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New to cable 10-02-2012 14:25
Re: TV price rises
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35379292)
Mates Rates is still very good value though, as a customer you'll not get anything like that anywhere else.
Mates rates is good because Virgin rinse the standard price customers for all they can. There must be a slight tax in the standard pricing of services to take into account "mates rates"

---------- Post added at 13:23 ---------- Previous post was at 13:20 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35379292)
Mates Rates is still very good value though, as a customer you'll not get anything like that anywhere else.
Mates rates is good because Virgin rinse the standard price customers for all they can. There must be a slight tax in the standard pricing of services to take into account "mates rates".

Most the users on here that rave about the service are actually on mates rates an would not pay full price for there services.

---------- Post added at 13:24 ---------- Previous post was at 13:23 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35379292)
Mates Rates is still very good value though, as a customer you'll not get anything like that anywhere else.
Mates rates is good because Virgin rinse the standard price customers for all they can. There must be a slight tax in the standard pricing of services to take into account "mates rates".

Most the users on here that rave about the service are actually on mates rates an would not pay full price for there services.

---------- Post added at 13:25 ---------- Previous post was at 13:24 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35379292)
Mates Rates is still very good value though, as a customer you'll not get anything like that anywhere else.
Mates rates is good because Virgin rinse the standard price customers for all they can. There must be a slight tax in the standard pricing of services to take into account "mates rates".

Most the users on here that rave about the service are actually on mates rates an would not pay full price for there services.

Digital Fanatic 10-02-2012 14:28
Re: TV price rises
 
What's with all the posting 4 times??

It's a perk for staff to give to friends and family, but you post your usual tripe

dazed&confused 10-02-2012 14:29
Re: TV price rises
 
But surely mates rates is only the same as staff discount for people who work in shops etc.

I mean working for Virgin, has got to have some perks :devsmoke:

By the way I pay full rates - "Billy no mates" me, having never worked for Virgin...........................
:)

Digital Fanatic 10-02-2012 14:34
Re: TV price rises
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by dazed&confused (Post 35379383)
But surely mates rates is only the same as staff discount for people who work in shops etc.

I mean working for Virgin, has got to have some perks :devsmoke:

By the way I pay full rates - "Billy no mates" me, having never worked for Virgin...........................
:)
A staff member can refer their friends or family to get the deal.

Stuart 10-02-2012 15:22
Re: TV price rises
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by New to cable (Post 35379378)
Most the users on here that rave about the service are actually on mates rates an would not pay full price for there services.
Strong words. You have proof, I take it?

No?

nstokes 10-02-2012 15:28
Re: TV price rises
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by MrB (Post 35379374)
From what £ to what £ please? £5.25 seems a hefty price rise compared to other reported rises, what services is that covering? Have you been on Mates Rates for long? I understood Mates Rates was based on 50% but seems to have crept up quite markedly since then - shouldn't there be a discount on the price rise? So much for agreeing a price for the contract :(.

I appreciate that it is still a good discount, but as you end up including various items that you may not necessarily want (Mobile and International add on springs to mind and larger than you may need internet) the benefit is soon wearing off.

MrB
Been on for a few years now. mates rates always get a rise same as wveryone else. doesnt say on email what each rise is which

Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35379382)
What's with all the posting 4 times??

It's a perk for staff to give to friends and family, but you post your usual tripe
my usaul tripe, like what?

denphone 10-02-2012 15:34
Re: TV price rises
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jobbie8 (Post 35379350)
I have'nt had an email or a letter yet? Anyone else?
Nothing yet.

zeozhane 10-02-2012 15:45
Re: TV price rises
 
Just got my letter saying my rise is £5.45 per month.

I take it this means VIP 50 is going up to £108.96 - looks like a phone call will be happening to reduce my package as i feel this is way too much now.

Alan Fry 10-02-2012 15:53
Re: TV price rises
 
A lot of people will be calling VM to reduce their packages!

dodgem22 10-02-2012 15:54
Re: TV price rises
 
Even some of Virgins staff are confused about just what the increases are (this is not a dig at any virgin staff but the billing system which the member of staff said confuses them to). I was just told my increase is £11 a month but the other day was told it was £3.50 just seems to be total confusion.
I have worked in a front line Call centre and I really do not envy Virgins call centre staff at the moment and have total respect for them.

I phoned today to get a breakdown of each cost that is when I was told the increase is £11

kop32 10-02-2012 15:56
Re: TV price rises
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Alan Fry (Post 35379441)
A lot of people will be calling VM to reduce their packages!
But not you I suspect Alan,seeing as in your world you have 100 meg broadband,3 x TiVo's etc etc etc,If I were you I would stay off the orange smarties!!;)

Alan Fry 10-02-2012 16:09
Re: TV price rises
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by kop32 (Post 35379447)
But not you I suspect Alan,seeing as in your world you have 100 meg broadband,3 x TiVo's etc etc etc,If I were you I would stay off the orange smarties!!;)
It will cost me quite a bit more, but I have no plans in reducing my service for VM, for now...

kop32 10-02-2012 16:16
Re: TV price rises
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Alan Fry (Post 35379457)
It will cost me quite a bit more, but I have no plans in reducing my service for VM, for now...
Maybe not you but what about Mummy and Daddy.

Alan Fry 10-02-2012 16:29
Re: TV price rises
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by kop32 (Post 35379461)
Maybe not you but what about Mummy and Daddy.
They are not customers of VM, they are with BT!

Digital Fanatic 10-02-2012 17:39
Re: TV price rises
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35379418)
Been on for a few years now. mates rates always get a rise same as wveryone else. doesnt say on email what each rise is which



my usaul tripe, like what?
I wan't replying to you mate :D


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