It's been a LONG time since I subscribed to Direct TV. I am going to sign-up for the NFLST deal going on and have a few questions.
1.) I would use the $99 instant "rebate" to get the HD receiver for free; they expect me to pay $99 in addition to $5.99/month to lease a DVR? That's crazy, to me. I could see the extra coin for the HD DVR upgrade lease, but an SD DVR for $99? Is there any way to get them to comp me on this?
2.) I am going to keep Dish network for the German channels. If I get local HD channels through DTV, would I need an additional dish? I am hoping they can give me everything through one dish. Also, will they install a duplexer or splitter (I don't know the jargon, so please excuse my ignorant first post
) that would have a spare coax connector I could slave my Dish network dish to? I would like to keep it all on one coax coming in the house...
3.) If I pee and moan about the $99 "super fan" cost, would they waive for a new customer? I can't believe (well, I guess I can) they are raping us for another $99 to get HD. And you also have to subscribe to the HD package for the 4-5 channels @ $9.95/month to get this?
4.) Will they require me to sign up for 2 years? I am hoping only a year, but will read the fine print on the current promotion now...
5.) A friend gave me a referral code, so he'll get $100...do they, like Dish Network, offer some more perks to the customer as part of the referral? ..Like a free damn DVR?!!!! : )
Man, I am ready for some football!!!!! The first Sunday of the season is always like X-Mas...
1.) I would use the $99 instant "rebate" to get the HD receiver for free; they expect me to pay $99 in addition to $5.99/month to lease a DVR? That's crazy, to me. I could see the extra coin for the HD DVR upgrade lease, but an SD DVR for $99? Is there any way to get them to comp me on this?
2.) I am going to keep Dish network for the German channels. If I get local HD channels through DTV, would I need an additional dish? I am hoping they can give me everything through one dish. Also, will they install a duplexer or splitter (I don't know the jargon, so please excuse my ignorant first post

3.) If I pee and moan about the $99 "super fan" cost, would they waive for a new customer? I can't believe (well, I guess I can) they are raping us for another $99 to get HD. And you also have to subscribe to the HD package for the 4-5 channels @ $9.95/month to get this?
4.) Will they require me to sign up for 2 years? I am hoping only a year, but will read the fine print on the current promotion now...
5.) A friend gave me a referral code, so he'll get $100...do they, like Dish Network, offer some more perks to the customer as part of the referral? ..Like a free damn DVR?!!!! : )
Man, I am ready for some football!!!!! The first Sunday of the season is always like X-Mas...