Click Frenzy 2019: your questions answered

With two weeks until Click Frenzy 2019, aka ‘The Sale that Stops a Nation,’ we’re getting antsy imagining all the things we probably don’t need that we’re probably going to buy anyway.

$69 Virgin flights? Don’t mind if I do.

$1 GHD hair straightener? I’ll take ten. No, make it thirty!

50% off Lovehoney sex toys? Shhhhhhhhhh I said that’s private.

If you’re new to the behemoth online sale and wondering what the heck we’re going on about, take our crash course below.

Happy shopping!

What is Click Frenzy?

Click Frenzy is an Australia-wide online mega-sale. For 29 hours, four times a year, you’ll find thousands of incredible deals from hundreds of Australia’s most-loved brands, retailers and service providers.

How many Click Frenzy events are there each year?

Each year, there are four Click Frenzy events:

• Click Frenzy, every November;

• Click Frenzy Mayhem, every May;

• Click Frenzy Travel, which happens twice yearly.

When is the next Click Frenzy event?

The next Click Frenzy sale will be on Tuesday 12 November, 2019.

What time does the next Click Frenzy start?

Click Frenzy will begin at 7pm (AEST) on Tuesday 12 November, 2019.

What time does Click Frenzy end?

Click Frenzy will wrap up at midnight (AEST) on Wednesday 13 November, 2019.

Will Click Frenzy work this time?

It’s no secret that Click Frenzy have experienced disastrous technical difficulties in the past.

The very first Click Frenzy crashed the site almost immediately and problems with the delivery of emails plagued Click Frenzy Mayhem 2018.

The organisers assure us however that Click Frenzy November 2019 will go off without a hitch:

“We have engaged Amazon Web Services as our hosting partner, the world’s biggest public cloud hosting provider,” they told Yahoo Lifestyle.

“And implemented a revamped platform built by IE to ensure smooth delivery across mobile, tablet and desktop for Click Frenzy shoppers in November. We’re expecting numbers in the millions, and we’ve tested accordingly.”

What type of brands, retailers and service providers offer deals for Click Frenzy?

Each Click Frenzy and Click Frenzy Mayhem is host to hundreds of legit companies that sell online.

The most popular categories include fashion, beauty, house and garden, tech, telcos, travel, food and drink, chemist supplies, sporting and fitness, health and wellness, toys and pet supplies.

What type of deals will there be?

How does a $3 top range laptop sound? What about a $150 Uber voucher for $1?

Discounts vary between products, brands and stores and can range from a small percentage discount to the unbelievable Go Wild 99% off deals.

We’ll list the best deals when they become available so keep checking back so you can be well prepared ahead of time. It’s a jungle on there.

What are Go Wild deals?

Go Wild deals give subscribers the chance to access a range of special 99% off deals through a sort of treasure hunt.

Who owns Click Frenzy?

Click Frenzy is owned by Melbourne-based company Global Marketplace Pty Ltd.

Co-founder and Managing Director of Click Frenzy, Grant Arnott wanted to create an Australian online shopping event like major international events such as Cyber Monday and Singles Day, with a focus on Australian brands and retailers.

How does Click Frenzy work?

From the minute a Click Frenzy event starts, thousands of deals can be viewed on the Click Frenzy website. Once live, you can search by category, brand, product name or item, or just browse aimlessly. You do you.

Use the shortlist button to save your favourites as you go, and when you’re ready to buy something, simply click through to the relevant retailer and complete the purchase on their website. All purchases are made from the retailers rather than Click Frenzy itself.

How do I take part in Click Frenzy?

Become a subscriber: Sign up for updates on the four annual Click Frenzy events. Plus, they’ll send you subscriber-only promotions and competitions throughout the year.

Become a member: Get early access to Click Frenzy deals and events, plus member-only promotions throughout the year. It’s free and super easy.

Does it cost money to participate in Click Frenzy?

No, it’s absolutely free to become a member of Click Frenzy.

What is Ironshopper 2019?

Ironshopper 2019 is a competition, offering Click Frenzy shoppers a chance to win $50,000.

Finalists compete in a series of challenges over the 29-hour November sale with a mission to create the most impressive shopping haul from Click Frenzy deals.

Apply here.

Find more answers on Click Frenzy’s FAQ page.

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