Sky, Virgin & BT TV Haggle down prices and get serious discounts Article Discussion

suesie999

Dieselberry wrote: »

Half price deal was coming to and end in August rang loads of times and best I was offered was 25% off. So cancelled no phone call begging me to stay nothing.

Today about 3 weeks after sky being turned off got a flyer for 75% off and £50 off next bill. Also got free ESPN for 3 months. Well pleased as when I was trying to negotiate a deal for the TV I was offered free line rental for a year and £2.50 off the broadband.

Its well worth cancelling and hanging on for a few weeks I am paying less now than I was on previous deal.

Good Luck Everyone

Need some advise please guys!! Been wiht sky for about 4 years now. Had a 50% off deal unitl last october and then when i said i would leave last year they gave me 25%.

It is due to renew in 3 weeks. My main thing is I need the sky plus box, but mine is now slightly faulty ( due to over use!!), a few questions:
1, if i call to cancel, are they likely to give me a new box as aprt of the deal?
2, is it better to cancel and then wait for flyers, where I may get a new box
3, If i cancel and wait, can I still use the exisiting box for the freeview channels? and will it stiil record?

Thanks ! :D

DragonQ

A Sky box with an expired subscription will continue to operate as a Freesat From Sky box so you get all the free-to-air channels on Freesat plus some other free-to-view ones that require a viewing card (e.g. Channel 5 HD). You cannot record unless you pay Sky £10 per month for the privelege.

suesie999

DragonQ wrote: »

A Sky box with an expired subscription will continue to operate as a Freesat From Sky box so you get all the free-to-air channels on Freesat plus some other free-to-view ones that require a viewing card (e.g. Channel 5 HD). You cannot record unless you pay Sky £10 per month for the privelege.

thanks! if I phone to cancel so you think they will give me a new box if I renew then?;)

GOLFER

Morning
Was wondering if anyone knew this. I was with sky for years. (full package) then reduced it down.Left them in July Cut-off 21/7/12) this year. At the end i was only on basic ent package but still have phone and broadband with them.

My wife has now moved up from 2 days to 5 days and we are thinking we could possibly afford sky again.

What i was wondering is as it was only in my name the subscription would i be able to use one of these 50% codes and set it up in my wifes name.

thanks

Golfer

DragonQ

I think it's luck of the draw. Sometimes it'll work, other times they'll figure out that you're from the same household and won't give you a new customer offer.

DaveW007

I've been with Sky for about 6 or 7 years and have TV, phone & broadband with them. I'm very happy with the package I have. I'm not interested in sport or films so just have the standard mix of channels.

I phoned Sky recently asking what they could do for existing customers. The man I spoke to was very helpful and pleasant and stated that they couldn't do anything for my existing TV package but gave me line rental for £3.00 for a year and also free calls for £2.50 per month for a year instead of £5.00 per month. All in all I got a saving of £168.00 which I am very happy with.

debbyjg

Got a great deal from the sky stand in the shopping centre. 12 month contract, 6 mths entertainment extra and sports so every chanel but movies 1/2 price 6 mths, then took hd so got 1/2 price line rental 12 months and free unlimited bb for 6 mths. free box free wireless free instal even for new phone line and not a penny to pay upfront. Downside no vouchers but saving £90 cash on line rental and if any problems can go back to local lass that sold me it.

debbyjg

Golfer mum and dad tried that then gave same mobile email and bank account and sky blocked the account but did ring and offer to re activate at 1/2 price but not new box et.

NPowerUser

Remember folks Sky is a luxury, I can't remember the last time I paid the full amount. Always follow through with cancellation if you want the best deals.

Cancelled a few months ago, then waited.

Through the post within the first few weeks of cancellation was an offer of Sky free for 6 months then full price for a further 6 months.

Next came a leaflet offering 50% off sky for 12 months with free £50 credit.

Now I have a leaflet offering 75% off any sky package for 12 months with another free £50 credit.

So sit on your hands folks. 75% off deals come to those that are prepared to wait. I have a few weeks to decide on whether to accept this latest deal. Footie looks pretty decent weekend after next so I just might take them up on their latest offer next week.

Live without Sky for less than 3 months and those big deals come flooding in.

GOLFER

NPowerUser wrote: »

Remember folks Sky is a luxury, I can't remember the last time I paid the full amount. Always follow through with cancellation if you want the best deals.

Cancelled a few months ago, then waited.

Through the post within the first few weeks of cancellation was an offer of Sky free for 6 months then full price for a further 6 months.

Next came a leaflet offering 50% off sky for 12 months with free £50 credit.

Now I have a leaflet offering 75% off any sky package for 12 months with another free £50 credit.

So sit on your hands folks. 75% off deals come to those that are prepared to wait. I have a few weeks to decide on whether to accept this latest deal. Footie looks pretty decent weekend after next so I just might take them up on their latest offer next week.

Live without Sky for less than 3 months and those big deals come flooding in.

i did cancel, left them on 21/7/12 only ever had the one offer for 25% off. nothing else, no mial no phone calls. Is it because i kept my phone and BB with them.