I know there are already several mentions of this on the forum and many people who want it will already have bought it, but there were some people who might have wanted it but found the original cost prohibitive.
On that basis I just thought I would let people know that it is currently being sold at Play for a reasonable £44.99
This may also indicate that it might be worth waiting a few months before buying the 80's set.

Coronation Street 1970-79

I got it £82. I probably couldn't wait a few months, I'll ask someone for it for xmas. It were £99.99 at networkdvd.co.uk

Has anyone got the 80s one yet?

I think it's too dear - i would like to have it but i am not paying that much.

They are also selling individual year dvds as well. Most of the 1970s are available but the individual 80s come out next year.

Im not sure if I would buy the whole decades worth of episodes.

What episodes are on it?

I got the 1980s DVD set today. Havent watched it yet, but ive read the episode descriptions and some great episodes on there.