Is the speed cam database ever on offer for cheaper?

cry · Occasional Visitor Joined: Nov 07, 2008 Posts: 5

Hi, short-time reader and new forum member here!

I'm just wondering if the PGW speedcam database is ever offered at a discount or otherwise cheaper than it currently is. I don't do a whole lot of driving so I really can't justify dropping £19 on it when that same £19 would get me map updates for my TT for a year..

I'd drop a tenner on PGW speedcam updates for a year without thinking, but £20 requires more consideration and at the moment I can't justify it.. but if there are ever any offers (Christmas? Summer? something else?) then please let me know so I can hold my breathe til then Smile

/cry

MichaelMann · Lifetime Member Joined: Sep 17, 2008 Posts: 16

I recently thought I'd been done by a couple of mobile cameras and had the potential of receiving two £60 fines and six points. I decided to look at getting a sat nav with safety warnings. In my opinion the PGPSW database is the best available as it goes on my TT which I like using

I joined, subscribed and sumitted the camera sites, I've now received lifetime membership Very Happy

If you did get points/fined for doing say 33 in a 30 zone when you were somewhere new and were unaware of camera sites would you look back and think I wish I'd invested the £19? It's less than a third of the price of any potential fine. Personally speaking I'd rather have a full years use of downloads from here than a TT map updates but each to their own. Maybe at Xmas you could ask someone to get you the subscription for a present?

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Border_Collie · Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2008 9:28 pm Post subject:

john877 · Lifetime Member Joined: Mar 16, 2007 Posts: 468

For the support and helpful advice you get from the management,moderators and members its worth the £19 alone .
Its not just the speed camera data base but its other things you get such the voice warnings ,the POI data base,Icons created by Gerry C and if you are the first to submit a new camera or a change to one you get free life membership

I do understand that not doing many miles a year can you warrant the expense I was in the same position as you but I would not be without it and it is just £19

cry · Occasional Visitor Joined: Nov 07, 2008 Posts: 5

Border_Collie · Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2008 10:52 pm Post subject:

A while back there was an option of £2 per month or £19 per year, some people took it upon themselves to pay £2 then sell the data or spread it via certain sites, PGPSW decided there would be less chance of piracy if people paid £19 per year and faced the possibilty of being banned and their subscription forfeited, it appears to have worked as there is far less piracy now. It looks like your choice will be speed cams or maps.

Edit. Just checked your link. TT £19.80 but you'll find there are no mobiles in that database and it will not be as accurate as this.
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john877 · Lifetime Member Joined: Mar 16, 2007 Posts: 468

Just 4 packets of cigarettes Wink

???

A bottle of wine in a good restaurant ??

4 gallons of fuel ???

12 minutes labour to have your car serviced ???

Smile

looks cheap to me !! but I do fully understand your point !! you pays your money and you make your choice on what is important to you to spend your money on !! we are all not the same

richard345 · Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2008 11:17 pm Post subject:

GPS_fan · Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2008 11:23 pm Post subject:

...and, of course, if you submit a new camera or correction which qualifies for FREE lifetime subscription, you'll find it very hard to find it cheaper than free Wink

Although you might not do a huge amount of driving, local cameras may change, speed limits may be amended, a mobile camera might appear on your doorstep etc so it's not inconceivable for low mileage motorists to qualify.

It's also worth remembering that PGPSW endeavour to provide WEEKLY updates, so you can be sure that your cameras are always as up to date as they possibly can be
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Border_Collie · Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2008 11:40 pm Post subject:

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karlak · Lifetime Member Joined: Dec 14, 2007 Posts: 39

Doing price drops, BOGOfs, Buy now pay in 2017 or any other offer would also be a good way of Peev'ing the others who have paid the £19 already.

Honestly, if you can run a car ( insurance, tax, fuel etc ) - then I really think £19 is not too much money, if you want what is arguably the most accurate and dynamic database.

Pay the £19, keep your eyes peeled, and if you register a new camera then you may get the lifetime subscription anyway.

cry · Occasional Visitor Joined: Nov 07, 2008 Posts: 5

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