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be paid for having an 18 month mobile contract & free phone

Bev_B
Bev_B Posts: 275 Forumite
edited 10 March 2011 at 2:54PM in It's gone, but was it any good?
I know nothing of this company however quidco offer £100 for a vodafone contract taken out with them and they have some good cash back deals:

http://www.affordablemobiles.co.uk/contract-mobile-phones/view-all-vodafone-network.html

18 months free LG Cookie lite in black:
http://www.affordablemobiles.co.uk/contract-mobile-phones/vodafone/yp_100_prem/lg/t300/15201420.html?source=afff&source=webgains&siteid=22087

17 months free on Samsung S5230 Tocco lite in black:
http://www.affordablemobiles.co.uk/contract-mobile-phones/vodafone/yp_100_prem/samsung/s5230/15282416.html?source=afff&source=webgains&siteid=22087
or pink:
http://www.affordablemobiles.co.uk/contract-mobile-phones/vodafone/yp_100_prem/samsung/s5230/15266741.html?source=afff&source=webgains&siteid=22087

Remember these are cashback deals you have to claim, so keep any paperwork safe and make sure you put reminders on your calender.
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  • ellie43
    ellie43 Posts: 446 Forumite
    Thanks for posting:A

    Can you tell me how these deals work please?

    Do you pay the £25 per month up front then claim it back at the end of the 17 months?

    Thanks
    'Now sir you tell me the world's changed
    Once I made you rich enough
    Rich enough to forget my name'
    Youngstown

    Eleventh Heaven = no 166 - none yet but 50 weeks to go:cool:

  • vuvuzela
    vuvuzela Posts: 3,648 Forumite
    Cashbacks differ. You need to read the details very very carefull and claim exactly when you should, ie normally every 3/4 months. If you miss one, you can invalidate the entire thing.
  • Bev_B
    Bev_B Posts: 275 Forumite
    yes you have to pay the contract every month then claim back, quidco is automatic and says its usually within a month. The cash back from affordablemobiles has to be applied for, usually at set months such as 9, 12, 15 & 18, so you have to remember to apply with that months statement and remember to cancel your contract with vodafone at month 17 as they require a months notice. I've been doing cashback contract phones for years without a problem although do know of one company that went bankrupt leaving people without their cashback.
  • PJB
    PJB Posts: 1,364 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    How much is internet on Voda?
  • ellie43
    ellie43 Posts: 446 Forumite
    Thanks to you both for the info - its not that clear on the website how it works:o
    'Now sir you tell me the world's changed
    Once I made you rich enough
    Rich enough to forget my name'
    Youngstown

    Eleventh Heaven = no 166 - none yet but 50 weeks to go:cool:

  • Lynsey
    Lynsey Posts: 9,486 Forumite
    I've been Money Tipped!
    vuvuzela wrote: »
    Cashbacks differ. You need to read the details very very carefull and claim exactly when you should, ie normally every 3/4 months. If you miss one, you can invalidate the entire thing.

    No longer the case and hasn't been for quite a while - miss one and you miss one, just continue claiming the rest.
    Make sure you know what you are doing before jumping in and ask on the mobiles forum, some great guys there who will guide you.

    Not a company I would personally use, much better and safer options.

    Lynsey
    **** Sealed Pot Challenge - Member #96 ****
    No. 9 target £600 - :staradmin (x21)
    No. 6 Total £740.00 - No. 7 £1000.00 - No. 8 £875.00 - No. 9 £700.00 (target met)
  • Silk
    Silk Posts: 4,836 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture
    Anyone thinking about mobiles and cashback deals needs to read this thread before risking anything...
    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/558661=
    It's not just about the money
  • Lynsey
    Lynsey Posts: 9,486 Forumite
    I've been Money Tipped!
    Hi Ya Silk, how are you keeping??
    I suppose you wouldn't touch this deal either??

    Lynsey
    **** Sealed Pot Challenge - Member #96 ****
    No. 9 target £600 - :staradmin (x21)
    No. 6 Total £740.00 - No. 7 £1000.00 - No. 8 £875.00 - No. 9 £700.00 (target met)
  • PJB
    PJB Posts: 1,364 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    Why avoid?
  • Silk
    Silk Posts: 4,836 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture
    Lynsey wrote: »
    Hi Ya Silk, how are you keeping??
    I suppose you wouldn't touch this deal either??

    Lynsey
    Hi Lynsey :kisses3:
    Fine thanks ....still looking for OH's lipstick in the mag :rotfl:

    No I wouldn't touch it but only cos I don't do cashback deals ;)
    I know you and others do but it's too much like hard work for me :o

    I can think of a worse company to deal with though :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
    It's not just about the money
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