Best DirecTV HDTivo deal - Page 4

derossi · 11-26-2005, 03:32 PM

For what it's worth, I got a similar deal to others:

$499 HR10-250
$50 off-air antenna
-100 instant discount
-200 rebate
free shipping

6 months free showtime
-$10 on HBO for 6 months

Not the best deal I've seen, and not the worst either.

From some of her remarks, it sounds like they have limits that come up automatically based on the account history. She commented on both my longevity as a subscriber and the fact that my payment history is good. I'm not sure how much discretion the CSRs have to override the deal that comes up.

Interestingly, in my case, I got the $100 & $200 discounts right away. The free shipping and programming discounts didn't get offered until I said I was going to think about their offer and compare it to my local cable company.

turbo92awd · 11-27-2005, 10:29 PM

just got

$499 hd dvr
$200 credit
$100 rebate
2 mos showtime
3 mos HD

not as good as what i was supposed to get in august - they lost my reciever that i had sent in defective and i couldn't get a deal until the $400 was taken care of. basically i lost $100 in the swing - i'll just have to make it up later...

joeblough · 11-28-2005, 02:14 AM

one question about the $200 rebate... the "fine print" says:

"REBATE DETAILS: Both $100 and $200 Rebate offers valid nationally through 02/28/06 for customers who purchase 24 consecutive months (without interruption) of any TOTAL CHOICE programming package ($41.99/mo. or above), DIRECTV PARA TODOS programming package ($29.99/mo. or above) or qualifying international services bundle within 30 days of equipment purchase."

if i understand this correctly, it means that i have to commit to 2 more years of D*? i'm out of contract and have been with D* for 4+ years now... i dont really want to get back in to 2 years with them with tivo going to comcast.

EMoMoney · 11-28-2005, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by joeblough

if i understand this correctly, it means that i have to commit to 2 more years of D*? i'm out of contract and have been with D* for 4+ years now... i dont really want to get back in to 2 years with them with tivo going to comcast.

Yes, that's what the lady told me when I ordered mine recently. But ask yourself the question, do you really see yourself dumping DTV within the next 2 years after having them for 4 already?

earl · 11-28-2005, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbo92awd

just got

$499 hd dvr
$200 credit
$100 rebate
2 mos showtime
3 mos HD

not as good as what i was supposed to get in august - they lost my reciever that i had sent in defective and i couldn't get a deal until the $400 was taken care of. basically i lost $100 in the swing - i'll just have to make it up later...

The regular MIR was increased to $200 for the HDDVR starting 11/25 or 11/26. So, you should be able to get the $200 MIR when you activate. Just be sure and ask for it!!

edouble · 11-28-2005, 07:47 AM

Ok, so a dumb question: everyone is listing $499 as a base price. Well, I called DTV (before reading this thread) yesterday inquiring about the HD DVR. They said the base price was $649, and that the rebate would take it down to $449 (ridiculously expensive). Anyways, are you guys getting the $499 base price from CS or from retention?

I want a good deal, I'm out of a contract, but my stupid installer only gave me a dual LNB dish when we moved because his truck was "out" of triple LNBs, which means I have to grovel and convince CS to give me a new dish, which will probably lessen my deal.

Deezul · 11-28-2005, 08:44 AM

Probably won't see an answer to this for a month or so, but I'd like to find out if anyone who purchased the HDTiVo back when it was a $100 rebate was able to purchase another one and get the $200 rebate. I'd certainly consider picking a second one up for $300. I know D* probably wouldn't give me any credits or discounts, as I'm still receiving some from the one I got in August.

Deezul

BeanMeScot · 11-28-2005, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edouble

Ok, so a dumb question: everyone is listing $499 as a base price. Well, I called DTV (before reading this thread) yesterday inquiring about the HD DVR. They said the base price was $649, and that the rebate would take it down to $449 (ridiculously expensive). Anyways, are you guys getting the $499 base price from CS or from retention?

I want a good deal, I'm out of a contract, but my stupid installer only gave me a dual LNB dish when we moved because his truck was "out" of triple LNBs, which means I have to grovel and convince CS to give me a new dish, which will probably lessen my deal.

That's the original quote I got. But because I was such a good customer, they gratiously lowered the price to $549.

joeblough · 11-28-2005, 11:09 AM

yep. i dont want some mickey mouse broken DVR, i want a tivo. and when mpeg4 is in full swing, the HDTivo won't be looking so good. we'll see how the tivo software looks when its ported to comcast's DVRs. and i hate rupert murdoch with a passion.

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Originally Posted by EMoMoney

Yes, that's what the lady told me when I ordered mine recently. But ask yourself the question, do you really see yourself dumping DTV within the next 2 years after having them for 4 already?

dmoney · 11-28-2005, 02:03 PM

I am an existing Directv customer (9 years). I called today and got the following:
$549 Tivo DVR and OAT
$250 Instant Credit
$200 MIR
3 free months HD package
$10/month credit for 1 year
free shipping and install

Thanks to everyone's posting of the deals that they got. I knew what to ask for!

swizzlest · 11-28-2005, 06:07 PM

Gaaaah...

I am personally shocked at how little they wanted to keep me as a customer.

Talked to a lot of people. Very nice. Expressed how much I wanted to say with DirecTV.

Best I got was 499-$200 MIR, $100 credit over 1 year.

Since TW is offering me 2 HD-DVRs for $15 cheaper PER MONTH, I gotta go.

That sucks. I liked DirecTV.

Plus when I asked about the MPEG4 upgrade, he said the HD-DVR I got would be capable of dealing with that. Heh.

Edit: Called back:
549
+30.20 (OTA)
+14.95 (S&H)
+1.01 (Tax -- stupid OH)
-211.00 (Instant Credit & Some other random credit...I think for tax)
-52.75 (Credit for a miscommunication in our conversation)
=331.41
-$100 Rebate
=231.41

I'm happier now. Plus, I think that $100 could easily turn into $200?
Also got 6 mos free HD
6 mos free SHO (big whoop)

newsshooterderek · 11-28-2005, 07:54 PM

Two questions. I already have one HR10-250 and want a second one, but for now, I plan on using it only as an SD unit in place of a DVR80. Will it work that way and do you think D will give me the discounts and rebates?

earl · 11-28-2005, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edouble

Ok, so a dumb question: everyone is listing $499 as a base price. Well, I called DTV (before reading this thread) yesterday inquiring about the HD DVR. They said the base price was $649, and that the rebate would take it down to $449 (ridiculously expensive). Anyways, are you guys getting the $499 base price from CS or from retention?

I want a good deal, I'm out of a contract, but my stupid installer only gave me a dual LNB dish when we moved because his truck was "out" of triple LNBs, which means I have to grovel and convince CS to give me a new dish, which will probably lessen my deal.

I only talked with Retention. If you can't get a deal with DIRECTV, you can still go to Newegg and get one for $479ish and then get the $200 MIR. That was the best deal going that I could find previously.

Harrisment · 11-29-2005, 10:05 AM

Ok, I just took the plunge. I called retention and got a much better deal than they offered me only a few days ago.

$549 HR10-250
$50 off-air antenna
$14.95 shipping
-100 instant discount
-200 rebate

- 6 months free showtime
-$5 off HD package for 6 months
-$10 off HBO for 6 months

I think that's pretty good, considering I'm still under contract for 6 more months. I've been with DirecTV for about 4 years. They're coming to install on Saturday!

vabrave · 11-29-2005, 12:40 PM

I have been a DirectTV subscriber for 6 years:

Talked to 2 different agents:

$549 (dish, receiver, antenna)
-$200 Rebate
+$14.95 shipping
3 months free HD programming

Im not sure how others are able to get the additional discounts.

Rep did mention that if I wait until a week or two before Christmas, prices typically drop then.

Harrisment · 11-29-2005, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vabrave

I have been a DirectTV subscriber for 6 years:

Talked to 2 different agents:

$549 (dish, receiver, antenna)
-$200 Rebate
+$14.95 shipping
3 months free HD programming

Im not sure how others are able to get the additional discounts.

Rep did mention that if I wait until a week or two before Christmas, prices typically drop then.

Call them back. That was similar to the deal they offered me a few days ago, except it was 499 with a 100 rebate. Less than a week later they gave me the deal I posted above.

genenaples · 11-29-2005, 01:29 PM

Just off the phone and got the following deal from retention:

$549 ($597 w tax) for the HR10250
Free off air antenna with install
164.95 Account credit
3 months of the HD package free
$100 mail in rebate

so using the $597 # the unit ends up costing me $332.73

It will be installed on 12/5 in the AM no less, not to

ffrllc · 11-29-2005, 02:09 PM

I’m one of the many looking to get the HD Tivo and trying to get the “deal” people here have been discussing. Before today, I tried 4 different times and was unsuccessful each time. The only thing I was offered was the DVR for $499 with a $100 rebate (no extra credits, no programming discounts). When I asked for more than what I was offered I was told each time that that was the best they could offer.

I tried one last time today, almost hung up when a guy answered the phone (as people here have mentioned on several occasions you’ll have better luck with a woman). I went with it and the CSR was very helpful and to my surprise, offered me a GREAT deal.

So this post is to verify two things. 1.) these deals are real 2.) keep trying if you are unsuccessful the first few times

For the record, my deal:
$499 HD Tivo
$200 Rebate
$100 Instant Credit
$5 off HD Programming package for 1 year ($60 value)
$10 off HBO for 6 months ($60 value)
Free Showtime for 6 months ($60 value)

WaarrEagle · 11-29-2005, 03:48 PM

For everyone comparing these current deals, the rebate is now $200 regardless of what the person at DTV tells you.

gordont64 · 11-29-2005, 03:57 PM

I called D today to "switch to Comcast"...been with D for 10yrs and spend 65/month. Here is what I got...

$399 HD Tivo
-$200 Mail in Rebate

$5 off HD Programming Package for 1 year
$2 per month combined cost for HBO and Showtime packages for 6 months...

Free install is tomorrow afternoon...

EMoMoney · 11-29-2005, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edouble

Ok, so a dumb question: everyone is listing $499 as a base price. Well, I called DTV (before reading this thread) yesterday inquiring about the HD DVR. They said the base price was $649, and that the rebate would take it down to $449 (ridiculously expensive). Anyways, are you guys getting the $499 base price from CS or from retention?

I want a good deal, I'm out of a contract, but my stupid installer only gave me a dual LNB dish when we moved because his truck was "out" of triple LNBs, which means I have to grovel and convince CS to give me a new dish, which will probably lessen my deal.

I got my deal from just a CSR. She originally said $649. I simply asked if that was the best she could do, sha said she would check. Typed a few things on her computer and gave me the $499.

treznor · 11-29-2005, 09:22 PM

Just called Customer Retention 10 minutes ago...

$500 base price
-$200 mail-in rebate
-$100 instant rebate (the rep made it sound like it was because I've been a subscriber for over a year and paid my bill on time)
= $200 total price

She also threw in free Showtime for 6 months, $10 off HBO for 6 months, and free HDTV package for 3 months. Also, the cost of the satelite is free (which sounds silly, but the cost on the DirecTV website is $50). $14.95 shipping and handling fee not included.

Installation is Sunday... can't wait :-)

vabrave · 11-29-2005, 11:12 PM

OK, I posted earlier about my trouble getting a decent deal on the HD DVR, well finally tonight I had some luck.

Deal:

$549 for receiver and antenna
-$100 savings
-$200 rebate
---------
$249 total

Maybe not the cheapest possible, but I'm pretty happy with this deal.

Installation is Monday

willardcpa · 11-30-2005, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by treznor

....Also, the cost of the satelite is free ....

HFC, they gave you a satellite for free?

avoiceoreason · 11-30-2005, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deezul

Probably won't see an answer to this for a month or so, but I'd like to find out if anyone who purchased the HDTiVo back when it was a $100 rebate was able to purchase another one and get the $200 rebate. I'd certainly consider picking a second one up for $300. I know D* probably wouldn't give me any credits or discounts, as I'm still receiving some from the one I got in August.

I got a great deal back in August ($299-$100 rebate+$10 off HBO for 6months+free HD pack for 3 months+$5 off total bill for 12 months+free Starz for 3 months+free OTA antenna). I didn't have to beg or threaten or anything, the very nice and knowledgeable (yes you read that correctly) CSR just kept adding stuff on and I certainly didn't stop her.

Since then I have acquired a second HDTV and of course need (some may say want, but I think we all know that need is the proper term) another HDTivo.

So I called back today, again didn't threaten to leave, didn't use the C word, didn't say I was disappointed with service, but simply told the CSR that I got a new TV and needed another Tivo. I even told her that I had gotten a good deal on one back in August.

She was very polite and honest, and this is what she told me. She said she understood that given what I paid a few months ago I probably wouldn't be happy with what she could offer ($649-$200 rebate). But she very openly told me that the deal I got in August and those that many of you all are getting today are referred to as "Shopper offers," or deals that they are able to offer existing customers in good standing.

She went on to say that they are only able to offer those types of deals once every 6 months. She even walked me through the current "shopper offer" which is the $499 that all of you have been stating, and various potential credits, and apologized that she could not offer me that today. She even took the time to verify with a supervisor that she couldn't make an exception. She went even further and calculated the exact day my 6 months would be up and made a notation on my account to offer me the deal should I decide to call back at that time.

And in reference to the quote above, she did double check and said that yes I am eligible to receive the $200 rebate even though I previously received the $100 rebate, even if I were to buy the Tivo at retail.

I was honestly shocked at how honest this CSR was, particularly since all I did was say I got a new TV and needed another Tivo. But even though I came away empty handed, I came away pleased.

treznor · 11-30-2005, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by willardcpa

HFC, they gave you a satellite for free?

Well, the satellite dish anyway :-)

edouble · 12-01-2005, 10:12 AM

How big is the OTA D* is bundling with the HD DVR?

zitrom27 · 12-01-2005, 10:26 AM

Here's the deal I got last night. About the same as everyone has been getting.

$549 HR10-250 w/ OTA includes new HD dish
-$200 MIR
-$150 Instant Credit on my bill
6 months free Showtime
$5 off Total Choice Plus for 6 months

They also offered $10 off HBO for 6 months but I didn't take it.

By the way I talked to a woman.

jwhee0615 · 12-01-2005, 06:59 PM

The deal I got last night was:

$499.00 HR10-250 plus $14.95 S&H + Tax
$50.00 credit to my account
$200 MIR +
$100 MIR
3 months free HD pkg
6 mo Free showtime
had to agree to two year commitment with D*

I wonder if I call back I can get a bit more off since others are. I also wonder if I should call Best Buy and see if they will swing the price match thing.

Harrisment · 12-01-2005, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwhee0615

The deal I got last night was:

$499.00 HR10-250 plus $14.95 S&H + Tax
$50.00 credit to my account
$200 MIR +
$100 MIR
3 months free HD pkg
6 mo Free showtime
had to agree to two year commitment with D*

I wonder if I call back I can get a bit more off since others are. I also wonder if I should call Best Buy and see if they will swing the price match thing.

How do you plan on getting both the $200 and $100 rebates? You can only use 1 rebate per receiver.