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signmeuptoo94
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[Newsgroups] What services provide the best deal for block purch

I was unable to pay the monthly and wasn't using it enough, I had Astraweb. I don't download much anyways, but I need a block account or whatever it's called (where you buy a certain amount of download rather than a monthly fee). Who do you guys recommend. Mostly for books and software and forum discussion.
samphar
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Re: [Newsgroups] What services provide the best deal for block p

You can try Blocknews or one of the Highwinds Resellers like thecubenet.com or newsgroupdirect.com for good deals on block accounts.

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I have block accounts with Astraweb & newsgroupdirect. Both have worked out okay for me. AW seems to have stuff posted longer if a DMCA request hits. NGD does have periodic sales so you can get a block cheaper (Terabyte Tuesdays, etc.)

AW shows these blocks:

25 GB - $10
180 GB - $25
1000 GB - $50

NGD has sales such as : It’s the same great deal that you’re accustomed to, 1 TB of the best usenet available for just $38 (the regular price is $100). You can sign up for email notice of their specials. Their regular prices are somewhat higher but the sales make it competitive.

Like I said, both have worked fine for me.
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Yah, I got my block from NewsGroupDirect/highwinds for $40.. I believe when they sell you a 1 Tb it's actually 1.1 Tb 100 Gb free bonus or something
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Re: [Newsgroups] What services provide the best deal for block purch

NewsGroupDirect definately.

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Black Friday / Cyber Monday is just a few weeks away. You'll likely find some great block deals around that time as well.

- NGR
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jeffnyc
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Blocknews is also one.

TheCubeNet has good prices, offering 250gb for what the others offer 200gb for however there was an old thread about account issues

I am in the market but trying to hold out until BF

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This is where you can sign up for NewsgroupDirect promos.

»www.newsgroupdirect.com/blog/
BCSteve
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I never thought of BF as something for services like this. Think there are also sales on pre-paid annuals, etc? I don't think block is right for me, but I'm always up for a deal

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said by jeffnyc:

Blocknews is also one.

TheCubeNet has good prices, offering 250gb for what the others offer 200gb for however there was an old thread about account issues

Not that old, only 9 days. Talks about being cancelled and no good reasons given.

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