MLB EI - DirecTV why no extra discount for existing subscribers like in past years?

[bcherry]

Just received a letter delivered through the US mail from D* with details on their MLB EI package. I am disappointed with what was said in the letter. I am a long time MLB EI subscriber. In the past renewal MLB EI subscribers always got an extra $10 discount off the early bird renewal price. It looks like that is no more. The letter says the renewal price is 4 payments of $39.99 each, the same as the early bird price. The HD Superfan price is also quoted at $39. Someone in another thread had indicated that they had inside knowledge that D* would only be charging $29 for existing MLB EI subscribers who wanted to subscribe to the Superfan package. I guess D* did the math on their deal with MLB and decided that they needed to squeeze all the money they can out of their existing subscribers.

[DCSholtis]

With the new deal just signed this month there was probably no chance to work out an early bird price this year.

[ScoBuck]

In fact, I ordered the SuperFan and got it for $29. The CSR when asked didn't know at first, put me on hold, told me that in fact it was $29 for renewing EI subs and that's that.

[bcherry]

In fact, I ordered the SuperFan and got it for $29. The CSR when asked didn't know at first, put me on hold, told me that in fact it was $29 for renewing EI subs and that's that.
I guess I'll call and say I heard that it is being offered for $29 and see what they say. Hopefully I can get that price. $10 off is better than nothing.