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Virgin Life Insurance - Free Olympus C160 camera

Virgin Money have just announced an offer where new Life insurance customers will receive a free olympus Digital Camera upon reciept of their first premium.

As I can get simple cover for $6/mth, I'm assuming that I can pay my first £6, get my free camera, and then cancel my insurance!

or can I??

any ideas? as the Virgin site tells me VERY little.
cheers,
matthk
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come to the conclusion that my guts have !!!!!! for brains..."

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  • Hi guys, long time no chat...
    Virgin Money have just announced an offer where new Life insurance customers will receive a free olympus Digital Camera upon reciept of their first premium.

    As I can get simple cover for $6/mth, I'm assuming that I can pay my first £6, get my free camera, and then cancel my insurance!

    or can I??

    any ideas? as the Virgin site tells me VERY little.
    cheers,
    matthk

    PS> Why, with this new chat software, am I now a "newbie", with no avatar, and my signature tag has changed to someone elses?
    [SIZE=-2]"...I've been thinking with my guts since I was 14, and I've
    come to the conclusion that my guts have !!!!!! for brains..."

    John Cusack in High Fidelity
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  • rizla01
    rizla01 Posts: 7,260 Forumite
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    Hi,

    Very Interesting.

    If you click on
    ?
    You will note that they are offering a free DVD player.


    Riz.
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  • Yes I received the £6 DVD player - it is advertised on one internet site at £39.99.

    They have sent an email yesterday offering an olympus digital camera.

    I have sent in my internet application and look forward to my £6 digital camera.

    Just cancel the Direct Debit after it has been taken the first time.
  • 24seven
    24seven Posts: 97 Forumite
    "We reserve the right to claim back the gift if the life insurance policy is cancelled within the first 12 months."
  • There's nearly always a catch. 1a_y_tongue1.gif

  • dunstonh
    dunstonh Posts: 119,820 Forumite
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    Point 14 in the list:

    We reserve the right to claim back the gift if the life insurance policy is cancelled within the first 12 months.
    I am an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA). The comments I make are just my opinion and are for discussion purposes only. They are not financial advice and you should not treat them as such. If you feel an area discussed may be relevant to you, then please seek advice from an Independent Financial Adviser local to you.
  • mm66
    mm66 Posts: 550 Forumite
    Where is the camera offer? I can only see the offer for a free DVD on the website!!

    A link would be appreciated.

    thx
  • mm66 wrote:
    Where is the camera offer? I can only see the offer for a free DVD on the website!!
    A link would be appreciated.
    thx
    [SIZE=-2] Hi mm6, I got the offere via email, from "Consumer Lifestyles".
    Seems I filled out a survey with them at some time or other!
    Anyway, the URL for the offer is here:
    http://uk.virginmoney.com/life-camera/
    or you can call:
    08456 10 20 49
    - and quote "March Love"

    by the way, thanks dunstonh for pointing me to the right info!
    cheers,
    matthk[/SIZE]
    [SIZE=-2]"...I've been thinking with my guts since I was 14, and I've
    come to the conclusion that my guts have !!!!!! for brains..."

    John Cusack in High Fidelity
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  • jo_b_2
    jo_b_2 Posts: 7,122 Forumite
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    Thanks. I've moved the thread over to the insurance board, as you do have to take out the policy (and pay the premiums) to qualify for the freebie.
    matthk wrote:
    PS> Why, with this new chat software, am I now a "newbie", with no avatar, and my signature tag has changed to someone elses?

    Lots of the older posts were deleted a few months ago, to help improve the site speed. This has now affected people's post count and, consequently, their status as 'newbies' or 'not so newbies' etc.

    Have a look around the 'This site: Questions and Suggestions' board for more information about the changes and about the new software. (It will also tell you how to change your signature because I can't remember! :o )
  • Free Olympus Digital Camera when taking out a virgin life policy.

    Policies start from £6 a month for £30000 cover for 5yrs

    http://uk.virginmoney.com/life-camera/


    Also available is a DVD player using the below link

    http://uk.virginmoney.com/life-dvd/

    Terms and conditions do apply but the camera or DVD are sent after the first payment after which you can cancel the policy.
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