🔬 Australia's Independent Verified Deal Rating

The Deal Truth Score.
Know Before You Buy.

Every deal on Discount Offers is scored 1 to 10 using verified historical Australian pricing data — so you know whether a deal represents genuine value before you click.

9
Deal Truth Score
GENUINE DEAL — BUY NOW
5
Deal Truth Score
AVERAGE PRICE — WAIT
2
Deal Truth Score
WELL ABOVE AVERAGE — AVOID
Why This Matters

Australian Shoppers Deserve Price Transparency.

Understanding whether a discount is genuine takes research most shoppers simply don't have time for. A product marked "Was $999, Now $499 — 50% off" may reflect a genuine saving — or the was-price may have only appeared briefly. The Deal Truth Score tells you which, instantly.

Major Australian Retailer
Samsung 65" QLED Smart TV — Model QA65Q70C
Was $2,499 $1,249 50% OFF
What the Deal Truth Score reveals: This TV has been available at $1,249 for most of the past 12 months. The higher was-price appeared briefly before this sale. Our Deal Truth Score for this deal: 2/10 — Not a price low worth acting on.
The Methodology

How We Calculate Every Score

Our Deal Truth Score is calculated using verified Australian price data. Here is the exact process for every deal we publish.

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Identify The Product

We match the exact model number across all major Australian retailers to ensure identical item comparison.

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Build the Price History

We compile verified price records across major Australian retailers to build a complete picture of what this product actually costs over time.

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Calculate The Score

We anchor the score to the 12-month average — that always equals 5/10. Prices below the average score higher (up to 10 at the all-time low). Prices above the average score lower (down to 1 at the all-time high). Where multiple retailers sell the same product, your price position across competitors also factors in.

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Publish With Transparency

Every deal shows the score, price history summary, and our recommendation. You decide with full information.

Score Reference

What Every Score Means

Every score is anchored to the 12-month average — 5/10 always means you're paying the historical average price. Scores above 5 mean you're paying less than average. Scores below 5 mean you're paying more. A deal scoring 6 with a note saying it's cheapest across retailers is still a good deal, even if it's above the product's own average price.

10
All-Time Low — at or below the lowest price recorded in 12 months
BUY NOW
9
Exceptional — significantly below the historical average
GREAT BUY
8
Excellent Deal — well below what Australians typically pay
EXCELLENT
7
Great Deal — noticeably below the historical average
GREAT DEAL
6
Good Deal — below average or cheapest across tracked retailers
GOOD DEAL
5
Fair Price — at the 12-month average. The honest midpoint.
AVERAGE
4
Above Average — higher than typical. Worth comparing elsewhere.
COMPARE
3
Overpriced — well above what Australians normally pay
OVERPRICED
2
Significantly Overpriced — near the highest price recorded
AVOID
1
Way Overpriced — at or near the 12-month price peak
DO NOT BUY
Real Examples

Deal Truth Scores In Action

The same headline discount percentage can represent very different actual value. Here is why the score matters more than the percentage.

Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Headphones
Australian Electronics Retailer
9
Was $549$299-46%
12-month low: $280
12-month average: $400
Today: $299 — 25% below average

One of the lowest prices recorded in Australia. RRP has been $549 since launch — this is a genuine discount confirmed by price history.
✅ Score 9 — Genuine deal. Near all-time low.
Dyson V12 Detect Slim Absolute Vacuum
Australian Home Appliance Retailer
5
Was $1,249$999-20%
12-month low: $799
12-month average: $970
Today: $999 — 3% above average

Although marketed as a discount from RRP, $999 is slightly above what Australians have typically paid for this model. The was-price reflects an RRP that rarely applied in practice.
⚠️ Score 5 — Slightly above average. Not a standout deal.
Samsung 55" DU7700 Crystal UHD 4K TV
Australian Electronics Retailer
3
Was $1,099$895-19%
12-month low: $599
12-month average: $720
Today: $895 — 24% above average

This model has sold for as low as $599 during sale events. At $895 the current price is well above what Australians typically pay — the headline 19% discount is measured against a rarely-applied RRP.
❌ Score 3 — Well above average. Better prices available historically.
Common Questions

Deal Truth Score FAQ

Absolutely not. Deal Truth Scores are calculated from verified price history data only. No retailer — whether a paying merchant partner or not — can influence or request changes to their score. A deal that scores 2 will always show as 2. This independence is what makes the score meaningful.
We use our own proprietary price tracking system which checks prices daily using multiple methods including direct retailer data feeds, structured product data, and where available, official affiliate API connections. We cross-reference across major Australian retailers to build a complete 12-month price history for each product.
Yes — we publish all deals with full score transparency. Deals with strong product value may be published at any score with a Staff Pick label, meaning our editorial team recommends the product at that price even if it's not at a historical low. The score always shows regardless — we never hide it.
For new products we use the available data and clearly note the limited history in the deal description. We flag new releases separately since they rarely discount within the first 90 days.
Yes. Contact us at hello@discountoffers.com.au with the specific product, price history source, and your reasoning. We investigate all genuine challenges and update scores when presented with verifiable data.
The score accounts for more than just one retailer's own price history. If a product is priced above its own 12-month average but is the cheapest option currently available across all tracked Australian retailers, that genuine market advantage lifts the score. The deal detail page will always show the exact breakdown — the price vs average percentage and the market position — so you can judge for yourself.

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