waltinvt said:
I must be missing something because I can't figure out why on earth people upgrading to a 622 before April 1st are being sent empty boxes. There's no "trade-in" required and it's $299 to lease.
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That's what I though, and I asked the CSR to double check when they said I have to send back one of my 522's as part of the $299 deal. In fact, at first she was trying to tell me I had to return BOTH of my 522's to get ONE 622! Got her to see the light on that one anyway.
The thing I can't figure out - I thought when I got my setup (two 522's) a year ago, that I owned the equipment even though I paid nothing up front. I'm trying to find my original paperwork, but so far, no luck.
My monthly bill shows no lease charges - just additional reciever charge and 2 DVR fees, plus the Dish Home Protection Plan charge (5.99) which until a month ago was credited out to $0 each month since I opted for the 1 year commitment back then.
I'd actually like to keep the old 522 as a spare in case my existing 522's HardDrive (or the unit itself) tanks. Then theoretically I could swap out the drive or the entire unit and be up and running with only an actication phone call.
Not a big deal, actually. Since I didn't really pay anything for the 522's I don't mind sending one back.
Sorry for the slight hijack - i just got carried away - but can anyone tell from that info if I lease or own?
Anyway, they DO tell you you have to return one. I'd love to find something in writing that says you don't!