Did you get a free Roku offer?
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Well, I got a $35 credit and free HBO for 3 months (auto-canceled when it expires). I'm happy with that.
First guy was only going to give me free SHO for one month.. I said I would prefer a Roku or other longer term discount. I was on chat-hold for 55 min. (Gave me time to assemble a shelf system at home). then a Dish Customer Loyalty agent came on and gave me the 10 off a month for 1 year.
I was offered HBO, Cinemax and Showtime free for 3 months plus a $10 credit for 1 year. No Roku offered.
3HaloODST said:
Thank you. That's the model I was considering buying. But since getting a free one might result in a less attractive Hopper upgrade offer later on, I think I'll pass. But if I ever had to drastically reduce my entertainment expenses, that would be the way. Although, I already have a couple devices for Amazon..... The Roku XD offers more, but how much more? Food for thought.
I really watched AMC, but in the summer I always downgrade packages, there is no sports that I care about, and neither the shows I care about are, so I save a little money, and I downgrade in June 13, just after Mad Men, and in time to upgrade again for Breaking Bad on July 15 (if something happened and AMC was still on)... Now I can't get the Roku, because "I never had AMC".
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Just called the 1-800 number on my bill pushed all the right numbers to say I wanted to deactivate service, was transferred to a csr and asked her what happened to AMC. She gave me the rundown and offered me a Roku player and explained how it worked. I asked if there was anything she could do about credits and she gave me 5 dollars off a month for 12. Very nice lady and total call time was 8:30.
By the way she seemed to think the player was worth 59.99 which would seem to indicate the HD model but i guess we'll see.
By the way she seemed to think the player was worth 59.99 which would seem to indicate the HD model but i guess we'll see.
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VERY courteous chat.....I'm impressed...so is Amazon no doubt.....a great place for media of all types
FYI, Roku is offering refurb'd units on their website: wonder if DISH is offering new or used ones?
- Save 25% off list price on refurbished Roku 2 XD players
Features the same 90-day warranty as our new Roku players. Fully tested and certified by Roku.
Buy now for only $59.99 + FREE shipping
You should get an email from Dish with a couple links on how it works and how to set it up. I got it about an hour after the chat.
Only show I watch on AMC is The Walking Dead. If it's not back on by the start of the next season, then I'll call Dish and see what they can do.
Or should I just call now for the credits and a Roku box? Don't have a real need for one with an AppleTV , 3 xbox 360s and a PS3.
Or should I just call now for the credits and a Roku box? Don't have a real need for one with an AppleTV , 3 xbox 360s and a PS3.
darrenpaul10696 said:
Well that was easy. I called the number listed above and had a specialist on the phone within 2 minutes. Told him I was concerned about missing some of the shows I watch on AMC and read on sat guys that Dish was giving away a Roku's. He immediately started explaining how the Roku worked and said he would send me one and would also take $30 off my next bill (I didn't even ask) to help pay for those shows that I'm missing. He was very helpful and kept asking if he could help with anything else. I almost asked if they were offering any free premium channels but I didn't want to push my luck or sound greedy.
The only thing, he said it was a Roku HD with a $59.99 value. I thought most people were getting the XD ($79.99 value)? What's the difference in the two?
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