Return to the 1921 Census again - Intended P-P-V cost set by FindMyPast

[Copper1]

Only a little over 6 months to go now, sadly there would be many individuals across The World will not have survived the pandemic, and their misfortune to leave behind years of incomplete records must not be forgotten.

However, STILL no word from the sweaty hands at FindMyPast in relation to the cost per page to print our own copy. At least we could have expected a date WHEN they intend to drop the 'bombshell' price

I do hope that this time any responses will exclude those who would pay any price for FindMyPast to recoup their outlay!

[BumbleB]

We'll have to wait and see, won't we?   But then not all of us expect everything for nothing 

And a question - are you contributing anything, either paid or otherwise? 

 

[Tickettyboo]

I'd doubt 'any' commercial enterprise would advertise prices 6 months in advance.

Though we will 'all' have the option, should we not be happy with the charges, to visit TNA and view the census without charge.

For me, the travel costs plus the need for at least an overnight stay in an hotel would definitely outweigh the cost of viewing online at a charge via FindMyPast from the comfort of my own home.

Just as ordering copies of records from local archives works out to be 'cost effective' for me.

I make the decision - do I really want this record? If the answer is yes then I find the cheapest way of doing it. If that is outside the budget then I do without till the budget can stretch to it.

Choices, we each decide.

Boo

[PaulineJ]

Why shouldn't those who might be prepared to shell out more than you not get a input?

[Guy Etchells]

Only a little over 6 months to go now, sadly there would be many individuals across The World will not have survived the pandemic, and their misfortune to leave behind years of incomplete records must not be forgotten.

However, STILL no word from the sweaty hands at FindMyPast in relation to the cost per page to print our own copy. At least we could have expected a date WHEN they intend to drop the 'bombshell' price

I do hope that this time any responses will exclude those who would pay any price for FindMyPast to recoup their outlay!

I hope the FindMyPast not only recoup their outlay, but make a healthy profit as well.
People do not seem to understand it is only by commercial firms such as this making a profit the the costs of accessing records has fallen to the lowest they have ever been, when we relied on council & government departments (who we already fund) providing such records the costs were vastly higher.
There is of course another option and that is each and everyone of us provides online records for everyone to access free of charge, but I have found over the years that few who moan about the costs of accessing records actually provide free records for the family history community themselves.
Cheers
Guy

[rosie99]

I have seen them mentioning that they hope to get this census available from early 2022 despite the delays because of covid.

I was getting pop ups yesterday about them discontinuing credits and introducing micropayments, presumably this is in anticipation of the census release. See 5a & 6 on this link re details https://www.findmypast.co.uk/content/terms-and-conditions  From June 2021 we are transitioning from Credits to Micropayments. .

[Romilly]

I’m eagerly awaiting this Census being available…

I just hope that it’ll provide some small clue towards working out who my elusive Paternal Grandfather actually was!

Romilly.

[carol8353]

I’m eagerly awaiting this Census being available…

I just hope that it’ll provide some small clue towards working out who my elusive Paternal Grandfather actually was!

Romilly.

Praying that it gives some clues to your grandad.
I feel I know him after so long looking for him with you 

Carol

[Copper1]

Thanks to All current contributing to this 'reminder' of outstanding announcement of P-P-V costs. I'm sure FindMyPast have a monitor who records & reports? data from this Forum as a matter of course. Hence a regular, wake up call 'in public' from someone stirring the broth, does no harm to show them a variety of points of view which have been stimulated.
They will be chuffed here remain plenty on their side (not claiming though to be non shareholders , for myself I have many subs to resources incl FindMyPast & Anc; Deceased Online, but as I am no longer mobile, even a visit to TNA is right out of the question!