TV MoneySaving

Discussion List

• Do I 'need' Sky?

  Have has sky for 17 years. (now on Q) I record from it. It holds a lot of recordings and is convenient . Netflix is 'thrown in' somehow, all at £25pm for basic package (no movies/sports). However what I watch is 95% of what's on Freeview (have aerial). How could I bin sky for something cheaper, yet still be able to record…

• Sky tv due for renewal

  Anybody has successfully haggled for a discount?

• Mailing letters and posters

  As someone who hasn’t had to do this for a while, what are the methods of mailing a letter and a parcel these days for private individuals ? Are these still mainly handled by Royal Mail or is it good to use other couriers?

• Cancelling Sky due to insurance claim

  Hi I am out of contract for my Sky TV and in few months my broadband as well which I had planned to renew on a new deal. However my house got water damaged and loss Adjuster has moved us into a managed serviced flat for next 3 to 6 months. I contacted Sky via chat and they offered to drop me to basic package (18 quid a…

• TV upgrade - worth paying extra for OLED?

  Really want to upgrade my very old 32' TV for a modern smart TV. Interested in a LG OLED TV that is on offer in Curry's ATM. It's reduced to £1100, but although not very money saving I'm not put off by the price. BUT I only have Freeview TV with the standard HD bbc channels and therefore I probably won't get the best out…

• Cutting down Sky TV package: No HD?

  We recently checked what we were using on our Sky TV package and saved £144 a year by removing the Kids bundle and getting a discount for going back into contract. We also wanted to lose the £7 we are paying for HD: we don't notice the difference (except on sport and that is paid separately). The call handler said…

• Britbox on Roku

  Just a quickie to tell folk that Britbox UK has finally joined Roku in the UK! Search for it in streaming channels! It works as just done it.