Author Topic: DirecTv Won't Kiss You... (Read 710 times)

rpm · « **on:** February 02, 2008, 12:56:51 AM »

...after they finish bending you over.

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Sandman · « **Reply #1 on:** February 02, 2008, 01:10:21 AM »

rpm · « **Reply #2 on:** February 02, 2008, 01:22:43 AM »

I had Dish for years, but they finally pissed me off one too many times. DirecTv still has a couple strikes left.

Right now DirecTv has more HD programming than anyone and I got to have all the HDTV I can get.

Why?

To justify buying a 65inch HDTV.

Chairboy · « **Reply #3 on:** February 02, 2008, 01:27:47 AM »

Anyone here doing free-to-air?

LePaul · « **Reply #4 on:** February 02, 2008, 01:51:45 AM »

I had Dish for years. I really enjoyed having the chance to catch shows I missed on the other coast, etc.

One constant program I had tho was lip-synch. The receiver or something was always a split second off.

Then their "auto-pay" fouled up one month, yanking a few hundred bucks out of my account instead of $64. Since then, no auto-pay for me. I was lucky to catch it quick and prevent any overdraft issues.

I thought about going to Direct TV or Dish again once I bought my house. But I recalled the few times weather issues would ruin the picture. They were far and few between...but ALWAYS happened during the shows I was watching!

rpm · « **Reply #5 on:** February 02, 2008, 04:39:27 AM »

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Originally posted by LePaul
Then their "auto-pay" fouled up one month, yanking a few hundred bucks out of my account instead of $64. Since then, no auto-pay for me. I was lucky to catch it quick and prevent any overdraft issues.

Almost the exact same problem I had. One month they left 1 digit off my account number and charged me for a bounced check. It was their fault not mine and they would never admit they were wrong.

**** Charlie!

Masherbrum · « **Reply #6 on:** February 02, 2008, 06:51:28 AM »

We've had DirecTV for 8 years. Same price. They're customer service has been outstanding.

FBplmmr · « **Reply #7 on:** February 02, 2008, 08:21:28 AM »

As long as DirecTV has NFL Sunday Ticket--I cannot leave.

Maverick · « **Reply #8 on:** February 02, 2008, 10:18:09 AM »

We use Direct TV as well. I don't have local channels but I do get both East and West coast feeds because we are RV'ers. I just crank up the broadcast antenna for local channels.

Beefcake · « **Reply #9 on:** February 02, 2008, 10:19:53 AM »

This is commercial that runs on the TV station I work for. (Cable/Broadcast) Direct TV setup a booth a few blocks down from our Broadcast Station, so not wanting to miss a beat or a good story my boss went down there and got this gem.

Star News TV Spot

Meatwad · « **Reply #10 on:** February 02, 2008, 10:28:04 AM »

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Originally posted by Chairboy
Anyone here doing free-to-air?

Back when I was subscribed to C-Band, I had a FTA receiver that I used every now and then. I still have it, its a Satwork St-3618. Still have all my receivers, my 4DTV unit, and C/Ku band feedhorns too. I had to give it up when I moved but I still have all the hardware

Id like to get back into it but I want a Ku band dish that I can turn, not one that is slaved to just one satellite.

AquaShrimp · « **Reply #11 on:** February 02, 2008, 03:02:32 PM »

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Originally posted by LePaul
I had Dish for years. I really enjoyed having the chance to catch shows I missed on the other coast, etc.

One constant program I had tho was lip-synch. The receiver or something was always a split second off.

Then their "auto-pay" fouled up one month, yanking a few hundred bucks out of my account instead of $64. Since then, no auto-pay for me. I was lucky to catch it quick and prevent any overdraft issues.

I thought about going to Direct TV or Dish again once I bought my house. But I recalled the few times weather issues would ruin the picture. They were far and few between...but ALWAYS happened during the shows I was watching!

A couple hundred bucks throws you into overdraft? Sounds like you are living beyond your means to me.

Fulmar · « **Reply #12 on:** February 02, 2008, 03:29:43 PM »

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Originally posted by AquaShrimp
A couple hundred bucks throws you into overdraft? Sounds like you are living beyond your means to me.

Or just a regular American.

bj229r · « **Reply #13 on:** February 02, 2008, 03:39:48 PM »

We had Direct for years, went to Dish (A: price increases... B: free Dish dvr) But my dvr has an annoying habit of losing bits of audio after the recording has sat on the hard drive for a few weeks (NEVER video, ALways audio)---called them 2-3 times, they were nice, and talked me through some useless BS (like MY company does for ITS customers--don't ever get ADT in your house or business:eek: ) But, the one thing they shied away from is replacing the frikkin dvr---I might take Direct up on one of their offers. (RPM, I think the grass is actually BROWN on the other side of the fence:( )

Mark Luper · « **Reply #14 on:** February 02, 2008, 04:09:34 PM »

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Originally posted by AquaShrimp
A couple hundred bucks throws you into overdraft? Sounds like you are living beyond your means to me.

Wow! He said "A few hundred bucks" I don't keep more than a few hundred in my checking account either. Where did you get "a couple" out of "a few"? Also, am I living beyond my means also? Who are you to make that kind of comment? What are you basing your conclusion on? You know nothing of LePauls finances or mine either for that matter.

Mind your own business fella.

Mark