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I timed my call just right I think. Very politely explained to the first tier support that i was calling to cancel because the price was too high. I also explained that my Choice package was being offered to new customers for $40 per month while I was paying $97. Granted, I have two HD DVRs to go with it but still! So she calmly transfers me over to the Fixers, otherwise known as Customer Retention Dept. I explain the same story to them and add in how we only have DTV for the ST. Again I stress that the bill is way too high and its not worth keeping at this point because, well, I'm not going to pay for the Ticket at $300. Her first offer was to cut the bill from 97 to $47 and to throw in the Ticket for free. Ah, ok I said. Is that with the Red Zone Channel, because thats the meat of the ST. She then adds that in as well. The only thing they wanted was a one year agreement ($10 per month ETF). I couldn't say "YES" fast enough. I've already checked my bill and its on there. Yahoo!!!
Hey Cheese. This is actually my second DTV account. This one is in the wife's name. However, I don't think they mind either way.
Sounds like you quoted my thread post from the AVS forum, this is all true based on my experience from last year. Anyone want more detailed info feel free to PM me.
Yes. Yes I did. All for a one year commitment though. And, at $10 per month for the ETF, I could cancel now and still make out..:happydance:
Yeah, I found your post when I was googling reviews of the streaming quality. I hope we can watch on the PS3 this year too. On the Amazon page, one of the FAQ questions says this:
Ya, I'm guessing this is just PR speak in the hope of deterring people from using it on the PS3. But who knows.... no announcements yet for PS3 or Xbox.
Nicely done.
It was tempting but I still have 6 months left on my contract. Also, it was ST without MAXX that they were offering for free. shrug
Here's something interesting. I went online e to my account and was browsing the "My Programming" section. It has a place to up grade to ST Max at "$18.75/mo for 4 mo." That's $75. So looks like one can accept ST for free, then upgrade for $75 and not pay $150 they offer for Max.
How does buying the Madden game work though if you are a current Direct TV customer, but don't have Sunday Ticket. That is where I'm at right now and it doesn't seem to be very clear on that on Amazon.
From the Amazon page, For fans who are already DirecTV and NFL Sunday Ticket Max subscribers, you can access NFL Sunday Ticket on your computer, tablet, and mobile devices using your current DirecTV username and password.
Whats up JGB, ...the only way to get the Genie is to agree to a 2 year commitment (friend works for Direct TV), unless your a new customer of corse.
Thanks Buck.
Just making sure I get this right... I pre-order Madden and I get ST streaming on my computer without paying some extra premium? $100 gets me the games I want and I can resell the Madden when I'm done? I am seeing precisely zero downside, making me think there's a catch somewhere that I'm missing....
Yep.
No catch. But if you look I called back about 2 weeks later and ended up getting ST Max for FREE. Just keep trying. The Madden thing is a worst case scenario but I wouldn't settle for that.
how did you get this?Just finished..
Free NFL Sunday Ticket Max
$38 off Premier Package - 12 Months
$10 off DVR Service - 12 Months
$30 off Premium Channels - 6 Months
$15 off Monthly Credit - 12 Months
15 year customer - Out of contract - Up'd for 1 year by accepting Sunday Ticket offer
But I'm not a DirecTV subscriber as it is. I already ragequit cable and am going the Netflix/Hulu route. NFL is the only downside to this equation, but if I can get my football (even more football than I could get previously) in addition without having to pay for the Oxygen Channel as well, I'm in.
I must have bad luck. I've gotten them to throw in the Max package free but they repeatedly (3 different calls) say they cant give me credits on top of the max package... I'm not under contract and I'm a 8 year customer.Just finished..
Free NFL Sunday Ticket Max
$38 off Premier Package - 12 Months
$10 off DVR Service - 12 Months
$30 off Premium Channels - 6 Months
$15 off Monthly Credit - 12 Months
15 year customer - Out of contract - Up'd for 1 year by accepting Sunday Ticket offer
One thing in my favor is that I have a lot of room to go down ($175 monthly bill) and have been a customer for 15 years.pantherclub said:how did you get this?One said:Just finished..
Free NFL Sunday Ticket Max
$38 off Premier Package - 12 Months
$10 off DVR Service - 12 Months
$30 off Premium Channels - 6 Months
$15 off Monthly Credit - 12 Months
15 year customer - Out of contract - Up'd for 1 year by accepting Sunday Ticket offer
Threaten to leave or what? That seems like the best deal so far
this is solid advice. also, as long as your billing is in good standing, there are monthly promos that you become eligible for. I check these regularly.One thing in my favor is that I have a lot of room to go down ($175 monthly bill) and have been a customer for 15 years.pantherclub said:how did you get this?One said:Just finished..
Free NFL Sunday Ticket Max
$38 off Premier Package - 12 Months
$10 off DVR Service - 12 Months
$30 off Premium Channels - 6 Months
$15 off Monthly Credit - 12 Months
15 year customer - Out of contract - Up'd for 1 year by accepting Sunday Ticket offer
Threaten to leave or what? That seems like the best deal so far
Here's what I did.
1. Tell the automated system 'Cancel Account'
2. Tell the first person you're routed to that you'd like to cancel, listen to his offer, tell him you respectfully decline and would like to cancel.
3. Tell the second person you'd like to cancel. He'll make you an initial offer, don't even bat an eye at it. Be nice, but let him know Dish is starving for your business and you'd like to save a lot of money without changing your programming. Research what Dish is offering on their site that is comperable to what you currently have, tell him a Dish agent offered you a price of [25-30% lower than what the Dish site quotes]. The DTV agent will be all over the Dish site on your call and tell you 'that's way lower than what the Dish site says', tell him they're offering you 6 months of a very low initial rate, then a number of monthly comps like what DTV does for the remainder of your 2 year contract. DTV agent will suddenly act like he found a new deal to offer on top of what he originally gave you, then if you feel like you're comfortable with that offer, tell him you'll take it if he throws in the Sunday Ticket.
- Never mention the NFL Sunday Ticket until toward the end. that's a throw and it's easy for them to add and offer it.
- Act very confident in your decision to switch to Dish. I'm usually very nice, but sure & stern. If you don't act like he's wasting your time and you'd like to get the cancellation over-with, the agent will try to talk you out of it for a while.
Where do you check them? On the DTV website, or by calling them up to uncover them?this is solid advice. also, as long as your billing is in good standing, there are monthly promos that you become eligible for. I check these regularly.One thing in my favor is that I have a lot of room to go down ($175 monthly bill) and have been a customer for 15 years.pantherclub said:how did you get this?One said:Just finished..
Free NFL Sunday Ticket Max
$38 off Premier Package - 12 Months
$10 off DVR Service - 12 Months
$30 off Premium Channels - 6 Months
$15 off Monthly Credit - 12 Months
15 year customer - Out of contract - Up'd for 1 year by accepting Sunday Ticket offer
Threaten to leave or what? That seems like the best deal so far
Here's what I did.
1. Tell the automated system 'Cancel Account'
2. Tell the first person you're routed to that you'd like to cancel, listen to his offer, tell him you respectfully decline and would like to cancel.
3. Tell the second person you'd like to cancel. He'll make you an initial offer, don't even bat an eye at it. Be nice, but let him know Dish is starving for your business and you'd like to save a lot of money without changing your programming. Research what Dish is offering on their site that is comperable to what you currently have, tell him a Dish agent offered you a price of [25-30% lower than what the Dish site quotes]. The DTV agent will be all over the Dish site on your call and tell you 'that's way lower than what the Dish site says', tell him they're offering you 6 months of a very low initial rate, then a number of monthly comps like what DTV does for the remainder of your 2 year contract. DTV agent will suddenly act like he found a new deal to offer on top of what he originally gave you, then if you feel like you're comfortable with that offer, tell him you'll take it if he throws in the Sunday Ticket.
- Never mention the NFL Sunday Ticket until toward the end. that's a throw and it's easy for them to add and offer it.
- Act very confident in your decision to switch to Dish. I'm usually very nice, but sure & stern. If you don't act like he's wasting your time and you'd like to get the cancellation over-with, the agent will try to talk you out of it for a while.
Calling inWhere do you check them? On the DTV website, or by calling them up to uncover them?this is solid advice. also, as long as your billing is in good standing, there are monthly promos that you become eligible for. I check these regularly.One thing in my favor is that I have a lot of room to go down ($175 monthly bill) and have been a customer for 15 years.how did you get this?Just finished..
Free NFL Sunday Ticket Max
$38 off Premier Package - 12 Months
$10 off DVR Service - 12 Months
$30 off Premium Channels - 6 Months
$15 off Monthly Credit - 12 Months
15 year customer - Out of contract - Up'd for 1 year by accepting Sunday Ticket offer
Threaten to leave or what? That seems like the best deal so far
Here's what I did.
1. Tell the automated system 'Cancel Account'
2. Tell the first person you're routed to that you'd like to cancel, listen to his offer, tell him you respectfully decline and would like to cancel.
3. Tell the second person you'd like to cancel. He'll make you an initial offer, don't even bat an eye at it. Be nice, but let him know Dish is starving for your business and you'd like to save a lot of money without changing your programming. Research what Dish is offering on their site that is comperable to what you currently have, tell him a Dish agent offered you a price of [25-30% lower than what the Dish site quotes]. The DTV agent will be all over the Dish site on your call and tell you 'that's way lower than what the Dish site says', tell him they're offering you 6 months of a very low initial rate, then a number of monthly comps like what DTV does for the remainder of your 2 year contract. DTV agent will suddenly act like he found a new deal to offer on top of what he originally gave you, then if you feel like you're comfortable with that offer, tell him you'll take it if he throws in the Sunday Ticket.
- Never mention the NFL Sunday Ticket until toward the end. that's a throw and it's easy for them to add and offer it.
- Act very confident in your decision to switch to Dish. I'm usually very nice, but sure & stern. If you don't act like he's wasting your time and you'd like to get the cancellation over-with, the agent will try to talk you out of it for a while.
I've heard this several times now about changing promos available every few months. Do you call and just ask what promos you qualify for? This is regardless of what freebies you just got or contract status? Wondering how this works.Calling inWhere do you check them? On the DTV website, or by calling them up to uncover them?this is solid advice. also, as long as your billing is in good standing, there are monthly promos that you become eligible for. I check these regularly.One thing in my favor is that I have a lot of room to go down ($175 monthly bill) and have been a customer for 15 years. Here's what I did.how did you get this?Threaten to leave or what? That seems like the best deal so farJust finished..
Free NFL Sunday Ticket Max
$38 off Premier Package - 12 Months
$10 off DVR Service - 12 Months
$30 off Premium Channels - 6 Months
$15 off Monthly Credit - 12 Months
15 year customer - Out of contract - Up'd for 1 year by accepting Sunday Ticket offer
1. Tell the automated system 'Cancel Account'
2. Tell the first person you're routed to that you'd like to cancel, listen to his offer, tell him you respectfully decline and would like to cancel.
3. Tell the second person you'd like to cancel. He'll make you an initial offer, don't even bat an eye at it. Be nice, but let him know Dish is starving for your business and you'd like to save a lot of money without changing your programming. Research what Dish is offering on their site that is comperable to what you currently have, tell him a Dish agent offered you a price of [25-30% lower than what the Dish site quotes]. The DTV agent will be all over the Dish site on your call and tell you 'that's way lower than what the Dish site says', tell him they're offering you 6 months of a very low initial rate, then a number of monthly comps like what DTV does for the remainder of your 2 year contract. DTV agent will suddenly act like he found a new deal to offer on top of what he originally gave you, then if you feel like you're comfortable with that offer, tell him you'll take it if he throws in the Sunday Ticket.
- Never mention the NFL Sunday Ticket until toward the end. that's a throw and it's easy for them to add and offer it.
- Act very confident in your decision to switch to Dish. I'm usually very nice, but sure & stern. If you don't act like he's wasting your time and you'd like to get the cancellation over-with, the agent will try to talk you out of it for a while.
