Sky+ cheapest deal for existing Sky subscriber?

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Hi
My in laws are nagging me about Sky+ and I wanted to know the cheapest route to them getting it.
Their current sky subscription is several years old and in her name. The subscribe to the premium sports and premiership plus.
Is it best to try the I'm cancelling route?
I was offered a free sky+ offer for non subscribers so could she cancel her subscription and he take advantage of the offer as a 'new' customer??
Also there was some talk of cheap deals on sky + at curries, but that appears to have gone cold.
Thanks
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  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 8
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    Anyone?
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 1,777
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    I asked the same question yesterday, so I'll bump this for both out sakes and hope somebody has some suggestions :)
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 403
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    :D i rang today and got sky + for £49
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 144
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    Is that with install included?

    I upgraded to Sky+ and Multiroom for £49 in November, but now want Sky+ in the bedroom too.
  • tobykimtobykim Posts: 645
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    Can I ask what package you are on for the £49 we have a bit of an argument going on with them at the moment so I'd be interested to hear what they have offered you in respect of sky+ or with multiroom
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 754
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    Same here !

    I phoned them on Wednesday and was told it would cost me £99 for the box plus installation.
  • wintvwintv Posts: 493
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    Phoned yesterday and was advised no offers at present so £99.00 plus £60.00 install fee. :mad:
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 5
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    wintv wrote:
    Phoned yesterday and was advised no offers at present so £99.00 plus £60.00 install fee. :mad:

    I phoned today got a £49 deal for sky+ including installation. I had cancelled sky two months ago and they had called me before Xmas offering me £49 deal which I did not take then.
    I called them today told them that I want take the them up on the £49 that they made to me and they said fine.

    If they dont play ball I would advise to go through to cancellations with what you are looking for they are very likely to agree.
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 754
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    I've just spoken to Sky and the best deal at the moment for any existing customer wanting to upgrade to Sky + is to recommend a friend.

    The deal is if you recommend a friend to Sky (not an existing customer) they will get basic Sky + dish + installation for free. If they want Sky + they'll get it for £49 inc installation.

    You will get Sky+ and installation free.

    The direct number for recommend a friend is
    08701942009
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 7,087
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    yes yes but your not threatning to leave sky. when you want to leave you go through to a specialist team who deal in cancellations.

    then you tell them that you are leaving because no deal for existing customers. they should offer sky+ for £49

    they used to do it and thats what tobykin was saying we dont know if they still do it

    whats the point in introducing a friend? great if you know someone but rubbish if you dont
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 1,777
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    Dang, I missed out on the recommend a friend offer because my mate can't have a dish on his house and went for Telewest instead. :(

    Guess I'll try the threatening to cancel option.
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 7,087
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    why cant +3dbs mate put dish up?
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 754
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    yes yes but your not threatning to leave sky. when you want to leave you go through to a specialist team who deal in cancellations.

    then you tell them that you are leaving because no deal for existing customers. they should offer sky+ for £49

    they used to do it and thats what tobykin was saying we dont know if they still do it

    whats the point in introducing a friend? great if you know someone but rubbish if you dont

    When i was told that the recommend a friend was the cheapest way of getting Sky+, i mentioned that i was going to look elsewhere and they still didn't budge.
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 403
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    am on sky sports mix £49 includes installation
  • willywonkerwillywonker Posts: 16,430
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    Mrs.W wrote:
    I've just spoken to Sky and the best deal at the moment for any existing customer wanting to upgrade to Sky + is to recommend a friend.

    The deal is if you recommend a friend to Sky (not an existing customer) they will get basic Sky + dish + installation for free. If they want Sky + they'll get it for £49 inc installation.

    You will get Sky+ and installation free.

    The direct number for recommend a friend is
    08701942009

    Exactly what i did and they are installing Sky + on Wednesday :)
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 1,777
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    why cant +3dbs mate put dish up?

    A rented house with an inflexible landlord, unfortunately.
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 7,087
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    mrs w did you get through to the cancellation team or was it first person you spole to

    the deals great if you know someone thats about it
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 754
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    mrs w did you get through to the cancellation team or was it first person you spole to

    the deals great if you know someone thats about it

    Hi, I spoke to the sales team.
  • wintvwintv Posts: 493
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    chico1 wrote:
    I phoned today got a £49 deal for sky+ including installation. I had cancelled sky two months ago and they had called me before Xmas offering me £49 deal which I did not take then.
    I called them today told them that I want take the them up on the £49 that they made to me and they said fine.

    If they dont play ball I would advise to go through to cancellations with what you are looking for they are very likely to agree.

    Thanks Chico - it worked - £49.00 and free fitting. :)
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 5
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    wintv wrote:
    Thanks Chico - it worked - £49.00 and free fitting. :)

    I am glad that it worked :) and you got what you were looking for.
    My only minor grump is that they gave me an istallation date 2 weeks out. From what I read most people are getting it within the week. I live in south west London so I would have thought they would have plenty of intsallers their. Hope you enjoy your Sky+.
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 192
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    wintv wrote:
    Thanks Chico - it worked - £49.00 and free fitting. :)

    And for me as well. My digibox has just gone wrong, and when I first contacted Sky they offered me the £65 service call to repair / replace existing equipment. On asking about Sky+ was told it was £99 & £60 installation for existing customers (installation waived if Multiroom was chosen - which I didn't want)

    Thanks to this thread, and someone else pointing me towards this forum, I have just saved myself £110 by getting upgraded to Sky+ for £49 instead of £159. On top of that because I am a subscriber to one of the entertainment packages the £10 per month charge for Sky+ is also waived.

    Looking at some of the other postings on this forum, I just hope I don't end up with an Amstrad box!
  • EdinburghDavidEdinburghDavid Posts: 2,395
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    Thanks to this thread, I’ve just called and got a Sky+ upgrade for £49 (and free install).

    The sales department said it was £100 & £60 install cost. I asked for Cancellations and said a I wanted to cancel as a friend had upgraded for £49.00. They then said I could upgrade for £49.00!!

    Can’t wait to get it now!!
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 7,087
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    at last we know cancellation team still doing deal and we dont have to introduce a friend
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 7
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    Gotta give you guys credit. Don't think I'd convincingly be able to do the whole I wanna cancel bluff to get it for £49.
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 43
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    squired wrote:
    Gotta give you guys credit. Don't think I'd convincingly be able to do the whole I wanna cancel bluff to get it for £49.

    even if they don't agree and they cancel it you still have 30 days to change your mind. and i'm sure in those 30 days someone will be ringing you to try and make you stay.
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