Officeworks is a leading stationery retail chain in Australia that specializes in office supplies, furniture, and technology products. It was founded in 1994 with its headquarters in Melbourne, Australia. The company operates over 167 stores across the country and provides a range of products for both personal and business use.
The Officeworks price match policy is called a Price Beat Guarantee, in Australia, with a promise to beat the lower price of a competitor for an identical product within a specified time frame. If customers find a lower price for a product they can purchase at Officeworks, they can request Officeworks to beat it by 5%. The Price Beat Guarantee applies to prices found at other retailers in-store or online, and certain conditions and exclusions apply.
Read on to discover how you can take advantage of the Officeworks Price Beat Guarantee policy to help your dollar go that bit further.
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Officeworks price match policy – PBG and PPP
The Officeworks policy is called the ‘Price Beat Guarantee’ and applies to Officeworks stores and via online purchases made via the Officeworks website.
The Price Beat Guarantee (PBG) means that if you find a lower-priced identical item to that stocked by Officeworks (even if it’s on sale), Officeworks will not only match it but beat it by 5%.
In addition to the PBG, a Parents’ Price Promise (PPP) exists specifically for school stationery items. More on that later.
What items does a Price Beat Guarantee (PBG) include?
It’s quite logical really – items must be stocked by both Officeworks and the competitor and not meet the exclusion criteria mentioned below.
Officeworks Price Beat Guarantee exclusions
If you’re considering taking advantage of an Officeworks price match, then there are several exclusions to consider and save you the disappointment of missing out on a lower price:
- Cashback and coupon offers – paper or electronic coupons
- Commercial quantities and pricing
- Reduced prices not available to the public
- Apple Reseller Education pricing
- Stock liquidations
- Clearance products or goods sold in receivership or administration
Officeworks also reserve the right to limit sales to reasonable retail quantities.
How do you get a price match at Officeworks?
A customer can obtain the PBG by visiting the local Officeworks store or by toll-free Australia-wide calling 1300 OFFICE (1300 633 423). The PBG cannot be obtained via the online store.
And now here are the 3 steps for an Officeworks price match:
- Record the price – simply cut it out if in print or screenshot it or bring your laptop with the webpage.
- Let Officeworks know – visit in-store or by phone to provide the evidence (most likely an email)
- Match and save – Officeworks will review and most likely be able to tell you on the spot, or you may receive a call back -giving you the 5%.
Does Officeworks price match in-store?
To obtain a price match in-store, you’ll need to bring in evidence with you. As mentioned above, photographic or clipping evidence is usually sufficient.
If you proceed to purchase the product from Officeworks, the discount for the price match will be applied at the checkout counter.
A word of warning – Officeworks staff may be required by management to contact the competitor to verify the price, should there be any doubt that the products compared are like for like, or the evidence you provide is questionable.
Does Officeworks price match online?
The Officeworks Price Beat Guarantee includes products found online – as long as the item is identical and in stock.
Officeworks will assess the online store, taking into account the added cost of delivery to your location (if any), when determining the Price Beat Guarantee. If it transpires that the identical, in-stock product can be purchased and delivered to your location via an online store for a total price lower than the one Officeworks offers, they’ll beat that total price by 5%.
Digging into the terms and conditions
While Officeworks does not state it, customers may be met with resistance to price-matching international-based merchants or those that are exclusively online. While there is nothing specific within the PBG itself, be prepared to accept ‘no’ if management is unconvinced of your claims.
The price matching policy regarding volume is stated as a ‘reasonable retail quantity’ – your guess is as good as mine as to what that may be, but don’t expect an Officeworks price match on a pallet of goods or any office consumption volumes. You may need to visit multiple stores if that’s what you need!
In addition to the exclusions mentioned above, individual stores may argue that the spirit of the PBG terms and conditions include restrictions on price matching a competitor’s products if they are:
- considered to be promotional in nature, including eligibility for a cashback
- part of a promotional offer (e.g. buy one get one free)
- on clearance or discontinued
- trade or non-public pricing
The PBG is open to interpretation. You may even be able to score a PBG if you spot an item in any Officeworks advertising on sale, and discover it cheaper elsewhere!
Paying with gift cards should also have no impact on your ability to score an Officeworks price match.
Price Adjustment policy of Officeworks
There is no discernible price adjustment policy online for Officeworks. Consumers need to be educated prior to purchasing in-store. If you did indeed discover an item was cheaper elsewhere (even after a PBG), there are several things you could do to level the playing field:
- Depending on the type of product, you could return it using the Change of Mind Returns – 30 Days policy and then repurchase the goods. Obviously, you’ll need to ensure the goods are unopened/damaged and understand the returns policy.
- Discuss a discount on those or further goods, based on your ongoing business, particularly where you’re you’re buying consumable type goods.
Postage and Shipping
The costs of any freight or postage of products to your address will be factored into any price-matching online requests.
Parents’ Price Promise (PPP)
If parents find a lower price on an identical stocked item on an official school list, Officeworks will beat it by 20%^.
This program is restricted only to prices that appear on official 2022/2023 School Lists and only up to the quantity listed.
The Offer is also only available from 01/10/2022 to 5/02/2023 and cannot be used in conjunction with Officeworks’ 5% Price Beat Guarantee.
Further terms and conditions are available here.
Frequent Flyer and Loyalty Programs supported by Officeworks
If saving money by price matching makes you happy, then you may be disappointed that Officeworks doesn’t offer any additional value to be gained through Frequent Flyer programs.
Can I earn Qantas Frequent Flyer Points with Officeworks?
Unfortunately, you can’t earn or redeem Qantas Frequent Flyer Points with Officeworks.
Collecting Velocity Frequent Flyer Points with Officeworks
Unfortunately, you can’t earn or redeem Velocity Frequent Flyer Points with Officeworks.
Earning when you use American Express at Officeworks
Unfortunately, you can’t earn or redeem American Express Membership Rewards with Officeworks.
FlyBuys Loyalty Program
Not surprisingly Officeworks offers the Flybuys loyalty program, due to it being owned by Wesfarmers. Other brands in the Wesfarmers Flybuys stable include Coles, Target, Bunnings and catch.com.au
Obtaining cashback at Officeworks
Officeworks does not appear to participate extensively in cashback programs or promotions. Discounts for Officeworks via portals such as Shopback and Cashrewards border on non-existent.
How to use Coupons and Vouchers at Officeworks
Vouchers and gift cards can be applied in the shopping cart, online at checkout, as well as in-store.
Alternative Payment Options at Officeworks
Buy Now, Pay Later services (BNPL) have dramatically increased in popularity and the three of the biggest are now firmly established with Officeworks.
Officeworks Zip Pay
You can use Zip Pay to make purchases both online and in-store, up to $1,000.
Officeworks Afterpay
You can use Afterpay to make purchases both online and in-store, up to $2,000.
Does Officeworks price match competitors?
You can be sure that Officeworks will price match a like for like competitors’ product.
Officeworks vs JB Hi-Fi price match
Yes, provided the standard conditions of the PBG apply, the Officeworks price match will apply against JB Hi-Fi.
Officeworks vs Harvey Norman price match
Yes, provided the standard conditions of the PBG apply, the Officeworks price match will work for Harvey Norman.
Officeworks vs Kmart price match
There is no reason why the Officeworks price match will not work for Kmart, even though Wesfarmers owns both.
Officeworks vs Staples price match
It should not be surprising that the Officeworks price match will work with a competitor, Staples.
Officeworks vs Big W price match
Tick. The Officeworks price match will work for BigW.
Officeworks vs The Good Guys price match
Yes, the Officeworks price match will work for The Good Guys. The hardest part is matching model numbers, as some major retailers have manufacturers create bespoke model numbers unique to themselves.
Officeworks vs Amazon price match
There is no reason the PBG wouldn’t apply to Amazon, but you’ll need to read the section ‘Does Officeworks price match online?’
Conclusion
Using the Officeworks price match, known as the ‘Price Beat Guarantee’ is a great way of getting value for money. It’s a win-win situation!
5% may not seem a lot but if you’re in the market for electronics or some of the larger items such as furniture, then it’s worth your while – and you’ll feel good!
FAQ – Officeworks Price Match Guide
Do Officeworks price match?
The Officeworks price match policy is called a Price Beat Guarantee in Australia, with a promise to beat the lower price of a competitor for an identical product within a specified time frame. If customers find a lower price for a product they purchased at Officeworks, they can request Officeworks to beat the lower price by 5%.
Does Officeworks price matching apply to online purchases?
Yes. The ‘Price Beat Guarantee’ price matching policy of Officeworks applies to both online and in-store purchases.
Does Officeworks price match Amazon?
Yes, Officeworks will price match Amazon but it will only price match for the cost of goods inclusive of the delivery costs. ie. An item on Amazon costs $100 and $15 postage. Officeworks will price beat $115 by 5% only.
What does Officeworks not cover in its price match policy?
Cashback and coupon offers, commercial quantities, prices not available to the public, Apple Reseller Education pricing, and stock liquidations are all excluded from the Price Beat Guarantee.
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