls. talking to me more before then will only make it worse."

    this was in response to me asking them what 1+1 was.

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