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How much is too much for DirecTV? I remember the days when I first got it that I was paying about $50 in 1997. Now, not counting NBA Ticket, I'm paying close to $90/month. Three receivers, HBO, HD package, $43 Total Choice with Locals, All the Network East Coast + West Coast. Man this is adding up! I think what will really start pissing people off is the HD rates. I get something like 7 HBO channels, yet I only watch the HD version of HBO now. So why can't I ditch the others for a $ discount? Not possible. Ok as more channels are offered in HD, its a cinch that DirecTv will charge for it, and make us keep paying for their non HD brothers as well.