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General => The Common Room => Topic started by: LEMB on Sunday 30 December 18 18:50 GMT (UK)
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Hi,
I usually buy the worldwide subscription for a year on Ancestry but now its only letting me pick a 1 month or 6 month subscription - has the yearly one stopped being offered?
there is a 50% off for the premium one for a full year but i do alot of worldwide searches so that would not benefit me :(
THANKS x
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Worldwide still seems to be available - £179.99.
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Worldwide still seems to be available - £179.99.
Noooooo....................Worldwide £89-99 - and it still works...............
Try here - https://www.ancestry.co.uk/cs/offers/subscribe?dna=crossAct
Love seeing everyone get a bargain................. ;D ;D
Sandra
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Lovely to get feed back if you do renew ;)
Sandra ;)
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I did earlier in the month using that link. Though I'd tried phoning them to see if they'd just honour it without me doing anything and was told by the (quite snappish) young man that there was no such offer available. I just said ok so I'll just cancel then.
set my own sub to not auto re-new (and the original card had expired anyway)
I save absolutely zilch on ancestry (no tree, no nothing) so renewed as my OH, and the 3 weeks or or so still on my own sub was donated to someone else - its nice to be nice :-)
Win win situation :-)
Boo
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Worldwide still seems to be available - £179.99.
Noooooo....................Worldwide £89-99 - and it still works...............
Try here - https://www.ancestry.co.uk/cs/offers/subscribe?dna=crossAct
Love seeing everyone get a bargain................. ;D ;D
Sandra
If you scroll down it is for new subscribers only, not renewals.
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Worldwide still seems to be available - £179.99.
Noooooo....................Worldwide £89-99 - and it still works...............
Try here - https://www.ancestry.co.uk/cs/offers/subscribe?dna=crossAct
Love seeing everyone get a bargain................. ;D ;D
Sandra
If you scroll down it is for new subscribers only, not renewals.
If your sub has lapsed, its not a renewal
Boo
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That link works and has done for a few years. All you need to do is cancel your subscription and wait until it runs out. As soon as it has done that you can renew as a new subscriber. If you try and do it before your old subscription has lapsed it doesn't work.
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If your sub has lapsed, its not a renewal. I have renewed on this offer for 3 years, offer has been available now since 2016 - it may have slipped under the radar so probably best not draw it to there attention :-\
Sandra ;)
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As i pay an annual subscription for FindMyPast i have been paying monthly for Ancestry (it is my only hobby and i use both every day), but at £19.99 a month that is really expensive compared to the offer. Must look into moving (though i would need to remember to untick the automatic renewal box).
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As i pay an annual subscription for FindMyPast i have been paying monthly for Ancestry (it is my only hobby and i use both every day), but at £19.99 a month that is really expensive compared to the offer. Must look into moving (though i would need to remember to untick the automatic renewal box).
Now you know where to get a bargain. ;)
Sandra
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Thanks Sandra for this link.... my sub runs out at the end of January so I'm going to cancel it a week before hand then subscribe again using the link..... fingers crossed it works!
I just cancelled my sub to The Genealogist and got an email within a coup,e of days offering me three months free as I was an old customer!
Caroline
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I just cancelled my sub to The Genealogist and got an email within a coup,e of days offering me three months free as I was an old customer!
Caroline
I did the same, cancelled last year and got that offer this year. I took it up, without adding my credit card. I've just realised I've hardly used it though so won't be subscribing to it.
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As i pay an annual subscription for FindMyPast i have been paying monthly for Ancestry (it is my only hobby and i use both every day), but at £19.99 a month that is really expensive compared to the offer. Must look into moving (though i would need to remember to untick the automatic renewal box).
Now you know where to get a bargain. ;)
Sandra
Indeed, thanks Sandra 😀
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My premium sub expired at about 22:12 on Friday evening, re-subscribed through the link for Worldwide an hour and a bit later, could have done it earlier but was doing some stuff for work remotely. :) Being back working again, treated myself to worldwide again. ;)
That said, I did purchase a DNA test from Black Friday, just got to get round to doing it ...
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Thanks smudwhisk, i was going to ask how long you had to leave it before re-subscribing. I assume everything saved properly (bit worried about losing things 🤔).
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You won't loose anything Deirdre. I've just cancelled my renewal with Ancestry and I'll still be able to see everything till my sub runs out on 26 Jan.
After that I'll be able to see all my tree but not the documents attached to them if they came from ancestrys site. Anything I've added from elsewhere I can see.
You'll still be able to look at documents that are free on the site too.
I'm going to take out a new sub using the link after the 26th.... keeping fingers crossed it'll work!
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Thanks smudwhisk, i was going to ask how long you had to leave it before re-subscribing. I assume everything saved properly (bit worried about losing things 🤔).
Once your monthly sub has run out, you should be able to subscribe on that new fabulous deal without losing anything. Things should be the same as they were.
https://www.ancestry.co.uk/cs/offers/subscribe?dna=crossAct
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Uo0JAUWijM
Sandra ;D
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You won't loose anything Deirdre. I've just cancelled my renewal with Ancestry and I'll still be able to see everything till my sub runs out on 26 Jan.
After that I'll be able to see all my tree but not the documents attached to them if they came from ancestrys site. Anything I've added from elsewhere I can see.
You'll still be able to look at documents that are free on the site too.
I'm going to take out a new sub using the link after the 26th.... keeping fingers crossed it'll work!
You can still see everything from Ancestry as long as you’ve downloaded and attached them rather than just attaching them. I’m gradually working through my tree doing this.
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Sadly i’ve not downloaded anything yet, just attached everything 🙄.
It was only recently that i read about the need to download records too.
Thanks for all the advice everyone, my monthly sub runs from the 1st so won’t rush to do it today (need to check when the payment goes out!) but will get it set up for next month 😀
Happy new year all 🥂
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Worldwide still seems to be available - £179.99.
Noooooo....................Worldwide £89-99 - and it still works...............
Try here - https://www.ancestry.co.uk/cs/offers/subscribe?dna=crossAct
Love seeing everyone get a bargain................. ;D ;D
Sandra
Sandra, you have just saved me so much money!!!
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! :D :D :D
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Terrific, that's great news. ;D
Enjoy.
Happy New Year.
Sandra ;D
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Terrific, that's great news. ;D
Enjoy.
Happy New Year.
Sandra ;D
Thank you! Happy new year to you too! :D
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Worldwide still seems to be available - £179.99.
Noooooo....................Worldwide £89-99 - and it still works...............
Try here - https://www.ancestry.co.uk/cs/offers/subscribe?dna=crossAct
Love seeing everyone get a bargain................. ;D ;D
Sandra
Quite a few people have posted on another site about this offer (same link), but cannot get it to work. Slight savings only offered 🤔
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Noone has come back on here to say it was unsuccessful - smudwick was the last with feedback and it had worked on the 22 December :-\
Sandra
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Still working on a site where I'm an admin. Several people just cancel renewal and then try, it doesn't work then, you must wait until your current subs has expired before applying.
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Thanks Sandra and groom, i’ll pass on the message, but one had cancelled a few months ago but was interested because of the offer, but was only offered monthly or 6 months, and not huge savings.
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Which site are we talking about ?
Sandra
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Thanks Sandra and groom, i’ll pass on the message, but one had cancelled a few months ago but was interested because of the offer, but was only offered monthly or 6 months, and not huge savings.
Did they go through the link - it doesn't work if you call and ask?
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Which site are we talking about ?
Sandra
It’s a family history group on Facebook. The same link was posted. One has been sorted, a rolling monthly sub (like mine is) hasn’t yet run out so he’ll try again later in the month. Not heard back from the one who cancelled a while back.
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Thanks Sandra and groom, i’ll pass on the message, but one had cancelled a few months ago but was interested because of the offer, but was only offered monthly or 6 months, and not huge savings.
Did they go through the link - it doesn't work if you call and ask?
Nothing further on this at the moment.
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Noone has come back on here to say it was unsuccessful - smudwick was the last with feedback and it had worked on the 22 December :-\
Sandra
Worked late on 28th. :D Hasn't it been known to drop off for a few days in the past and then start working again?
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Noone has come back on here to say it was unsuccessful - smudwick was the last with feedback and it had worked on the 22 December :-\
Sandra
Worked late on 28th. :D Hasn't it been known to drop off for a few days in the past and then start working again?
Hope so..............I think I remember you and I have had many conversations in the past on subs...........
Happy New Year 2019 to you and yours.
Regards
Sandra ;D
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I think this was the one I took up back in May 2018.
I usually cancel then wait until I find a good offer. The problem I have with this is that I have to use a different email address and a user name. With the result I have so many different email addresses and usernames. :) Although I use the same credit card.
If I try and use the same username it says it is not available.
This offer was great because it was half the price of an OZ subscription.
Sarra
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Hope so..............I think I remember you and I have had many conversations in the past on subs...........
Happy New Year 2019 to you and yours.
Regards
Sandra ;D
And to you Sandra. Yes we've had discussions over the years on subs .... much better when you can get it half price. ;)
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Will be raising my glass to Sandra (again) at dinner soon.
My sub from last year expired today, stopped working about 10 mins ago.
Click click click - now back on Worldwide Membership and my credit card isn't crying :-)
Boo
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I just cancelled my sub to The Genealogist and got an email within a coup,e of days offering me three months free as I was an old customer!
Thank you Caroline for making me laugh...how did they know your age ???
That was my joke, I fully understood ;D
Annie
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Blimy I hadn't realised it was nearly a year since I cancelled my membership ....they still keep trying to entice me back. I've just taken up their 50 day free gold trial... could be useful over Xmas hols then I'll cancel it b4 they start charging.
My Ancestry and FindMyPast memberships are up for renewal in the next couple of months so will have to try these codes again.
Glad my comment gave you a chuckle Rosinish... we need something to laugh about these days!
Caroline
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The link given at the beginning of this year for Ancestry still works. However you must let the old subscription run out completely before using it.
https://www.ancestry.co.uk/cs/offers/subscribe?dna=crossAct&o_iid=70089&o_lid=70089&o_sch=Web%20Property
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I've just taken up their 50 day free gold trial... could be useful over Xmas hols then I'll cancel it b4 they start charging.
My Ancestry and FindMyPast memberships are up for renewal in the next couple of months so will have to try these codes again.
Do look & wait for offers as I got;
12 Month Pro Subscription on FindMyPast for £80.00 &
12 Month Worldwide Ancestry £89.99...
How can I complain...
Less than £3.50 p/w with billions of records between them, I'm happy for the next year ;D
Annie
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Do look & wait for offers as I got;
12 Month Pro Subscription on FindMyPast for £80.00 &
12 Month Worldwide Ancestry £89.99...
How can I complain...
Less than £3.50 p/w with billions of records between them, I'm happy for the next year ;D
Annie
Did you find both discounts from threads on RC? I paid £132 for FindMyPast last year so getting it for £80 would be amazing!
My sub for ancestry runs out in January and I wasn't sure whether to cancel it now as I don't want auto renew... but wonder whether it will let me carry on until that date or stopne immediately from accessing my details especially as my DNA was done via them...
Caroline
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. My sub for ancestry runs out in January and I wasn't sure whether to cancel it now as I don't want auto renew... but wonder whether it will let me carry on until that date or stopne immediately from accessing my details especially as my DNA was done via them...
Caroline
You will be able to use it as normal until your subscription runs out. Once it runs out you can still access your tree but wont be able to see any records unless you have downloaded and attached them.
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Thanks groom..I will cancel it then and hopefully pick up the discounted version!
Caroline
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A couple of weeks ago I cancelled my Ancestry subscriotion and took up the half price deal, I subscribed for the new deal using a family member's name and email.
My original subscription has my DNA details, does anyone know if it is possible to transfer my DNA to my new subscription, my original sub still has a few days to run.
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A couple of weeks ago I cancelled my Ancestry subscriotion and took up the half price deal, I subscribed for the new deal using a family member's name and email.
My original subscription has my DNA details, does anyone know if it is possible to transfer my DNA to my new subscription, my original sub still has a few days to run.
I'm not sure how you would do this, as surely it isn't recognised as your subscription if it isn't in your name or email? I wonder if you could you make "that person" manager of your dna details?
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Thanks for the suggestion, Groom, it's certainly worth a try.
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Reply 44
Yes just invite youself to manage the tree from new address .the only problem is you can access all DNA results but can only send messages as replies sent to you. I take turns subscribing to tree with my mum's DNA and to my own ...I can access my aunt's results too except for the messages
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Thank you. That's very helpful. :)
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Once again its the time of year for me to say another thank you to Sandra :-)
I cancelled the auto renew a couple of weeks ago. Sub expired yesterday.
Logged in this morning to check I was now regarded as a 'registered guest', opened the link Sandra provided and click click click account is again active at a much more reasonable cost :-)
Boo
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Thank you Sandra, I've just used your link again & was surprised it still worked!
Annie
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That's great, thanks for the update. Really pleased it still working.
Take Care
Stay Safe
Sandra :)
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It's still working. :D
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Drat! I forgot - again!
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Are you within 7 days when you are able to cancel ?
Sandra
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I usually use the Swedish site in Ancestry and there's no special offer there. Wondering if I subscribe to the English site if it will be valid on the Swedish site. Any suggestions/comments
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Please disregard the above. Just found the offer very well hidden on Ancestry.se. Maybe they don't want us to find it ;D
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Usually if one ancestry site doesn't work, I sign in to another and most often that works.
So a subscription with one should work with another. :)
Sandra
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Thanks for the heads up Sandra. Found the very well-hidden offer on Ancestry.se :D
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That's great - nice to end the year with a bargain :)
gott nytt år
Sandra
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Thanks for the heads up Sandra. Found the very well-hidden offer on Ancestry.se :D
Hi glywri
Are you referring to the 40% discount on World Deluxe sub on Ancestry.se:
http://www.rootschat.com/links/01q62/
An excellent offer.
Ian
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My Ancestry subscription has been renewed on 2nd Jan.
I received no email to say my sub was about to expire and ancestry seem to have the details of my new debit card which I didn't give them. What on earth is going on?
:-\
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Did they charge full price or an offer price ?
Silly question I bet.
Sandra
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If you didn't give them updated card details, I'd be asking my bank why they paid it and requesting a refund.
Even if it was the same card number, surely the expiry date would have been different on the new one and therefore the payment should have been declined?
Boo
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Even if you did'nt cancel the auto-renewal i would e-mail and ask them to refund the subscription payment. Leave it a few days and then renew on one of the offers listed on this thread or the latest thread mentioning the offer which we have been using for years.
https://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=842272.msg7088410#msg7088410
https://www.ancestry.co.uk/cs/offers/subscribe?dna=crossAct&o_iid=70089&o_lid=70089&o_sch=Web%20Property
Sandra
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They charged me full amount (just over £100), I was planning to let it lapse and use an offer like you said Sandra.
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I defo would send the email to cancel and hopefully get your refund.
In the meantime, if you need to leave it a while before you renew on the offer price, we would all pull together and do any look ups for you. Don't hesitate to ask.
Stay Safe
Sandra :)
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Hi....many thanks Sandra. Just signed up with a new contract today as now we're in lockdown I again have some time on my hands. Thank you for posting the offer.
Tazzie
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That's great news and nice to know the link still works.
Happy Hunting
Sandra :)
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And a week later, it still does ;)
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That's good news, pleased you were able to get a bargain.
Happy Hunting
Take Care
Stay Safe.
Sandra :)
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Worldwide still seems to be available - £179.99.
Noooooo....................Worldwide £89-99 - and it still works...............
Try here - https://www.ancestry.co.uk/cs/offers/subscribe?dna=crossAct
Love seeing everyone get a bargain................. ;D ;D
Sandra
Thanks Sandra, you have just saved me £30
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I have had an email regarding my renewal sub for ancestry £179, last year I paid £89, as a long serving subscribers how to i get back to last years Sub not what the renewal is, think I changed my user name last year,do I need to do that again, thank you
Louisa Maud
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Log into your Ancestry Account
Click on your user name, top right of the screen
Choose Account settings
In the Membership section is shows when your current sub renews automatically
Cancel the membership
Now you won't be automatically charged the £179.99 the day its due.
Once your membership has expired, login into your account, the membership will now say you are a registered guest.
Stay logged in and then click on the link that Sandra posted
https://www.ancestry.co.uk/cs/offers/subscribe?dna=crossAct
That recognises you as a registered guest and will offer the reduced price
NB you wont see the offer while your sub is still active.
Boo
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Hi,
Have tried this, but not getting a discount. Any ideas?
Thanks...
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Has your sub actually expired?
When you log into your account, does it show you are now a registered guest?
Was your account a .co.uk one?
I've just tried it out with a registered guest account that satisfies all the above criteria, stayed logged in, clicked the link Sandra posted and the offer does come up. I clicked the option I wanted (£89.99 for a 12 month world wide sub) and it took me through to a payment screen for that amount. I don't want it, so canceled out of the screen but 'would' have been able to continue and pay that price.
Boo
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Has your sub actually expired?
When you log into your account, does it show you are now a registered guest?
Was your account a .co.uk one?
I've just tried it out with a registered guest account that satisfies all the above criteria, stayed logged in, clicked the link Sandra posted and the offer does come up. I clicked the option I wanted (£89.99 for a 12 month world wide sub) and it took me through to a payment screen for that amount. I don't want it, so canceled out of the screen but 'would' have been able to continue and pay that price.
Boo
Hi,
Thanks for reverting.
Sub expired July. Yes, a Registered Guest. Yes to .co.uk
Annual Worldwide is quoted £179.99 (when Stg is selected as opposed to €).
I suspect that as it's an Irish sub that the offer is not available - I have also tried with a .com login.
Last deal I got was 6 months from January at £5 per month for Premium Membership.
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I think I have seen others with a .ie expired sub saying it didn't work as its a .co.uk offer page.
I've not heard of anyone with a .ie expired sub who said it worked for them, but hopefully someone with more knowledge of .ie accounts may come up with a suggestion about a current offer that works for you.
Boo
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Thanks again.
Ironically there is not an Irish Ancestry site. .ie just transfers you to .co.uk Only recently has the pricing had the Euro payment option become available.
Probably this deal is not available as it recognises the Country of origin of the ISP.
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Thanks again.
Ironically there is not an Irish Ancestry site. .ie just transfers you to .co.uk Only recently has the pricing had the Euro payment option become available.
Probably this deal is not available as it recognises the Country of origin of the ISP.
Not sure why it shouldn't work for Ireland as people in the US, New Zealand and Australia can use it.
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Update...
By signing in to my Ancestry account whilst using a UK ISP, I was able to avail of the 50% off price as per the above link.
Thanks all, Happy days :)
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That is fantastic - great you got a bargain. Thanks for the update,
Sandra
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Update...
By signing in to my Ancestry account whilst using a UK ISP, I was able to avail of the 50% off price as per the above link.
Thanks all, Happy days :)
Super! glad you got it in the end.
Boo
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Mine is renewable next week, have cancelled but I hope I don't lose my status upon renewing
LM
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Mine is renewable next week, have cancelled but I hope I don't lose my status upon renewing
LM
Your status will go to being a "guest", rather than a member. As such you will be able to access any tree you have in the site, but searching for new records will not enable you to see the images etc for any results.
BUT you should be able to click on the link and take advantage of the 'offer' as long as you are logged into your, now classed as guest, account.
Its been tried and tested for a long time
Boo
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I did it last year but can't remember what I did, what a difference a year makes
LM
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Update...
By signing in to my Ancestry account whilst using a UK ISP, I was able to avail of the 50% off price as per the above link.
Thanks all, Happy days :)
How did you do that? I'm in Dublin too, my sub due for renewal next month and I'd love to avail of the discount.
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How did you do that? I'm in Dublin too, my sub due for renewal next month and I'd love to avail of the discount.
Basically followed the above instructions. But when I went to click on the "discount link" I used a VPN to set my computer to UK. (i.e. - It would look as if it was accessing Ancestry from the UK). It opened on an Ancestry page that I had never seen before, with all the reduced pricing on it. Picked the one I wanted and paid with my normal Debit Card.
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Basically followed the above instructions. But when I went to click on the "discount link" I used a VPN to set my computer to UK. (i.e. - It would look as if it was accessing Ancestry from the UK). It opened on an Ancestry page that I had never seen before, with all the reduced pricing on it. Picked the one I wanted and paid with my normal Debit Card.
That's great, and glad you were successful! Sorry if this is a stupid question, but is it easy to get a VPN and how would I go about getting one?
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That's great, and glad you were successful! Sorry if this is a stupid question, but is it easy to get a VPN and how would I go about getting one?
Yes, easy to get. Google VPN, you will have loads of options. I went with a seven day free trial with AVG as I know them.
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I'll do that. My subscription expires on 27 Nov, so I hope I get the reduced sub. I'll let you know. Thanks so much for the information 👍😊😊
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I'll do that. My subscription expires on 27 Nov, so I hope I get the reduced sub. I'll let you know. Thanks so much for the information 👍😊😊
Hope it works for you. Let's know how you get on...
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The link worked for me yesterday. Worldwide subscription 50% off.
Thanks ..... Malcolm
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I am a complete fool, I was 100% positive I had cancelled my subs before 28th when they ran out, I have just checked to find they have taken £179.99 from my account
I could scream, luckily I can afford it but I am very annoyed with myself
Louisa Maud
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That's really annoying, wait a few more weeks and then cancel so the same thing doesn't happen next year! They don't make it easy, you have to make sure you follow it right through and get an email confirming.
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I have spoken directly with a member of ancestry staff, got a very good result but I will be more on the ball next time ,
Louisa Maud
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I have spoken directly with a member of ancestry staff, got a very good result but I will be more on the ball next time ,
Louisa Maud
That is good news if you managed to get a discount Louisa.
Hope so
Sandra
Reminder of the link to use:-
https://www.ancestry.co.uk/cs/offers/subscribe?dna=crossAct&o_iid=70089&o_lid=70089&o_sch=Web%2520Property&fbclid=IwAR3f-r8EPx0YMM1fsy6QVqrZVnO43ahVFUV4dgI-sRmnm-GjP4k6Ap1iuic
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Thank you Sandra
Didn't get the price I had last year but I will be happy and will be on my toes next year
I have learnt a lesson there
LM
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Thank you Sandra
Didn't get the price I had last year but I will be happy and will be on my toes next year
I have learnt a lesson there
LM
Oh that's a shame but pleased they did offer you something.
Sandra
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its happened to me before louisa and with only a day or two in it by phone they offered me something
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I'll do that. My subscription expires on 27 Nov, so I hope I get the reduced sub. I'll let you know. Thanks so much for the information 👍😊😊
Hope it works for you. Let's know how you get on...
Thank you very much Barker2610. I set up a VPN and following the instructions in the thread, I've just got a half price worldwide membership to Anc*y. :D :D :D :D
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Thank you very much Barker2610. I set up a VPN and following the instructions in the thread, I've just got a half price worldwide membership to Anc*y. :D :D :D :D
That is great news! Nice to get a bargain... ;D
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Well each time i try i still get the £99 for six months for the all.
Which is the normal price.
What is a vpn?
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Well each time i try i still get the £99 for six months for the all.
Which is the normal price.
What is a vpn?
Are you logged in as a guest ?
Sandra
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Well each time i try i still get the £99 for six months for the all.
Which is the normal price.
What is a vpn?
Virtual Private Network
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Thank you, as it has worked for me today.
I followed the advice
- stay logged in as a guest (as my subscription has expired a few days ago)
- keep clicking on the link (but kept getting the £99 for six months)
It may have been co-incidence, but I then copied the link and sent to my son (via FB messaging) to see if he could get it to work, as I wasn't getting any success. After I sent it to him, I tried once again by opening the link I had sent him (in the messenger), and it worked :)
Mar
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Thank you for the update. That is excellent news. Always say perseverance works. Happy Hunting.
Happy New Year
Sandra :)
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Hi,
I use Ancestry.ca and I don't currently have an active subscription. Good news....I signed in to the Ancestry UK site, using my usual Ancestry sign in information, then clicked on Sandra's link. I was able to see her 50 percent off offer. :) :).
FYI - Ancestry.ca sent me an email today, saying that their 6 month subs are now half price until Jan 10...Canada Discovery Plus 41.99 CDN, Worldwide 64.99 CDN. I think I will go with Ancestry.ca for 6 months. When that sub is done, I will try Sandra's Ancestry UK 50 percent offer. Always nice to save some money :) :)
RK
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Terrific RK, thank you for the update. :)
Happy New Year
Sandra :)
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Also seeing reports in Ireland that subs are currently 50% off.
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Also seeing reports in Ireland that subs are currently 50% off.
Half price New Year's Sale on Ancestry.com 6-month memberships.
https://www.irishgenealogynews.com/2022/01/half-price-new-years-sale-on.html
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Renewed again using the link - thank you Sandra ;)
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Renewed again using the link - thank you Sandra ;)
That's absolutely fantastic. Thanks for letting us know. Happy Hunting.
Regards
Sandra :)
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Thank you for sharing. Very timely for me I hope as a newbie.
Kind regards,
Ian
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Have Ancestry finally stopped this? Has anyone had any success in the past few days (since 9th May)? Today, for me, the link offers only rolling 1 month or 6 month options, not annual. I've used the offer in the past and know that sometimes it's been necessary to refresh the screen to see the annual options, but this time I've refreshed the screen multiple times, cleared cookies and tried again, tried both a tablet and my phone, still no change. I'm in the UK and logged in as a registered guest.
I've had the new home page for a couple of weeks now, I'm wondering if the update is more than cosmetic.
Jane :-)
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Have Ancestry finally stopped this? Has anyone had any success in the past few days (since 9th May)?
I just tested it with registered user account I have. I am in the UK too.
logged into the account, opened a new tab and went to the link. Page came up with the usual offer.
I did click through (chose the worldwide option) and it opened up the payment page which tells me its £89.99 and it will auto renew after a year at £179.99.
(and then I closed it all down as I don't want to buy a sub)
So it looks like its still functional.
Boo
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Boo, do you still have the old Anc home page or do you have the new one now?
Jane :-)
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ermm as far as I know its a new one but, hand in the air, I don't usually go to the homepage anyway.
I usually either use my own bookmarks to go to regularly visited databases on ancestry or I go to the card catalogue page to see what's available for a particular place/area.
Boo
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Does this link work Jane or do you get the same result
https://www.ancestry.co.uk/cs/offers/subscribe?dna=crossAct
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same result sadly
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That is a shame as I was getting the same as you on my account but that one opened up with the offer. Might be worth clearing cookies and hoping that helps or waiting a few days and trying again
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same result sadly
That's the same link that just brought up the offer page for me.
I'd try logging out on all your devices and then try again tomorrow, just on one device.
Best I can think of anyway :-)
Boo
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Sounds like a plan Boo.
BTW I've just discovered that 12 month subs are listed under gift subscriptions, but of course they're full price.
Jane :-)
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Sometimes it can take many attempts before the link appears. You seem to be doing the right things, logging in as a registered guest and then clicking the link.......
https://www.ancestry.co.uk/cs/offers/subscribe?dna=crossAct
Hope you are successful, don't give up :)
Sandra
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I'm please to say that it worked first time for me today at the library, so one happy bunny. Thank you Sandra ;D
Jane :-)
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I'm please to say that it worked first time for me today at the library, so one happy bunny. Thank you Sandra ;D
Jane :-)
Really pleased :-)
Boo
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I'm please to say that it worked first time for me today at the library, so one happy bunny. Thank you Sandra ;D
Jane :-)
Delighted your perseverance paid off. Thanks for the update which will encourage others to try the same link and save ££££££££££££
https://www.ancestry.co.uk/cs/offers/subscribe?dna=crossAct
Take Care
Sandra :)
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It seems to be sporadic - some people on the FB group where I'm an Admin get it straight away and others can't get it at all.
I've just renewed my Worldwide subs within minutes of showing as a guest. It wouldn't work on my laptop, but went through straight away when I tried on the iPhone using a browser and not the App.
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I've just renewed my Premium Membership using this link. This is the fourth year in succession that I've used it. As usual, this worked on my laptop.
Many thanks for keeping us all updated.
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It seems to be sporadic - some people on the FB group where I'm an Admin get it straight away and others can't get it at all.
I've just renewed my Worldwide subs within minutes of showing as a guest. It wouldn't work on my laptop, but went through straight away when I tried on the iPhone using a browser and not the App.
I seem to fall into the "can't get it at all group" - having said that I have just tried the phone browser tip and got a slightly improved offer than previously (£99.99 for 6 months instead of £104.99)
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I've just renewed my Premium Membership using this link. This is the fourth year in succession that I've used it. As usual, this worked on my laptop.
Many thanks for keeping us all updated.
Terrific. Thank you for the up date.
Sandra
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It seems to be sporadic - some people on the FB group where I'm an Admin get it straight away and others can't get it at all.
I've just renewed my Worldwide subs within minutes of showing as a guest. It wouldn't work on my laptop, but went through straight away when I tried on the iPhone using a browser and not the App.
I seem to fall into the "can't get it at all group" - having said that I have just tried the phone browser tip and got a slightly improved offer than previously (£99.99 for 6 months instead of £104.99)
Try - right-clicking the link, save it to your desktop as an html file and opened it in your browser.
This method worked for someone the other day.
https://www.ancestry.co.uk/cs/offers/subscribe?dna=crossAct
Sandra
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Just cancelled subs for end July
Will decide which account to renew if it looks like half price offer will disappear before then.will use it on account linked to my own DNA ...instead of the one linked to my mums
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Just cancelled subs for end July
Will decide which account to renew if it looks like half price offer will disappear before then.will use it on account linked to my own DNA ...instead of the one linked to my mums
We have been using the same link since 2015/16 I think, so unlikely to disappear.
Just to note. The offer is only available on the link provided and is not available if you phone.
https://www.ancestry.co.uk/cs/offers/subscribe?dna=crossAct
Sandra
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I have used this link for the last four or more years no problem at all.
However my Annual World Wide subscription became due 31 May, I cancelled a few days before.
Have been watching this thread and the problems some people have been having trying to access this great offer.
I now find myself in the same situation. Will keep trying hate to admit defeat.
Sarra (in OZ)
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Finally got it to work on an ipad rather than computer.
For some reason no matter how I configured the computer, stripped out cookies/cache etc it wouldn't work. Someone suggested using an iphone browser that only got me a slightly improved offer but the same technique worked first time on the ipad. Perseverance should be the mantra.
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I know this has already been said but to concrete it further;
on a computer/laptop, right click the link, save link as... Then save it to your desktop for example and open the link. This worked for me 2 days ago after having the exact same issue and couldn't get it to work any other way
https://www.ancestry.co.uk/cs/offers/subscribe?dna=crossAct
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Thank you for the update - that was one of the suggestions on the other thread - reply 130, really pleased its worked once more.
https://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=805734.msg7322153#msg7322153
https://www.ancestry.co.uk/cs/offers/subscribe?dna=crossAct
Sandra
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I have used this link for the last four or more years no problem at all.
However my Annual World Wide subscription became due 31 May, I cancelled a few days before.
Have been watching this thread and the problems some people have been having trying to access this great offer.
I now find myself in the same situation. Will keep trying hate to admit defeat.
Sarra (in OZ)
Have you got two tabs open, logged into ancestry as a guest and clicking the offer link ?
Hope you eventually get the offer.
https://www.ancestry.co.uk/cs/offers/subscribe?dna=crossAct
Sandra
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As none of these have ever worked for me, I keep trying to get "unnotify" - but back the replies pop!
TY
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As none of these have ever worked for me, I keep trying to get "unnotify" - but back the replies pop!
TY
That's a shame, if the link doesn't pop up right away, "chatters" usually persevere and have a good result in the end.
You need to have cancelled your previous subscription and not auto renewed, so that your subscription has lapsed. Log into your normal ancestry account as a guest, on another tab, click the offer link shown.
Still in difficulty - try - Try - right-clicking the link, save it to your desktop as an html file and open it in your browser. This method worked for someone the other day.
Hope you are successful eventually.
https://www.ancestry.co.uk/cs/offers/subscribe?dna=crossAct
Sarah/Trystan would be able to help you "unnotify" from this thread shuld you wish.
Sandra
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As none of these have ever worked for me, I keep trying to get "unnotify" - but back the replies pop!
TY
People have found it works on some browsers and not others e.g the other day it didn't work on Chrome but worked on Edge. I couldn't get it on the laptop but it worked immediately on my phone through a browser.
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Just renewed yet again at £89.99/year for Worldwide using the link :D :D
When I clicked on the link it only showed me the 1 month and 6 month options, but using the other method "right-clicking the link, save it to your desktop as an html file and open it in your browser" it worked. I am using Edge on my laptop.
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I just use the "save to Desktop" method and it worked for me :-) My subscription ran out in April.
Thanks for the info.
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I just use the "save to Desktop" method and it worked for me :-) My subscription ran out in April.
Thanks for the info.
Just renewed yet again at £89.99/year for Worldwide using the link :D :D
When I clicked on the link it only showed me the 1 month and 6 month options, but using the other method "right-clicking the link, save it to your desktop as an html file and open it in your browser" it worked. I am using Edge on my laptop.
Lovely to see you all getting this bargain. Renewed myself on this link a few days ago, worked fine with no problems.
Good luck to everyone who renews.
https://www.ancestry.co.uk/cs/offers/subscribe?dna=crossAct
Sandra
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I'm one of those poor devils who never manages to get advantage of special offers, etc - spend my sad life paying full price for everything. Grr!
TY
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It worked for me! Right clicked link, saved to desktop and opened and got the cheap yearly subscription! great!
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try this link
https://www.ancestry.co.uk/cs/offers/subscribe?dna=crossAct
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Has anyone managed to get the Worldwide subscription for £89.99 recently? I have before and I am having trouble this time. Mine is up in 1st January and I have just cancelled my existing one as I do every year. All that is coming up is £99 for 6 months.
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The link appears to have stopped working - reported on a lot of genealogy forums, not just here. However if you phone them and ask about offers, people are saying they have been given a 50% discount. The link wouldn’t have given you the discount yet anyway, as it only worked once your subscription had expired. It might be better to wait until nearer that time to call them.
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Hi all,
I have tried the link with every bit of advice on here, with a lapsed subscription & different devices/browsers. Nothing has worked so far & I suspect it lapsed when everyone moved to the new, all singing, all dancing system. I am now considering what to do, as it's not cheap :-[
Suzanne x
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Hi all,
I have tried the link with every bit of advice on here, with a lapsed subscription & different devices/browsers. Nothing has worked so far & I suspect it lapsed when everyone moved to the new, all singing, all dancing system. I am now considering what to do, as it's not cheap :-[
Suzanne x
Don’t know if you have seen this!!!
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/vouchercodes/ancestry
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These are the threads with the latest information regarding ancestry subscriptions.
One of the better ways to try and get the discount is by using the ancestry "Chat" facility.
RootsChatters have been lucky enough to get £89-99 (12 months worldwide) £59-99 (UK Premier Membership)
https://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=866913.msg7396305
https://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=866913.27
Good Luck
Sandra :)
PS There was nothing positive on telegraph offer
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/vouchercodes/ancestry
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Update success from this thread, using the phone this time
https://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=866913.msg7397493
Be lucky and don't give up
Sandra
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I have phoned Ancestry just now and was given Worldwide for £89.99. I’m delighted to get it. The girl was very helpful and friendly.
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Super, thanks for the update. So pleased that so many are being offered the specials the last few days.
Yayee.
Sandra :)
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Hello.
I have just had an email offering me half price Premium membership for £59.99. I could have contacted them to see if I could upgrade, but I am happy without the Worldwide bit. I haven't used that part half as much as other areas. So I am rather happy now :)
Suzanne x
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Hello.
I have just had an email offering me half price Premium membership for £59.99. I could have contacted them to see if I could upgrade, but I am happy without the Worldwide bit. I haven't used that part half as much as other areas. So I am rather happy now :)
Suzanne x
Yayee, perseverance paid off Suzanne - great news. Happy Hunting.
Happy New Year
Sandra :)
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I have just had an email offering me half price Premium membership for £59.99. I could have contacted them to see if I could upgrade, but I am happy without the Worldwide bit. I haven't used that part half as much as other areas. So I am rather happy now :)
Suzanne x
Had you just let your sub lapse?
When cancelling and they ask why, I always tick the "can't afford it" box.
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Just rung Ancestry and been told there is no offer for World only for Premium (up to 9 Jan). World is what I need. I am not a recent subscriber but apparently was in 2006. Is it worth trying via chat?
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Yes, definitely try the chat avenue. You just never know but don't give up.
Sandra :)
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Success! Tried the chat, totally baffled by it so rang up again. Different agent and this time got the 50% discount on World. Clearly pays to keep trying!
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Success! Tried the chat, totally baffled by it so rang up again. Different agent and this time got the 50% discount on World. Clearly pays to keep trying!
Perseverance again, well done.
Enjoy
Sandra :)
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My worldwide subscription expired yesterday. Renewal for 2024 was £179.99. Went on chat line and was told no offers or discounts available whatsoever.
Rang and spoke to a very nice person who offered me renewal at 89.99 so definitely worth ringing!
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There's more than one topic on RC where you can find a code to use that offer online, after letting your subscription expire. I used it the day after mine expired in December. Several people have confirmed it is working since. It's worth saving the link and keeping an eye on the thread for any updates for next year ;)
https://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=832955.0
It did disappear for a short time around the time of my renewal a couple of years ago. Like you I phoned support and very nicely explained that I had been offered a WW sub for £89.99 the previous couple of years, and I wondered if it would be possible again? The agent processed it for me :)
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I phoned a couple of days after mine had expired and was given worldwide for £89.99. I was delighted.
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I phoned a couple of days after mine had expired and was given worldwide for £89.99. I was delighted.
Thanks for this info Aspen… think I might try this option, was it for an annual or 6 months the £89.99?
Caroline
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It was 12 months
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Thanks Aspen
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I cancelled mine in December and it ran to the expiry date. Once it had run out I just clicked Sandra’s link and it restarted immediately as it is holding my card details. Last year I tried phoning and got no offer the first time so had to try again the next day. It must be worth trying Sandra’s link first, there are lots of people who are getting good results from it
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Thanks rosie… I did have a web chat on ancestry site as couldn’t cancel my sub and they’ve offered me a 50% discount if I call back on the cancellation date quoting a number they’ve given me.. so I’m going to try that as it works out the same cost as the link Sandra’s given.
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Glad that you have been able to sort it out and will be able to get the discount.
Rosie