Mega Thread The Random Thoughts Thread Part 4: Shitizens on Pootroll

[Zakk Wylde]

Just the one box. Movies, Entertainment, Entertainment Plus, Sports, HD, Documentaries from memory.

I've got 2 boxes with platinum package. Was paying $90 p/m for 12 months.

Jumped back up to $150.

I'll be calling again tomorrow.

 

[Doctor Feel]

I must be a sucker I am also paying an extra 5 bucks a month to have sky racing 2.

This really irks me now.

Yep. They will keep charging you big bucks unless you kick up a stink. I make it a yearly ritual. I do the same with my power bills and insurance - saves me a mint every year. Never just coast along.

 

[NEGAN]

I have internet tied to it as well my bill is like 270 bucks a month just on foxtel internet.

I am now finding out this is not ideal.

So angry.

 

[Doctor Feel]

I've got 2 boxes with platinum package. Was paying $90 p/m for 12 months.

Jumped back up to $150.

I'll be calling again tomorrow.

I feel comfy as **** now, all set for the AFL season

 

[Doctor Feel]

I have internet tied to it as well my bill is like 270 bucks a month just on foxtel internet.

I am now finding out this is not ideal.

So angry.

Foxtel internet is an absolute rip off. Change providers. Use foxtel for your TV needs only. Even then it's wonky unless you want live sport.

 

[Zakk Wylde]

One thing i have heard work if youre not on direct debit, make a few small payments and a big one and phone up and say you are in some financial difficulties and they might have some sympathy on you.

Every time I ring up i'm actually pretty honest.

"Look I don't really want to cancel, and as you can see I'm a 15+ year customer, but I don't want to be paying what I do when you can clearly do a better rate for me."

It's a painless exercise whilst speaking to the cancellation department.

 

[Doctor Feel]

lol, i'm costing Foxtel hundreds now. This is great. Go forward and claim your discounts!

Also on the internet/phone side of things, I've got unlimited downloads, and two mobile phones (not handsets, byo handsets) for 115 a month.

The mobile phone deal is pretty sweet. 29 bucks a month for unlimited calls and text and a 7gb data limit.

 

[Doctor Feel]

Every time I ring up i'm actually pretty honest.

"Look I don't really want to cancel, and as you can see I'm a 15+ year customer, but I don't want to be paying what I do when you can clearly do a better rate for me."

It's a painless exercise whilst speaking to the cancellation department.

This is usually my schtick too. I often throw in a "i'm not really watching X and Y" and they discount those particular items I mention.

 

[NEGAN]

Foxtel internet is an absolute rip off. Change providers. Use foxtel for your TV needs only. Even then it's wonky unless you want live sport.

I am not even angry about the money, it's the principal.

 

[LukeSA]

Every time I ring up i'm actually pretty honest.

"Look I don't really want to cancel, and as you can see I'm a 15+ year customer, but I don't want to be paying what I do when you can clearly do a better rate for me."

It's a painless exercise whilst speaking to the cancellation department.

We've been foxtel customers 17 years this year but the only thing that's going to come back and kick me in the nuts is that i had changed the account into my name when my mum passed away last year and they'll probably put some "you're not entitled to discounts yet" bullshit.

3000th post, lets celebrate.

 

[Doctor Feel]

I am not even angry about the money, it's the principal.

A business with millions of customers will not spend time contacting customers to tell them "hey we can make it cheaper for you." it costs money and time to contact the people, then it costs them money to downgrade any costs.

For example, power companies will not update your plan to new plans if they are cheaper. They will just keep charging you the old rate and you are none the wiser. Always check up now and then.

 

[Doctor Feel]

We've been foxtel customers 17 years this year but the only thing that's going to come back and kick me in the nuts is that i had changed the account into my name when my mum passed away last year and they'll probably put some "you're not entitled to discounts yet" bullshit.

3000th post, lets celebrate.

You will get a good result, it won't matter how long you've been with them tbh. They are going hand over fist to retain customers at the moment.

 

[JimmyBeerCans]

I have internet tied to it as well my bill is like 270 bucks a month just on foxtel internet.

I am now finding out this is not ideal.

So angry.

Criminal

 

[Eddie Dingle]

I must be a sucker I am also paying an extra 5 bucks a month to have sky racing 2.

This really irks me now.

I've been in a standoff over sky racing 2 for some time.

I'm platinum for 10 years give it to me for free.

But its only $5

stick your five bucks up your arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrse.

I couldn't give two ****s for the $5 its the principle of the thing.

 

[Doctor Feel]

I have internet tied to it as well my bill is like 270 bucks a month just on foxtel internet.

I am now finding out this is not ideal.

So angry.

For example:

Internode unlimited ADSL2+: 59.99
Foxtel: $150 if you have absolutely everything and some with no discounts whatsoever.

Yeah - you are being murdered.

 

[NEGAN]

I've been in a standoff over sky racing 2 for some time.

I'm platinum for 10 years give it to me for free.

But its only $5

stick your five bucks up your arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrse.

I couldn't give two ****s for the $5 its the principle of the thing.

Exactly

 

[bomberclifford]

I have internet tied to it as well my bill is like 270 bucks a month just on foxtel internet.

I am now finding out this is not ideal.

So angry.

$270 a month!!? You are being fleeced my dear man.
Get on the blower pronto and give 'em hell.

I get unlimited data from Internode for $60 per month.
I don't have Foxtel but it shure as shite ain't worth $210 per month.

 

[Macca19]

I have internet tied to it as well my bill is like 270 bucks a month just on foxtel internet.

I am now finding out this is not ideal.

So angry.

lolwat! Thats madness!

 

[Doctor Feel]

I reckon Foxtel and Internet combined for 170 tops, and that's assuming a pretty hefty foxtel package.

 

[manureid]

Am paying $150 for unlimited 100/40 nbn and foxtel base package with sport. Is okay. Could probably do better.

 

[Doctor Feel]

Am paying $150 for unlimited 100/40 nbn and foxtel base package with sport. Is okay. Could probably do better.

"The NBN"? Hey fellas, "The NBN". Well Ooh La Di Dah, Mr. Frenchman!

 

[manureid]

"The NBN"? Hey fellas, "The NBN". Well Ooh La Di Dah, Mr. Frenchman!

Cos i live in a civilised suburb.

 

[70sDinosaur]

If anyone hasn't already, and you have a good credit rating - I strongly suggest you call your electricity provider and ask them for a better deal based on your credit history. I just scored a further 8% pay on time discount on my energy bill with Energy Australia through using this tactic. I also had a look at some other providers and their discounts and charge rates and used that to my advantage as well.

Money for jam.

Good credit rating?

Come on mate, this is the Port board.

Most of us had the electricity cut off already.

Well, at least those of us who actually live in a dwelling that ever had it connected in the first place.

 

[SpaceCoyote]

Cos i live in a civilised suburb.

Reynella has NBN....

 

[LukeSA]

Cos i live in a civilised suburb.

Yeah, that theory crumbles when you realise Seaford has Fttp NBN which is what im currently using.