A possible Myer / David Jones (DJ) merger is continuing to make headlines, but I think all customers really want to know is whether or not this merger will mean lower prices for them as a result.

Although DJ initially declined Myer’s merger proposal back in November last year, it would appear that Myer’s more recent announcement that it was prepared to up its offer if DJ could show that it was worth more has kept the prospect of a merger alive. Yesterday we saw the appointment of a new David Jones Chairman, former Westpac director Gordon Cairns, who according to The Sydney Morning Herald said his next job was to “appoint management consultants and investment banking advisers to review the Myer merger proposal”.

With this move looking like it’s still on the cards, I decided to do some digging to examine what the likelihood would be of the potential single-super-retailer offering more competitive pricing. Here’s what I’ve found.

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This week’s list of hottest deals features an interesting mix of indulgences from watches and clothing to some awesome prices on selected games and downloads.

5) Citizen Men’s Eco-Drive BM6664-59A is $137 + free shipping at Star Jewels

Kicking off the list for the week is this an excellent price on the Citizen Men’s Eco Drive BM6664 watch. This snazzy watch is going at $137 with free shipping at Star Jewels, completed with a money back guarantee and a full warranty. The watch typically retails for well over $250 at other outlets, so it’s quite the steal from Star Jewels. Would make a great birthday or Father’s Day gift if you are planning ahead.

4) Cheap! Cheap dresses for just $9.95 + shipping at ShoppingSquare

Next up is a great deal for anyone looking to beef up their wardrobe a little and get a couple of new summer dresses. ShoppingSquare have dresses priced at just $9.95 (with shipping at around $15.95). There are over 30 designs to choose from and lots of sizes in stock, so it is definitely worth checking out.

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There are a couple of great deals on shoes that seem to be flying a little under the radar. Maybe everyone’s already stocked up on their share of shoes after the great deals and promo codes that were up in the past couple of weeks. So I thought I would highlight a couple of my favourites to get that shoe buying frenzy restarted.

There’s quite a lot of variety on these deals from really low prices to excellent offers. There is also a little something for every women from the surfer chicks to the super chic crowd and of course a little something for the guys. 

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Following my previous voucher guide post on ASOS, this week THE ICONIC gets put in the spotlight. Here are some tips on what to look for when it comes to THE ICONIC coupon codes, their discount value, validity and conditions; everything that you need to take into consideration when looking for a bargain online.

THE ICONIC is quite generous with their coupon codes, at least when it comes to issuing them. We see these vouchers popping up on a weekly basis, and often more than one code at the time. In general I would say THE ICONIC has at least 4-5 active coupon codes at any given time. Their periods of validity can range from three days up to a month, often overlapping with each other. Unfortunately, you can not stack codes at THE ICONIC, so always make sure you choose the one giving you the most savings upon checkout. THE ICONIC will also reward you for signing up for their newsletter with a $10 off voucher.

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Just recently, Quiksilver caught my attention with their sales, which encouraged me to write this blog post about the group – Quiksilver, Roxy and DC Shoes – the surf n’ turf of Australia. The main focus is on those services, offers and conditions, which are worth looking into when searching for Quiksilver gear I’ll go over the general blurb, promo codes and then shipping. To keep from confusing myself I’ve referred to the trio as Quiksilver as what I’ve written applies equally across all three.

Quiksilver’s sales almost always have a good few competitively priced items, plus they tend to have a full range of sizes. The competitive pricing is a surprise as it seems that in the majority of cases brands’ official online stores keep their prices around 30% above market rate. This is no doubt as protection for their distributors. Quiksilver doesn’t seem to have that hangup and often has the lowest prices I can find on select items plus they do Australia-wide free delivery regardless of the order amount. A couple of deals that illustrate this are this Santa Monica wallet for $11.99 or the Slam Watch for $29.99, both delivered. Now onto their codes……

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There are some excellent fashion deals going on at the moment particularly for women’s dresses. When you are dealing with promos and sales the key is to have a good strategy to maximise your savings, so I’ve put together a couple of tips to help you get the best bang for your buck.

Multi Buy Deals by Stacking Promos

The first tip would be to cash in on one of the multi buy deals that are going on at The Iconic and ASOS.

ASOS spring line is on sale with everything going at 20% off. This discount can be stacked with a huge promo that cuts up to $50 from your total, depending on how much you spend. There is an active deal showing how you can put together 5 items – heels, a camisole, a bag, a playsuit and a sexy knit dress all for $157.94. You can spruce up your entire wardrobe on a budget, or if you just want dresses, then take your pick from those on their spring line. Just make sure you hit the minimum spend (there are discounts being offered for $100, $150 and $200 purchases) to get all the savings.

The Iconic offers free shipping on purchases over $50 and sales can be stacked with an ongoing coupon code for 20% off storewide. I put up a deal that gets you 5 dresses for $52.39 with free shipping- the dresses range from $6.88 to $17.98 each. It is more worthwhile to buy them together to get the free shipping, so this deal makes it well worth your while to splurge a little a bit. From 25^th Feb, The Iconic will be running a similar promo as ASOS- you can get up to $45 off when you hit a minimum spend threshold of $200.

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We all know that deal hunting can be pretty time consuming, not to mention all the hassle going through the checkout process in order to see the final prices after added shipping costs and applied discount codes when comparing items across merchants. There has been a blog post about the traps of delivery charges as a result of deceiving offers; while this guide aims to give you some pointers on what to consider and look out for in terms of discount coupons (aka promo codes). I intend to write a post focusing on one or a couple of specific merchants each week, ASOS being the first one placed under the microscope.

British online retailer ASOS is one of the most popular fashion brands, generally offering low prices and free shipping on all Australian orders. ASOS is what I consider to be a moderate issuer of promo codes, generally having at least one new code each month. The validity of these codes vary from a week to almost a month, so time is not an impediment to get a good offer using an ASOS promo code.

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This week’s list of hottest deals has something for the health nut, the skincare savvy folk, the book lovers and as always, the gaming crowd. There are some great deals that will brighten up your day and get you off to a great weekend.

5) 120 x High5 Energy Gel Sachets for $97.23 delivered from Wiggle.com.au

Kicking off this week’s list is one for the fitness fanatics out there; Wiggle.com.au has a great price on High5 Energy Gel sachets. These are a staple for endurance athletes, marathon runners and just about anyone who needs a quick boost; before, during or after a workout.

You can get 120 High5 Energy Gel Sachets for $97.23 delivered from Wiggle.com.au- that is a good 6 boxes worth and it works out at less than a dollar per sachet. The promo is actually buy one get one free on each box but you get the most bang for your buck when you spend over $82 to get free shipping. There is also the possibility of getting an additional $5 off if you sign up for the newsletter, do check out the post for more details.

4) Napoleon Perdis foundation + freebie for $40.65 with free shipping at Skincare Store

If you’re a fan of fine cosmetics, this one is for you – Skincare Store has a 20% off promo code, which can be applied on the Napoleon Perdis Sheer Genius Foundation to bring the price down to $40.65. The site will also throw in a free Napoleon Perdis Mini Gold Mascara in black with your purchase. The promo code can also be applied to a whole range of other sales items.   Read the rest of this entry »

After comparing prices on Weight Watchers’ diet plans, I quickly figured out choosing any programme with the incorporated online tools (WW mobile app, WW online eTool) will benefit both you and your wallet the most. In addition, with Weight Watchers current $1 sign up offer you can save even more (sign up usually costs $37). Here’s a quick breakdown on how much it would cost you to join the club with what I think is the best value plan for your money. Of course, you’ll have to take into account which plan suits your own needs the best and whether you have the spare time to attend meetings at their centres.

The cheapest option is to choose the online plan, signing up for at least 3 months, on which you’ll get their current $1 sign up offer. The total cost works out at $98.95, which is about $33 a month; half of what you would have to pay if you only did a one month programme at $69.65 ($32.65 + $37 sign up fee). The only way you can get an even lower monthly fee is to commit yourself to a 6 month subscription, paying a total of $163.25. This plan carries no sign up fee and works out at $27.20 per month. These online plans also allow you to join an online community, where you can monitor your weigh loss via the Weight Watchers app.    Read the rest of this entry »

Showpo  has a couple of really interesting events in the works, they seem to be really committing to some good old fashioned summer fun with a party, a sale and some prizes up for grabs as well. If you are Sydney then you are in luck because two of these events are going to be held there.

Party For A Purpose
First up, Showpo is organising a fundraiser in the form of an Endless Summer Party. The party is being organised together with Project Futures and The Hills Cider Company, known for their artisanal cider.

Happening on March 16^th, it will be a fun filled afternoon with an educational purpose. The event hopes to raise $50,000 for Childwise, an organisation that works to protect children against abuse and to combat human trafficking. This party is an excellent opportunity to have a great time and do a whole lot of good while you are at it.

There will be celebrities in attendance, guest performances and prizes up for grabs. It’s not a party without some food and drink, so come hungry and enjoy some food along with craft beer and cider. You can get a ticket for general admission at $35 or pay $80 for a Booze & Food Package that gets you admission plus yummy samples from the breweries and food outlets. If you just want the booze, there is a Tasting Package priced at $65 that covers admission and samples from all the breweries.

The endless summer party will be happening at Market Umbrellas, Showring, Entertainment Quarter from 2pm to 8pm on the 16^th.    Read the rest of this entry »

The 2014 NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge kicks off on March 3rd, with many parents no doubt eager to have their children compete in order to improve their reading skills. For kids aged 3 – 9 years old, they’ll need to read twenty books by the 29th August 2014 in order to complete the challenge. Many of these books will be available from school and public libraries, but there’s the hassle of having go to the library to pick one up as well as having to contend with actually getting your hands on the limited number of available copies.

Enter Booktopia, whom with their current combination of heavy discounting for their 10th birthday sale along with a free shipping promo code, mean your best option may be to simply buy a number of books and have have them delivered straight to your front door.

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Competition for the $82 billion grocery market in Australia, is no longer a two horse race dominated by Woolworths and Coles. Aldi’s rapid growth in Australia has seen their customer base increase four-fold during the past eight years, from an average of 1 million customers per month to 4.2 million per month. Their low cost pricing and expansion of supermarket stores (now standing at around 340 across Australia) is making them an increasingly popular destination amongst Australian grocery shoppers.

Here are the five main reasons why I believe that Aldi is playing a key role in changing the supermarket landscape in Australia, particularly on the price-competitiveness of this sector.

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This weekend Buckscoop has a whole slew of great deals up for grabs, from gaming promos, discounts especially for Buckscoop readers, and also great prices on gifts and gadgets. The fashion deals for the week are particularly awesome so do look out for those!

5) Asus Memo HD Pad 7 Is $129 In-Store At Selected Coles Superstores

Kicking off the list of hottest deals for the week, is a great price on the ASUS Memo HD Pad 7 - it is $129 in-store at selected Coles Superstores. Coles Superstores are only available in VA, QLD, and ACT. Pretty great price since most other outlets have prices starting at $199 (before shipping).

4) Buy 3 Get One Free @Hard Yakka

Next up on our list of hottest deals is a buy three get one free offer from Hard Yakka- the promo essentially allows you to get your forth item free with purchase of selected workwear products. One of the best deals at the moment is to get a pair of cotton drill pants together with three Koolgear cotton twill ventilated shirts for $134 in total with free shipping- this is a savings of $42.50 (which is essentially the price of one shirt) There are a whole bunch of other combinations that you can put together- including getting four pants for the price of three.    Read the rest of this entry »

Good things come to those who ….bargain hunt! Buckscoop has a special treat for fashion fans, read on to find out more.

My fellow shopaholic sale lovers, Showpo has a great line of promos going on at the moment as well as a promo code this is especially for you.

Showpo are one of the brands that I love to post deals on because they offer free express shipping, have a pretty good sale selection and their clothes aren’t too shabby either – in fact they are pretty fabulous – with unique designs and head turning statement pieces.

Well, the Showpo shopping experience has just gotten a whole lot sweeter with these new promotions, one of which is exclusive to Buckscoop.

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An excellent offer from Hard Yakka popped up on the radar earlier this week when a deal was posted about a “Buy-3-Get-1-Free” promo that they are currently running (where you get the fourth equal or lesser value item for free). This presented a rare opportunity for online shoppers to get a big volume-based discount on their durable clothing.

Unfortunately though, the deal began to unravel when trying to figure out Hard Yakka’s confusing terms and conditions around it. There was uncertainty over which other retailers you could redeem this offer at, as well as further “muddying of the waters” around the mention of having to use a seemingly non-existent claims form.

Before we look at the specific terms creating uncertainty, I want to point out that this is actually a bargain worth grabbing but I advise you do so directly from Hard Yakka by the looks of it. This deal gives you an idea of which items you’re best off spending your money on to get the most value.

Back to the confusing terms, if you head to Hard Yakka’s website you’ll see this offer headlined on the front page. Clicking on the promotional banner takes you to a page which indicates that the offer is available from Big W, Target, TWW and in-store at several other retailers Australia wide. However, out of the online stores it seems that only TWW is actually aware of this promo. Both Big W and Target do not appear to be applying the discount to your shopping cart when adding Hard Yakka products to it.

So let’s take a look at some of the specifics which we found to be confusing when delving into Hard Yakka’s T&C’s for this promotion.    Read the rest of this entry »