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Census Lookups General Lookups => Census and Resource Discussion => Topic started by: mermaid-nl on Wednesday 26 October 11 09:50 BST (UK)
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Hello everyone,
I'm in England and have subscribed to Ancestry for quite a while. Whilst helping my Aunty with her computer we got talking about Ancestry.com and it turns out she is paying a LOT less than me.
I pay about £25.00 a month but hers is something like £12.00.
Does anyone know why this is?
Thank you in advance.
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Hi
It probably depends upon which subscription package you are subscribed to and whether you pay monthly or annually.
Andy
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If you are a member of the National Trust and join through them it is a lot cheaper but I dont think you would get many records for £12.
Ringrose
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The dearest yearly (UK)subscription is £155.40 for their 12month Worldwide. The lowest £83.40 for their Essentials Membership.
Paying monthly increases the amount.ie: £18.95 per month for Worldwide Membership
Just log on to "My Account" to find out just what package you are on.
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Thank you everyone.
I've got monthly World Explorer Membership. Turns out quite a bit more expensive! Think I'll just pay the lump sum.
You guys just saved me a whole bunch of money :D
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Hi
If you are looking at the Worldwide Subscription then it is worthwhile checking the rates for the various Ancestry sites, last time I looked it was far cheaper to subscribe through Ancestry.co.uk than through Ancestry.com. The main reason is changes in the exchange rate over the last year or so.
Andy
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Hi Andy,
Thank you very much for that tip. I didn't realise that. I think I originally subscribed with Ancestry.com because on my bank statements there is always an overseas charge. I'm a bit worried about un-subscribing and re-subscribing to be honest!
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Hi
You can tell who you are subscribed through by the currency used to charge you. US Dollar = .com
It shouldn't be a problem in un-subscribing from .com and then subscribing again through Ancestry.co.uk,
Andy
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Hi Mermaid,
if you phone the following number, you can speak to someone from Ancestry,ask about packages , prices etc', and any other queries at all, they are really helpful, Dolly.
Mon -Fri 9am to 10pm. 9am to 8pm Sat & Sun, tel 0800 404 9723
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You should NEVER subscribe to Ancestry by the month.
Even if you take out one of the highest rate credit cards and pay it off in a year, it will still be cheaper than Ancestry's monthly price.