Nightwatch Posted April 10, 2021 Report Share Posted April 10, 2021 As I’ve been asleep for the majority of the last twelve months or so, could someone answer this for me? Last year because of the first lockdown we were awarded a months extension on annual license. Do we know if there’s a months extension this time around? Much abliged. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haggis Posted April 10, 2021 Report Share Posted April 10, 2021 No, there isn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy D'arth Posted April 10, 2021 Report Share Posted April 10, 2021 6 minutes ago, Nightwatch said: As I’ve been asleep for the majority of the last twelve months or so, could someone answer this for me? Last year because of the first lockdown we were awarded a months extension on annual license. Do we know if there’s a months extension this time around? Much abliged. Typical of us boaters, always want everything for nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted April 10, 2021 Report Share Posted April 10, 2021 No?. I received my 'free month' which then took me into the 21/22 year on renewal so my benefit was effectively diminished. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBiscuits Posted April 10, 2021 Report Share Posted April 10, 2021 Just now, haggis said: No, there isn't. A short, clear and accurate answer. You'll never make it in politics! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Alan de Enfield Posted April 10, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 10, 2021 8 minutes ago, TheBiscuits said: A short, clear and accurate answer. You'll never make it in politics! Surely it was far more detailed than necessary, a simple 'NO' would have fully conveyed the situation, without the need for all the 'fluffy stuff' that served no purpose. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBiscuits Posted April 10, 2021 Report Share Posted April 10, 2021 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Slim said: No?. I received my 'free month' which then took me into the 21/22 year on renewal so my benefit was effectively diminished. I've heard a few people complain about this and find it very odd. CRT gave a free month, but after feedback from some boaters also allowed you to donate it back to them. If you felt like you had lost out by rolling into the next price year you could have given your 8% discount back to avoid the 2% increase ... Edited April 10, 2021 by TheBiscuits spellink 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted April 10, 2021 Report Share Posted April 10, 2021 Just now, TheBiscuits said: If you felt like you had lost out by rolling into the next price year you could have given your 8% discount back to avoid the 2% increase ... Just accept that some folks do not have mathematics or economics as their strong point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted April 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2021 14 minutes ago, Tracy D'arth said: Typical of us boaters, always want everything for nothing. A bit harsh if you’re being serious with your derogative remark. Just wanted to know when to pay, that’s all. As an add on general question, we like to pay a full amount annually, I realise the ‘pay in full discount’ is diminishing at a rate of knots, what is it at presently? I have read somewhere that CRT would like us all on monthly DD payments. Not my preferred way to pay, is there plans to charge over the amount for annual payers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBiscuits Posted April 10, 2021 Report Share Posted April 10, 2021 1 minute ago, Nightwatch said: As an add on general question, we like to pay a full amount annually, I realise the ‘pay in full discount’ is diminishing at a rate of knots, what is it at presently? I have read somewhere that CRT would like us all on monthly DD payments. Not my preferred way to pay, is there plans to charge over the amount for annual payers? No, the cheapest way to get a licence is to pay in full upfront but do it online. You currently get 2.5% discount for doing it online and 2.5% discount for prepayment or automatic payment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted April 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2021 Just now, TheBiscuits said: No, the cheapest way to get a licence is to pay in full upfront but do it online. You currently get 2.5% discount for doing it online and 2.5% discount for prepayment or automatic payment. Is that 5% or 2.5% either way. It’s not due until the end of June so have a little time to get myself settled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted April 10, 2021 Report Share Posted April 10, 2021 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Nightwatch said: A bit harsh if you’re being serious with your derogative remark. Just wanted to know when to pay, that’s all. As an add on general question, we like to pay a full amount annually, I realise the ‘pay in full discount’ is diminishing at a rate of knots, what is it at presently? I have read somewhere that CRT would like us all on monthly DD payments. Not my preferred way to pay, is there plans to charge over the amount for annual payers? Doing monthly Direct Debits actually costs a business quite a lot of money. On our business account we have to pay for every transaction going in or out of the account. Direct debits are charged at 35p each (irrespective of value). If 30,000 boates make one transaction (paying the licence fee in 'one go') C&RT lose £10,500 per annum in bank charges. If 30,000 boaters pay on a monthly direct debit then C&RT will be paying (30,000 x 12 x 0.35) £126,000 in bank charges. To any one with a brain - its a no-brainer ! Manage Charges | NatWest Click on business account charges. Edited April 10, 2021 by Alan de Enfield 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted April 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2021 Could never see the advantage to CRT preferring monthly DD. Perhaps I read it incorrectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBiscuits Posted April 10, 2021 Report Share Posted April 10, 2021 3 minutes ago, Nightwatch said: Is that 5% or 2.5% either way. It’s not due until the end of June so have a little time to get myself settled. And. You get 5% off the price if you pay upfront via your online licence account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athy Posted April 10, 2021 Report Share Posted April 10, 2021 3 minutes ago, Nightwatch said: Could never see the advantage to CRT preferring monthly DD. Perhaps I read it incorrectly. Surely it's not a question of preference; rather, it's to make things easier for people who would have difficulty finding the annual fee all at once, rather like the old "hire purchase" which I don't think exists any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haggis Posted April 10, 2021 Report Share Posted April 10, 2021 24 minutes ago, Alan de Enfield said: Surely it was far more detailed than necessary, a simple 'NO' would have fully conveyed the situation, without the need for all the 'fluffy stuff' that served no purpose. It might have been longer but someone came to the door ? . I didn't even add the usual haggis at the end. Oh to be boating with no interruptions. Not long till we see kelpie again - next Friday all being well. haggis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted April 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2021 4 minutes ago, Athy said: Surely it's not a question of preference; rather, it's to make things easier for people who would have difficulty finding the annual fee all at once, rather like the old "hire purchase" which I don't think exists any more. True. We would rather, because we are fortunate enough to be able to, pay for the year all in one. I visited a pet shop that sold birds. The ones on the lower level were going cheap. The African Parrots were offered on a credit system. I asked why, the owner said they are on Higher Perches! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted April 10, 2021 Report Share Posted April 10, 2021 29 minutes ago, Nightwatch said: True. We would rather, because we are fortunate enough to be able to, pay for the year all in one. I visited a pet shop that sold birds. The ones on the lower level were going cheap. The African Parrots were offered on a credit system. I asked why, the owner said they are on Higher Perches! And whereabouts were the Norwegian Blues' (the ones with the lovely plumage) ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchcrawler Posted April 10, 2021 Report Share Posted April 10, 2021 7 minutes ago, Alan de Enfield said: And whereabouts were the Norwegian Blues' (the ones with the lovely plumage) ? On the floor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted April 10, 2021 Report Share Posted April 10, 2021 Just now, ditchcrawler said: On the floor I thought they'd be nailed to the perch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen-in-Wellies Posted April 10, 2021 Report Share Posted April 10, 2021 1 hour ago, TheBiscuits said: 1 hour ago, haggis said: No, there isn't. A short, clear and accurate answer. You'll never make it in politics! Yes there is. That was a straight up and easily found out lie. I could go all the way to the top in politics. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBiscuits Posted April 10, 2021 Report Share Posted April 10, 2021 1 hour ago, haggis said: Not long till we see kelpie again - next Friday all being well. I thought Scotland was supposed to be closed until 26th April ... No travel outside local authority boundaries, including going to England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchcrawler Posted April 10, 2021 Report Share Posted April 10, 2021 17 minutes ago, TheBiscuits said: I thought Scotland was supposed to be closed until 26th April ... No travel outside local authority boundaries, including going to England. Have they moved the Kelpies to England now ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBiscuits Posted April 10, 2021 Report Share Posted April 10, 2021 27 minutes ago, ditchcrawler said: Have they moved the Kelpies to England now ? I thought she meant the boat. It's @nicknorman I feel sorry for, as he's had to truck his boat to Scotland so he could install his new batteries 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haggis Posted April 10, 2021 Report Share Posted April 10, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, TheBiscuits said: I thought Scotland was supposed to be closed until 26th April ... No travel outside local authority boundaries, including going to England. Yes, it is :-). We will get into our car beside our house and not stop or get out of it till we reach Tebay where the dog will have a short socially distanced pee stop. Next stop, kelpie. Yes, we are not following the guidance (or is it science?) but having been living like hermits for so long, I don't think we will infect anyone. Between us we have had 3 vaccinations ? haggis 1 hour ago, ditchcrawler said: Have they moved the Kelpies to England now ? Don't know. We are not allowed to go and see them as they are in the next county! haggs Edited April 10, 2021 by haggis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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