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Gambler

Man_Overboard wrote: »

I have to say that I wasn't particularly impressed with the comparison sites. They were useful to get a general idea of what is available, but when I tried to call MoneySuperMarket this morning their phone lines were switched off.

Scottish Power's 2014 fix was still available earlier today, so check the websites again now - I was only interested in the 2013 fix, and yesterday I could have got a cashback, but today it was nowhere to be found, except at Scottish Power themselves (with no cashback)

Interesting. The 2014 fix (31st Dec 2013) is at the same price as the Nov-13 fix for me, so an extra 2 months.

Man_Overboard_2

Gambler wrote: »

Interesting. The 2014 fix (31st Dec 2013) is at the same price as the Nov-13 fix for me, so an extra 2 months.

As you say - 'interesting'! The 2014 fix (I didn't check the end date) was significantly dearer for me than the 2013 fix - maybe it depends upon consumption levels (my consumption is quite low, I am nobbut a grumpy old recluse)

Man_Overboard_2

There is a news item on ScottishPower.com dated today, which announces the January 2014 fix, as a replacement for the November 2013 fix!

These guys are the puppetmasters, and we are the puppets!

Man_Overboard_2

I just did a fresh 'quote' on ScottishPower.co.uk, and the 2014 fix is until November 2014 - the November 2013 fix is still available, but there is no mention of a January 2014 fix

Gambler

Man_Overboard wrote: »

I just did a fresh 'quote' on ScottishPower.co.uk, and the 2014 fix is until November 2014 - the November 2013 fix is still available, but there is no mention of a January 2014 fix

Jan fix starts tomorrow. Maybe that's why my quote is the same, the comparison sites are still using the old rates?

Man_Overboard_2

Gambler wrote: »

Jan fix starts tomorrow. Maybe that's why my quote is the same, the comparison sites are still using the old rates?

Maybe I should cancel my Nov 2013 deal, and re-apply for the Jan 2014 deal?

Why would they make such a small (2-month) adjustment to their earlier offer?

How did you find out about the new Jan 2014 deal which hasn't yet started?

Gambler

Man_Overboard wrote: »

Maybe I should cancel my Nov 2013 deal, and re-apply for the Jan 2014 deal?

Why would they make such a small (2-month) adjustment to their earlier offer?

How did you find out about the new Jan 2014 deal which hasn't yet started?

The Jan 2014 is on the comparison sites.

Try this thread

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4151403

Man_Overboard_2

Gambler wrote: »

The Jan 2014 is on the comparison sites

It has appeared within the last half of the day!

Scottish Power seem to be doing a massive push for new customers, are you still in two minds?

Terrylw1

Wywth wrote: »

So 5 weeks after allowing for the typical 2 week cooling off period :cool:

But it can still be as early as 4 weeks if the supplier acts promptly ...

Yeah, its just 21 days after the cooling off period or a maximum of 14 days to make the supplier start as soon as they can.

Terrylw1

chanz4 wrote: »

14 days cooling off period before they tell your old supplier, 14 days laster transfer

Maximum of 14 days if no cooling off period, so less is possible. The 21 days kicks in after the end of this period. 14 days for a transfer would be pushing it as the objection window is working days, plus a few days if data transfer time plus any non working days since the 21 day rule does not state working days.