Hello Margo Ancestor.co.za only has list that is exactly the same as the National Archives. Ancestry24 has been running for 7 years and has by far more records than anyone else. Have you actually looked to see what they have http://ancestry24.com/where-to-start/available-databases/ or emailed them? It is not like Heather MacAlister (heather@ancestry24.co.za) not to reply to emails. The reason why images are not available is because 99% of all records are housed in the Archives and for any person or company to get access is a more than a mission. If it was simple they would be available everywhere. They also do offer a 7 day money back - you probably did not see that as it in your face when you sign up. Pity about your bad experience as I am sure their is an genuine answer. Regards Bets On Tue, Jul 12, 2011 at 9:59 AM, mkennedy <margoken@bigpond.net.au> wrote: > I have recently had contact with both of these Websites, and would like to > offer a little warning as to which one to try first. > > > > I acted very quickly when I finally found a name I've been looking for over > the past 7 years, and paid to join Ancestry.24 so I could > > access further information, but no viewing of original records for my > particular people were available. > > > > I then found the other website, ancestor.co.za .. which I found to be a > lot > more user friendly. It not only contained the same basic > > records as Ancestry.24, but I was able to access all records required by > applying online, paying the fee, and receiving the > > records online via notification by email that they are available. > > > > When I questioned Ancestry 24 as to why I could not view the original > records, I could not get a straight answer, and have now > > accepted the fact that my money has been wasted with them. If I had found > ancestor.co.za first, I would not have had this hassle. > > > > It appears that ancestor.co.za has much more to offer on their website, > and > would recommend you try them first. > > > > Good luck, and happy digging, > > Margo > > > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > SOUTH-AFRICA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >
Bets & Sunelia, I am sure there is a genuine answer, and Heather and I are in touch. I appreciate how dedicated she is, and we are working on the problems I have had. Regards, Margo -----Original Message----- From: south-africa-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:south-africa-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Trixie Sent: Tuesday, 12 July 2011 19:07 To: south-africa@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [SOUTH-AFRICA] Ancestor.co.za or Ancestry24 ?? Hello Margo Ancestor.co.za only has list that is exactly the same as the National Archives. Ancestry24 has been running for 7 years and has by far more records than anyone else. Have you actually looked to see what they have http://ancestry24.com/where-to-start/available-databases/ or emailed them? It is not like Heather MacAlister (heather@ancestry24.co.za) not to reply to emails. The reason why images are not available is because 99% of all records are housed in the Archives and for any person or company to get access is a more than a mission. If it was simple they would be available everywhere. They also do offer a 7 day money back - you probably did not see that as it in your face when you sign up. Pity about your bad experience as I am sure their is an genuine answer. Regards Bets On Tue, Jul 12, 2011 at 9:59 AM, mkennedy <margoken@bigpond.net.au> wrote: > I have recently had contact with both of these Websites, and would like to > offer a little warning as to which one to try first. > > > > I acted very quickly when I finally found a name I've been looking for over > the past 7 years, and paid to join Ancestry.24 so I could > > access further information, but no viewing of original records for my > particular people were available. > > > > I then found the other website, ancestor.co.za .. which I found to be a > lot > more user friendly. It not only contained the same basic > > records as Ancestry.24, but I was able to access all records required by > applying online, paying the fee, and receiving the > > records online via notification by email that they are available. > > > > When I questioned Ancestry 24 as to why I could not view the original > records, I could not get a straight answer, and have now > > accepted the fact that my money has been wasted with them. If I had found > ancestor.co.za first, I would not have had this hassle. > > > > It appears that ancestor.co.za has much more to offer on their website, > and > would recommend you try them first. > > > > Good luck, and happy digging, > > Margo > > > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > SOUTH-AFRICA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to SOUTH-AFRICA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1390 / Virus Database: 1516/3759 - Release Date: 07/11/11