VM TV Pricing Policy - Quite cunning, really

Theodoric · 10-03-2007, 19:23

On and off over the past couple of weeks I've been browsing the VM site trying to get my head around all the new offerings. One thing that intrigued me was the total cost of a TV package plus the Sky Sports and Sky Movies, which I imagine must be quite popular. The figures are:

Size M: Â£37.00

Size L: Â£42.50

Size XL: Â£44.00

Now the interesting thing is the Â£1.50 difference between L & XL. This is small enough for your average user to say to himself, "Hmm, not much extra, might as well go for XL." Of course, with enough people this is going to make a tidy extra profit for VM.

What I can't think of is a simple explanation for is the Â£5.50 difference between M and L, which is much more off-putting. Anyone care to hazard a guess at Virgin's reasoning?

nicke261192 · 10-03-2007, 19:32

I never pay attention to any of there prices on the website! I just phone them up say i am going to leave for sky and get a fab offer

Downloads · 10-03-2007, 19:37

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Originally Posted by Theodoric

On and off over the past couple of weeks I've been browsing the VM site trying to get my head around all the new offerings. One thing that intrigued me was the total cost of a TV package plus the Sky Sports and Sky Movies, which I imagine must be quite popular. The figures are:

Size M: Â£37.00

Size L: Â£42.50

Size XL: Â£44.00

Now the interesting thing is the Â£1.50 difference between L & XL. This is small enough for your average user to say to himself, "Hmm, not much extra, might as well go for XL." Of course, with enough people this is going to make a tidy extra profit for VM.

What I can't think of is a simple explanation for is the Â£5.50 difference between M and L, which is much more off-putting. Anyone care to hazard a guess at Virgin's reasoning?

I think the bottom one is so cheap as it comes free with other things. From what i can make out, freeview is probably slightly better compared to it.

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Originally Posted by nicke261192

I never pay attention to any of there prices on the website! I just phone them up say i am going to leave for sky and get a fab offer

Isn't this said enough on other threads.

Theodoric · 10-03-2007, 19:38

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Originally Posted by nicke261192

I never pay attention to any of there prices on the website! I just phone them up say i am going to leave for sky and get a fab offer

Well, yes.

However, there must be some rationale behind the Virgin price policy.

nicke261192 · 10-03-2007, 20:14

true true

AndyCambs · 10-03-2007, 21:00

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Originally Posted by Theodoric

On and off over the past couple of weeks I've been browsing the VM site trying to get my head around all the new offerings. One thing that intrigued me was the total cost of a TV package plus the Sky Sports and Sky Movies, which I imagine must be quite popular. The figures are:

Size M: Â£37.00

Size L: Â£42.50

Size XL: Â£44.00

Now the interesting thing is the Â£1.50 difference between L & XL. This is small enough for your average user to say to himself, "Hmm, not much extra, might as well go for XL." Of course, with enough people this is going to make a tidy extra profit for VM.

What I can't think of is a simple explanation for is the Â£5.50 difference between M and L, which is much more off-putting. Anyone care to hazard a guess at Virgin's reasoning?

But the package prices are much more attractive.

iadom · 10-03-2007, 21:33

I am currently on XL/4MGB BB, two STB's ( one V+ ) and phone. My bill is always over Â£100 per month, just reading this weeks VM edition of Radio Times and it is advertising the VM VIP package, Full TV, 10 MG BB, V+ box plus extra V+ box, phone size XL, all for Â£85.00 per month.

This seems like a no brainer, will I be able to ring them up and request all of this and save Â£15.00 to Â£30.00 a month?

Would I need a separate modem for the 10 Meg BB? Currently have BB via Samsung STB.

homealone · 10-03-2007, 21:45

yes, you should be able to specify a 'stand alone' modem, to optimise the connection, the stb isn't happy with 10 meg, afaik ...

- let us know how it goes, iadom

Nikesh · 10-03-2007, 21:49

Yep you can change to the VIP package and ask for a cable modem too...

iadom · 10-03-2007, 21:53

Annoying thing is I have only recently changed my mobile to Virgin, nice nokia N73 for Â£30.00 per month. for a total of Â£125.00 per month on the 'Complete VIP package' the world could have been my Lobster( 700).

Jim.

foreverwar · 11-03-2007, 15:46

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Originally Posted by nicke261192

I never pay attention to any of there prices on the website! I just phone them up say i am going to leave for sky and get a fab offer

And how do you do that?

If I remember rightly from your initial posts last year, you're about 15 years old ...............

NTLVictim · 11-03-2007, 17:06

I'm waiting for the unbundling that dickie boy promised..packages are restrictive.

GuestUK · 11-03-2007, 17:20

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Originally Posted by NTLVictim

I'm waiting for the unbundling that dickie boy promised..packages are restrictive.

I have tried to find references to unbundling in this regard but haven't had any luck at all. I was wondering if you had any link with more details? This would certainly make Virgin more attractive and would be a great idea - I've always hated the bundling of television channels, especially Virgin's as it's even more restrictive than Sky's (to get one channel you want, you have to get the XL pack and end up with loads you don't want).

SnoopZ · 11-03-2007, 17:36

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Originally Posted by Downloads

I think the bottom one is so cheap as it comes free with other things. From what i can make out, freeview is probably slightly better compared to it.

I have Freeview and i'm thinking of getting the VM free tv box, as according to the channel listing you now get the Discovery Channel +1 included. This for me makes it better than Freeview.

K Man · 12-03-2007, 07:15

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Originally Posted by iadom

I am currently on XL/4MGB BB, two STB's ( one V+ ) and phone. My bill is always over Â£100 per month, just reading this weeks VM edition of Radio Times and it is advertising the VM VIP package, Full TV, 10 MG BB, V+ box plus extra V+ box, phone size XL, all for Â£85.00 per month.

This seems like a no brainer, will I be able to ring them up and request all of this and save Â£15.00 to Â£30.00 a month?

Would I need a separate modem for the 10 Meg BB? Currently have BB via Samsung STB.

I had the same thoughts and upgarded my "packagÃ©" this weekend I was on Â£74 pm before phone calls and any Films. Trust me my gurlfriend â€*caines the the phone, so I'm gonna be saving quite a bit there!!!

â€* note for CF moderators - "caines" is London colocialism for heavy usage. For instance, "Oi!! Kevin you greedy git, you've cained all the biscuits, there's none left!!". Hope this clears things up for you??