Top TV price increases on the horizon (2 June 2011)

Still cheaper than dstv and its the first increase since they launched over a year ago...

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R10 is nothing. Just an inflation linked increase anyway.
 
Yep, I don't think the increase is excessive at all, hell, it's less than 10% which is pretty much standard for recurring if you're lucky.
 
Will only switch to DStv once TopTV's monthly prices reach same level as DStv lol.
 
you can't look at local inflation only as they purchase their content from other countries, you have to factor in international inflation along with supplier price increases.
 
Noticed this yesterday, a msg was displayed on the tv.

still not complaining about the price, will gladly pay that whole subscription just for Discovery Science
 
think_2_hard said:
you can't look at local inflation only as they purchase their content from other countries, you have to factor in international inflation along with supplier price increases.
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"International inflation" is typically lower. And the Rand is strong.
 
What's DSTV Premium at the moment. TopTV is just taking too long with getting any type of sports. I'm not a soccer fan and that's all they have essentially. I miss my rugby too much and I'm switching back to DSTV.

Sorry TopTV, I gave you long enough
 
I would love to give Top TV a chance, but while they resolutely avoid challenging Multichoice's dominant position vis-a-vis sport, this household will have to pass. If we can't see Arsenal, its no sale!

Although I criticise all companies that increase prices beyond inflation, I accept that Top TV's pricing is competitive.

The problem with price increases above inflation is that unless your salary is also increased above inflation, you just became poorer.
 
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It seems as if TopTV bought all of their content in the first 3 months of their existence. I don't think they bought much else since then. :)
 
Cost Conscious said:
Not to be picky, but inflation is what, around 5%? These increases are more than inflation!
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They want all their prices to end with a "9". So it looks cheaper to some people. Their price increase system looks like:

Inflation + whatever rands or cents to make it to the next "9".
 
SaiyanZ said:
They want all their prices to end with a "9". So it looks cheaper to some people. Their price increase system looks like:

Inflation + whatever rands or cents to make it to the next "9".
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:)

I am happy with their costs as well, but they should invest in better content soon. Top1 is not too bad and I discovered Current TV recently. News channels have a good variety and the kids love Baby TV and Jim Jam.
 
grav80 said:
What's DSTV Premium at the moment. TopTV is just taking too long with getting any type of sports. I'm not a soccer fan and that's all they have essentially. I miss my rugby too much and I'm switching back to DSTV.

Sorry TopTV, I gave you long enough
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+1
 
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