Freesat available via independents - Freesat

Nigel Goodwin · 02-05-2008, 09:52

OK, I know some people here like links

I've been saying for a number of days that Freesat have dropped the exclusive deal, here's a link about it.

http://ertweekly.com/Default.aspx.Lo...21.Lang-EN.htm

Badvok · 02-05-2008, 10:01

Great News !

IanP · 02-05-2008, 10:15

Thank goodness for that. At least there will be some retailers selling the service that actually have some understanding of how it works. God help anybody buying a PVR from Comet or Currys in gettiing the correct installation package.

qpw3141 · 02-05-2008, 10:39

Common sense prevails.

zub · 02-05-2008, 11:15

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Originally Posted by qpw3141

Common sense prevails.

My thoughts exactly, glad it's sorted.
I think they realised that it would be a huge mistake leaving the independent(knowledgeable) retailers.

Nigel Goodwin · 02-05-2008, 11:48

I notice DS have now added it as a news item, perhaps they may be interested to know that ERTWeekly paper edition mentioned DS in the previous issue, quoting it as the source for early release of Freesat specifications and screen shots

J L Jones · 02-05-2008, 11:51

Possibly too late for them to be selling them from launch though. They have to sign SLAs and place orders for boxes probably in short supply next week.

ian-d · 02-05-2008, 12:05

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Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

OK, I know some people here like links

I've been saying for a number of days that Freesat have dropped the exclusive deal, here's a link about it.

http://ertweekly.com/Default.aspx.Lo...21.Lang-EN.htm

Fair play Nigel, you did mention this a few days ago

Its great news, but no alltrade on the list of master distributors yet eurosat are? Interesting!

Question is, an agreement has been met, but from when? Too late now for the launch, but are we talking immediate, or 6 months down the line? Eurosat had no news for me today!

Nigel Goodwin · 02-05-2008, 12:14

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Originally Posted by dtvs

Fair play Nigel, you did mention this a few days ago

Its great news, but no alltrade on the list of master distributors yet eurosat are? Interesting!

Question is, an agreement has been met, but from when? Too late now for the launch, but are we talking immediate, or 6 months down the line? Eurosat had no news for me today!

I was told (the same few days ago) that it would be 'shortly after launch'. I thought it was interesting that Eurosat were on it at all, although presumably there will be a similar restriction on sales, as with Sky boxes. But I imagine any Eurosat customer, on signing the SLA, will be able to buy them?.

Going back a few months now, following the exit of Sagem, Eurosat told us they were planning sourcing their own Freesat box, presumably branded Manhatten?.

ian-d · 02-05-2008, 12:58

I was a little odd that Eurosat were mentioned too. Maybe they'll put the same ASA restrictions on as with Sky boxes, or maybe just a free for all. Either way, i'm set to sell

Bob_Cat · 02-05-2008, 20:29

All sellers must satisfy an SLA about how they sell the product and must be in a position to offer installation. But it should be OK for most independents.

ian-d · 02-05-2008, 20:36

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Originally Posted by Bob_Cat

All sellers must satisfy an SLA about how they sell the product and must be in a position to offer installation. But it should be OK for most independents.

Won't be a problem for me, already been added as a certified retailer

Nigel - alltrade have been included, but were missed off the list to the dismay of the alltrade MD

Nigel Goodwin · 02-05-2008, 20:53

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Originally Posted by dtvs

Won't be a problem for me, already been added as a certified retailer

Was that by men in white coats?

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Nigel - alltrade have been included, but were missed off the list to the dismay of the alltrade MD

freeset · 02-05-2008, 20:54

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Originally Posted by dtvs

Won't be a problem for me, already been added as a certified retailer

Wow, that explains ALOT!

ian-d · 02-05-2008, 22:08

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Originally Posted by freeset

Wow, that explains ALOT!

Care to share?

skinj · 02-05-2008, 22:48

Had a Eurosat order form arrive in the post this week. They are eieving boses on Tuesday for delivery immediately. There was a restiction that you had to sign a freesat agreement first although we are yet to see it. Also Retra have an agreement with Freesat as do Euronics as reported in ERT I Believe.

freeset · 02-05-2008, 22:51

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Originally Posted by dtvs

Care to share?

Your blog? You should have said you had a commercial interest and please stop promoting your site if that's the case.

ian-d · 02-05-2008, 23:09

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Originally Posted by freeset

Your blog? You should have said you had a commercial interest and please stop promoting your site if that's the case.

No commercial interest, the agreement for independant retailers has only just been made, I didn't expect for atleast 6 months, but the exclusive deal was only dropped last week.

freeset · 02-05-2008, 23:18

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Originally Posted by dtvs

No commercial interest, the agreement for independant retailers has only just been made, I didn't expect for atleast 6 months, but the exclusive deal was only dropped last week.

Fairy nuff, but if your site has links to where people can buy it from YOU then i don't think you should be posting links to it on this site, that would be spam surely.

J L Jones · 03-05-2008, 07:47

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Originally Posted by Bob_Cat

All sellers must satisfy an SLA about how they sell the product and must be in a position to offer installation. But it should be OK for most independents.

If Argos qualify, independents shouldn't have a problem. It's a catalogue shop. Not somewhere you go for information on their products.

MAW · 03-05-2008, 08:18

Wasn't aware that argos were CAI qualified either!

J L Jones · 03-05-2008, 08:24

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Originally Posted by MAW

Wasn't aware that argos were CAI qualified either!

Neither are Comet, Currys, or J L. Not a problem if they farm out the installation. I wa referring to the matter of being able to give advice.

ian-d · 03-05-2008, 09:33

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Originally Posted by freeset

Fairy nuff, but if your site has links to where people can buy it from YOU then i don't think you should be posting links to it on this site, that would be spam surely.

Agreed, but no mentions of my business will be included

liamhere · 06-05-2008, 08:41

we are a retra member so we shall be selling them soon

02-05-2008, 09:52	#1
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 19,241	Freesat available via independents OK, I know some people here like links I've been saying for a number of days that Freesat have dropped the exclusive deal, here's a link about it. http://ertweekly.com/Default.aspx.Lo...21.Lang-EN.htm

02-05-2008, 10:01	#2
Badvok Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Chelmsford, Essex Services: KDL40X2000U, PS3, Foxsat-HDR, PVR-9200T Posts: 521	Great News !

02-05-2008, 10:15	#3
IanP Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 2,362	Thank goodness for that. At least there will be some retailers selling the service that actually have some understanding of how it works. God help anybody buying a PVR from Comet or Currys in gettiing the correct installation package.

02-05-2008, 10:39	#4
qpw3141 Inactive Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Services: A wireless set Posts: 4,238	Common sense prevails.

02-05-2008, 11:48	#6
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 19,241	I notice DS have now added it as a news item, perhaps they may be interested to know that ERTWeekly paper edition mentioned DS in the previous issue, quoting it as the source for early release of Freesat specifications and screen shots

02-05-2008, 11:51	#7
J L Jones Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 426	Possibly too late for them to be selling them from launch though. They have to sign SLAs and place orders for boxes probably in short supply next week.

02-05-2008, 12:58	#10
ian-d Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,101	I was a little odd that Eurosat were mentioned too. Maybe they'll put the same ASA restrictions on as with Sky boxes, or maybe just a free for all. Either way, i'm set to sell

02-05-2008, 20:29	#11
Bob_Cat Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Surrey, UK Services: BeThere and NO TV! Posts: 1,004	All sellers must satisfy an SLA about how they sell the product and must be in a position to offer installation. But it should be OK for most independents.

02-05-2008, 22:48	#16
skinj Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: In my own little world! Services: Sky Digital, ADSl, HD 42" Viera Z800 Posts: 1,034	Had a Eurosat order form arrive in the post this week. They are eieving boses on Tuesday for delivery immediately. There was a restiction that you had to sign a freesat agreement first although we are yet to see it. Also Retra have an agreement with Freesat as do Euronics as reported in ERT I Believe.

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MAW Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Services: 'Ome theatre, innit. Posts: 9,940	Wasn't aware that argos were CAI qualified either!

06-05-2008, 08:41	#24
liamhere Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: birmingham U.K Services: APPLE OS X,FREEVIEW, SKY HD, 8MG 02 BB,SONY BRAVIA KDL40S3000 SKY ASA Posts: 1,613	we are a retra member so we shall be selling them soon