A MoneySavingExpert reader said he saved nearly £1,500 on his TV and broadband package after following a few simple steps. The website's most recent newsletter included an email from Alan who was excited to share his success story.
The email stated: "After reading your article on haggling for a better deal I thought that I’d give it a go with my Sky package for TV, Broadband and landline telephone. I was just out of contract so I contacted Sky and told them that I was leaving.
"I hardly had to speak as the Sky Customer Service agent walked me through my contract. I changed nothing in my bundle. The final upshot was that by taking on a new contract for eighteen months I am set to save £1,470. Happy viewing!"
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Alan followed some easy steps put together by the website - which was founded by financial expert Martin Lewis. It outlined the best ways for Sky customers to haggle their bills to save hundreds or thousands of pounds each year.
The first tip advised MoneySavingExpert readers to "ditch optional extras". For example, if you have channels on Sky which you don't watch and ditch them. Maybe you're paying for Sky movies but don't watch it enough to justify the extra payment.
Another way to help you help you save cash is to literally call Sky up and ask for a discount, the website advised. It's a good idea to ask what new customers are paying. If that doesn't wok, MoneySavingExpert told readers to consider cancelling the service completely. You may be offered a better price or you can haggle your way back with "welcome back" offers.
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