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  1. 7th June 2006, 08:50 PM #1
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    Default Is Foxtel worth it?

    Hi folks,

    For those that have Foxtel, Is it worth the getting? We are umming and erring at the moment and I though I would get some outside advice.

    Also what plans would you recomend ( like where are the WoodWork shows )

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  2. 7th June 2006, 09:08 PM #2
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    the how to channel for woodies stuff

    i rekon its worth it but you need the comedy channel and if you have younger kids all the cartoon networks are good.
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    Why pay for adverts ?
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    Himzo, I had it and got rid of it. They dropped the NYW and started getting ads everywhere. Waste of money.
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    I have the platinum package. With teenagers in the house it is worth it. It keeps them at home. If it was not for the teenies, it would be a waste but then I do enjoy the How To channel, and some others as well. Whether it is worth it will depend on what you value. I am a little disappointed with the increase of ads on Foxtel over the last 3 years. Sometimes I channel hop and get ads on 10 channels at the same time.:eek:
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    Hi,

    Personally I like Foxtel but then I love sport, music, DIY, money markets, films, "POMMIE" TV series (new & old) and many more stations. If you have a very busy working/social life then it may not be worth it as you may not get your monies worth. As regarding adverts, having lived in the UK for sometime the number of commercials on Fox is small in comparison, so I wouldn't complain on that issue alone. I know I can waste $50 a month far more easily elsewhere.

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    No.

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    Im cancelling my subscription in 15 days (contract expires). I have had it for a number of years. When I first got digital there were 3-4 good woodworking shows, now its down to 1 (woodworks) and even then its the same bloody episodes!!

    To be honest I am going to miss the docos but its not worth the $$$ for me.

    If you were considering getting it for the woodie stuff you'd be better off upgrading your internet and watching the Woodworking channel its even got some of the same shows!

    I am also hoping that by getting rid of it I'll actually find time to get into the workshop instead of watching other people doing stuff on tv!


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    Like you I have been ummming and arrring for a while.

    I have decieded against it for the time being.....

    I want it almost purely for the sport and I dont mind the odd doco either but the minimum package that includes sport is about $70 a month.

    For $70 a month I can go to the pub to watch the brumbies play. And it gives me a good excuse to get to the pub or my mates place!

    "Going to the pub to watch the game sweetie...... Unless of course you want me to get fox?"

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    Not worth getting for the woodwork shows. There aren't any, except Woodworks. The rest of the How To channel is American crap about quilting and scrapbooking (whatever that is).

    We mainly watch it for sport, music, Box Office (pay per view new release movies), UKTV, ABC and SBS. We get better reception on the latter two than from free to air. The kids watch Nick Junior.

    We can afford it, so not really an issue. If things got tight it would be the first thing to go though. Are you reading this, Mr Foxtel? Lift your game mate!!
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    How much more TV do you want to watch other than the 5 free to air channels?

    To me it is 5% of “It will be nice to have it” and 95% of “What a waste of money.” A bit like a mobile phone reallly.

    So its a big no from me.
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    Had it.
    Disconnected it.
    Don't miss it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by silentC
    We can afford it, so not really an issue. If things got tight it would be the first thing to go though. Are you reading this, Mr Foxtel? Lift your game mate!!
    Agree all the way with that

    The grandkids like nick jr, and the MIL likes the old movies.
    For me its the sport , history and discovery, news and UKTV

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    Last night went off to watch free to air in the bedroom cos the girls were watching American Model.

    I just cant watch free to air anymore lol, nothing good to watch. Can I cancel FTA and just keep Foxtel?
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    Decided against it for now. Price wasn't an issue. Just have better things to do with my money.

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