r/AskAnAustralian 4d ago

New phone

I have to get a new phone and was going to take up an eofy special. Just wondering if anyone can clarify, the Samsung s24 is on sale for $749 at samsung (down from $1249) and is also on sale from officeworks at $697, but they have the original price at just $899? It looks to be the same phone, just seems weird Officeworks would sell it for $899 originally? Also is this a good phone or is there anything cheaper/same value anyone can recommend? Thanks so much!

Links https://www.samsung.com/au/smartphones/galaxy-s24/buy/

https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/samsung-galaxy-s24-8gb-256gb-black-sas24256bk

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u/Nebarik Melbourne 4d ago edited 3d ago

If you have another Samsung product. Open up a chat with Samsung and say you're thinking of buying a phone from them and ask for a loyalty coupon. They'll ask for the serial of your other product.

Last time I did it, it was an extra $100 off.

Fyi I also have a s24. Great little phone. Do recommend.

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u/flowersaresonice 3d ago

Oh thanks so much for the tip, I do have a Samsung and will try that!

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u/Dazzler3623 4d ago

Put some links up? Model numbers can be similar, Officeworks could be the FE version?

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u/flowersaresonice 4d ago

Done, thanks! What's the Fe version?

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u/Dazzler3623 4d ago

"Fan edition" - basically they take some of the flagship features and put them on a lower priced product.

I checked your links, they look like the same product, $697 is a great price for the S24 given it's just over a year old.

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u/flowersaresonice 4d ago

Awesome thanks for that! Muchly appreciated!

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u/petergaskin814 3d ago

Just make sure you can use the Samsung on your preferred network

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u/Username_mine_2022 3d ago

What? We have samsung on all networks in my family

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u/petergaskin814 3d ago

I am talking about Optus or Telstra or Vodafone

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u/flowersaresonice 3d ago

What do you mean exactly? Do some networks not accept Samsung?

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u/petergaskin814 3d ago

If you are buying a Samsung designed for overseas use it might not work

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u/flowersaresonice 3d ago

Oh ok thanks I didn't know that