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Originally Posted by theone2k10
I wouldn't be surprised if VM are asking stupid ammounts of money for channels to be on their platform, then again too some people only Sky are greedy Virgin media poop golden eggs and can do no wrong 
Not aimed at anyone on here btw lol. |
I think when it comes to channels appearing on VM, people need to appreciate that because it's not an open platform, there will always be commercial negoptiations. Sky and Freeview are open platforms so unless the channel wants to be in a Sky pack, there is nothing to negotiate as prices are regulated and there is a market for EPG positions.
With Virgin everything is open for negotiation. One negotiating tactic is to for both parties to hold out as late as possible in the hope of getting the best deal. It depends on which party is most desperate to agree to the other's price.
I'm not pretending this is an ideal situation but I think when you understand how the VM platform works v the others, you appreciate why things are always so frustratingly last minute!