How long will the lease model last?

**herdfan** · 03-04-2006 03:22 PM

Just a little fun!

How long do you think the D* leasing model will last?

I think it depends on how many state AG's get involved as is happening in FL.

**damaged** · 03-04-2006 03:25 PM

Do you mean the leasing model as it is today (i.e. leasing will remain, but done differently), or do you mean leasing period (no leasing at all)?, or either?

**BFG** · 03-04-2006 03:25 PM

Originally Posted by herdfan

I think it depends on how many state AG's get involved as is happening in FL.

What?

**herdfan** · 03-04-2006 03:28 PM

Originally Posted by BFG

What?

http://www.satelliteguys.us/showpost...0&postcount=28 (Leases have started, experiences?)

**BFG** · 03-04-2006 03:29 PM

Interesting, I wonder why they are looking at D* now, when they've left E* alone the whole time they've had their lease going

**herdfan** · 03-04-2006 03:29 PM

Originally Posted by damaged

Do you mean the leasing model as it is today (i.e. leasing will remain, but done differently), or do you mean leasing period (no leasing at all)?, or either?

I mean the leasing model as it is today. ie. you pay large amount upfront, yet you never own the equipment. The monthly lease fee is irrelevant as it just replaces the mirror ing fee.

**sheridan** · 03-04-2006 03:30 PM

If other state AGs follow along with Florida's, then maybe they'll be forced to re-think this boondoggle

**BFG** · 03-04-2006 03:31 PM

I added "they'll drop commitments & upgrade fees" because then it would be like cable and you're not paying an upfront fee or forced to maintain your lease for so long

**damaged** · 03-04-2006 03:32 PM

Originally Posted by herdfan

I mean the leasing model as it is today. ie. you pay large amount upfront, yet you never own the equipment. The monthly lease fee is irrelevant as it just replaces the mirror ing fee.

Gothcha, I think (and voted) consumer complaints, but, with an addendum, a combination of the other listed factors will come into play.

**herdfan** · 03-04-2006 03:37 PM

Originally Posted by BFG

when they've left E* alone the whole time they've had their lease going

Somebody correct me if I'm wrong, but after a certain period of time, you no longer have to return the equipment.

This is based on the guy that used to own the house I live in. He leased an 811 from E*, but since he had fulfilled his commitment, he left it for me. When I called to activate it, the rep said that receiver was no longer under a commitment, so I could activate it in my name.