Hump Day Deals: Sega Game Sale, Free Grog, 40% Off Electric Toothbrushes

Hump day (AKA Wednesday) is arguably the most boring day of the week. So why not liven things up by grabbing one of these nifty online bargains? Deals that caught our eye this week include: The best games from EA’s Origin Mega sale, free alcohol from Dan Murphy’s, travel to the Arctic Circle for half-price. Click the links below to land yourself a bargain.

    Games/Software

  • EA’s Mega Sale on Origin is actually properly “mega” with a tremendous range of games and DLC on-sale with savings of up to 75%. Deals tht caught our eye include Mass Effect for $2.49, Far Cry 3 for $7.48, Theme Hospital for $2.49, Wing Commander IV for $2.49 and Titanfall for $29.99.
  • BeatTheBomb is also having a games sale, including Watch Dogs for $22.22 and Assassin’s Creed 4 for $8.88. Click here to see the full range of deals. [Via OzBargain]
  • This weeks Humble Bundle focuses on Sega video games. Pay $1 or more for the Dreamcast Collection (SEGA Bass Fishing, Crazy Taxi, Sonic Adventure DX Director’s Cut, and Space Channel 5 Part 2), NiGHTS Into Dreams, Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed, Total War: Rome II – Caesar in Gaul DLC, and the Miles Jacobson’s Tactic DLC for Football Manager 2015 plus exclusive Total War: Attila wallpapers. Pay more than the average price, and you’ll also get Empire: Total War and Company of Heroes 2 – The Western Front Armies: Oberkommando West. Pay $12 or more, and you’ll also receive Total War: Shogun 2 – Fall of the Samurai. Pay $50 or more to also receive a limited edition Dreamcast t-shirt from Fangamer. As always, you can choose who gets the lion’s share of your money: Humble Bundle, the developers or the nominated charity.
  • Humble Bundle is also running a separate deal on video games by the developer Joystic. Click here to see what’s on offer.
  • You can currently get 59 free crime and thriller ebooks from iTunes.
  • You can also get a range of free ebooks from JB Hi-Fi. Click here to see its full range.
  • Udemy has once again slashed the price of a handful of online courses. Available courses include Build Your Trading Robot (RRP: $99), Laser-targeted customers: YouTube for Business (RRP: $299) and Analytics for SQL.
  • AnimeLab is a streaming service that lets you watch more than 1000 anime shows and simulcasts direct from Japan in HD. You can now get the service free on Android. Hurrah!
  • Computers/Gadgets

  • Oral B is currently selling the Black 7000 electric toothbrush for $179; a saving of 40 percent. Click here to read our review of the latest model in the series.
  • Dick Smith is offering $10 off $50+ purchases when customers use the discount code “YESTOTEN”. Click here for more information.
  • The Good Guys is throwing an online clearance sale in conjunction with eBay. In addition to slashed prices, you can also get up to $200 in store credit when making a purchase. Click here for details.
  • Dick Smith is throwing an online only clearance sale: customers can get up to $200 off when they enter the discount code “mayhem500” at checkout.
  • Telstra is offering $20 off all its prepaid mobile broadband devices until Christmas.
  • Food/Drink

  • Dan Murphy’s is currently offering free alcohol to customers who sign up for a My Dan Murphy’s membership card. You can claim two 50ml Johnnie Walker black label bottles, six bottles of Crown Golden Ale or a bottle of McGuigan The Brothers Shiraz. The deal is limited to the first 40,000 members. [Via OzBargain]
  • You can also get a 700ml bottle of Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold Rum for $29; that’s a saving of over $10.
  • OzBargain’s tightarse has assembled a list of discount codes and vouchers for more than 300 pubs and restaurants around the country. Click here to get the deals.
  • The Wine Market is selling a range of mixed dozens at reduced prices as part of a 24-hour flash sale. Prices start at $69.
  • Clothing

  • Star Jewels has knocked more than $200 off Casio’s F1 Red Bull Limited Edition EFR-537RB-1A wristwatch. Originally retailing for $399, it can now be snapped up for $149. [Via OzBargain]
  • The editors at Lifehacker’s sister-site, ShopStyle.com.au, have compiled a list of modern Australian wardrobe essentials to get you through the silly season’s festivities. Combining comfort and style, the selection has all the foundations for a stylish summer at a range of prices. Check it out here.
  • Clothing site boohoo.com is throwing a clearance sale with up to 80 per cent off a range of womens clothing. You can also score free delivery for orders over $40.
  • ShopStyle is having another clearance sale on fashion and beauty items. Prices start at under $1. Click here to see the full range.
  • Miscellaneous

  • Here’s a great opportunity to cross a potentially life-changing adventure off your bucket list. Intrepid Travel is offering a 2-for-1 deal on its Polar expeditions. Available trips include crossing the Arctic Circle via the Falklands, Antarctica/South Georgia/Falklands and
    Tromso/Bear Island/Spitsbergen. Prices start at $8,095. If you prefer to travel solo, you can still get 50% off.
  • Myers is throwing a tech Christmas sale — categories include cameras, headphones and home entertainment.
  • Target has knocked 30 per cent off its entire Barbie range. Hurrah! You can also get 20 per cent off all scooters, ride-ons and bikes.
  • The Reject Shop is selling the Ice Age Mammoth Collection DVD boxset for just $7. The pack includes all four movies. [Via OzBargain]
  • Each Wednesday, ALDI runs a ‘Special Buys’ sale on a range of heavily discounted items. Today’s deals focus on toys, Christmas decorations, coffee and Lacura Caviar beauty products. Click here to see the full range of deals.
  • JB Hi-Fi is throwing a 2-for-$20 sale on Blu-ray movies. There are stacks of classic and noteworthy titles that should be in any movie-lover’s collection, including Aliens, The Terminator, Jaws, Apocalypse Now, Taxi Driver, Lawrence Of Arabia, Schindler’s List, The Lord Of The Rings, Pulp Fiction and many more. Click here to see the full range.
  • Deals Direct is offering 30 per cent off its gym, exercise and sporting equipment range.
  • Seen anything better? Share links to more online deals in the comments section below!


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