New Specials?

[SrJ]

I thought I read someplace that there'd be new specials starting on the 17th, is this true? Anyone know what they are?

[boba]

NFL Sunday Ticket ends on the 18th. "Truth or Dare" starts on the 18th it is an offer on TiVo where Directv will buy it back and give you a free basic receiver if you aren't satisfied.

[tivosmart]

I thought I read someplace that there'd be new specials starting on the 17th, is this true? Anyone know what they are?

Just a hands down to the folks interested in this thread...

We're approaching a critical date in terms of Directv promotion, when things change in terms of Directv packages for new subscribers.

The current promotion goes up to Oct 17th and you can get the NFL Sunday Ticket PLUS all of the premium channels for a discount price for 4 months.

I've heard that the Directv promotion after the 17th will be 1 Tivo receiver + up to 2 other non-Tivo receivers for $99 + shipping/handling AND HBO for free for 3 months.

I think the current one is much better because you get all premium channels, everything for 4 months for a not-so-horrible price... (I think it's $60 monthly).

If you want a Tivo package, I would recommend before the Oct 17th promotion expires so then you have the Tivo PLUS the 4 months with all premium channels.

And I recommend ExpertSatellite for the current promotion. Their package is the best in terms of price/benefit. I bought a 2-room system, with 1 Tivo and 1 Director (their non-Tivo receiver) plus a 3-LNB antenna (required for HDTV+Spanish programming) for around $82, PLUS I got a shipping rebate offer.

Now, the shipping rebate offer ALSO expires on the 17th, so if you do decide to go with them I would recommend doing it before the 17th anyway, even if you don't get the NFL promotion for whatever reason, so you can still get the shipping rebate.

Now, the price above was after a friend split his referral reward with me, this brought the price down an extra $27.50, making it THE CHEAPER price around. If you know anybody who bought from them before, go with your friend. If you don't and if you want just let me know and I can help you and split the reward too. I've helped 2 or 3 other friends from this forum before.

Here's the link to their site:
link (http://www.expertsatellite.com/catalog/defaulttivo.php?exp_affil=ref263277) (this goes to their promotional page for the referral rewards... some packages are cheaper than what they show in their web site for the general public)

Here's the link to their shipping/handling promotion:
link (http://www.expertsatellite.com/html/nfl_shiprebate.htm) (expires Oct 17th, hurry, this saves an additional $25 to $30 in the final price)

Hope this helps somebody to get to the promotion on time...
Good luck.

[Looking4Discounts]

I would be surprised if Directv does not come out with a new promotion besides free HBO for 3 months. One would think that with the coming holidays they would be offering some of their best promotions to stimulate sales. Are there any dealers out there that may have some thoughts they can share?????

[tivosmart]

Update: Just wanted to tell you the Great news... ExpertSatellite dropped their already low prices for Tivo packages today... It's now only $49.99 (for up to 4-room packages) plus they have the shipping/rebate going on until Oct 17th. This is an AWESOME DEAL that you won't find anywhere else... Just follow the link from my last post so you can see with your own eyes... Don't pass this up, I don't think there will be better promotions/prices for the rest of the year...

[SonicDeathMonkey]

My neighbor who works in the IT dept of D* told me that when Mordoch gets going full speed next month the specials will start flowing. Personally I am waiting for HD DirecTivo. Just an unconfirmed rumor to stir up the pot.

SDM

[rtt2]

Free PVRs from News Corp.?
-- Multichannel News, 10/15/2003 5:40:00 PM

Abstract: News Corp. chairman Rupert Murdoch said Wednesday that the company might give away PVRs if it gains control of DirecTV

http://www.multichannel.com/index.asp?layout=article&articleid=CA329625&display=Breaking+News


SonicDeathMonkey I think it will be a little bit longer than a month until Murdoch gets control because the FCC has the merger on hold. On the merger timeline it is day 149 out of 180. Once the timline resumes it will ten be just 31 more days until he gets control.

[tivosmart]

Free PVRs from News Corp.?
Abstract: News Corp. chairman Rupert Murdoch said Wednesday that the company might give away PVRs if it gains control of DirecTV


I'm not Murdoch but I'll get anyone who buys before Midnight EST OCT 17th a free Directv package with ONE Directv Tivo receiver.

How?

1) Buy from the link below:
link (http://www.expertsatellite.com/catalog/defaulttivo.php?exp_affil=ref263277)
This will cost you $49.99 for a Directv package for new subscribers with 1 Tivo receiver and up to 3 extra Director (non-Tivo) receiver.

2) Send an e-mail or PM me on this board with the following information:
Your ExpertSatellite order number
Mention code "MURDOCH NOW" when e-mailing or PM-ing me so I know this is the free offer

3) I will send you $49.99 back by the end of the month after the activation of your Directv package. Example: if you activate in October, payment will be sent by the end of November.

How can I do that? ExpertSatellite pays me $55 if you buy from the link below. I'm repassing almost everything back to you of what they pay me as referral rewards (I just reserved $5 for myself for the trouble of managing the rebates and to cover the costs of sending back the payment to you).

4) Don't forget to take advantage of ExpertSatellite's shipping/handling rebate. Tomorrow is the last day of this promotion too.
link (http://www.expertsatellite.com/html/nfl_shiprebate.htm)

==> This means your Tivo or Tivo+1 or Tivo+2 or Tivo+3 package with double-LNB antenna is absolutely FREE !!!!!!!!!!!!! (and with free shipping rebate, means you don't spend a cent)

This is my way of thanking everyone on this great board for the helpful tips and the spirit of camaraderie that goes around.

Enjoy.

Q/A

Q: I would like to buy a different package (non-Tivo or one of the 3-LNB packages). Can I still get the $49.99 back?
A: Yes, just proceed with the same instructions as above, but I'm limiting the promotion to $49.99 back, I can't cover anything above that because that's how much they pay me for the referral.

Q: Can I buy my package over the phone instead of using the link above?
A: Yes, but I recommend using the link. If you buy by phone it will take me more time to confirm and track your order. If you need a custom package though you may not have a choice. In this case just mention my code: ref263277.

Q: Can I return my package and still be eligible for the promotion?
A: No, the package must not be returned or ExpertSatellite won't be paying the referral reward.

Q: What if I'm a current or have been a Directv subscriber?
A: Unfortunatelly ExpertSatellite prices are for NEW subscribers only.

Q: Are you nuts? Why are you giving away all your rewards?
A: I want people to take advantage of this great promotion AND the free shipping. I've bought my package with ExpertSatellite too, and I truly recommend their services. They WILL help you get the package you want.
As a token of appreciation, if you buy your package and want to recommend it to your friends and relatives and give them my link or referral code too I would greatly appreciate - but I'll be limiting the rewards rebate back to 50% after Oct 17th, making it a $27.50 offer.

Thanks.
If you had doubts, now it's the time to jump!
FREE Directv Tivo, extra receivers and antenna from ExpertSatellite.

[tivosmart]

Just to let everybody know...

ExpertSatellite has one more promotion: FREE DVD PLAYER if you buy one of their Directv packages. Plus, the $27.50 back on top of their lower prices still stands. Just follow the link below and let me know of your order number and I'll get you the rebate. Plus, you get 3 free months of HBO too.

link (http://www.expertsatellite.com/catalog/defaulttivo.php?exp_affil=ref263277)