Dumped Turbo and I got a deal (!?)

[joeyjojojnr]

Well, it's been a year and I can't say I've been thrilled with Dish, but it's OK, I guess.

I logged in to cancel Platinum to save a few bugs and then, as usual, got a little lost on Dish's site.

From what I can tell, Turbo packages aren't sold anymore. But they offer (at least to new subscrbers), Bronze 100 + HD/Platinum for a lot less than I was paying.

I logged in to live chat and ended up somehow getting switched to Bronze 100 + HD/Platinum (+retained my locals and DVR + extended Cinemax for a penny for one more year) with *no* contract extension + $10 per month discount = $3 less than I was paying already.

So, hey, Dish impressed me for once! And the kids will be thrilled to finally be able to watch SpongeBob.

 

[bebop]

You could have just got Platinum for free and saved $10/month. But still glad you are happy - especially about SpongeBub.

 

[SpaethCo]

You can't get platinum for free with the TurboHD packs -- only with the Classic + HD/Platinum packages.

 

[yaz96]

Make sure and check your bill, and don't be surprised if you got into another 24 month contract.

 

[joeyjojojnr]

Make sure and check your bill, and don't be surprised if you got into another 24 month contract.

Good call. Will put a reminder on the calendar to check that.

I did keep the transcript of the chat where he states after I asked there they'll keep me on the current contract. Not sure if that would have any sway, of course...

Maybe enough people are bailing that they're easy switch people over...

 

[KAB]

Programming changes rarely involve contract extentions.

 

[Hampton80]

How long does the $10 discount last? Is it for the next 12 months or is it a continual deduction of $10 from your bill for as long as you have the package?

I have Turbo myself and wish I had the HD channels that have been left in the dust. Looking for a good deal.

 

[bebop]

Sorry. That's too bad. I'm in the Absolute world so I thought platinum was free for any other HD subs.

 

[joeyjojojnr]

@Hampton80 the $10/month discount is for 12 months.

I assume by then the packages will all be switched around again anyways.

I wouldn't call it the greatest deal ever, but I am paying a few bucks less, and got a couple extra channels.

 

[purwater]

Which Turbo HD plan did you switch from? I'm on Bronze and if I could get a deal where I get the Classic Bronze plus HD & platinum for a similar price I'd switch. As it is I would go from about $57 including the encore pack up to about $77 plus taxes. If the difference wasn't $20 per month I'd consider it.

 

[yaz96]

Programming changes rarely involve contract extentions.

Usually, BUT he also got the $10/month discount.................

 

[joeyjojojnr]

@purwater I had Turbo Bronze + Platinum + Locals + DVR + 1 penny Cinemax

After the chat, I think I ended up with:

Classic Bronze + HD/Patinum Bundle + Locals + DVR + 1 penny Cinemax (extended for another year) - $10/month for one year

Which ended up being $3 less per month for me.

I don't see a huge difference in channels but I know I gained Nick, Fox News, VH1 and MTV. This kids (and, admittedly, myself as well) are happy to have SpongeBob back.

 

[purwater]

@purwater I had Turbo Bronze + Platinum + Locals + DVR + 1 penny Cinemax

After the chat, I think I ended up with:

Classic Bronze + HD/Patinum Bundle + Locals + DVR + 1 penny Cinemax (extended for another year) - $10/month for one year

Which ended up being $3 less per month for me.

I don't see a huge difference in channels but I know I gained Nick, Fox News, VH1 and MTV. This kids (and, admittedly, myself as well) are happy to have SpongeBob back.

Thanks for the info. I might have to give them a call or chat online. See what kinda deal they might give me. If not I'll hang with my current package for a good price.