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JDxtra · 13-04-2012, 10:40

Hi,

I was looking at taking out a new TechNET subscription (standard is fine for my needs). But I’m finding it hard to commit when the price differential between the UK and Irish prices is over 30%!

For example, excluding all VAT a standard sub in Ireland will cost €213.05. The exact same sub in the UK is £133.55 (€160.98). This makes no sense when you consider there are no shipping costs – it’s all digital delivery. It makes even less sense as it looks like the process is managed by Microsoft in Ireland.

Anybody think of a reasonable explanation for this?

JD.

**BaconZombie** · 13-04-2012, 12:26

You can get it even cheaper in German.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDxtra

Hi,

I was looking at taking out a new TechNET subscription (standard is fine for my needs). But I’m finding it hard to commit when the price differential between the UK and Irish prices is over 30%!

For example, excluding all VAT a standard sub in Ireland will cost €213.05. The exact same sub in the UK is £133.55 (€160.98). This makes no sense when you consider there are no shipping costs – it’s all digital delivery. It makes even less sense as it looks like the process is managed by Microsoft in Ireland.

Anybody think of a reasonable explanation for this?

JD.

rolion · 13-04-2012, 18:25

not only the price is anoying,but also they reduced the number of activation per product,worldwide,per subscription,from 10 to 3 or 5 i guess !!

JDxtra · 13-04-2012, 18:53

I've just noticed the microsoftstore.ie are selling it for the same price, but VAT is included. Plus 20% back when using Fatcheese.ie.

That's a bit easier to digest.

**BaconZombie** · 13-04-2012, 20:45

Is this for work or yourself?

You could look into getting the student version by signing up to a cheap course.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDxtra

I've just noticed the microsoftstore.ie are selling it for the same price, but VAT is included. Plus 20% back when using Fatcheese.ie.

That's a bit easier to digest.

Mossess · 24-04-2012, 14:26

If it’s any consolation I believe the prices over the water are going up 30% this year to bring them into line with the rest of Europe.

13-04-2012, 10:40	#1
JDxtra Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 2,630 Adverts \| Friends	Microsoft TechNET pricing – Ireland versus UK Hi, I was looking at taking out a new TechNET subscription (standard is fine for my needs). But I’m finding it hard to commit when the price differential between the UK and Irish prices is over 30%! For example, excluding all VAT a standard sub in Ireland will cost €213.05. The exact same sub in the UK is £133.55 (€160.98). This makes no sense when you consider there are no shipping costs – it’s all digital delivery. It makes even less sense as it looks like the process is managed by Microsoft in Ireland. Anybody think of a reasonable explanation for this? JD.

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13-04-2012, 18:25	#3
rolion Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,054 Adverts \| Friends	not only the price is anoying,but also they reduced the number of activation per product,worldwide,per subscription,from 10 to 3 or 5 i guess !!

13-04-2012, 18:53	#4
JDxtra Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 2,630 Adverts \| Friends	I've just noticed the microsoftstore.ie are selling it for the same price, but VAT is included. Plus 20% back when using Fatcheese.ie. That's a bit easier to digest.

24-04-2012, 14:26	#6
Mossess Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 284 Adverts \| Friends	If it’s any consolation I believe the prices over the water are going up 30% this year to bring them into line with the rest of Europe.