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There are some deals reported within the last couple of days where people
were getting sub $200 for an HD Tivo after rebates and programming credits.
Unfortunately I think that's a retention deal.

Call 'em up and work them against your local cable co. See what they will
do. I got a junk mail flyer from them the other day saying they wanted me
back. That was interesting, since I haven't been a customer since '01 and
I've moved since. I tossed it and don't recall the specifics.

Do not go for the $500-$650 deals. That's a ridiculous offer these days with
so many cable cos doing zero down and no upfront cost deals. The cost of the
HD Tivo has come down no less than twice in the last 30-60 days, so I think
they are feeling the heat. Their reported new sub numbers last quarter would
also support that thinking.

Also keep in mind the pending MPEG2/MPEG4 transition. Your box is probably
good for 2, maybe 3 years, but you may limit yourself on channel
availability when MPEG4 really hits its stride.

Bob

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> Anyone know what the current best deal for switching to Direct TV service
> and its HD programming? I heard that at times there are really good deals
> available but not advertised to the public.
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Bob,
If by chance you come across where you saw that Direct TV promotion I would
appreciate you forwarding it to me. I have not found any deal better than
$499. Thanks


On 8/15/05 1:11 PM, "Bob Mankin" <[email protected]> wrote:

> ----- HDTV Magazine Tips List -----
>
> There are some deals reported within the last couple of days where people
> were getting sub $200 for an HD Tivo after rebates and programming credits.
> Unfortunately I think that's a retention deal.
>
> Call 'em up and work them against your local cable co. See what they will
> do. I got a junk mail flyer from them the other day saying they wanted me
> back. That was interesting, since I haven't been a customer since '01 and
> I've moved since. I tossed it and don't recall the specifics.
>
> Do not go for the $500-$650 deals. That's a ridiculous offer these days with
> so many cable cos doing zero down and no upfront cost deals. The cost of the
> HD Tivo has come down no less than twice in the last 30-60 days, so I think
> they are feeling the heat. Their reported new sub numbers last quarter would
> also support that thinking.
>
> Also keep in mind the pending MPEG2/MPEG4 transition. Your box is probably
> good for 2, maybe 3 years, but you may limit yourself on channel
> availability when MPEG4 really hits its stride.
>
> Bob
>
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>> Sent: Monday, August 15, 2005 10:02 AM
>> To: HDTV Magazine
>> Subject: Direct Tv
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>>
>> Anyone know what the current best deal for switching to Direct TV service
>> and its HD programming? I heard that at times there are really good deals
>> available but not advertised to the public.
>>
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<shamless plug>

For future reference:
http://www.hdtvmagazine.com/equipment/m ... el=HR10250

</shameless plug>

Enjoy,

-- M. Shane Sturgeon
HDTV Magazine
Skype: HDTVMagazine



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Bob,
If by chance you come across where you saw that Direct TV promotion I would
appreciate you forwarding it to me. I have not found any deal better than
$499. Thanks


On 8/15/05 1:11 PM, "Bob Mankin" <[email protected]> wrote:

> ----- HDTV Magazine Tips List -----
>
> There are some deals reported within the last couple of days where people
> were getting sub $200 for an HD Tivo after rebates and programming
credits.
> Unfortunately I think that's a retention deal.
>
> Call 'em up and work them against your local cable co. See what they will
> do. I got a junk mail flyer from them the other day saying they wanted me
> back. That was interesting, since I haven't been a customer since '01 and
> I've moved since. I tossed it and don't recall the specifics.
>
> Do not go for the $500-$650 deals. That's a ridiculous offer these days
with
> so many cable cos doing zero down and no upfront cost deals. The cost of
the
> HD Tivo has come down no less than twice in the last 30-60 days, so I
think
> they are feeling the heat. Their reported new sub numbers last quarter
would
> also support that thinking.
>
> Also keep in mind the pending MPEG2/MPEG4 transition. Your box is
probably
> good for 2, maybe 3 years, but you may limit yourself on channel
> availability when MPEG4 really hits its stride.
>
> Bob
>
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>> James Healy
>> Sent: Monday, August 15, 2005 10:02 AM
>> To: HDTV Magazine
>> Subject: Direct Tv
>>
>> ----- HDTV Magazine Tips List -----
>>
>> Anyone know what the current best deal for switching to Direct TV
service
>> and its HD programming? I heard that at times there are really good
deals
>> available but not advertised to the public.
>>
>>
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It is wild but after following the AVS forum and Tivo forums the deals that
current customers get are so much better than for new customers. I don't get
it, current customers can get HDTIVO for $299 -100 rebate and $100 back when
they activate the box. They also get Free HBO/Showtime/starz for 6 months
and $5 off HD programming for 12 months

I tried to request the same and no one would budge. The best deal they would
give was $599 - $100 rebate. And $69/month for their Total choice package .

When I was in Sales it was the new customers that always got the best deals
and when current customers found out about them then they received them
also. It is like they do not want to grow and would rather not have me as a
customer than to give me the deals current subscribers get.



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Is backwards from usual, but it is finally nice to be recognized as a good
customer and get the deals for being a customer, vs. the usual new customer
gets deal and old one gets screwed!



-----Original Message-----
From: James Healy
Sent: Monday, August 29, 2005 5:42 PM
To: HDTV Magazine
Subject: Direct TV

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It is wild but after following the AVS forum and Tivo forums the deals that
current customers get are so much better than for new customers. I don't get
it, current customers can get HDTIVO for $299 -100 rebate and $100 back when
they activate the box. They also get Free HBO/Showtime/starz for 6 months
and $5 off HD programming for 12 months

I tried to request the same and no one would budge. The best deal they would
give was $599 - $100 rebate. And $69/month for their Total choice package .

When I was in Sales it was the new customers that always got the best deals
and when current customers found out about them then they received them
also. It is like they do not want to grow and would rather not have me as a
customer than to give me the deals current subscribers get.



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So who is the smart one? If I know they are giving deals like this to other
I just wont sign up if I cannot get the same. Hey that's just me, I don't
like paying more than the other guy. I'll just stick with Cable and its HD
DVR. Don't see how they will exponentially grow their new subscriber base
with this business model.
Also Joe its not because they love you so much it is because they do not
want you to jump to Dish or cable and usually only give the deals to
subscribers out of contract and you have to request all the discounts and
from what I have read it takes a few phone calls.


On 8/29/05 5:57 PM, "Joseph Azar" <[email protected]> wrote:

> ----- HDTV Magazine Tips List -----
>
> Is backwards from usual, but it is finally nice to be recognized as a good
> customer and get the deals for being a customer, vs. the usual new customer
> gets deal and old one gets screwed!
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: James Healy
> Sent: Monday, August 29, 2005 5:42 PM
> To: HDTV Magazine
> Subject: Direct TV
>
> ----- HDTV Magazine Tips List -----
>
> It is wild but after following the AVS forum and Tivo forums the deals that
> current customers get are so much better than for new customers. I don't get
> it, current customers can get HDTIVO for $299 -100 rebate and $100 back when
> they activate the box. They also get Free HBO/Showtime/starz for 6 months
> and $5 off HD programming for 12 months
>
> I tried to request the same and no one would budge. The best deal they would
> give was $599 - $100 rebate. And $69/month for their Total choice package .
>
> When I was in Sales it was the new customers that always got the best deals
> and when current customers found out about them then they received them
> also. It is like they do not want to grow and would rather not have me as a
> customer than to give me the deals current subscribers get.
>
>
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Point being: they ought to give the deals to both new and old subscribers?
Works for me as well.



-----Original Message-----
From: James Healy
Sent: Monday, August 29, 2005 6:04 PM
To: HDTV Magazine
Subject: Re: Direct TV

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So who is the smart one? If I know they are giving deals like this to other
I just wont sign up if I cannot get the same. Hey that's just me, I don't
like paying more than the other guy. I'll just stick with Cable and its HD
DVR. Don't see how they will exponentially grow their new subscriber base
with this business model.
Also Joe its not because they love you so much it is because they do not
want you to jump to Dish or cable and usually only give the deals to
subscribers out of contract and you have to request all the discounts and
from what I have read it takes a few phone calls.


On 8/29/05 5:57 PM, "Joseph Azar" <[email protected]> wrote:

> ----- HDTV Magazine Tips List -----
>
> Is backwards from usual, but it is finally nice to be recognized as a good
> customer and get the deals for being a customer, vs. the usual new
customer
> gets deal and old one gets screwed!
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: James Healy
> Sent: Monday, August 29, 2005 5:42 PM
> To: HDTV Magazine
> Subject: Direct TV
>
> ----- HDTV Magazine Tips List -----
>
> It is wild but after following the AVS forum and Tivo forums the deals
that
> current customers get are so much better than for new customers. I don't
get
> it, current customers can get HDTIVO for $299 -100 rebate and $100 back
when
> they activate the box. They also get Free HBO/Showtime/starz for 6 months
> and $5 off HD programming for 12 months
>
> I tried to request the same and no one would budge. The best deal they
would
> give was $599 - $100 rebate. And $69/month for their Total choice package
.
>
> When I was in Sales it was the new customers that always got the best
deals
> and when current customers found out about them then they received them
> also. It is like they do not want to grow and would rather not have me as
a
> customer than to give me the deals current subscribers get.
>
>
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There you go, I'll forward your email. That should straighten them out.



On 8/29/05 6:12 PM, "Joseph Azar" <[email protected]> wrote:

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>
> Point being: they ought to give the deals to both new and old subscribers?
> Works for me as well.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: James Healy
> Sent: Monday, August 29, 2005 6:04 PM
> To: HDTV Magazine
> Subject: Re: Direct TV
>
> ----- HDTV Magazine Tips List -----
>
> So who is the smart one? If I know they are giving deals like this to other
> I just wont sign up if I cannot get the same. Hey that's just me, I don't
> like paying more than the other guy. I'll just stick with Cable and its HD
> DVR. Don't see how they will exponentially grow their new subscriber base
> with this business model.
> Also Joe its not because they love you so much it is because they do not
> want you to jump to Dish or cable and usually only give the deals to
> subscribers out of contract and you have to request all the discounts and
> from what I have read it takes a few phone calls.
>
>
> On 8/29/05 5:57 PM, "Joseph Azar" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>> ----- HDTV Magazine Tips List -----
>>
>> Is backwards from usual, but it is finally nice to be recognized as a good
>> customer and get the deals for being a customer, vs. the usual new
> customer
>> gets deal and old one gets screwed!
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: James Healy
>> Sent: Monday, August 29, 2005 5:42 PM
>> To: HDTV Magazine
>> Subject: Direct TV
>>
>> ----- HDTV Magazine Tips List -----
>>
>> It is wild but after following the AVS forum and Tivo forums the deals
> that
>> current customers get are so much better than for new customers. I don't
> get
>> it, current customers can get HDTIVO for $299 -100 rebate and $100 back
> when
>> they activate the box. They also get Free HBO/Showtime/starz for 6 months
>> and $5 off HD programming for 12 months
>>
>> I tried to request the same and no one would budge. The best deal they
> would
>> give was $599 - $100 rebate. And $69/month for their Total choice package
> .
>>
>> When I was in Sales it was the new customers that always got the best
> deals
>> and when current customers found out about them then they received them
>> also. It is like they do not want to grow and would rather not have me as
> a
>> customer than to give me the deals current subscribers get.
>>
>>
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