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Title: Have I missed something here.
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 27 November 2008, 08:35:05
http://www.freesatfromsky.co.uk/?CMP=KNC-UKesalesSearch

For twice the price you get less of a package. :-/
Title: Re: Have I missed something here.
Post by: Leomas on 27 November 2008, 08:59:38
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http://www.freesatfromsky.co.uk/?CMP=KNC-UKesalesSearch

For twice the price you get less of a package. :-/


You missed the subtle '£20 per month after 4 months' bit. Suspect Advertising Standards would want to have a word about how they display it
Title: Re: Have I missed something here.
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 27 November 2008, 09:02:55
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http://www.freesatfromsky.co.uk/?CMP=KNC-UKesalesSearch

For twice the price you get less of a package. :-/


You missed the subtle '£20 per month after 4 months' bit. Suspect Advertising Standards would want to have a word about how they display it

That’s a trial of exclusive Sky TV worth £20 per month. To cancel those mixes you need to call Sky before the end of the 4 month trial period or you will continue to pay £20 per month for the 4 Sky Mix package.†


Bloody typical of thier advertising.
Title: Re: Have I missed something here.
Post by: Leomas on 27 November 2008, 12:56:33
And that is the point, they reckon that they will get enough people forgetting to cancel that they will make more from this offer than from the £150 'one-off'. Chances are that the £20 per month has a one year subscription hidden away in the small print
Title: Re: Have I missed something here.
Post by: shyboy on 27 November 2008, 15:54:17
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And that is the point, they reckon that they will get enough people forgetting to cancel that they will make more from this offer than from the £150 'one-off'. Chances are that the £20 per month has a one year subscription hidden away in the small print
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There isn't a minimum contract period after the 4 month trial, but you do have to give 30 days notice to cancel the packages before the 4 months expire. No problem with an appropriate diary note.
I'm tempted to give it a go to see if we will use the packages enough to justify £20 a month. If not, just cancel.
Title: Re: Have I missed something here.
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 27 November 2008, 16:08:43
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And that is the point, they reckon that they will get enough people forgetting to cancel that they will make more from this offer than from the £150 'one-off'. Chances are that the £20 per month has a one year subscription hidden away in the small print
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There isn't a minimum contract period after the 4 month trial, but you do have to give 30 days notice to cancel the packages before the 4 months expire. No problem with an appropriate diary note.
I'm tempted to give it a go to see if we will use the packages enough to justify £20 a month. If not, just cancel.

Just give them notice of cancellation a week after the dish is fitted.   ;D ;D :y
Title: Re: Have I missed something here.
Post by: MindlessJD on 27 November 2008, 16:58:41
This sort of thing really pi**es me off.

You see a 'good' deal, break out the wallet/card....

.... then the damn small print hits you.

Minimum contract length, 50% off for 1 month only.... etc

Bring on the advertising standards agency!!!