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11-06-09, 08:43 PM
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Do you $SUBSCRIBE to the HD-EXTRA Package?
Curious to know how many are getting this. I know this group isn't a "scientific" sample of the overall DirecTV subscribers but I'm just curious how many are paying extra for what (IMO) should be included in the HD package.
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11-06-09, 08:49 PM
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Nope.
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11-06-09, 08:56 PM
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I do subscribe to it. But I also feel that it is one more "nickle and dime" charge on the part of DirecTV, which collectively have forced me to reduce my programming package in order to maintain my monthly bill at a tolerable level.
I will continue to do that (reduce programming and service) as necessary until such time as I'm not getting enough to justify continuing service, then re-evaluate whether it is worth continuing service.
At least in my personal case, every effort on DirecTV's part to increase revenue has resulted in my modifying service so I end up paying less. It is only TV, and most of what I watch is available off-air. What I would lose is the convenience of multiple DVRs combined with the few additional channels that I actually do watch.
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11-06-09, 09:09 PM
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I do subscribe to it, mostly for some of the old movies on MGM.
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11-06-09, 09:24 PM
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NO WAY!
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11-06-09, 10:06 PM
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I do subscribe. My family likes the HDNET movies, MGM, Smithsonian and the Universal channels. It is worth it to us.
C&I and Palladia, not so much.
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11-06-09, 10:17 PM
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I did at one time but dropped it because I found myself never watching any of the channels in it.
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11-06-09, 10:24 PM
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If you see by my signature I have basically everything...so, what's $5 extra per month? lol
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11-06-09, 10:42 PM
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I get most of the MGM channel movies on DirecTV On Demand through the MGM Channel OD and don't subscribe to the HD pack. For some reason that is part of DOD without the HD Pack.
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Originally Posted by JimAtTheRez
I do subscribe to it, mostly for some of the old movies on MGM.
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11-06-09, 10:45 PM
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Yup, $5/mo. Love it, some of the most watched channels and well worth the $5 for our household.
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11-06-09, 11:26 PM
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I do only because I'm an HD snob (or HD junkie, depending upon your point of view). 
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11-07-09, 01:41 AM
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I did at one time but dropped it because I found myself never watching any of the channels in it.
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11-07-09, 04:40 AM
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Yes, but I've been getting it for free.
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11-07-09, 04:40 AM
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LOL ... I was waiting for someone to say that because I have noticed the same thing. 
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Im the same way. I only keep it because the site offers it free for 3 months every time I cancel it.
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11-07-09, 06:42 AM
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Yes.
Suspect this package and related pricing may change once the new D12 satellite is operational and more National HD channels are available.
Perhaps some may only be packaged with this offering somehow....?
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11-07-09, 07:20 AM
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There are enough good concerts on Palladia to justify $5/mth.
Smithsonian needs to add some new programming instead of turning into the re-run channel.
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11-07-09, 07:34 AM
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I voted."free"..I was getting it for free, I haven't really checked my itemized bill lately. But if I am now paying $5/month then I will still keep it, it is worth it to me.
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11-07-09, 07:52 AM
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I'm not much of a movie watcher, so I never bothered to take that offer.
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11-07-09, 07:58 AM
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11-07-09, 08:02 AM
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I might be a dumb-ass for spending an "extra" $5/month but it is more about the choice than the actual product. I did not spend all the money on the TV, sound system etc etc to then get cheap on the viewing end. Now, if price was $5.99, then all bets would be off...
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11-07-09, 08:12 AM
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FREE for six months (four months left), at which time I will cancel it.
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11-07-09, 08:17 AM
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I do subscribe to it, mostly for some of the old movies on MGM.
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11-07-09, 08:21 AM
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No. I don't even get it free because the channels are of no worth to me.
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No, not interested.
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I watch and enjoy the channels it provides quite a bit. I record at least 3 shows daily from channels in this package.
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