Bayv Coin Meter

[gooseygander75]

Hi there

 

I have a TV with BAYV and used 2 get 5hrs viewing for £1, then in march i had a new meter fitted. I put £1 in expecting to get 5 hrs but was only getting 3hrs, i quickly phoned BAYV up and was told that they have reduced everyones viewing hours because of the summer months and was told i should have a recieved a letter - but i did not.

 

Iam on benifits so have to stick to a strict budget, and because of the hours being reduced i am now struggling. I had no money for electric so had to brake into the BAUV coin meter to get some money out. I am due for collection at end of may. I took £10 out for electric and have put the money back in. There is nearly £200 in the meter, i have not touched it, the money is till in there. And im still putting money in the meter to view.

 

Will i be prosicuted????

 

Thanks in advance

Charlie

Edited May 12, 2010 by gooseygander75

[Guest Old_andrew2018]

You should IMHO contact the electricity company asap, I would expect a charge for replacement of the lock but not a prosecution, they might also wish to install a prepayment meter.

[gooseygander75]

Hi Old Andrew2007

 

Thanks for replying to my question, but this has nothing to do with the electricity company. I broke into my Buy as you view coin meter to get money for elecrticity. I have a key meter for my electric.

[Guest Old_andrew2018]

Sorry I need to read posts more carefully, my advice is similar, that is contact the company and ask for the lock to be changed I would expect a charge will be levied.

 

Andy

[alisha2010]

Hi Old Andrew2007

 

Thanks for replying to my question, but this has nothing to do with the electricity company. I broke into my Buy as you view coin meter to get money for elecrticity. I have a key meter for my electric.

 

I would be careful doing this ,as the metre is propert of Buy As You View and I would guess what your doing is a criminal offence .Explain to them this was a one off and you were desparate especially if you have children . Ask them to put your viewing hours back to 4 hours for £1.00 ,they usually only reduce the viewing time if when collecting they see there isnt enough in the coin meter to pay the 8 weekly installments ,not heard of this summer time thing ,I know a few BAYV customers and agents and they are not aware of this

Hope this helps ,they may charge you for a new meter ,but think you can pay this also in with the 8 weekely payments to them

[mickjo1]

just tell them you dropped the metre and it broke