Offers

Hermy · 01-12-2021 10:20am

Links would help.

Jellybaby_1 · 01-12-2021 2:58pm

I'm intrigued now! Any chance ye can share with the rest of the class? Anything of relevance to me/us?

Hermy · 01-12-2021 3:25pm

Yes, rather than cryptic references can ye be specific about what exactly the problem is, thanks.

55Gem · 01-12-2021 7:35pm

I tried to post a link but I haven't been here long enough.

Hermy · 01-12-2021 7:41pm

Can you describe the issues being alluded to?

55Gem · 01-12-2021 7:43pm

I wasn't planning on reading it.

Okay, I'll have a look

55Gem · 01-12-2021 7:50pm

The gist seems to be, a link to an offer was posted but some people in Ireland can't get the offer, some have used a VPN to pretend they are in the UK, worked for some not others.

The price is £89.99 for Worldwide.

mindhorn · 01-12-2021 10:14pm

https://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=848296.0

Catsmeow · 03-12-2021 1:08am

Not having posted here in a few years, I wasn't sure what links or references to other websites were allowed here. If you look on page 8 to 10 of the rootschat thread (see mindhorn's link) you'll see how some Irish people availed of the half-price Ancestry offer. Both worldwide and Ireland/Uk half price offers should be available.

I hope the info will be useful to some of you.☺️

Hermy · 03-12-2021 10:24am

My initial reading of BowWow's post gave me the wrong impression that there was something to be wary of when renewing subscriptions to Ancestry.

But all it is is a workaround to get the best offer available.

Good call folks but in future don't be afraid to spell it out for those of us less nimble of brain!😊

BowWow · 03-12-2021 11:43am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118261397#Comment_118261397

Hi,

I've always understood links to another forum were a no-no. So apologies for that.

I'm the Barkerk2610 poster in RootsChat. I tried a VPN and got 50% off - also used by another forum member. Amount payable in one payment, not monthly.

Enjoy....

Catsmeow · 03-12-2021 10:51pm

Hi

I thought the same, and didn't want the mod to be on my case! At least I'll know that it's ok to post links in the future. BowWow, thanks for the heads up on the VPN over on Rootschat, I'm frostyknight over there, and was delighted to obtain a half price world subscription to Ancestry. Let's hope many more people in Ireland are able to access the offer.

spurious · 07-12-2021 9:25pm

I'm dublin1850 there and initially had some trouble but got the half price offer eventually.

It's a much more sensible price for ancestry I think.

Mollymoo19 · 31-12-2021 3:00pm

Ancestry.co.uk currently has a half price offer - I just renewed my annual Premium Membership.

mindhorn · 01-04-2022 1:30pm

Ancestry worldwide membership for $1 at the moment. Not sure how long it will last.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Genealogy/comments/ttdd8n/reminder_last_day_to_get_3_months_of_ancestry_for/

Quitelife · 14-04-2022 11:02am

Can i ask a question - With Ancestry do you have to order a DNA Kit forst for 80/90 euro and then pay 20 euro a month ...or does getting the DNA kit give you matchs without any recurring monthly payment ?....

Hermy · 14-04-2022 11:26am

You don't need a subscription to get matches but you won't be able to see the full details of matches without subscribing.

Spook_ie · 25-05-2022 9:23am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118865717#Comment_118865717

Still working, just signed up. PITA needing a different email though

Mick Tator · 25-05-2022 1:53pm

Thanks spook. Worked for me also. No receipt/confirmation yet, nor on my bank xtatement but I've got access

Deja Boo · 26-05-2022 8:21pm

During this upcoming Memorial Day bank holiday in the states, does anyone know if Newspapers.Com will offer a free weekend?

I assume Fold3 might offer something, but that is usually restricted to indexes, for the most part.

mindhorn · 02-07-2022 9:16am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118865717#Comment_118865717

A heads up that this is still working. My original 3 months membership expired yesterday and I was able to use the link in the reddit thread again today with no issues.

L1011 · 02-07-2022 7:16pm

Also has apparently worked for me - email conf of $1.23 (Irish VAT). Going to set the cancellation reminder now!

Handy as I need to look at a pile of pics and other stuff that's been uploaded by some distant American relation that looks... suspect as hell, but if its real, has a photo of a direct ancestor that we had never seen a photo of.

aine1980 · 21-07-2022 5:07pm

This worked for me today as well, thanks!

Garlinge · 12-08-2022 3:21pm

I availed of it already and it finished up at end of July but lo and behold it let me have another 3 mth for 1 dollar 23 cents 😁 Am trying to wean myself off access and maybe was going to sub for winter months. I have been lazy too and not 'saved' as much data as should have to peruse again later.

pinkypinky · 31-10-2022 2:14pm

Btw, the Reddit discount is no longer working. :(

I've tried the Rootschat one a few times today and gotten nowhere. I hadn't got a VPN but others have said it wasn't necessary. Tried with a VPN and also no joy.