Squeak Blog

JAG has just launched their new website and receive $20 off your total basket for online purchases.

Use the code FUSJAGOL$20 to get the discount. Offer is only valid from 7th October – 10th October 2011.

Challenge yourself, and feel the difference.

Without enough fibre† you can’t make the most of life – because you can feel unwell, bloated and lethargic. And most Australians get about half** their daily fibre needs.

That’s why you should take the Metamucil Challenge.

It’s an easy way for you and your family to start feeling lighter and more active in just two weeks. It takes a little while to kick in, but after just 2 weeks, you’ll be feeling great – especially if it gives you the chance to win a $5,000 holiday.

See terms and conditions for details.

Head to the style.tread.com.au website and get a $10 voucher by signing up your email address

The voucher in AUD is valid until 31st of March 2011 midnight. No cash redemption possible. This one time offer is off the total invoice amount. Minimum order amount pre discount: $70 AUD incl. GST. Please enter the voucher code during checkout and click “Apply Coupon”. Easy online shoe shopping on StyleTread.com.au. Fast & free delivery. 100-day free return policy. By submitting your email address you agree to receive StyleTread newsletter with updates on new arrivals. Please read privacy policy and terms for more details.

Qantas is having a 90 hour sale for their 90th anniversary… the countdown says 50 hours now so be quick.Here’s some info on their website:

It’s our 90th anniversary and to celebrate we’re offering great deals on fares plus a chance to WIN free flights!*

These fares are on sale now for 90 hours to great destinations around Australia and worldwide!

Sale ends midnight (AEDT) Tuesday 23 November 2010.

Plus, we’re giving away 90 flights for two! Simply book any eligible Qantas flight at qantas.com during the 90 Hour Sale, and you’ll automatically go into the draw to WIN.* Each Qantas flight booking at qantas.com gives you one entry and all fares, including non-sale fares, are eligible!

Each prize is a return Economy flight for two people to be drawn from the following prize pool -

* 5 trips to London
* 5 trips to New York
* 10 trips to Bangkok
* 10 trips to Singapore

* 5 trips to Hong Kong
* 1 trip to Johannesburg
* 5 trips to Los Angeles
* 35 trips to Australian Capital Cities

* 6 trips to Buenos Aires
* 3 trips to Shanghai
* 5 trips to Honolulu

Entries close midnight (AEDT) Tuesday 23 November 2010. View the full terms and conditions of the competition.

Plus, Qantas Frequent Flyers can book an eligible flight using Frequent Flyer points, money, or a combination of points and money with Points Plus Pay at qantas.com. As long as you have at least 5,000 points then the mix is up to you!^

* Economy Fares

* Premium Economy Fares

Economy Fares

A sample of fares on offer:
From Sydney to: Economy From (AUD)+ Travel Dates
Brisbane $69 one way 3 May to 16 June 2011
Melbourne $69 one way 3 May to 16 June 2011
Coffs Harbour $75 one way 11 January to 6 April and 3 May to 16 June 2011
Perth $179 one way 3 May to 16 June 2011
Hong Kong $990 return 15 February to 31 March and 3 May to 16 June 2011
Los Angeles $1090 return 15 February to 31 March and 3 May to 16 June 2011
London $1890 return 15 February to 31 March 2011
From Brisbane to: Economy From (AUD)+ Travel Dates
Sydney $69 one way 3 May to 16 June 2011
Longreach $90 one way 3 May to 16 June 2011
Melbourne $95 one way 3 May to 16 June 2011
Perth $199 one way 3 May to 16 June 2011
Hong Kong $990 return 15 February to 31 March and 3 May to 16 June 2011
Los Angeles $1090 return 15 February to 31 March and 3 May to 16 June 2011
London $1890 return 15 February to 31 March 2011
From Melbourne to: Economy From (AUD)+ Travel Dates
Devonport $69 one way 3 May to 16 June 2011
Sydney $69 one way 3 May to 16 June 2011
Brisbane $95 one way 3 May to 16 June 2011
Perth $179 one way 3 May to 16 June 2011
Hong Kong $990 return 15 February to 31 March and 3 May to 16 June 2011
Los Angeles $1090 return 15 February to 31 March and 3 May to 16 June 2011
London $1890 return 15 February to 31 March 2011
From Adelaide to: Economy From (AUD)+ Travel Dates
Port Lincoln $59 one way 3 May to 16 June 2011
Melbourne $65 one way 3 May to 16 June 2011
Sydney $95 one way 3 May to 16 June 2011
Brisbane $109 one way 3 May to 16 June 2011
Hong Kong $990 return 15 February to 31 March and 3 May to 16 June 2011
Los Angeles $1390 return 15 February to 31 March and 3 May to 16 June 2011
London $1890 return 15 February to 31 March 2011
From Perth to: Economy From (AUD)+ Travel Dates
Sydney $179 one way 3 May to 16 June 2011
Melbourne $179 one way 3 May to 16 June 2011
Brisbane $199 one way 3 May to 16 June 2011
Singapore $690 return 15 February to 31 March and 3 May to 16 June 2011
Hong Kong $890 return 15 February to 31 March and 3 May to 16 June 2011
Tokyo $990 return 15 February to 31 March and 3 May to 16 June 2011

Great deals are also available to other destinations.

* View and book all Domestic Economy sale fares on offer
* View and book all International Economy sale fares on offer

Competition ends midnight Tuesday 23 November 2010, so book now for your chance to win a flight for two.*
Premium Economy Fares

A sample of return fares on offer:
From Sydney to: Premium Economy From (AUD)+# Travel Dates
Los Angeles $2890 15 February to 31 March and 3 May to 16 June 2011
Frankfurt $3990 3 February to 31 March 2011
From Brisbane to: Premium Economy From (AUD)+# Travel Dates
Buenos Aires $2890 1 March to 30 June 2011
Johannesburg $2990 1 February to 31 March and 1 May to 30 June 2011
From Melbourne to: Premium Economy From (AUD)+# Travel Dates
Narita $2090 1 February to 6 April and 2 May to 26 June 2011
London $4290 1 February to 31 March 2011
From Adelaide to: Premium Economy From (AUD)+# Travel Dates
Hong Kong $1990 1 March to 6 April and 2 May to 30 June 2011
Frankfurt $4190 3 February to 31 March 2011
From Perth to: Premium Economy From (AUD)+# Travel Dates
Los Angeles $3290 15 February to 31 March and 3 May to 16 June 2011
Frankfurt $3790 3 February to 31 March 2011

Great deals are also available to other destinations in Premium Economy, travel dates may vary.

# Fares only available on Qantas services with a Premium Economy cabin.

* Search for a Premium Economy sale fare

Competition ends midnight (AEDT) Tuesday 23 November 2010, so book now for your chance to win a flight for two.*
Important Information
* The promotion commences at 12.01am (AEDT) on 20/11/10 and ends at 11.59pm (AEDT) on 23/11/10 (Promotion Period). Entry open to Australian and New Zealand residents, (excluding staff and their immediate family members and registered travel companions of the Promoter and its related bodies corporate) (Eligible Entrants). Eligible Entrants receive one automatic entry into the draw when they book a Qantas ticket on qantas.com (which may include either a Qantas & Partner Classic Award flight or a Qantas & Jetstar Any Seat Award flight) during the Promotion Period which includes at least one flight with a QF flight number on the ticket. Each QF flight is counted as a separate entry. Each prize is a pair of Qantas return economy class tickets drawn from the following prize pool distribution: 5 x London, 1 x Johannesburg, 6 x Buenos Aires, 5 x New York, 5 x Los Angeles, 3 x Shanghai, 10 x Bangkok, 5 x Hong Kong, 5 x Honolulu, 10 x Singapore (no choice of destination is available for the winners) or 35 x an Australian Capital city of the winners’ choice. Maximum total prize value is A$223,426 (inc. GST) Departure point will be the winners’ closest Qantas serviced airport. All prize travel to be completed before 30/11/11, and black out dates from 15/12/10 to 15/1/11 and 8/4/11 to 27/4/11 apply. The draw will take place at 10:00am (AEDT) on 30/11/10 at the offices of Mike Da Silva and Associates (Aust) Pty Ltd ABN 50 003 894 022 at 15 Grosvener Street, Neutral Bay, NSW 2089. Winners will be notified by email immediately after the draw and their names published on qantas.com/90thanniversary on 1/12/10 and in The Australian and New Zealand Herald newspapers on 7/12/10. Promoter is Qantas Airways Limited. Authorised under NSW Permit No. LTPS/10/10864, ACT TP10/04879, Victorian Permit No. 10/3995 & SA Licence No. T10/2682. Qantas Airways ABN 16 009 661 901. Licence No. 2TA 000 237.
^ Points Plus Pay allows Qantas Frequent Flyer members to choose the number of points you redeem, above a specified minimum level, and pay an amount on your credit card to obtain your Award. All bookings made using Points Plus Pay are treated as an Any Seat Award and Any Seat Award fare conditions will apply. Points Plus Pay is not available for Classic Award bookings. The minimum points needed is subject to change. Find out more about Any Seat Awards or view full terms and conditions.
+ Prices based on payment at qantas.com by BPAY made at least 7 days before departure. For payments made by credit or charge card, add A$25 for international and A$7.70 for domestic per passenger per booking. For payments made through 13 13 13 or through Qantas retail outlets and airport locations, add A$60 for international and A$35 for domestic per passenger. Agents may charge service fees and/or fees for card payments which may vary. Prices are correct as at 20 November 2010 but may fluctuate if surcharges, fees, taxes or currency change. Amounts payable to third parties not included. Flights available on Qantas operated or marketed services only. Offers subject to availability.Cancellation and other conditions apply depending on your fare conditions. View all fare conditions.

Hi everyone!

Shiseido is giving away their Bio-Performance Super Corrective Serum Sample at Myers, David Jones and selected pharmacies all you need to do to redeem your sample, is print the voucher or SMS “Sample” to 0428 228 919 to receive the offer on your mobile, and present it at the Shiseido counter at Myer, David Jones and selected pharmacies.

The product is said to deliver multiple skin-regenerating solutions in one highly-effective new formula – with results that are visible from the first day of application.

Here is the link to the voucher:

Shiseido Bio-Performance Super Corrective Serum Sample

Shiseido Bioperformance Super Corrective Serum

One sample per customer, whilst stocks last.

Also, register on their site and you could win a trip to Japan!

Experience Pure Color by Tom Pecheux

Visit your Estee Lauder counter at Myer or David Jones for a Complimentary Make over.

Plus receive a Free Sumptuous Mascara 2.8ml to match your new look.

Don’t have access to a printer? Not a problem, simply visit Estee Lauder counter and mention this promotion to one of our Beauty Advisors to receive this fabulous offer.

Jetstar is having a sale. There is up to 50% off on all destinations across Australia and overseas.

Get in quick otherwise you will miss out. The sale end tonight unless sold out prior. For sale details including fares, routes and travel visit jetstar.com

The Fam Foundation would like to invite you to the first Movie Night Fundraiser – screening The Karate Kid.

They are a Not-for-Profit organisation whose purpose is to unite families all around the world.
…
All proceeds will be dedicated to the underprivileged immigrants and refugees who are seeking Legal Services to be reunited with their loved ones. The Fam Foundation has a network of Immigration Agents & Lawyers who volunteer their time in taking on Pro-bono (free) Immigration cases.

Your ticket purchase includes an admission to viewing The Karate Kid, popcorn, a drink of your choice, a lion-dance performance and a mystery bag of goodies.

There will also be lucky door prizes!!

This event is open to everyone and all walks of life.

Purchase your tickets here: http://www.stickytickets.com.au/3904

Please check out their website at http://www.famfoundation.org.au/ and join us in making a difference and register as a volunteer.

Experience the NEW seductive fragrance by Versace, VERSUS in a 1.5ml sample by simply presenting this voucher to a consultant from the fragrance department at your nearest Myer or David Jones store. One sample per customer, while stocks last. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Please print the below voucher and bring it in-store to qualify

versace sample voucher

When it comes to organising the home and family, Mum is ’Queen’.

Celebrate this Mother’s Day and spoil Mum with a clever gift from Howards and win her flowers for a year! Simply purchase anything in store to enter the competition.

Howards has an extensive range of innovative Mother’s Day gift ideas. Whether she’s a ’Glamour Queen’ ’Cooking Queen’ ’Organised Queen’ or ’Pampered Queen’ Howards has the perfect gift to suit any Mum!

WANT TO GO TO GOLD CLASS CINEMAS OVER CHRISTMAS FOR FREE? Log into the facebook group ‘Your Wheel Of Life’ to enter the draw: http://www.facebook.com/#/group.php?gid=146387659305&ref=nf

For those of you who received the government’s $900.00, how did you spend this?

For those of you who haven’t received the money yet, how will you spend this?

Browse around the Squeak Website and this blog to look for bargains and sales. Our motto is “You’ve been squeaked” because you’re looking at a website that provides sales and bargains!

Are you a movie buff?

One of our Facebook Squeak Fans sent us this information and voucher:

Greater Union

I came across an interesting article today on the Daily Telegraph (Saturday March 14 2009 pg. 4) titled “Buying up a US home for $1.50″. With this current financial crisis in the US, I’m not surprised houses are selling for as little as $1.50. Here’s the extract of the article:

BARGAIN-HUNTING Australians are raiding the US housing market where huge family homes are for sale for just $1.50.

Foreign buyers are travelling to US foreclosure hotspots where properties are listed for $US1000 ($1500), $US500 ($750) – even as little as $US1.

One prominent dealer in Detroit – a town crippled by the collapsing car industry – has sold properties to Australian buyers for just $US3000 ($4500). Vacuum cleaner manufacturer Theo Szinger, 67, of Brisbane, cashed in his superannuation and plunged it into Detroit property last year. He has not looked back, snapping up six properties for as little as $5000.

“You ca’t even buy a secondhand car for that,” Mr Sziner said. His latest buy, a $16,000 home in such good condition it did not even need a paint job, came with a $10,000 rates bill but he was still thrilled with the deal.

Mr Szinger is among the enterprising Aussies who have swopped on the ailing US home market where homes worth $200,000 18 months ago are going for a few thousand dollars.

“We’ve had a handful. Typically, they have been paying $US3000 to $US5000,” Detroit foreclosure specialist Mike Shannon said. Mr Shannon said he had more than 100 lower quality homes listed in the Detroit metropolitan area for sale at just $US1.

But before you plunge into buying a property in the US, make sure you talk to you lawyer and accountant to ensure you’ve looked at all the laws and regulations with owning properties overseas.

Does anyone know what are the ongoing costs associated with these bargain houses?

Want to earn 10 points for every movie you see? and when you have accumulated 100 points you’ll go FREE? If you do then it’s time to join the Greater Union CiNE Buzz club. When you become a member you’ll get:

• a discounted movie every week
• the chance to buy tickets to the blockbusters 24 hrs BEFORE ANYONE ELSE!
• entry to exclusive competitions
• exclusive member only advance screenings
• and much much more!!!

The full terms and conditions can be found here: greaterunion.com/cinebuzz

If you’re looking for cheap flights then your first stop will be to visit jetstar. They have recently announcement their “price beat guarantee”:

If you find a published internet airfare on another airline that is lower than the lowest available comparable Jetstar fare on Jetstar.com, call us to book with Jetstar and we will beat the other airline’s fare by 10% (provided we can verify the lower fare when you call to book).

The comparable fare must be for a one way direct flight on the same route at a comparable time.
Another airline’s fare which has less than 20kg checked baggage allowance or excludes checked baggage allowance is comparable to Jetstar’s JetSaver Light fare and a fare which includes at least 20kg checked baggage allowance is comparable to Jetstar’s JetSaver fare.

Source: http://www.Jetstar.com.au

I was sent this information by a friend of mine so I thought I would share it with you all, I’ll definitely be shopping at Coles this Friday:

Coles Media Release:

Coles will donate this Friday’s (13 Feb) profits from its 750 stores nationally to the Government’s Bushfire Appeal Fund in partnership with the Red Cross.

Customers will also be able to donate to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund at all Coles stores. Donations can be made at all Coles supermarket checkouts from today.

Coles Managing Director Ian McLeod said the bushfire tragedy had touched a number of Coles team members, some of whom have lost loved ones in the fire, and a number who have lost their homes.

“Like everyone in the community, we’ve been shocked by the devastation these fires have wrought, and we extend our deepest sympathies to those who’ve suffered loss in this terrible event,” Mr McLeod said.

Mr McLeod said the size of this Friday’s donation would depend on customer support, but could be several million dollars.

“We hope Australians will help us make this Friday’s donation as substantial as possible.”

Coles has been helping ground level relief agencies over the weekend, providing essentials such as food, water and toiletries, and will continue to provide additional local support as needed.

Further information,
Jim Cooper
Ph: (03) 9829 4354

As a valued sponsor of the 2009 Sydney Royal Easter Show 9 – 22 April 2009, Qantas staff will have the opportunity to save 25 per cent off ShowLink tickets for both family and friends. So if you know someone who works at Qantas then make sure you ask them if they can grab you some ShoLink tickets. Offer ends 25 March 2009. For more information on the 2009 Royal Easter Show check out their website  http://www.eastershow.com alternatively, you can call 1300 730 631.

We’ve just received news that GNCLiveWell is having an overstock clearance. To view the sale details click here.

I was doing some research on Netbooks/Laptops because I needed to buy one for my sister as a present, I began by searching on the net and going to popular comparison sites like shopbot.com.au and myshopping.com.au but it only really gave the recommended retail price rather than the sale price. Luckily someone had kindly posted some laptop sales on Squeak.com.au which was perfect timing! JB Hi-Fi, The Good Guys, Myers, David Jones and Harvey Norman were listed on the site so I checked those out and the prices were good but some of the retailers were only selling particular brands like Sony, Toshiba, HP etc. Myers had the Asus EeePC 7″ for $300 and they then reduced the price on boxing day to $249! That was a steal! But my sister wanted a 13″ laptop so I went around looking for more sales. I ended up purchasing the Asus F6A 13.3″ Laptop from MSY which they had for $1179 which is by far the cheapest around, the recommended retail price was over $1500 and Bing Lee had it on their website for $1600 but it did have better specs. MSY is a small franchise that only have a few stores around Australia so most people don’t know about them. The service is not that great but if you know what you want then you have no problems. It was good to know that these small stores can compete with the big retailers the only problem is knowing when their running sales. I’ll make sure that if I hear about their sales I’ll post it on Squeak.com.au – the sales search engine.

The learning from this was that it definitely pays off to shop around and find out which places are running sales, remembering that you don’t have to go to the big retailers to grab a good deal. The small stores can compete! So the next time you’re looking to buy a gift or something for yourself, make sure you take a look at whose running a sale on Squeak.com.au and make sure you grab it at the best price.

The Squeak Team wants to wish our readers a Merry Squeaky Christmas and a Squeaky Happy New Year.

We look forward to posting up more blog entries in 2009 and don’t forget to visit the Squeak website for the latest bargains and sales.