DrEvil

... a couple of weeks later I got a letter from the TV licence people stating they know I've just bought one! And because they have a crap system for monitoring licences, ie. there is a valid licence at the address I at, but not in my name, they've asked for £112 for a licence!

Obviously, I will write back giving them the current licence details... but was just a bit taken back by it, anyone else experienced this??

Scooby Snacks

No, but I did buy a TV a few weeks ago myself so I'll let you know if I receive a letter!!

SS.

DrEvil

Apparently it is law now or something... so how do they get round Data Protection Act??

I don't remember signing any data release when I bought the TV...

RiMo

Standard practise if you are not the name on the licence I'm afraid!

My licence is in the g/f's name and I got a letter when we bought our last tv and another one when I got OnDigital!

Just give 'em a call. I get the impression they spend most of the day responding to this type of thing.

Rich

JoeyDeacon

If the TV detector man ever turns up just eat the telly.....

DrEvil

JD - ROFL I don't think I could manage a 36" widescreen in one hit!

Pete Croney

Alex

Which 36" did you get?

kelvin

Not sure about the DPA, but it is now a legal requirement. Retailers are threatened with a £1000 fine (IIRC) if they fail to take a name and address when selling anything capable of receiving a TV signal (that includes Video's and Set Top Boxes). If you fail to give one when you want to buy, there's a good chance you'll be refused service. (That's the way it worked when I was selling anyway!)

Presumably retailers should tell you what they're going to do with the information, but I don't think it gets passed on to any other 3rd parties. It never used to anyway...

Kelvin.

DJ Dunk

iTrader: (5)

Cheeky ******* these TV Licence people [img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img]

When I moved into my new house after 6 months waiting for it to be built I was greeted with 7, yes seven, letters from the TV Licencing people saying that they wanted my money and I did not have a TV licence. Red letters threatening court action etc [img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img]

Fact was, I'd been continuting to pay the TV licence on my previous property, so had actually paid more then was necessary.
I had called the to inform them of my move, so why don't they actually take the time to get a system whereby they can see who has/has not got a licence ? Fcukwits.

rik1471

Do you have to give your real name; i.e. do they ask for id?

Scooby Snacks

What happens if you pay in cash and give no address?

The Zohan

Had the same when i bought my DVD player (god knows why, no tuner), just walked out of the shop.

joni

Also includes PC's with TV cards...........

stevebt

iTrader: (8)

got caught for no tv license last year calling around the houses on spec, doorbell rang and i looked out the window to see some one in tracksuits, i thought wonder who he is answered the door he had his back to me then he swung around showed me his pass and said "TV LICENSE SIR" all i did was burst out laughing in his face and just arranged a direct debit at the door

DrEvil

Pete C - I got the Sony Wega 36" with two-tuners builtin.
Think its great.

PS. Sony were selling it for £1500 begining of Jan '03.

[Edited by DrEvil - 1/31/2003 3:13:20 PM]

Pete Croney

I've got the same one, but paid £2000 for mine a year ago. That's a great price.

Did you read the handling note "do not attempt to lift with less than 3 people"? 110kg of TV

Watch all tv channels from your Sky box and set the Sky output to RGB for the best picture (which is excellent).

*edited to add*

I can't think why anyone would spend this much on a tv, or want one so big. But obviously we did

[Edited by Pete Croney - 1/31/2003 3:28:04 PM]

DrEvil

Pete

YHM - didn't see your reply until now doh!..

Yes, I could never understand why anyone would need such a large tv until I watched a couple of action movies on it (great builtin speakers!) and played a few racing games on the PS2 on it.

Awesome init!

Pete Croney

I'm not really a tele person, although I do like watching films. Next on your shopping list is a good amp and some propper speakers. The Sony 36 is so good, it would be a crime not to have these.

Grand Tursimo is something else on a big screen

kelvin

Bearing in mind most people pay with C/C's I think a salesperson may notice if you give them a dodgy name! This aside, if they ask for a name and address then they're in the clear. Whether you give real one makes no difference to them...

Where I worked you wouldn't have walked away without giving an address on a TV. £1000 fine is usually considered to be slightly worse than losing out on the commission for a TV (unless you work in Dixon's/Curry's etc of course... )

Kelvin.


[Edited by kelvin - 1/31/2003 8:02:56 PM]

pslewis

They have done this since way back in the 70's - had a little court appearance once for no TVL £12 + £7 costs!! cheaper than buying one!! Sorted

Pete