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  • 09-10-2004 4:20am
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    Mossy Monk
    Closed Accounts Posts: 28,128 ✭✭✭✭


    so i wandered into a shop today to purchase a Sky+ box, went to about 6 shops i did and all were sold out and those that could help would sell the box for €360 :mad: (no thanks says i)

    anyway the last shop i went to said they would sell for €400 (another no thanks) but they advised i wait a month because Sky+ is moving closer to €200 price range. is there any truth in this?

    posted by a doubtful being


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    bigpaddy2004
    Registered Users Posts: 1,078 ✭✭✭bigpaddy2004


    A sky plus installation at the moment is €199 if you book it through Sky Direct. That also include's relocating your old box to another room.


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    Mossy Monk
    Closed Accounts Posts: 28,128 ✭✭✭✭Mossy Monk


    no phone line so i cant go that route


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    byte
    Moderators, Regional North West Moderators Posts: 19,099 Mod ✭✭✭✭byte
    byte


    I suppose it is quite possible that the standard Sky+ box drops in price again, as the Sky+ 160GB is due out soon too. Maybe the standard Sky+ box will drop when the 160 models are released? I guess we'll have to wait and see. I don't think there is big sales on Sky+ at the moment to be honest. Now, if Sky+ worked for free (HDD function) with just Family Pack, I know of quite a few offhand who would get it.


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    Mossy Monk
    Closed Accounts Posts: 28,128 ✭✭✭✭Mossy Monk


    aye there lies the problem, Sky's stupidity and greed


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    bigpaddy2004
    Registered Users Posts: 1,078 ✭✭✭bigpaddy2004


    I don't think there is big sales on Sky+ at the moment to be honest
    Believe it or not...but we are doing as many as these installation's as standard installation's. We just cannot get them out the door quick enough!!


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    byte
    Moderators, Regional North West Moderators Posts: 19,099 Mod ✭✭✭✭byte
    byte


    What region do you cover? Here, Sky+ sales are rather low, as are sales of Sky. Nearly everyone has Sky at this stage here in DL!


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    Headshot
    Registered Users Posts: 53,907 ✭✭✭✭Headshot


    i bought sky+ for 190 here on boards.ie thank you jdemsey


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    bigpaddy2004
    Registered Users Posts: 1,078 ✭✭✭bigpaddy2004


    What region do you cover? Here, Sky+ sales are rather low, as are sales of Sky
    .

    I myself cover the Laois/Offaly region and sales dont seem to be bad. Now since Sky have introduced the Free Standard Installation should really give sales a boost for Christmas.
    Nearly everyone has Sky at this stage here in DL!
    I dont believe there will never be a time when everyone has sky. People are always moving in to new houses, moving in with the gf or bf....or moving back in with Mammy or Daddy :D
    The way thing's are going at the moment with the economy who wants to go out at the weekend with their partner and blow about €200 on drink, food & taxi's when they can have a few drinks at home with friend's, order a pizza and watch a bit of Sky Tv!! And it dont cost anything near to €200!!!


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    dmeehan
    Registered Users Posts: 2,455 ✭✭✭dmeehan


    there are quite a few ads on todayfm for sky, sky+ and sky box office

    gearing up for the xmas rush (i know, its only ovtober)


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    byte
    Moderators, Regional North West Moderators Posts: 19,099 Mod ✭✭✭✭byte
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    bigpaddy2004,
    The free install may pick up business again alright, not that I'm bothered either way! I get more than enough work to do! :(

    dmeehan,
    I have notice a LOT of Television ads for SKY like between movies on RTE ONE. Usually 2 or 3 ads per break! Showcasing channels like National Geographic, etc.

    Sky are definitely putting a push for sales this winter! Now, if only Sky+ worked with family pack (without extra 15eur fee)! :)


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    whowantstwoknow
    Registered Users Posts: 754 ✭✭✭whowantstwoknow


    Hi there I'm new around here and looking at going to Satellite

    Can you explain a bit more what you mean by

    Now, if only Sky+ worked with family pack (without extra 15eur fee)

    I was reading up about the €149 sky+ package in their website.....

    Thanks

    Mike


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    dmeehan
    Registered Users Posts: 2,455 ✭✭✭dmeehan


    to use SKY+ recording features you have to pay an additional subscription of €15 a month.

    however this fee is "waived" if you subscribe two (or more) premium channels like sky sports 1 etc.

    Thats how it used to be, so i dont know if that is still the case


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    Streete
    Closed Accounts Posts: 34 ✭Streete


    Hi I am newbie to this forum so apologies if I missed an earlier post but where can you get Sky + for €200 ? I am an existing customer on the 1G (Sports and some movies) package but when I rang Sky they said the upgrade to Sky+ would cost €299 plus €75 installation ?

    Cheers,

    Streete


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    DMC
    Registered Users Posts: 10,726 ✭✭✭✭DMC


    Hi Streete, welcome along. :)

    http://www.sky.com/skycom/article/0,,91069-1130664,00.html

    This link is to Sky's offer for Sky+ and move the old digibox to another room for €149.
    (click on Sky Digital with Sky + under Grainne Seoige's pic.) All the details there.


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    Streete
    Closed Accounts Posts: 34 ✭Streete


    Hi DMC, cheers for the welcome and thanks for the link :D !

    When I go to this page it seems to be aimed at new subscribers. Its €159 for the 2 boxs, install, dish, quad lnb etc where they want you to sign up for the full €62.50 package plus €15 for the second Digibox in another room. As I already have a Sky sub (about 2 years) and a UK FTV card, the thought of being able to move to Sky + and stick the UK card and old Digibox in another room for €200 sounded really good. But alas it looks like €299 + €75 install if I want to upgrade as an existing customer :rolleyes:


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