Apex installs in Chicago

[ttiger72]

I read in a few threads that DTV was getting rid of Apex as their installers in Chicago Nov 1st. Now that we have arrived at this date does anyone have any info on who the new company is? My 11/3 install was scrubbed on 10/21 and no further info from DTV on it.

[Earl Bonovich]

I think it is more the other way around...

Apex was getting Rid of DirecTV as their "install" source.
But regardless... I have not heard who/what firm is replacing them in the Chicago Area.

I would call DirecTV later this afternoon... and try to get some more details.

[ttiger72]

I think it is more the other way around...

Apex was getting Rid of DirecTV as their "install" source.
But regardless... I have not heard who/what firm is replacing them in the Chicago Area.

I would call DirecTV later this afternoon... and try to get some more details.

That's my plan, I will update this post with my results later today.

[ttiger72]

Talked with both Apex and DTV. Apex is doing DTV installs till sometime in December according to the Apex person I spoke to. DTV install rep had no clue, but I did get a 11/10 install date, not holding my breath though.

[bonus20]

I am in the same boat and would appreciate any phone number and names of who you talked to and what you said to get your install.

I live outside Lake Zurich and am hopeful Apex does the installs up in my area.

THanks

[pappys]

Okay. My brother-in-law just got hired by Apex, or should I say the new company. I asked him the name of the new company, but I forgot. Sorry.

But I do remember that he said it was a company out of florida. He said that they have been around for about a year and were very aggressive in buying some of the other installers....

He is in training right now learning the ropes.

When he comes home this weekend I will ask the name, unless someone else can think of this FL company.

[ttiger72]

I am in the same boat and would appreciate any phone number and names of who you talked to and what you said to get your install.

I live outside Lake Zurich and am hopeful Apex does the installs up in my area.

THanks

Sent the info via PM, but will expound here a little more. I just called the install number for DTV and after about 4 4-5 minute holds the rep came back with a Nov 10th install. I asked if it was a real install or just another date and she said it's the first available install date and that they should have the equipment.

[bonus20]

Sent the info via PM, but will expound here a little more. I just called the install number for DTV and after about 4 4-5 minute holds the rep came back with a Nov 10th install. I asked if it was a real install or just another date and she said it's the first available install date and that they should have the equipment.

i called D* and Apex in a 3 way call.

Apex stated they have the equipment but are booked and therefore cannot schedule me. I was told to call back next week to see where they are at, but she she stated they are booked with all installs for a month.

I stated that anyone who ordered after me should get bumped and I should get installed. I even offered her lunch. :)

So i'm SOL for now, will just keep calling apex and hopefully something will work out. :mad:

[ttiger72]

i called D* and Apex in a 3 way call.

Apex stated they have the equipment but are booked and therefore cannot schedule me. I was told to call back next week to see where they are at, but she she stated they are booked with all installs for a month.

I stated that anyone who ordered after me should get bumped and I should get installed. I even offered her lunch. :)

So i'm SOL for now, will just keep calling apex and hopefully something will work out. :mad:

Funny Apex is "booked" all month and they are just by happenstance ending the DTV relationship in about a month. Hmmmmmm

[pappys]

DirectSat is the name of the new company and they are projecting to take over on 11/19. This is per my bro-in-law who is in training with them right now.

[ttiger72]

So, got an autocall from DTV tonight saying that they have HD DVRs in stock and to call in to schedule my install. Anyone else get this call?

[bonus20]

So, got an autocall from DTV tonight saying that they have HD DVRs in stock and to call in to schedule my install. Anyone else get this call?

Ttiger -

I did not get one. what number did they call give you for a call back?

I'm thinking of calling and playing dumb and saying I got a call also.

BTW, where do you live? Maybe it is because of where we live? I live in Lake Zurich / Hawthorn Woods in Lake County.

Thanks
Chris

[laurier]

My HR20 install was scheduled yesterday (Thursday) between 8:00 and 12:00. No show all morning so I called Apex at 12:00 and they said the installer was behind schedule and would be here in the afternoon. At 2:45 the installer arrived with the equipment and was finished at 4:30. Nice installation and so far everything works okay.

[bonus20]

My HR20 install was scheduled yesterday (Thursday) between 8:00 and 12:00. No show all morning so I called Apex at 12:00 and they said the installer was behind schedule and would be here in the afternoon. At 2:45 the installer arrived with the equipment and was finished at 4:30. Nice installation and so far everything works okay.

When did you order your HR20 and were you ever cancelled? I originally ordered on 9/29, originally scheduled for a 10/27 install - which was cancelled. Now I am still in limbo and cannot get a schedule date with Apex.

Also, where are you located?

Thanks
bonus20

[laurier]

When did you order your HR20 and were you ever cancelled? I originally ordered on 9/29, originally scheduled for a 10/27 install - which was cancelled. Now I am still in limbo and cannot get a schedule date with Apex.

Also, where are you located?

Thanks
bonus20

I ordered on 10/9 and originally had a 10/27 installation date but I had to reschedule. On the D* web site it said the 10/27 was cancelled but I had the job no. and called Apex directly to set it up. I'm in Woodridge and the Apex office is in Sugar Grove.

[bonus20]

I ordered on 10/9 and originally had a 10/27 installation date but I had to reschedule. On the D* web site it said the 10/27 was cancelled but I had the job no. and called Apex directly to set it up. I'm in Woodridge and the Apex office is in Sugar Grove.


I guess i will call apex again and plead with them. This was my argument with them and D* yesterday that people like me who ordered before someone like you should be given priority. they said they are and I did not believe it. Ugh.

Hope you are enjoying the HD. I hope to have HD in time to see the Bears pummel the Giants :)

[bonus20]

Just called D* and actually got a 11/29 install. Wish it was earlier so I can watch the beloved Bears over the next few weeks.

Man are they screwed up over there.

I will be calling Apex today to see if I can get it moved up.

Any suggestions that may get that to happen????

[Blitz68]

I read in a few threads that DTV was getting rid of Apex as their installers in Chicago Nov 1st. Now that we have arrived at this date does anyone have any info on who the new company is? My 11/3 install was scrubbed on 10/21 and no further info from DTV on it.


You can only hope.

[ttiger72]

Well, my install date has arrived and called DTV at 1:30p and was given an ETA of 4pm. At 5pm I was given an ETA of 6pm. It's raining and pitch dark.....do not have a good feeling about this at all. Hope I won't get canceled or get a crappy install :(

[Canis Lupus]

Just called D* and actually got a 11/29 install. Wish it was earlier so I can watch the beloved Bears over the next few weeks.

Man are they screwed up over there.

I will be calling Apex today to see if I can get it moved up.

Any suggestions that may get that to happen????

That's what you get for being a Bears fan. Go Giants! :D
Just kidding. Your story is among many. I wonder if we shouldn't all get together in this forum to create a new nationwide independent install company offering things like "service", "support", "credibility" and all those other catch-words that seem to escape other companies. Seriously, with all the knowledge here, it would be easy to train people and go to D* with a company ready to go out of the box. Of course, the pay....

[ttiger72]

That's what you get for being a Bears fan. Go Giants! :D
Just kidding. Your story is among many. I wonder if we shouldn't all get together in this forum to create a new nationwide independent install company offering things like "service", "support", "credibility" and all those other catch-words that seem to escape other companies. Seriously, with all the knowledge here, it would be easy to train people and go to D* with a company ready to go out of the box. Of course, the pay....

Nope not a Bears fan at all. Packer fan here. They canceled and no one, not even retention will give me a new install date. Retention won't give me any credits on the equipment or anything. :mad: :bang: pretty much told me they can call Apex but it's all in Apex's hands, nothing they can do. Pretty much telling me I am SOL.

[ttiger72]

Nope not a Bears fan at all. Packer fan here. They canceled and no one, not even retention will give me a new install date. Retention won't give me any credits on the equipment or anything. :mad: :bang: pretty much told me they can call Apex but it's all in Apex's hands, nothing they can do. Pretty much telling me I am SOL.

Asked to speak to a supervisor in Customer Retention and got a promise of a call in the morning after he talks to a manger at Apex. He was generous to give me a 10/mth for a year :sure:

ETA: The supervisor said he had a call in to Apex and would call me first thing in the morning on Sat. with a date. Well it's Monday morning and no call.

[ttiger72]

Called DirecTv back today and got no where with CSR asked to speak to rentention and got 150.00 off the HR-20 and an install date of 12/9. 10 to 1 that won't be a valid date either, at least I am only paying 50 for it right now.

[mridan]

Having hr20 dvr install next week ,are local hd channels pixilated in chicago area.How is your P.Q. in chicagoland area