Map prices slashed

SmellyBoots · Occasional Visitor Joined: Apr 02, 2010 Posts: 43

SapMap have just tweeted to say that map prices have been slashed as a result of the OS reducing their royalty fees. It'll be interesting to see how much the new mapping costs once it's on sale.

lostme · Posted: Mon Nov 11, 2013 10:54 pm Post subject:

On sale now.

Peak District 1:25,000 for £22. I paid £70 for it 2 years ago.

Whole GB 1:50,000 £64.

FrequentFlyer · Posted: Tue Nov 12, 2013 11:16 am Post subject: Is it just O.S. ?

Lake District was £105...now £26....a £79 saving, and all down to O.S. ? Sounds a bit odd to me........financial problems maybe ?

dales · Posted: Tue Nov 12, 2013 12:18 pm Post subject:

No...not financial problems.

MemoryMap have also just slashed their mapping prices, and they also have attributed it to cuts in Ordnance Survey charges - and dramatically so for 1:25k maps.

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FrequentFlyer · Posted: Tue Nov 12, 2013 1:20 pm Post subject: ?

I'm just surprised, that in my example above, OS were demanding £79 per copy of the Lakes....perhaps somebody here from OS would care to enlighten me ?

SmellyBoots · Occasional Visitor Joined: Apr 02, 2010 Posts: 43

Sorry I wasn't very clear. When I said "new mapping" I meant the new high definition maps which will accompany the SatMap Active 12 when it goes on sale. I think Memory Map already do HD maps. Here's a link to an Outdoors Magic article.

http://www.outdoorsmagic.com/outdoors-news/os-125000-digital-mapping-price-drops/11775.html

JimmyTheHand · Frequent Visitor Joined: Apr 16, 2005 Posts: 386

lostme · Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2013 5:10 pm Post subject:

FrequentFlyer · Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2013 7:48 pm Post subject: ?

It will be interesting to see how they, Satmap, announce the upcoming A12....special loyalty deals for HD maps, special deals to trade in or upgrade exisiting maps, and how will they deal with custom maps ? I've spent a ton of money with them, particularly all my custom maps.
Although £230 is a very attractive price, I am loathe to shell out yet more money, if in the next breath, HD is announced with equally attractive pricing.
I guess it's a question of hanging in there a bit longer, but looking at Anquet and Memory Map pricing this should help to ensure that Satmap will have to remain competative....I hope.

JimmyTheHand · Frequent Visitor Joined: Apr 16, 2005 Posts: 386

Rogerfrit · Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2013 7:37 am Post subject:

FrequentFlyer · Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2013 12:59 pm Post subject: ?

I guess this is the OS Press announcement ?

http://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/about/media-centre/statements/25k-raster-pricing-changes.html

sham63 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Mar 05, 2009 Posts: 7

As expected EBay is being flooded with people trying to offload their map cards!

Some asking reasonable prices but a few seemingly willing to 'stitch up' unsuspecting buyers by asking more than the 'new' price. I suppose it's a case of 'buyer beware' but I wouldn't want to knowingly do that to someone.

Mind you, must be gutting for those who have invested recently in the large region premium maps.

lostme · Posted: Fri Nov 15, 2013 4:50 pm Post subject:

email fromSatmap about new map prices states

"These prices may change so grab a bargain now!

These interim prices will be available until the end of the month while we finalise everything, we just wanted you to be able to benefit from the lower prices immediately."

sham63 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Mar 05, 2009 Posts: 7

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