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RobboEdin 11-04-2011 14:00

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Originally Posted by Doz007 (Post 35210131)
I think I've just about survived my call to order TiVo. After the 35 minute phone call from hell, I'm expecting my 1tb box installed on the 19th. :D

Will wait and see if this happens though because the lady on the phone seemed clueless. :(

It really is UNACCEPTABLE that the frontline staff cannot take a simple order.

dazed&confused 11-04-2011 14:01

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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35210127)
Thanks for that , is it the same features just a smaller HDD ?

No mention of features, just the date & price

passingbat 11-04-2011 14:02

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Originally Posted by richardc1983 (Post 35210120)
I am pre registered so they said its fine if I havent got the email cos they checked the system and I was pre registered.

They didnt ask for the code either because the system showed them I was already down for it.

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Originally Posted by Perfect Choice (Post 35210124)
Worthwhile to inform internally that there are reports of orders being taken without codes then, sio any incorrect orders are stopped since only pre-reg customers should be ringing right now?

I am still waiting the email and my code and would not be happy if other people have been able to ring up and order a Tivo and jump ahead of me.

Would accept if anybody could ring up but their install dates are delayed until the pre-reg customers had booked theirs but cannot see how that can be arranged without knowing the number of pre-reg customers who will order and so should take the first delivery dates.:mad:

I agree with perfect choice.

But do we do as richardc1983 did? If people are bypassing the arranged system but we're sat here following the rules, we're the ones that loose out with potentially far off install dates.

Surely, VM have set out a procedure and they should enforce it?

clinteastman 11-04-2011 14:02

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DF, any idea how the batches are being worked?

pesty 11-04-2011 14:02

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I'm going for the smaller one next month. I don't ever hardly record anything so the smaller HD box is ample.

RobboEdin 11-04-2011 14:06

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Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35210138)
I agree with perfect choice.

But do we do as richardc1983 did? If people are bypassing the arranged system but we're sat here following the rules, we're the ones that loose out with potentially far off install dates.

Surely, VM have set out a procedure and they should enforce it?

I agree too. There has to be a process to avoid non-pre-registered customers getting to order early.

What has happened to the order online option that was promised?

DaBoz 11-04-2011 14:10

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Originally Posted by pauldavies83 (Post 35210129)
Your still paying the £3p/m on the 1TB drive, so if the smaller box is £49.95 + £40 installation your actually saving £60 on today's prices, or £100 when the free install ends.

And £60 isn't a small amount of money - much easier to find £90 than £150

Not if you're a VIP, as the £3 gets waived as I understood it.

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DF, I assume that a cool off period applies to this installation and 12 month contract? i.e. if you have have second thoughts after it is installed that you can cancel and go back to V+?

I would also assume that you pay the £40 in that circumstance?

I ask because unfortunately I'm waiting for a long running customer complaint to be resolved and may back out and jump ship to Sky or Freesat. But if the issue does get resolved, I don't want to have missed out on the TiVo offer.

Boz

muppetman11 11-04-2011 14:10

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Originally Posted by dazed&confused (Post 35210137)
No mention of features, just the date & price

Cheers mate , think it must have the same features as it has the TIVO £3.00 charge.

kgollop 11-04-2011 14:10

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Originally Posted by Doz007 (Post 35210131)
I think I've just about survived my call to order TiVo. After the 35 minute phone call from hell, I'm expecting my 1tb box installed on the 19th. :D

Will wait and see if this happens though because the lady on the phone seemed clueless. :(

37 minutes and still on phone, speaking with 4th different person now!

muppetman11 11-04-2011 14:15

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Originally Posted by kgollop (Post 35210149)
37 minutes and still on phone, speaking with 4th different person now!

Remember its good to talk LOL :D

absthechatter 11-04-2011 14:16

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I'm only on my second sales person, but call nearly 50 minutes long! Neither have a clue about the emails going out and certainly not about the pricing. This is a little ridiculous really!! Getting fed up of being on hold now, but no way am I gonna hang up and start again...

Dean Ashton 11-04-2011 14:18

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Got email.. phoned up, and spoke to extremely helpful support guy.. and TiVo install booked in next Wednesday between 1pm and 6pm.

I'm currently on VIP20, and am paying the £7 per month HD charge (in the absence of any 'new and improved VIP offering'), and will be paying the £3 per month TiVo service charge too.. so I reckon once I've got this in and running, I'll look to migrate to VIP50...

Am I right in thinking VIP50 includes the HD charge and the TiVO service charge, right? If so, then I'll probably end up saving money in order to get faster broadband.

Regardless, I can't wait for my install next week. :D

Dean

kgollop 11-04-2011 14:20

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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35210153)
Remember its good to talk LOL :D

42 minutes and all booked. Never once asked for my "unique code" mind! Was told I wasn't allowd to keep my V-HD, have to keep the V+ which surely cannot be correct!? I don't need to record upstairs and would rather have a fast reliable box than one that crashes every 2 minutes to be honest.

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Originally Posted by Dean Ashton (Post 35210157)
Am I right in thinking VIP50 includes the HD charge and the TiVO service charge, right? If so, then I'll probably end up saving money in order to get faster broadband.

You are dead right. Well worth upgrading!

trickytree 11-04-2011 14:20

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Email received at 10:18am

Called the number at about 10:35 and was on hold for over 20 minutes until someone answered. Said I would like to order the Tivo please.
He said do you want to add a box or replace I said replace.
He said so replace the V+ with the Tivo? I said no the old non HD with the Tivo as I believe I can keep the V+ with no extra charge. Can I put you on hold for a minute please.......obviously asking someone if he can do this.
Says ok no problem so that will be £149.95 on your next bill, no install charge £3 a month charge and new 12 month contract.
I said well according to the email I have as I am on VIP50 I will get the £3 a month charge waived. A few seconds check until he says oh yes that's right.

So let's see when we can get the install for you.....I am expecting Easter or after to be honest. Thursday ok for you Sir? WHAT?!?!? :Yikes: as in the 14th? Yes. Erm ok stick me down for the morning. :hyper:

All booked etc and never at any point asked for the 'unique code' on my email.

Fingers crossed for all the others still waiting but at least you know it is on it's way now.

passingbat 11-04-2011 14:22

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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35210153)
Remember its good to talk LOL :D

It's better than waiting (for 'the' email).


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