S26+ cost

[Applechaos]

Why is the "0%" sky deal £1308 when the cost is 1099 in most places inc  direct from samsung?

[caesarome · Accepted solution]

Simply because this is the price Sky have decided to retail it at so if it is cheaper elsewhere then it makes sense to get it from, an alternative supplier.

[Applechaos]

I get that but rep is £1099 , £200 seems excessive 

[PandJ2020]

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@Applechaos wrote:

I get that but rep is £1099 , £200 seems excessive 

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...because many just look at the monthly repayment as opposed to the TAP.

[TimmyBGood]

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@Applechaos wrote:

I get that but rep is £1099 , £200 seems excessive 

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Presumably it helps cover the cost of the finance arrangement.

[Applechaos]

What cost?

[PandJ2020]

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@Applechaos wrote:

What cost?

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Finance isn't zero cost.  Of course some retailers may subsidise it.

[Applechaos]

£200?

[daveNOS]

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@Applechaos wrote:

£200?

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@Applechaos Presumably yes, there is also the other possibility that Sky are using the standard retail price of the 512GB model for both variants as that is £1269 without the current samsung promotion. 

[Applechaos]

They aren't , they're just expensive.

Ive bought from samsung, exclusive colour 512  s26+  £875

Optiin to buy Earbud4 pros at £167

Sky diamond member but no reward for 27years of loyalty 

[daveNOS]

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@Applechaos wrote:

They aren't , they're just expensive.

Ive bought from samsung, exclusive colour 512  s26+  £875

Optiin to buy Earbud4 pros at £167

Sky diamond member but no reward for 27years of loyalty 

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@Applechaos I find that incredibly hard to believe, they list that model at £1099 with a £170 discount on their preorder page, there is no way they have offered you an extra £200+ off that brand new device, you must have ordered the standard S26.

[Booth8]

Sorry to jump on the back of this. 

I have taken the VIP deal for the S26 ultra which comes with a "free" watch. £40 a month for the first 2 years and the £45 for the last. 

the credit price is £1620 (£1500 with the offer) when the retail price is £1279. 

I have contacted sky direct and they said that's just the price it's listed at. 

considering it's 0% finance, I can't help but think they are either overcharging for the device or charging customers for the "free gift"

[PandJ2020]

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@Booth8 wrote:

considering it's 0% finance, I can't help but think they are either overcharging for the device or charging customers for the "free gift"

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As already stated, Sky do often sell devices for more than the RRP.  Whilst there's 0% interest on the amount charged the TAP is higher.

As I mentioned, many focus on the monthly payment as a reference.

[63johnw]

Can't really see the problem, sky are selling devices at a certain price with a specified monthly payment, other retailers are selling the same devices at a cheaper base price, the customer chooses the deal that suits them. What is the issue ? Supermarkets sell the same products at different prices, other retailers sell the same product at different prices, go to the retailer that's best for you. I like the lower monthly costs that Sky offer. 

[Applechaos]