New TV - any way to get a deal on new receiver?

[bschellva]

So, like thousands of others, I just got a new television for the family at a great black friday deal. Now I need to add another TV to my Directv service. I was hopeing someone knew of a way to avoid the $100 for a new receiver. I'll take a refurb unit or extened commitment - you name it. I just hate spending $100 for a receiver that isn't even going to be mine. Any ideas? Thanks!

[cdizzy]

It really depends on how long you have been with directv, your account standing, and any recent credits or freebies.

It also helps talking to the right CSR. One might not be able to help you but the next might if you understand what I'm saying.

[CCarncross]

Call them and see what they say. If your acct is on good standing, and you have been with them for awhile, they'll work with you.

[boba]

Just think you spent $1000 for a new TV and now your crying about possibly a $100 more so that you can watch it. It kinda reminds me of the old joke about the guy that split his hundred dollar pants by taking long strides to reduce wear on his $30 shoes

[bschellva]

Just think you spent $1000 for a new TV and now your crying about possibly a $100 more so that you can watch it. It kinda reminds me of the old joke about the guy that split his hundred dollar pants by taking long strides to reduce wear on his $30 shoes

Actually, it was $500 for the tv (so Directv wants a 20% surcharge to get a picture on it), but that's not really relavant. I own the TV. I've owned Directv receivers in the past and when I was done I could sell them or beat them with a hammer. My choice.

Anyway, thanks to everyone who offered productive responses. I'll give them a call and see what they say.

[PicaKing]

Actually, it was $500 for the tv (so Directv wants a 20% surcharge to get a picture on it), but that's not really relavant. I own the TV. I've owned Directv receivers in the past and when I was done I could sell them or beat them with a hammer. My choice.

Anyway, thanks to everyone who offered productive responses. I'll give them a call and see what they say.

You can own the Directv receiver now if you want. It will cost you $$$$$$, but it will be yours. So, using your logic, go ahead and buy one, and beat it with a hammer.

[xIsamuTM]

lessay in the distant future you want to close you DTV account, other then collecting dust or taking up trash can space, what use would you have of an owned receiver?

[braven]

I really don't understand the fascination with "owning" equipment. I owned all our old E* receivers and 10 years later they're pretty much worthless.

[cdizzy]

I don't really see where he said anything about "wanting" to own the receiver. He just doesn't want to spend money on one that won't be his.

I understand some people go overboard trying to get credits and freebies but there isn't anything wrong with trying to save a few bucks if it's offered to you.

[I WANT MORE]

If I am not mistaken even if you bought the receiver once you activate it you no longer own it. Could be wrong.

I am sure that your local cable company had a real "hot deal" on their dvr to coincide with black Friday. You could tell D* about this "hot deal" and that you are considering taking advantage of it. I'm not saying I'm just saying.

[bschellva]

A quick search of ebay shows that owners of old H20s can sell their used models for $75 or more. Say I want to upgrade to a DVR in the future, that $75 would be a nice start toward it. I switched from Directv to cable once before and sold my DirecTivo for a decent chunk of change. I'm not sure why people seem to have such an issue with my question. I'm not trying to break any rules or steal anything - just get the best deal I can. Not exactly an unheard of practice.

Anyway, maybe one of those posters who think $100 is no big deal can cover my costs. :)

[JLucPicard]

I certainly don't begrudge you trying to find a deal, but when I hear the "I don't really want to have to pay for something I don't own" comment, I think back to the money I had to pay for my receivers when they were all owned - from the $300 or $400 or so for the first standard receiver back in '96 to the $1000 for the first HD DVR (HR10-250).

The $100 to $200 they charge for the leased units now pales in comparison with what I've paid to "own" in the past.

I understand that $100 is nothing to sneeze at, but when I'm looking at acquiring a "luxury" item, which I take an HD receiver to be, if I can get a deal on it, I'll take it. If the going price of $100 is too much for my budget right now and I can't get a deal, I go without.

Have you called them yet and what did they say?