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ophic · 08-10-15, 09:53 AM

Yeah I'm suspicious of those. They base it on "average usage" and I suspect they set up the standing charge/unit cost in such a way that it appears cheap on the comparisons but may not actually be in real world usage. I think they primarily rely on the fact that hardly anyone is gonna analyse their usage 12 months down the line and complain about it hard enough to cause them any grief. That and the fact that they often set their initial monthly payments way too low.

Luckypants · 08-10-15, 09:59 AM

Well I hope I'm savvy enough to not make that mistake, I know my annual use so based it on that.

I'm always on the case with meter readings and get my payment adjusted as necessary.

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ophic · 08-10-15, 10:10 AM

I did a comparison and found that my provider offered Economy 7 rates cheaper than their single-rate prices. As in, even the day rate and standing charge was cheaper.

Now I don't have storage heaters but I do have a dual rate meter so it just seemed to be win/win. It's a completely daft pricing structure but that's their problem.

Bluepete · 08-10-15, 04:03 PM

Being back at work.

Pete

Littlepeahead · 08-10-15, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luckypants

Well I hope I'm savvy enough to not make that mistake, I know my annual use so based it on that.

I'm always on the case with meter readings and get my payment adjusted as necessary.

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I did all that too

Littlepeahead · 08-10-15, 04:34 PM

Today I was doing a 5 mile walk in the forest and saw a few female deer on the way. The only people we passed were the Army in training.

Then deeper into the forest we heard a bellowing barking noise and a magnificent stag entered the clearing herding his does away from us. He stood there protecting them until they had all disappeared into the thicker bracken before he gave us a final hard stare and followed them.

Such a noble creature I almost felt guilty I had a cool bag full of venison in the boot of the car.

Luckypants · 08-10-15, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluepete

Being back at work.

Pete

Pleased for you mate, hope it goes well.

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punyXpress · 08-10-15, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Littlepeahead

Today I was doing a 5 mile walk in the forest and saw a few female deer on the way. The only people we passed were the Army in training.

Then deeper into the forest we heard a bellowing barking noise and a magnificent stag entered the clearing herding his does away from us. He stood there protecting them until they had all disappeared into the thicker bracken before he gave us a final hard stare and followed them.

Such a noble creature I almost felt guilty I had a cool bag full of venison in the boot of the car.

Ah! The rutting season.

Littlepeahead · 08-10-15, 06:56 PM

The casserole season too!

Bluepete · 08-10-15, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luckypants

Pleased for you mate, hope it goes well.

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08-10-15, 09:53 AM	#1161
ophic Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whyteleafe Posts: 3,395	Re: Smile of the day - What is yours? Yeah I'm suspicious of those. They base it on "average usage" and I suspect they set up the standing charge/unit cost in such a way that it appears cheap on the comparisons but may not actually be in real world usage. I think they primarily rely on the fact that hardly anyone is gonna analyse their usage 12 months down the line and complain about it hard enough to cause them any grief. That and the fact that they often set their initial monthly payments way too low. __________________ Silver SV650SK3, Fuel exhaust

08-10-15, 09:59 AM	#1162
Luckypants Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nr Ruthin Posts: 7,073	Re: Smile of the day - What is yours? Well I hope I'm savvy enough to not make that mistake, I know my annual use so based it on that. I'm always on the case with meter readings and get my payment adjusted as necessary. Sent from my HTC One M9 using Tapatalk __________________ "Your Viffer sounds like it is raising hell! Spot on." - Witchery 17/4/08 Snow Plough Appreciation Society - Member #3

08-10-15, 10:10 AM	#1163
ophic Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whyteleafe Posts: 3,395	Re: Smile of the day - What is yours? I did a comparison and found that my provider offered Economy 7 rates cheaper than their single-rate prices. As in, even the day rate and standing charge was cheaper. Now I don't have storage heaters but I do have a dual rate meter so it just seemed to be win/win. It's a completely daft pricing structure but that's their problem. __________________ Silver SV650SK3, Fuel exhaust

08-10-15, 04:03 PM	#1164
Bluepete Member Mega Poster Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ex motorcyclist Posts: 1,961	Re: Smile of the day - What is yours? Being back at work. Pete __________________ https://www.facebook.com/pete.philli...04?ref=tn_tnmn

08-10-15, 04:34 PM	#1166
Littlepeahead Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Saaarrrfff Posts: 2,908	Re: Smile of the day - What is yours? Today I was doing a 5 mile walk in the forest and saw a few female deer on the way. The only people we passed were the Army in training. Then deeper into the forest we heard a bellowing barking noise and a magnificent stag entered the clearing herding his does away from us. He stood there protecting them until they had all disappeared into the thicker bracken before he gave us a final hard stare and followed them. Such a noble creature I almost felt guilty I had a cool bag full of venison in the boot of the car. __________________ Tender is the day, The demons go away, Lord I need to find, Someone who can heal my mind...

08-10-15, 06:56 PM	#1169
Littlepeahead Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Saaarrrfff Posts: 2,908	Re: Smile of the day - What is yours? The casserole season too! __________________ Tender is the day, The demons go away, Lord I need to find, Someone who can heal my mind...

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