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Many years ago I subscribed to Sky for a short while. I still have the
equipment and viewing card and it's used to watch the free to view channels.

Now, my family are nagging me to re-subscribe so I phone Sky to see if they
had any 'taster' offers, however, after 90 minutes on the phone, they can no
longer find any details of me on their systems and I have to start the
subscription process from scratch.

I'm leaning towards a Sky Plus box but before I take the plunge I was
wondering if anyone knows if there are any trial offers of a month, or so,
available on my existing box so we can see if the service is worth the
money?

Also, should I order the box direct from Sky or would I get a better deal
going elsewhere (Curry's, Comet, Independent, etc.).

Many thanks,

Richard

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"Richard Wagstaff" wrote in message
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Many years ago I subscribed to Sky for a short while. I still have the
equipment and viewing card and it's used to watch the free to view
channels.

Now, my family are nagging me to re-subscribe so I phone Sky to see if
they had any 'taster' offers, however, after 90 minutes on the phone, they
can no longer find any details of me on their systems and I have to start
the subscription process from scratch.

I'm leaning towards a Sky Plus box but before I take the plunge I was
wondering if anyone knows if there are any trial offers of a month, or so,
available on my existing box so we can see if the service is worth the
money?

Also, should I order the box direct from Sky or would I get a better deal
going elsewhere (Curry's, Comet, Independent, etc.).

Many thanks,

Richard
If they can't find any record then your a "New Subscriber" and should be
able tio take up any of theoffers thet SKY have for New Subscribers.

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"John Russell" wrote in message
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"Richard Wagstaff" wrote in message
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Many years ago I subscribed to Sky for a short while. I still have the
equipment and viewing card and it's used to watch the free to view
channels.

Now, my family are nagging me to re-subscribe so I phone Sky to see if
they had any 'taster' offers, however, after 90 minutes on the phone,
they can no longer find any details of me on their systems and I have to
start the subscription process from scratch.

I'm leaning towards a Sky Plus box but before I take the plunge I was
wondering if anyone knows if there are any trial offers of a month, or
so, available on my existing box so we can see if the service is worth
the money?

Also, should I order the box direct from Sky or would I get a better deal
going elsewhere (Curry's, Comet, Independent, etc.).

Many thanks,

Richard
If they can't find any record then your a "New Subscriber" and should be
able tio take up any of theoffers thet SKY have for New Subscribers.

Yup, a plus point. They purge records after 5 years. Negotiate with sky as
a new customer and you should be able to wangle a free box and install and
perhaps even a half price subs offer.

As to free trials - there are no official ones but you can send the whole
lot back within 10 days under distance selling regs.

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On Wed, 25 Jul 2007 16:18:24 GMT, "steeler" wrote:


"John Russell" wrote in message
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"Richard Wagstaff" wrote in message
...
Many years ago I subscribed to Sky for a short while. I still have the
equipment and viewing card and it's used to watch the free to view
channels.

Now, my family are nagging me to re-subscribe so I phone Sky to see if
they had any 'taster' offers, however, after 90 minutes on the phone,
they can no longer find any details of me on their systems and I have to
start the subscription process from scratch.

I'm leaning towards a Sky Plus box but before I take the plunge I was
wondering if anyone knows if there are any trial offers of a month, or
so, available on my existing box so we can see if the service is worth
the money?

Also, should I order the box direct from Sky or would I get a better deal
going elsewhere (Curry's, Comet, Independent, etc.).

Many thanks,

Richard
If they can't find any record then your a "New Subscriber" and should be
able tio take up any of theoffers thet SKY have for New Subscribers.

Yup, a plus point. They purge records after 5 years. Negotiate with sky as
a new customer and you should be able to wangle a free box and install and
perhaps even a half price subs offer.

As to free trials - there are no official ones but you can send the whole
lot back within 10 days under distance selling regs.

There is a 30-day No quibble money back offer if you subscribe to Sky HD.
--

Cheers

Nigel Barker
Live from the sunny Cote d'Azur

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"steeler" wrote in message
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"John Russell" wrote in message
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"Richard Wagstaff" wrote in message
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Many years ago I subscribed to Sky for a short while. I still have the
equipment and viewing card and it's used to watch the free to view
channels.

Now, my family are nagging me to re-subscribe so I phone Sky to see if
they had any 'taster' offers, however, after 90 minutes on the phone,
they can no longer find any details of me on their systems and I have to
start the subscription process from scratch.

I'm leaning towards a Sky Plus box but before I take the plunge I was
wondering if anyone knows if there are any trial offers of a month, or
so, available on my existing box so we can see if the service is worth
the money?

Also, should I order the box direct from Sky or would I get a better
deal going elsewhere (Curry's, Comet, Independent, etc.).

Many thanks,

Richard
If they can't find any record then your a "New Subscriber" and should be
able tio take up any of theoffers thet SKY have for New Subscribers.

Yup, a plus point. They purge records after 5 years. Negotiate with sky
as a new customer and you should be able to wangle a free box and install
and perhaps even a half price subs offer.

As to free trials - there are no official ones but you can send the whole
lot back within 10 days under distance selling regs.


Many thanks, everyone, for the info.

Is there any particular department at Sky I should pick to haggle with for a
free box? I just phoned and was told there was no offers at the moment.

Richard

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Richard Wagstaff wrote:

: Is there any particular department at Sky I should pick to haggle with for a
: free box? I just phoned and was told there was no offers at the moment.

Go with Virgin is you want free offers! With the success of Sky Broadband
in holding up subscriber numbers Sky are largely ditching their special deals
- and flushing out those people who used them forever!

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"Mike Henry" wrote in message
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In , "Richard Wagstaff"
wrote:

Many years ago I subscribed to Sky for a short while. I still have the
equipment and viewing card and it's used to watch the free to view
channels.

Now, my family are nagging me to re-subscribe so I phone Sky to see if
they
had any 'taster' offers, however, after 90 minutes on the phone, they can
no
longer find any details of me on their systems and I have to start the
subscription process from scratch.

My goodness. That 90 minute call will have cost you over £6; I take it
you will insist on that being refunded from your first month's bill.


Dig out the latest 0800 one.

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Also, should I order the box direct from Sky or would I get a better deal
going elsewhere (Curry's, Comet, Independent, etc.).


Currys, Comet and other large dealers direct their bookings back to
Sky anyway.
If you go to a good, recommended, independent Sky dealer you will
almost certainly get a much better overall set-up as they will have a
reputation to keep up. Ask them if they do their own installations. If
they sell and install TVs as well, there is every chance that they
will have the skills get the best performance out of the system.

All new Sky subscribers get a Free box, dish and LNB

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"widgitt" wrote in message
oups.com...


Also, should I order the box direct from Sky or would I get a better deal
going elsewhere (Curry's, Comet, Independent, etc.).


Currys, Comet and other large dealers direct their bookings back to
Sky anyway.
If you go to a good, recommended, independent Sky dealer you will
almost certainly get a much better overall set-up as they will have a
reputation to keep up. Ask them if they do their own installations. If
they sell and install TVs as well, there is every chance that they
will have the skills get the best performance out of the system.


current Sky+ ASA offer is £50 + £30 install - which is dearer than direct
from Sky but they do the fitting rather than subbies and you can garantee a
new pace PVR3.

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"Brian McIlwrath" wrote in message
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Richard Wagstaff wrote:

: Is there any particular department at Sky I should pick to haggle with
for a
: free box? I just phoned and was told there was no offers at the moment.

Go with Virgin is you want free offers! With the success of Sky Broadband
in holding up subscriber numbers Sky are largely ditching their special
deals
- and flushing out those people who used them forever!

I wish! We're in a non-Freeview area!

Richard

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"steeler" wrote in message
m...

"widgitt" wrote in message
oups.com...


Also, should I order the box direct from Sky or would I get a better
deal
going elsewhere (Curry's, Comet, Independent, etc.).


Currys, Comet and other large dealers direct their bookings back to
Sky anyway.
If you go to a good, recommended, independent Sky dealer you will
almost certainly get a much better overall set-up as they will have a
reputation to keep up. Ask them if they do their own installations. If
they sell and install TVs as well, there is every chance that they
will have the skills get the best performance out of the system.


current Sky+ ASA offer is £50 + £30 install - which is dearer than direct
from Sky but they do the fitting rather than subbies and you can garantee
a new pace PVR3.

Sorry for being dim, but what is an ASA offer?

Richard

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"Richard Wagstaff" wrote in message
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"steeler" wrote in message
m...

"widgitt" wrote in message
oups.com...


Also, should I order the box direct from Sky or would I get a better
deal
going elsewhere (Curry's, Comet, Independent, etc.).


Currys, Comet and other large dealers direct their bookings back to
Sky anyway.
If you go to a good, recommended, independent Sky dealer you will
almost certainly get a much better overall set-up as they will have a
reputation to keep up. Ask them if they do their own installations. If
they sell and install TVs as well, there is every chance that they
will have the skills get the best performance out of the system.


current Sky+ ASA offer is £50 + £30 install - which is dearer than direct
from Sky but they do the fitting rather than subbies and you can garantee
a new pace PVR3.

Sorry for being dim, but what is an ASA offer?

Richard


ASDA have an offer for £75. You buy a box with a card in it then phone them
up.

Ron

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"Richard Wagstaff" wrote in message
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"steeler" wrote in message
m...

"widgitt" wrote in message
oups.com...


Also, should I order the box direct from Sky or would I get a better
deal
going elsewhere (Curry's, Comet, Independent, etc.).


Currys, Comet and other large dealers direct their bookings back to
Sky anyway.
If you go to a good, recommended, independent Sky dealer you will
almost certainly get a much better overall set-up as they will have a
reputation to keep up. Ask them if they do their own installations. If
they sell and install TVs as well, there is every chance that they
will have the skills get the best performance out of the system.


current Sky+ ASA offer is £50 + £30 install - which is dearer than direct
from Sky but they do the fitting rather than subbies and you can garantee
a new pace PVR3.

Sorry for being dim, but what is an ASA offer?


I forget what it stands for Authorised Sky something I think. Basically
independent satellite installers who are licensed to resell sky. You pay
them and they sort it with sky. Not to be confused with the cowboys in
supermarket foyers and shopping malls - they just sign you up with a sky
install and pocket a commission.

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On 26 Jul, 16:41, "steeler" wrote:
"Richard Wagstaff" wrote in message

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"steeler" wrote in message
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"widgitt" wrote in message
groups.com...

Also, should I order the box direct from Sky or would I get a better
deal
going elsewhere (Curry's, Comet, Independent, etc.).

Currys, Comet and other large dealers direct their bookings back to
Sky anyway.
If you go to a good, recommended, independent Sky dealer you will
almost certainly get a much better overall set-up as they will have a
reputation to keep up. Ask them if they do their own installations. If
they sell and install TVs as well, there is every chance that they
will have the skills get the best performance out of the system.

current Sky+ ASA offer is £50 + £30 install - which is dearer than direct
from Sky but they do the fitting rather than subbies and you can garantee
a new pace PVR3.

Sorry for being dim, but what is an ASA offer?

I forget what it stands for Authorised Sky something I think. Basically
independent satellite installers who are licensed to resell sky. You pay
them and they sort it with sky. Not to be confused with the cowboys in
supermarket foyers and shopping malls - they just sign you up with a sky
install and pocket a commission.-

ASA is Authorised Sky Agent.

Some ASA's, usually independent shops can handle all of the sign-up
forms, ordering viewing card etc and still arrange for Sky's
"installers" to do the job and others handle the whole thing,
including doing their own installations.
It is those that you should look for, if you want the best job done as
they are usually experienced aerial and TV installers.
Most of the call centre staff at Sky seem not to even know or admit
that independent ASA's exist !

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On Thu, 26 Jul 2007 01:03:01 GMT, "steeler" wrote:


"widgitt" wrote in message
roups.com...


Also, should I order the box direct from Sky or would I get a better deal
going elsewhere (Curry's, Comet, Independent, etc.).


Currys, Comet and other large dealers direct their bookings back to
Sky anyway.
If you go to a good, recommended, independent Sky dealer you will
almost certainly get a much better overall set-up as they will have a
reputation to keep up. Ask them if they do their own installations. If
they sell and install TVs as well, there is every chance that they
will have the skills get the best performance out of the system.


current Sky+ ASA offer is £50 + £30 install - which is dearer than direct
from Sky but they do the fitting rather than subbies and you can garantee a
new pace PVR3.

Have been watching this thread as I am thinking of swapping from
virgin to Sky.
This is the first mention of a specific box, is there different sky +
boxes and if so which is the best?

Thanks

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"Jamie Smith" wrote in message
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On Thu, 26 Jul 2007 01:03:01 GMT, "steeler" wrote:


"widgitt" wrote in message
groups.com...


Also, should I order the box direct from Sky or would I get a better
deal
going elsewhere (Curry's, Comet, Independent, etc.).


Currys, Comet and other large dealers direct their bookings back to
Sky anyway.
If you go to a good, recommended, independent Sky dealer you will
almost certainly get a much better overall set-up as they will have a
reputation to keep up. Ask them if they do their own installations. If
they sell and install TVs as well, there is every chance that they
will have the skills get the best performance out of the system.


current Sky+ ASA offer is £50 + £30 install - which is dearer than direct
from Sky but they do the fitting rather than subbies and you can garantee
a
new pace PVR3.

Have been watching this thread as I am thinking of swapping from
virgin to Sky.
This is the first mention of a specific box, is there different sky +
boxes and if so which is the best?


Pace, Thompson and Amstrad all make sky+ boxes. Amstrad supply the most and
pace the least. General consensus is that on average Amstrad are the least
reliable - but some of those stats are down to them having the highest
install base (and some to ******* Sugar using cheap components).

Generally if you buy direct from sky you take your chances with what is on
the van.