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

stephenliverpool1

nathanv2015 wrote: »

Thanks Stephen.


I am just a bit wary of cancelling in case I don't get any decent offers, and don't really want to be without Sky over Christmas and new year.


Also, would I then lose everything recorded on my sky+ box as I have a lot of unwatched programs on there?


Is it a 30 day cancellation period? If so, if I cancelled and didn't get any offers could I cancel the cancellation before it takes effect?


Thank you.

Yes you can cancel the cancellation before it takes effect and yes you would lose your recordings. You have to give 31 days notice to cancel.

Make sure your contact details are correct on My Sky and you have selected you want to be contacted with regards marketing and offers. I think it is under My Account on My Sky but I am sure someone will confirm. You need to do this; otherwise they won't contact you with any good offers.

HTHs.

stephenliverpool1

Forgot to mention that when I spoke to Sky yesterday, they told me that I may not got any new deals as I have had 50% off for a while lol. I took this with a pinch of salt lol.

NickEva

Just cancelled as all they could offer me was the full package normally £87 (with Family, HD ,multi-room, Sport & Movies) for £67.
Let's see if they email me a deal to stay.

Duplada

I have been with Sky since the 1990's have a Sky World package with sports and movies and HD and 1 multiroom.

For the last 4 years I have phoned Sky and have cancelled. Irrespective of what they offer initially I go through and cancel. Without fail every year they have phoned me to cut another deal of 50% or better.

I am just coming to the end of a 12 month 50% off TV with 50% off HD and multiroom and £100 credit. I told then I have retired now and I am going to make do with Prime Instant and BT Sport. They offered straight away 50% for 10 months which I declined and cancelled. The 50% offer for 12 months offer then appeared on my Sky account.

I shall just wait for them to call. If they don't I shall renew when the 60% offer arrives after cut off. So far I have never failed to get a good deal before the 31 day notice period expires.

If you are reading this and wondering whether or not to cancel, then just do it, cancel your TV subscription and wait for the deals to be offered. At worst you will get the 50% off any TV package for 12 months which will appear in your My Sky account.

I Will report back how I get on.

stephenliverpool1

Totally agree. I have done this now for a few years.

Mr_Poves

stuartroberts wrote: »

I gave virgin 30 days notice on friday.

200mb tx exel and m phone with additional box.

Price has risen to £65 and they woulnt budge only offering £3 off daying it was the best they could offer.

Gets a call last night off retentions £41 per month 12 month contract.

Bit theirhand off.

I was only asking for £50 pm in the first place.

My advice call their bluff and wait.

I'm paying £73.99 rising to £77.98 in feb for the exact same package as you .
I rang yesterday and gave them the 30 day notice after the lady I spoke to offered an £11 discount for 18 mth , and sky movies for 9 months .
Just to confirm you have bb xl , tv xl , medium calls and an extra box ?

Anon

stuartroberts wrote: »

I gave virgin 30 days notice on friday.

200mb tx exel and m phone with additional box.

Price has risen to £65 and they woulnt budge only offering £3 off daying it was the best they could offer.

Gets a call last night off retentions £41 per month 12 month contract.

Bit theirhand off.

I was only asking for £50 pm in the first place.

My advice call their bluff and wait.

That seems like quite a good deal - does it include the line rental?

Many thanks

stuartroberts

Yeah. They fully discounted the yearly line rental to acheive it.

I have an email thanking me for paying my land line for 12 month.

I didnt pay thr below. But its how they are doing it now.

Hello,

Thanks for taking Line Rental Saver for the next 12 months. We're just letting you know we've received your payment of £164 by debit/credit card.

stuartroberts

Yes i have xl tv . xl bb phone and additional box upstairs

Mr_Poves wrote: »

I'm paying £73.99 rising to £77.98 in feb for the exact same package as you .
I rang yesterday and gave them the 30 day notice after the lady I spoke to offered an £11 discount for 18 mth , and sky movies for 9 months .
Just to confirm you have bb xl , tv xl , medium calls and an extra box ?

NickEva

Logged onto my account and saw the 50% offer quick chat on-line managed to get 60% off and £50 credit for the full package. Result