Get additional $240 off as new DirecTV customer (No referral requests)

[jacmyoung]

Please note promos have changed over time, mostly for the better. Please read through the topic to get the latest update or go to the latest pages, I will often try to recap when there are major changes.



Over the past few days I have gone through a great deal of pain placing a new D* order, if anyone is curious can check out this thread:

http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=115808

I have since received many PMs, rather responding to each one of you I thought I’d just post a summary here. If you found the information helpful and in need of someone to refer you, feel free to PM me, while I am not activated yet, I will be able to provide my buddy’s established account to qualify you for the referral benefit, and my buddy will buy me lunch. If you indeed carry through with this feel free to confirm with me so I can keep track of my free lunch count, but no pressure there.

Call 1-800-242-9114, select “1” for new account,
Tell the rep you want to place a new order and get the AAA deal, $10/mo. off for 24 months, you will give two pieces of information, the first 6 digits of your AAA membership #, which depict the region the AAA office is located, and second the county of residence, no personal AAA information is given to D*.
Confirm that you will still get the standard $10/mo. off for 12 months new sub deal,
Tell the rep you have a referral for an additional $50 off, and the other person gets a $50 off also,
Tell the rep you want the free Showtime for one year promo too,
And if you like to you can add autopay, and you MAY get a $50 visa card if you do so,
Confirm that you will still get all the regular freebies such as 3 months free all movie packages if you get Choice Extra package or above, a $100 instant rebate if you order advanced hardware such as a DVR, an HD receiver or an HDDVR, for example your first HDDVR will cost you $99 ($199-$100) plus tax, only one such instant rebate per account,
Confirm that they will waive shipping and handling fee.

They will do a credit check with your SSN, if you don’t care for that they can check using your name and address too. You may need a major credit card if the hardware you order requires some upfront charges. They will need the DirecTV account # from the person who refers you to qualify for the referral discounts for both of you.

Do not ask to add any other special promo deals such as the 2007 Q4 deal described in the link above, some of those special deals if added will invalidate the AAA deal, since the AAA deal is by far the best one you do not want to risk losing it.

Setup an install date and off you go.

Keep in mind there is no guarantee implied here from me for anything above. I decided to do this because I had talked to no less than 10 D* reps so far, many of them had no clue themselves, but I was finally able to confirm many things said above, either by finding someone at D* who really knew, or had some of them dig up the rules in writing and read to me, so now I can save many of you some trouble and aggravation.

I am not saying I have the best deals, and deals do change, there could be better ones out there, so feel free to contribute. After all we are here to help one another.

[Corupt]

Thats pretty good. I feel like everytime I turn on the tv or go to the website i see a better deal than the one i got. Guess I should have done my hw.

[Stuart Sweet]

Well put, excellent post.

[jacmyoung]

Originally Posted by Stuart Sweet

Well put, excellent post.

Thank you Stuart.

The $50 visa card by signing autopay was always a maybe because the DirecTV website says it is an online offer only, but someone sent me the fine print from DirecTV:

$50 VISA GIFT CARD OFFER: Offer available to new residential customers who sign up for and maintain Auto Bill Pay (with a valid credit card) for at least sixty (60) days. Within 30 days of fulfilling Auto Bill Pay requirement DIRECTV will ship one (1) $50 Visa® Gift Card to the name and address used to activate DIRECTV account. Qualifying customers should receive the gift card in approximately six to eight weeks after completion of commitment. One gift card per customer for the life of the program. DIRECTV is not responsible for late, lost, illegible, mutilated, incomplete, misdirected or postage due mail. Offer expires 2/26/08.

So let's keep it here in case there is dispute, the fine print above does not mention online only. If I read it right, you can get the card as late as 4 months after activation, but you should be able to cancel autopay after 60 days still get the card.

One more from the AAA website:

DIRECTV
Save $10.00 per month!
Receive a $10.00 credit on your DIRECTV bill, for 24 months when you subscribe as a new customer to DIRECTV.
Also, receive a free HD receiver, or DVR upgrade, and free installation with a new DIRECTV subscription.
Above offer is in addition to the nationally advertised offer, available at the time of subscription.
Offer is available only by calling the AAA exclusive DIRECTV toll-free number: 1-800-242-9114. Valid AAA membership number needed when calling.
After purchase, a $10.00 “AAA Member discount” credit will appear on your monthly DIRECTV bill for 24 months.

Again to clarify the AAA membership information needed by D*, one is the first 6 digits on the card, which is an AAA region code, and also the name of the county of residence.

I am adding all these just in case I will have dispute with D* later, you never know I have heard enough horror stories.

[jacmyoung]

A member also informed me if one pays with American Express card, there may be another $50 coming from AE in 6 to 8 weeks. I checked my AE statement it was indeed in the insert. I missed it entirely.

This AE deal has its own restrictions, two of which seem that you will have to call a special 800# and pay the shipping and handling. But if you have an AE card handy, might as well use it, you might be pleasantly surprised in a few weeks.

[jacmyoung]

I have received quite a few inquires from new forum members. So put this one out as it is a common question, how to get AAA benefit if not yet a member.

I personally am a big fan of AAA membership, you do not have to buy their insurance, just the road side assistance and discounts more than pay for itself, not to mention all the free maps

Why not sign on as a new member, you will get a temporary card with a number the same as on a formal card, or the number will be emailed to you if you sign up online. Use it to get the DirecTV deals as described.

Wait to make sure the discount will apply to your bills then decide if you still want to keep the membership or not, if you cancel likely the fee will be fully refunded.

But as I said this $55 can get you so many discount you will really like it. I have just recently made a habit of asking for AAA discount at every major purchase event, after being an AAA member for so many years. I am still shocked I did not do so sooner.

[Josh125]

Thanks for the summary post. I have two quick questions in regards to savings while ordering.

1. I have an employee referral. Should I call that number or the AAA number to order? Also, do I still get the $50 as I would from an existing customer referral?

2. Is there a chance to get the additional $10 off that I would if ordering online?

Thanks....again greast post.

[jacmyoung]

Originally Posted by Josh125

Thanks for the summary post. I have two quick questions in regards to savings while ordering.

1. I have an employee referral. Should I call that number or the AAA number to order? Also, do I still get the $50 as I would from an existing customer referral?

2. Is there a chance to get the additional $10 off that I would if ordering online?

Thanks....again greast post.

1. What is an employee referral?
2. Depending on 1. If you are a DirecTV employee, the situation may be totally different.

[Pink Fairy]

He is probably referring to the Friends and Family offer if you know an employee.

You get protection plan coverage the first year at no cost - and I believe 2 free HD/DVR upgrades.

You can call the AAA number and ask ^.^

[jacmyoung]

Originally Posted by okietekkie

He is probably referring to the Friends and Family offer if you know an employee.

You get protection plan coverage the first year at no cost - and I believe 2 free HD/DVR upgrades.

You can call the AAA number and ask ^.^

Is this two free HDDVR offer brand new, or only good for D* employees and family or is it good for any new HDDVR subs?

[jacmyoung]

Another thing is there seem still conflicting info from the DirecTV sales rep on whether the 2007 Q4 deal can be combined with the AAA deal, effectively bringing your monthly down by $30 for the first year. The 2007 Q4 deal is a regional offer, so not all states can enjoy that.

And if you look at the AAA restrictions, the AAA deal can only be combined with any NATIONAL offer at the time of ordering, so I would still play safe. But if the sales continue to tell you yes you can get both, then maybe if you don't mind the risk just go for it, add the 2007 Q4 code in too.

As an AAA member if things don't check out and you lose the AAA deal, I figure you can always bring all the paper and bills to the local AAA office, after all they made the promise to us so even if they can not straighten out the DirecTV deal, maybe they would offer free membership renewal or credit on your next insurance premium bill just to keep you happy Just a thought.

[Pink Fairy]

Originally Posted by jacmyoung

Is this two free HDDVR offer brand new, or only good for D* employees and family or is it good for any new HDDVR subs?

Hmm, for HD DVR's I believe you can get two at the $99 cost for new subscribers.

You just have to have the employees badge number to be able to do it.

[jacmyoung]

Originally Posted by okietekkie

Hmm, for HD DVR's I believe you can get two at the $99 cost for new subscribers.

You just have to have the employees badge number to be able to do it.

So not really free rather $99 each for two HDDVRs.

BTW, based on what I was told it appears D* may have just begun to apply a second $100 instant rebate to a second HDDVR (don't know if it applies to a 2nd HD box or SD DVR box). And this is not just for employee referral.

Something new every other week

[jacmyoung]

Yes it is confirmed that by calling this AAA number, you can also qualify for TWO HDDVRs each at $99, so $200 for two HDDVRs!

I canceled my old order again, and re-ordered. I also took the 2007 Q4 deal because the lady insisted it could be combined with the AAA deal. Will see. If she is correct that means $30/mo. off the first year, $10/mo. off the second year.

[jacmyoung]

Just found more on the CSAA website:

Member Savings
New DIRECTV. members receive the following:

A $10 credit on your monthly bill for 24 months (that's a savings of $240!)
A free HD Receiver or DVR upgrade
FREE installation
PLUS: Sign up by December 31, 2007, and you will also receive the nationally advertised $20 credit on their monthly bill for one year - that's a $30 savings per month for the first year and a $10 savings per month for the second year - a total two-year savings of $480!

Existing DIRECTV. customers can qualify for a $50 rebate once a year, for two years (that's a savings of $100!).

How It Works
Call 800-242-9114 and provide the first six digits of your AAA membership. Installation will be done by an authorized installer within 3-4 days. Upon purchase, DIRECTV. will issue the credit on your monthly DIRECTV. bill for 24 months. When you receive your bill, you will see a message beside the credit stating "AAA member discount".

I am keeping it here as proof the 2007 Q4 can be combined with the AAA deal. Keep in mind the $20 credit promo is extended to 2/26/08.

[Pink Fairy]

Originally Posted by jacmyoung

Yes it is confirmed that by calling this AAA number, you can also qualify for TWO HDDVRs each at $99, so $200 for two HDDVRs!

I canceled my old order again, and re-ordered. I also took the 2007 Q4 deal because the lady insisted it could be combined with the AAA deal. Will see. If she is correct that means $30/mo. off the first year, $10/mo. off the second year.

Cool, let us know how everything goes.

Remember the rebate from DIRECTV is one that has to be submitted - but you can easily do it at directv.com/rebate once the account is activated ^.^

[ramblin wreck]

I just signed up as a new customer through the AAA discount deal. while I was able to get the 2 HD-DVR's for $99 each they would not give me the $30 off for the first year. I was only given $20 off the first year and $10 off the second year. I specifically asked about combing the offers and was told they would not do that. I am interested in hearing how many people are being told they can have that deal and how many are told no.

[dtrell]

Originally Posted by jacmyoung

Yes it is confirmed that by calling this AAA number, you can also qualify for TWO HDDVRs each at $99, so $200 for two HDDVRs!

I canceled my old order again, and re-ordered. I also took the 2007 Q4 deal because the lady insisted it could be combined with the AAA deal. Will see. If she is correct that means $30/mo. off the first year, $10/mo. off the second year.

how many times are you going to cancel your order? is your service ever going to get installed? i called on 12/22, and they wanted to install it 12/23. i had it done 12/27 because i wasnt home til then. jacmyyoung has been ordered for 2 weeks now at least. jac, they that far backed up in your area?

[jacmyoung]

Originally Posted by dtrell

how many times are you going to cancel your order? is your service ever going to get installed? i called on 12/22, and they wanted to install it 12/23. i had it done 12/27 because i wasnt home til then. jacmyyoung has been ordered for 2 weeks now at least. jac, they that far backed up in your area?

This is my 4th order and I am sticking to it

Yes in my area intallation is backed up for more than two weeks.

If the D* AAA sales rep refuses any one of the deals mentioned above, call back and try another person. One lady I talked to refused even to check if the 2x$99 deal was possible, said she knew better. The next lady gave me everything I asked for and more!

[Pink Fairy]

Glad the friends and family offer worked...so you know someone who works at DIRECTV?

[jacmyoung]

Originally Posted by Pink Fairy

Glad the friends and family offer worked...so you know someone who works at DIRECTV?

This is not the friends and family offer, rather the AAA offer, yes it is better than the Friends and Family offer. Not only the 2x$99 but also the $10x24.

[fishhead]

Wow, I just signed up with D***. My customer service rep was great. I got the 2 DVRs, The AAA discount, The $20 off per month for year, $50 referal, The Auto pay Visa, 1 year Showtime, 3 months of all movie channels, free 4 room set up. This is all because of this site. Thanks you all. My install is not till Feb. 13th so i can keep an eye out for any other bonusses.

Brenda was very helpful and just kept laughing when i added another discount

Originally Posted by jacmyoung

This is my 4th order and I am sticking to it

Yes in my area intallation is backed up for more than two weeks.

If the D* AAA sales rep refuses any one of the deals mentioned above, call back and try another person. One lady I talked to refused even to check if the 2x$99 deal was possible, said she knew better. The next lady gave me everything I asked for and more!

[sean10780]

Is D still giving away the free portable dvd player? I signed up back in October, and I just received mine yesterday. Man was I shocked when I saw UPS bring me a box that said D on the top of it.

I never thought I would receive it. It's a cheap thing, but at least it's something.

[jacmyoung]

Originally Posted by sean10780

Is D still giving away the free portable dvd player? I signed up back in October, and I just received mine yesterday. Man was I shocked when I saw UPS bring me a box that said D on the top of it.

I never thought I would receive it. It's a cheap thing, but at least it's something.

What DirecTV needs to do is givng away Toshiba HD DVD players, seriously what else will Toshiba be able to do with them four months from now?

And before anyone says anything, I have one myself.

[ShinerDraft]

Originally Posted by fishhead

Wow, I just signed up with D***. My customer service rep was great. I got the 2 DVRs, The AAA discount, The $20 off per month for year, $50 referal, The Auto pay Visa, 1 year Showtime, 3 months of all movie channels, free 4 room set up. This is all because of this site. Thanks you all. My install is not till Feb. 13th so i can keep an eye out for any other bonusses.

Brenda was very helpful and just kept laughing when i added another discount

I'm probably going to try for this tomorrow..

I'll need a new AAA membership to get that discount, but that's easy..
Referral is easy (I think I've got a friend w/ D*, but if not I'll get one of you guys..)
Autopay Visa is easy

Questions -
- What did you ask for to get the $20 off for a year? (I know that's the Q4 2007 thing, but what did you say to get her to give it to you?)

- What did you ask for to get the 2 HDDVR's for $99 ea?

- I don't really care for the movie channels, any idea if they'd drop those promos and give me some sports programming instead?

I was going to wait for a while for the SWM8 to become more available, but these discounts more than pay for that..