Addiing Receiver/Renewal

[jstexas]

Adding Receiver/Renewal

I am approaching the end of the my two year contract with DirecTV. I am considering making a switch to Uverse but will most likely stay with DirecTV.

I would like to add a second HD DVR receiver but I really think its unreasonable that they charge $200 AND a monthly lease fee for adding a receiver.

My question(s) are, has anyone had luck getting DirecTV to waive the $200 fee for adding a receiver, and what kind of wiggle room do I have on pricing if I were to sign another contract with them? The offers for new customers right now are pretty good - would they be willing to match that for a renewal?

I am looking for stories about anyone's experiences lately. Thanks.

 

[raoul5788]

I am approaching the end of the my two year contract with DirecTV. I am considering making a switch to Uverse but will most likely stay with DirecTV.

I would like to add a second HD DVR receiver but I really think its unreasonable that they charge $200 AND a monthly lease fee for adding a receiver.

My question(s) are, has anyone had luck getting DirecTV to waive the $200 fee for adding a receiver, and what kind of wiggle room do I have on pricing if I were to sign another contract with them? The offers for new customers right now are pretty good - would they be willing to match that for a renewal?

I am looking for stories about anyone's experiences lately. Thanks.

You may get them to lower the lease cost to $99, or even waive it entirely, but you will likely have to pay the monthly lease for it. It is possible they will issue you a credit towards it. That depends upon your customer status. Since you already have a dvr, there is no additional charge for the dvr service on the second one.

 

[dishrich]

Waiving the upfront fee is doable, but regardless if you do or not, you're STILL going to get a new 2 year contract regardless. ANYTIME you add new receivers, whether you order thru D* or buy yourself, gets you a 2 year comittment.

 

[sallred3]

I just added a HD DVR for $49. I asked to talk to retention. I was at the end of my two year commitment and told them that I was thinking of switching providers. I also got them to throw in the SWM switch as well as at no cost.

 

[raoul5788]

I just added a HD DVR for $49. I asked to talk to retention. I was at the end of my two year commitment and told them that I was thinking of switching providers. I also got them to throw in the SWM switch as well as at no cost.

Good deal for you!