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Skype is this theft?

tgr
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Registered: ‎02-08-2007

Skype is this theft?

I recently put £10 on skype so I could call outside phones ie normal land lines. This was the smallest amount allowed.  I then got a message saying that if not used in 6 months I lose the cash.  As the announcement comes after you have put the money in it is then too late to cancel.  That £10 will probably last me a year or more but now any left over after six months apparently belongs to skype.  Surely this is theft or at least a dubious practice although I have heard that some mobile phones (pay as you go) do the same.  I am on the pension but can afford £10 but I cannot afford to give it away!!
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MikeWhitehead
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Registered: ‎19-08-2007

Re: Skype is this theft?

Are you sure you picked up what it said correctly? I don't use it for outgoing calls, but I had a quick look at the web site and I noticed what I have attached:
James
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Re: Skype is this theft?

I'm sure I remember something about credit expiring after 180 days when I used Skype last time.
itsme
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Re: Skype is this theft?

The credit will expire if you make no calls in the 180 days. When you make a call the 180 day counter is reset. I have had the same credit in Skype for over 2 years.
Skype normally send a warning email after 3 months that your credit is at risk of expirying. Now going to check my account and make a call Cool
pcoventry76
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Registered: ‎27-08-2007

Re: Skype is this theft?

ofcourse they are robbing bastards they are part of ebay
say no more.
chillypenguin
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Registered: ‎04-04-2007

Re: Skype is this theft?

Easy, if that was another member of the forum you where talking about like that.
I would be posted this with my moderators hat on.  Wink
Chilly
pcoventry76
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Registered: ‎27-08-2007

Re: Skype is this theft?

I wouldn't talk about a fellow plusnetter in such a tone anyway
All plusnetters are smart people, hence why they are here Smiley
It's true though, ebay are robbing people
I appologise i am suprised i wrote that, being a man of the cloth n all
pcoventry76
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Registered: ‎27-08-2007

Re: Skype is this theft?

lol i actually meant the church!  Roll_eyes
Moderators note by James_H : Removed full quote of preeding post - it is not needed and is a breach of the link:rules
Strat
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Re: Skype is this theft?

I've lost money on Skype in the same fashion.
I put £10 on and then, being a sad old geek, I couldn't find anyone to talk to. Sad
If you make calls to landlines or mobiles you pay.
If you don't make any calls at all you pay.
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pcoventry76
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Registered: ‎27-08-2007

Re: Skype is this theft?

which is why PN's broadband phone is much better, and included and if you don't use it you don't pay
and if you use it you get 240 mins free
alkatraz
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Registered: ‎22-06-2007

Re: Skype is this theft?

Although I can understand that it would make life easier for you if there was no expiry - I don't really see the problem.
Once every six months, spend 1p calling the speaking clock. 1p service charge (not that it even is) every 6 months is cheaper than most VoIP offerings (although not cheaper than FWD).
fceluk
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Registered: ‎06-08-2007

Re: Skype is this theft?

Quote from: FretMaster
being a sad old geek, I couldn't find anyone to talk to. Sad

Quote from: alkatraz
Once every six months, spend 1p calling the speaking clock.

Even the Speaking Clock won't talk to me Embarrassed

I really should give F9's offering a try