[CarolinaGuy79]

I will be subscrbing to MLB:EI for the first time this year and was woundering how much can I expect it to run me per month? thanks.

 

[sigma1914]

I *think* it's like $210. Call and ask for a discount if it's possible.

 

[Grafixguy]

I will be subscrbing to MLB:EI for the first time this year and was woundering how much can I expect it to run me per month? thanks.

As pointed out, calling is you best bet...and to really put the odds in your favor of a discount, say cancel and both voice prompts when you call.

This will put you through to the retention department and those CSRs seem to have the most leeway in giving out discounts.

 

[CarolinaGuy79]

Ok well even though EI is not on the website yet can I still call or do I have o wait till they offer it?

 

[zimm7778]

Ok well even though EI is not on the website yet can I still call or do I have o wait till they offer it?

I would say wait until its offered. Then you know the price. Calling now and saying you want to cancel the package really just comes off as you wanting to to not have it any longer because you have no interest. Plus, they may not have details or any possible deals they could really offer at this time.

 

[ronsanjim]

I will be subscrbing to MLB:EI for the first time this year and was woundering how much can I expect it to run me per month? thanks.

Some good advice was given here, however, how can you call to "cancel" if you've never had EI in the first place? Yes, I would call, in March, and ask for the subscription price, and then mention why you cannot "afford" that price.

 

[kenpac89]

I called this morning for another issue and asked about EI while I was on the phone (I am a current subscriber for the package).

She said that the price is showing up as $209.70 (six payments of $34.95) and billing for my renewal will begin on February 28. I asked if that was the Early Bird price and she said yes, but she didn't seem overly sure of herself.

At any rate...the yearly dance of getting a lower price is about to begin.

 

[hallrk]

Some good advice was given here, however, how can you call to "cancel" if you've never had EI in the first place? Yes, I would call, in March, and ask for the subscription price, and then mention why you cannot "afford" that price.

Just call them and tell them you can't afford it at that price and see if they can give you a discount. Depending on how many discounts you currently have and how long and good a subscriber you have been will probably determine if you get a discount. I called last season when I was up for renewal and got a $60 discount. But I had subscribed for a half season the year before. I just took the half season package in 2010 at the regular price since I had just started with DTV that summer.

 

[CarolinaGuy79]

Thanks guys, can't miss my Yankees.

 

[Dcm210]

MLB.tv is $117 a yr. maybe they'll give you a really good discount if you mention that.

 

[CarolinaGuy79]

MLB.tv is $117 a yr. maybe they'll give you a really good discount if you mention that.

I have a PS3 and was really thinking of getting that just didn't know if it was any good!

 

[sangs]

I have a PS3 and was really thinking of getting that just didn't know if it was any good!

Had it last season and watched games through AppleTV and iPad. It was OK, but I'll be going back to EI this year. It was a bit of a PITA to switch between games and inputs while watching. The interface (at least on AppleTV) wasn't very smooth or intuitive. PQ was fine, but many instances of waiting to buffer (especially at night), losing connection - and this with a 35/35 FIOS connection.

 

[joshjr]

MLB.tv is $117 a yr. maybe they'll give you a really good discount if you mention that.

I dont want MLB:EI after having MLB.TV last year. Having the ability to watch the games from my phone or stream from my PS3 to the TV was fantastic. If MLB:EI had a mobile option I probably would choose it this year.

 

[MikeW]

I've done both each year. I give up stressing about 50 here or 60 there, especially when it's in $10 increments over the season. MLB.TV is great as a backup for OTA games and watching on the road, but nothing beats the real thing on DirecTV. I also start getting annoyed between innings. On some devices, you get the same commercial every half-inning and on other devices, just a screensaver. And, as mentioned, buffering and lost connections were an issue on all three devices I used.

I'll save the haggling for Sunday Ticket.

 

[Boston_bill]

Got a letter in the mail today regarding MLB EI saying billing starts next month and its 6 payments of $34.99