vip 722

cross your fingers ...

 

I'd say it was just bad luck. I hope you have great luck on the next replacement!

 

Refurbs are hit and miss it seems right now that all I install are refurb 722 s my theory is that VIPs are being phased out in favor of hopper system

 

Nope dish still better u just have had a ill bad luck

 

How long has it been since 722 was in production? All they have now is recycled receivers.

 

doesn't matter how long, it's a matter of new model pushing hard: H/J or H2

 

I still install plenty of 722k's. Can't remember the last time I came across one that was DOA. Don't know how many are new vs refurb. I would think most, if not all, are refurb units. Just bad luck for you me thinks.

 

My 722 went out a couple of weeks ago; It generally does every 2- 3 years. I have yet to get a bad replacement Receiver.

I would hate to replace my 722. I am not under contract and have not been for many years.

Dish has always been good to me. I do not pay the optional $7 dollar monthly service fee but I have NEVER been charged for $16 dollars for shipping.

I guess being a long time Dish subscriber, paying auto pay has its quirks. I have been with Dish at least 13 years and it has been a good experience overall.

My replacement receiver did come with a bad land line phone issue. I could have sent it back but I will only miss the caller ID option. I am hooked up broadband.

 

Sounds like you are leasing from DISH, they own the receiver so they are replacing THEIR receiver.

 

That is true but there is approx. a $16 dollar shipping fee to send THEIR replacement Receiver unless the $7 dollar service contract is part of your Dish Bill every month.

I see no need to own my Receiver when Dish backs there Receivers and there is generally no upfront cost except a 2 year agreement which I have not been under for many years.

 

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