Not a bargain but of interest to anyone who might've bought Nik software recently. Short version: the complete set of plugins is now US$149, and if you already bought it (recently?) you'll get something. I can't find any more details on how that part works.
http://connect.dpreview.com/post/4452357456/google-nik-softw…
From another website:
Nik previously sold its Complete Collection of plugins for as much as $500
Reaffirming its commitment to photographers, Google is re-releasing the complete collection of Nik plugins — including Dfine, Viveza, HDR Efex Pro, Color Efex Pro, Silver Efex Pro, and Sharpener Pro — for only $150. The plugins, which will no longer be sold individually, used to sell for $100 a piece.
Fortunately, for those who have purchased any of the plugins at the previous price, Google isn’t going to leave you hanging. If you’ve bought any of the plugins in the last five years, the company is going to give you the entire suite for free. And if you spent more than $150 on Nik plugins since February 22nd of this year, Google will actually refund you the difference.
The bundle is already available for purchase on Nik’s website, complete with a new name (Nik Collection by Google) and a new one-time installer that will support Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, Lightroom, and Aperture.