Dec 16th Retailer Chat Report

[Scott Greczkowski]

Well folks time for another retailer chat!

I will be providing real time updates for all news of interest to consumers.

The Chat is just starting...

Enjoy!

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

New Additions to Existing Markets,

Des Moines Adds ABC
NBC added in Chattinooga,

Springfields adds CBS and FOX (Dish 500)
Will Barre CBS and NBC

Dayton OH is now available at 105.
Bakersfield Miss Fox on 105
Sherman TX on Dish 500

 

[ROLLTIDE]

Is your chat Room open ? And what is the URL?

 

[ROLLTIDE]

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

Ft Smith, AK on 105 is now available

Evansville In
Hartofrd on December 17th.

Milwauke Launches tommorow at 121
Lansing MI on 121
Fint MI at 121
Champaign Il on 105 December 17th
Charleston WV
Savannah GA on December 22, 105

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

Dish Network is now in 101 markets!
Chat room is at http://chat.satelliteguys.us

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

Now talking about Viacom Contract channels (MTV, Nick, Etc) still in negoations.

Turner still in negoations.

Channels may disapear at the first of the year.

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

Charlie is looking out for his customers, if channels need to be dropped then they need to be dropped.

They are now talking about taxing satellite.

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

They announced the move the move of all core HD service moving to Dish 500.

Charlie says just sell one dish for all available HD product thats out there.

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

Charlie says there is nothing compelling in HD to add but if it gets added it will be available on a DIsh 500.

CBS and the Demo Channel will not move to Dish 500.

They are now talking about NBA HD.

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

Now talking about Reality TV on Channel 190.

New Interactive Service PLAYJAM is now it will be available to interactive customers by the 17th.

It is available now on 25% of the interactive boxes now.

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

They are now opening Christmas presents, bulk packs of Dish 500's

 

[sblasl]

Anything about 811 availability and over selling the HD package.

The rescheduling is getting old...

 

[Mr Tony]

Anything about 811 availability and over selling the HD package.

The rescheduling is getting old...

Hasnt been brought up yet

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

Still talking about the new Dish 500 Bulk Packs.

They are now introducing the 111, modulated output only, Interactive compatable, the had 8psk for future programming, and caller ID.

THe 111 can be sold $89 MSRP.

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

Now talking about the 811

THey are now talking about the 811 TV package, with a $1399 package price.

921 will be available this week!!!

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

Now talking about the Existing Customer Bundle for 811 with a HDTV for $999

 

[sclaws]

Now talking about the 811

THey are now talking about the 811 TV package, with a $1399 package price.

921 will be available this week!!!

Does this imply their big "bug" has been resolved?

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

Jim is suggesting people waiting for the 921 and are giving them for a christmas gift to print out a picture of the 921 and wrap the picture.

HAHAHAHAHAHA!

 

[ROLLTIDE]

Now talking about the 811

THey are now talking about the 811 TV package, with a $1399 package price.

921 will be available this week!!!

Can't current customers get it for $999 ?