BillsFanNC Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 I just called and got the same deal as most have. $29.99 / month and canceled the NFL to go. I didn't threaten to cancel the package, I just asked if there was anything they could do for me as an eight year customer. Even though I'll probably end up turning off the Bills at half time for most games just like the past few seasons, $180 is pretty damn good value for the ticket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 Finally got around to calling DTV last night when I saw I had been billed the first $49.99 installment. Didn't threaten to cancel, just reminded them of my nearly $200/mo. bill and 15 years of service. It did take a couple of transfers, but without any argument I was offered the $120 discount. I then asked, "and I'd like you to add the mobile package at no charge" to which the rep responded, "sure, I can do that." No trickery, no threats -- it IS a shame we have to call to get that sort of treatment, but at the end of the day, the package (including "to go") will cost $180. I'm satisfied. P.S. To those bitching about the $10/mo. HD fee, I asked about that. The rep said the fee can be waived if you're an autopay customer with no other credits on the account. So I'll have to wait until the Sunday Ticket credit expires, but I'll be giving them a call back at that time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Christ Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 Ah I'm going to be a new dad, therefore, I don't really care about Sunday ticket right now =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanbe Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 I just called and got the same deal as most have. $29.99 / month and canceled the NFL to go. I didn't threaten to cancel the package, I just asked if there was anything they could do for me as an eight year customer. Even though I'll probably end up turning off the Bills at half time for most games just like the past few seasons, $180 is pretty damn good value for the ticket. Did the same thing. They credited me $20 for the month just billed and the $9.99 for the mobile package. Told them I'll call back on the NHL package later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAST MODE BABY! Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 P.S. To those bitching about the $10/mo. HD fee, I asked about that. The rep said the fee can be waived if you're an autopay customer with no other credits on the account. So I'll have to wait until the Sunday Ticket credit expires, but I'll be giving them a call back at that time. Unless the rep specifically told you otherwise, the HD for Life credit should be good regardless of a SUNDAY TICKET™ discounted price. HD for Life is simply another bill credit ($10 a month) and there's no reason there can't be more than one (unless told otherwise). DIRECTV had a problem with dealers taking advantage of the Refer a Friend promotion...they were signing up their customers as "friends." DTV put the end to that real quick like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernMan Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Ah I'm going to be a new dad, therefore, I don't really care about Sunday ticket right now =) Yeah, we already got that over on page 14. First timer? Just so I got this straight, you'll be a single father with a newborn that's awake 24 hours a day, leaving zero time for anything other than your constant childcare - is that right? God bless you, but do you really expect any of us to believe your life should be on hold for the next 18 years while you attend to the little varmit every second of his/her life? You can't find 3 hours for 16 weeks to watch the Bills? It's your responsibilty to be indoctorinating the child in Bills fever. It's not as if you'll glued to the tube while the offical takes 20 minutes to check the replay, and you've left junior on the poolside deck to fend for himself. How you gonna cultivate the next generation of Bills fans if you yourself don't know what's going on? Are you gonna try that half-baked "teach your baby to read" crap, using Two Bills Drive as a tutorial? No time for football, my god. The feminization of the American male. Jesus, Christ. My father ignored me for most of my childhood and look how great I turned out! Do your duty and sit his ass down in front of the screen. Just pay attention and don't mistake the baby vomit for guacamole dip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JinWPB Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Thanks guys, just got off the phone with a very pleasant lady. Got sunday ticket renewed for 179.99 Upgraded to HD, getting 2 HD DVR'S for free Wouldn't budge on the 10.00 HD fee but gave me 7.00 DVR service credit for 1 year Got 3 months Starz credit Said when DRV service credit expires I'll get 3 month of HD credit and said when all credits run out call back about auto pay see about Free HD for life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT Bills backer Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Just call up DirecTV, ask to speak to customer retention, and then ask for whatever you want within reason. I don't know what kind of ST deals they're offering yet, but they'll offer stuff like free HD DVR, $10 off your bill for 5-10 months, free HBO/Cinemax, stuff like that. Umm, but like others have said, the price has actually gone DOWN (unless you got a deal last year)... It was $279+$100 for HD. Now it's only $315.... For those who aren't aware, you also get "Short Cuts," where they cut every game down to 30 minutes for you to watch during the week. Handy, especially if you're a fantasy fan. I guess I'm rather surprised at the "outrage" of a price cut.... (except for people who don't have HD -- but if you don't have an HDTV in 2010, what's wrong with you?! ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT Bills backer Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Just wanted to thank you folks for the discount information. I got $120 off last year and wasn't as greedy this time. I am still wavering on the HD price and noticed they are dealing on that. This year I wasn't as pushy but they immediately knocked $60 off the renewal price for this year. They told me $49 for dish installation and HD receiver and $10 a month. Is it worth it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clippers of Nfl Posted July 16, 2010 Author Share Posted July 16, 2010 Yeah, we already got that over on page 14. First timer? Just so I got this straight, you'll be a single father with a newborn that's awake 24 hours a day, leaving zero time for anything other than your constant childcare - is that right? God bless you, but do you really expect any of us to believe your life should be on hold for the next 18 years while you attend to the little varmit every second of his/her life? You can't find 3 hours for 16 weeks to watch the Bills? It's your responsibilty to be indoctorinating the child in Bills fever. It's not as if you'll glued to the tube while the offical takes 20 minutes to check the replay, and you've left junior on the poolside deck to fend for himself. How you gonna cultivate the next generation of Bills fans if you yourself don't know what's going on? Are you gonna try that half-baked "teach your baby to read" crap, using Two Bills Drive as a tutorial? No time for football, my god. The feminization of the American male. Jesus, Christ. My father ignored me for most of my childhood and look how great I turned out! Do your duty and sit his ass down in front of the screen. Just pay attention and don't mistake the baby vomit for guacamole dip! im with you. so 18 yrs of no tv??? give me a break. actually what they dont know (or do), is that they will have countless hours (especially at night) when the kid will not sleep no matter what. rocking the little one and staring at a wall??? yeah right. most people rock their baby while they watch tv. they may change it up with music or a book. but im pretty sure its tv. who do you think watches all the infomercials and late night talk shows???? new parents that cant put their kids to sleep!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clippers of Nfl Posted July 16, 2010 Author Share Posted July 16, 2010 Just wanted to thank you folks for the discount information. I got $120 off last year and wasn't as greedy this time. I am still wavering on the HD price and noticed they are dealing on that. This year I wasn't as pushy but they immediately knocked $60 off the renewal price for this year. They told me $49 for dish installation and HD receiver and $10 a month. Is it worth it? hd service is great man. i think basic directv is at 480 quality. for me, the quality was actually worse than regular digital tv with antenna....hd is 1080. if u can handle it, get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Christ Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Yeah, we already got that over on page 14. First timer? Just so I got this straight, you'll be a single father with a newborn that's awake 24 hours a day, leaving zero time for anything other than your constant childcare - is that right? God bless you, but do you really expect any of us to believe your life should be on hold for the next 18 years while you attend to the little varmit every second of his/her life? You can't find 3 hours for 16 weeks to watch the Bills? It's your responsibilty to be indoctorinating the child in Bills fever. It's not as if you'll glued to the tube while the offical takes 20 minutes to check the replay, and you've left junior on the poolside deck to fend for himself. How you gonna cultivate the next generation of Bills fans if you yourself don't know what's going on? Are you gonna try that half-baked "teach your baby to read" crap, using Two Bills Drive as a tutorial? No time for football, my god. The feminization of the American male. Jesus, Christ. My father ignored me for most of my childhood and look how great I turned out! Do your duty and sit his ass down in front of the screen. Just pay attention and don't mistake the baby vomit for guacamole dip! what the hell are you talking about????????? I didn't say I wasn't going to watch the bills ever again. But I think I should have my priorities straight right now and keep the money for food and diapers etc. I mean a mature person would do so. My kid already has the onesie, the hat, socks, windbreaker, tshirt etc of the bills waiting on his arrival......he's destined to be a fan regardless but he has yet to enter the world so he would not even comprehend the color blue during this season. LOL You people are funny. Actually, I didn't even realized I posted that here, because I was on another board talking about this very same thing. I might have just got confused with it. Seriously, you all rant and rave over anything LOL......... when the season is over.....and the bills are watching the playoffs from home once more........like we do every year (it kills me to say but I'm a realist) My kid will not even be 6mths old yet! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolinaBill Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 ok, so im not gonna read thru 16 pages, but can someone please summarize and tell me if there is a discount or something like i've read about. Just got a job, so i'm thinking i'll order the ticket this year. Any help would be much appreciated. thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JinWPB Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Just wanted to thank you folks for the discount information. I got $120 off last year and wasn't as greedy this time. I am still wavering on the HD price and noticed they are dealing on that. This year I wasn't as pushy but they immediately knocked $60 off the renewal price for this year. They told me $49 for dish installation and HD receiver and $10 a month. Is it worth it? I don't know if our situations are the same but see my post a few back, they gave me 2 hd dvrs and new dish for free with 0 install charge, you have to be pleasant but just keep asking..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JinWPB Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 hd service is great man. i think basic directv is at 480 quality. for me, the quality was actually worse than regular digital tv with antenna....hd is 1080. if u can handle it, get it. regular direct tv shows comes in great , but I think they actually degrade some HD shows so you buy HD program package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clippers of Nfl Posted July 16, 2010 Author Share Posted July 16, 2010 what the hell are you talking about????????? I didn't say I wasn't going to watch the bills ever again. But I think I should have my priorities straight right now and keep the money for food and diapers etc. I mean a mature person would do so. My kid already has the onesie, the hat, socks, windbreaker, tshirt etc of the bills waiting on his arrival......he's destined to be a fan regardless but he has yet to enter the world so he would not even comprehend the color blue during this season. LOL You people are funny. Actually, I didn't even realized I posted that here, because I was on another board talking about this very same thing. I might have just got confused with it. Seriously, you all rant and rave over anything LOL......... when the season is over.....and the bills are watching the playoffs from home once more........like we do every year (it kills me to say but I'm a realist) My kid will not even be 6mths old yet! LOL your post did sound like being a new dad wouldn't allow time for nfl ticket... congrats new dad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clippers of Nfl Posted July 16, 2010 Author Share Posted July 16, 2010 ok, so im not gonna read thru 16 pages, but can someone please summarize and tell me if there is a discount or something like i've read about. Just got a job, so i'm thinking i'll order the ticket this year. Any help would be much appreciated. thanks. the best deal around seems to be 179. bottom line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clippers of Nfl Posted July 16, 2010 Author Share Posted July 16, 2010 regular direct tv shows comes in great , but I think they actually degrade some HD shows so you buy HD program package. not for me jin, i had 480i for ALL CHANNELS. but my tv was 1080p. it was sad to have a 1080 quality tv, but have to watch shows in 480.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolinaBill Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 the best deal around seems to be 179. bottom line. so how do you get it for 179, all i saw was 319 or so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clippers of Nfl Posted July 16, 2010 Author Share Posted July 16, 2010 so how do you get it for 179, all i saw was 319 or so mention the deal to the retention or cancel dept. not the initial reps....THEY CANT OFFER THAT DEAL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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