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love Virgin2013 11-05-2014 11:46

Are New Bundles cheaper if on VIP?
 
We are on the VIP pack and have everything and just wanted to know if we move to the new bundles would it be cheaper?

thinking bout calling Virgin but wanted to just check 1st as was not sure if its just a rename for the collections.

andy_m 11-05-2014 12:34

Re: Are New Bundles cheaper if on VIP?
 
I would think the best bet would be to give Virgin a ring, because I don't think anyone here will be able to give you the information exactly without knowing things like what loyalty discounts you already have and, more to the point, what discounts you'll be able to negotiate if you talk to them nicely enough on the 'phone.

Good luck!

Superblade7 11-05-2014 14:46

Re: Are New Bundles cheaper if on VIP?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by love Virgin2013 (Post 35697031)
We are on the VIP pack and have everything and just wanted to know if we move to the new bundles would it be cheaper?

thinking bout calling Virgin but wanted to just check 1st as was not sure if its just a rename for the collections.

I'd just hang fire until all the new 'Big Bundles' have been officially announced (should be in the next week or two) and see what their prices are as they are only currently advertising the 'Big Kahuna' at the moment. This will then give you a better idea of what's on offer and see whether they will benefit you or not.

love Virgin2013 14-05-2014 18:32

Re: Are New Bundles cheaper if on VIP?
 
Well just rang Virgin up and asked about the new bundles and as we are on VIP it worked out cheaper to move to the Big Daddy and saved £3 month.

yes £3 a month cheaper is not much of a saving but hey ho its a saving on what we were paying for the same thing.

Also who ever though up the new names need to be shot!!!!

RobboEdin 14-05-2014 19:00

Re: Are New Bundles cheaper if on VIP?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by love Virgin2013 (Post 35698204)
Well just rang Virgin up and asked about the new bundles and as we are on VIP it worked out cheaper to move to the Big Daddy and saved £3 month.

yes £3 a month cheaper is not much of a saving but hey ho its a saving on what we were paying for the same thing.

Also who ever though up the new names need to be shot!!!!

Can you tell us what's in the Big Daddy?

love Virgin2013 14-05-2014 19:15

Re: Are New Bundles cheaper if on VIP?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by RobboEdin (Post 35698213)
Can you tell us what's in the Big Daddy?

Everything that is in VIP.

so everything that they do with free calls everyday up to a hour.

RobboEdin 14-05-2014 19:27

Re: Are New Bundles cheaper if on VIP?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by love Virgin2013 (Post 35698217)
Everything that is in VIP.

so everything that they do with free calls everyday up to a hour.

...so a rebranding of VIP.

Itshim 15-05-2014 10:32

Re: Are New Bundles cheaper if on VIP?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by love Virgin2013 (Post 35698204)
Also who ever though up the new names need to be shot!!!!

I second that comment - crazy or what

Kabaal 15-05-2014 11:16

Re: Are New Bundles cheaper if on VIP?
 
Had the usual advertising gumph through the door this morning. I thought they would have been advertising the new bundles in it but it was just the same old ones as before. Seems a waste of money on their part if they are all changing soon.

Joedm45 17-05-2014 12:18

Re: Are New Bundles cheaper if on VIP?
 
So VIP is rebranded as Big Daddy, surely Big Kahuna deserves to be the top package name, that is by far the best choice! In all seriousness, although I agree the names are suspect, the marketing team have won because people are talking about them already. It seems to be the latest craze to give things a stupid name and customers talk about the brand.

My contract is up in a couple of months so I'll be keeping a close eye on the new prices when announced

MutleyF 19-05-2014 14:14

Re: Are New Bundles cheaper if on VIP?
 
Not on VIP, but noticed that changing to this new "Kahuna" would save me over £10 a month.
Drawback is the Tivo I have is 1TB and I have an additional V+.

Called anyway, and they have agreed to switch to the new package whilst keeping the Tivo and V+. Also negotiated an upgrade on the phone to include unlimited mobile calls at no extra cost .

Result ! - pays to be polite

Hugh 19-05-2014 14:54

Re: Are New Bundles cheaper if on VIP?
 
Absolutely - I kept my 1TB TiVo when I changed as well.

MrP 19-05-2014 20:00

Re: Are New Bundles cheaper if on VIP?
 
Received letter over weekend to change from xl to big kahuna for £75pm. Made call almost agreed when I mentioned free Netflix offer. Call transferred to someone who knew nothing about the new offers to existing customers! Still wanted to charge me full price. Transferred to retentions. Agreed the new package with one tivo and one VHD box plus netflix £75 pm saving £20pm. Half hour call but happy
:)

jb66 20-05-2014 06:43

Re: Are New Bundles cheaper if on VIP?
 
The big daddy is only one box, you pay extra for the second

RobboEdin 20-05-2014 08:05

Re: Are New Bundles cheaper if on VIP?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by jb66 (Post 35699765)
The big daddy is only one box, you pay extra for the second

I think Ben has already stated that all Big Bundles are single TiVo only with no second box.

This means that all those with a Collection which has a second box need to factor this in.


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