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    NASCAR Countdown on ESPN2 blacked out? Due to previous event running long?

    Hello, I just noticed that NASCAR Countdown on ESPN is blacked out. Is this only available with states with a majority redneck population or was there some blacked out college game on or something that is running over it's time slot and hence backed out. Does DirecTV keep tabs on...
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    $$ Pre-7/21 Deal...timeline of how everything paid. BING, Best Buy, Go Green, Etc $$

    I've been getting a couple PMs between here and another site concerning if they should be worried about when certain things would pay out, Here is my timeline........ 6/5 Cancelled my original DirecTV order as HD for Life promotion was added and because I already submitted the online rebates...
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    $$ DirecTV Deal updates $$ No more HD for Life < PREMIER, $250 BB GC, $180 CostCo GC

    So, here is what changed from 7/21 to 7/22 (thru 10/6/10) To get FREE HD for LIFE, you might sign up for and maintain PREMIER! Best Buy's Gift Card program dropped to $50 + $200 from $50 + $300 (unless you buy specific models of Panasonic 3D HDTVs, then it's $50 + $400). CostCo's Gift Card...
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    It the $100 referral program changing after 7/14 or 7/21????

    Ok, it seems like so many "deals" are ending on or near 7/14. I was just looking at the terms for the referral program and saw this.... Terms & Conditions Offer ends 7/14/10. You must provide new DIRECTV customers with your DIRECTV account number. Referred customers must sign up for...
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    7/21 -> Promo information from BB Flyer I snagged today! Deals get worse! ORDER NOW!

    7/21 -> Promo information from BB Flyer I snagged early! Deals get worse! ORDER NOW! Hello, You've probably seen my Best Buy $350, Bing 40% combined with referrals and the national and regional offers. Well, I snagged the little flyers they have in the store for DirecTV purchases at Best...
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    $ Free $ Half Season of CricketTicket! New or Existing Subscribers

    DIRECTV: CricketTicket : See International Cricket Tournaments Only on DIRECTV Looks like DirecTV is giving away the remainder of the season. "Order CricketTicket® 2010 Half Season for FREE!" Watch the rest of CricketTicket® 2010 for FREE! Catch all the major cricket tournaments from...
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    How to increase your odds of getting HR24 or H24 receivers for your new install.

    Ok, this question gets asked over and over, so I thought a summary of ways that might increase your chances of getting them was a good idea. May of these suggestions are either rumor or been stated by DirecTV customer service representatives, who's information isn't always accurate. These...
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    $$ Summary of D* Offers Available - Most offers end 7/14 & 7/21! Save over $1500 $$

    I think they're a still quite a few folks on the fence about signing up with DirecTV. I think now is kinda the perfect storm of offers from both DirecTV and partners. I figured I'd summarize what's available now just so everyone knows what's going on. I have separate threads on the "how to"...
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    Dan Patrick New Cust Deal - Extra $10/mo off 1yr, 1yr free protection.

    I couldn't find this posted anywhere here. Extra $10/mo for 12 months to current $29/off with CHOICE or higher....making CHOICE $19.99 for the first year. Not sure if the 2nd yr 14/mo discount would apply if your in the right region. Free protection plan for the first year, a $71.88...
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    My Install - The discounts - My First Bill - Did everything stick or get confirmed??

    There was questions about if I would see all the discounts, the status' are in BOLD. ***************MY COSTS WITHOUT DISCOUNTS/REBATES**************** Monthly Charges: Choice Ultimate $68.99 HD Access $10.00 DVR Service $ 7.00 Whole Home DVR $ 3.00 5 Recievers $20.00...
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    DirecTV Extra Pack now 6 channels, not 7. Hallmark Movie Channel HD no longer listed.

    I just signed up for the three months free trial yesterday, and 7 channels were listed including Hallmark Movie Channel HD on channel 560. I looked today, and that same page shows only 6 channels, without Hallmark Movie Channel HD. I am getting Hallmark Movie Channel HD on channel 560...
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    Free 3 Months DirecTV HD Extra Pack

    I just had my service activated today. When I signed in and went to...... DIRECTV: Premium TV Channels ...there was an offer for three months of HD Extra Pack for free. Just clicked the offer and activated it. Now I have 3 months of HD Extra Pack! .....might as well check and see if you...
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    Starz and Showtime - 2 for the price of 1 for 3 months

    DIRECTV: Starz and Showtime - 2 for 1 From the website..... When you order Starz® Super Pack and SHOWTIME UNLIMITED® you get 2 for the price of 1. See the hottest Hollywood hits and original series on a total of 15 Starz channels, including 8 in HD†, and 13 SHOWTIME® channels, including 10...
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    POLL: Which discounts/promos did you get on your Spring/Summer 2010 DirecTV order??

    Which discounts/promos did you get on your Spring/Summer 2010 DirecTV order?? I'm curious what promotions/discounts/rebates people are taking advantage of at the time of order on their new already placed DirecTV orders. THIS POLL IS FOR NEW 2010 ORDERS ONLY....not PROMOS added to existing...
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    6/28 "Today! Save an extra $40 ONLINE ONLY" - Banner ads

    I've noticed a new DirecTV banner ad on both here and slickdeals.net where it states "TODAY! Save an extra $40 ONLINE ONLY!" ...fine print "choice and above" This is on the right hand side where the free HD-DVR and HD receivers info usually is. It also mentions the save 50%..etc.etc...
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    New Install - How to assure getting the International Dish, the SWM-16 and a 5-LNB!!

    My install is on July 1st! Yippee! My order is for Choice Ultimate + HD4life + MRV + TV internet connection installation service ($25) I'm getting over $200 cashback from BING for my initial order hardware plus $350 in rebates from Best Buy for buying an HDTV and DirecTV though them. I...
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    How to COMBINE Bing Cashback with BEST BUY $50 & $300 rebates

    $350 Best Buy 40% Bing $10 Refer $10 HD4life $29/$14 $50 rebate +more = $1572+ in 2yr * One note: I'm confirming that my order did show up as a BEST BUY order later today when DirecTV sales opens......when double checking everything, I noticed the weblink said ref=bing instead of ref=bb EVEN...
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    922...actually a SoloDVR w/sling. Does that warrant a $15/mo premium + $200-$400

    The 922 no longer has the traditional 2nd room out. So no more taking RG6 to another TV (or to the rest of the house for that matter) and changing channels with a 2nd UHF remote. By definition to this point, a receiver with 2 tuners but no 2nd room functionality is a HD SoloDVR (like the VIP...
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    All SLINGS are not created equal! 922 vs PRO-HD The ultimate guide work in progress

    First off, excuse the pun! Now, I need the help of people in the know to make this worthwhile! So, one of the most talked about features of the upcoming 922 is that it has integrated Sling technology. There seem to be a lot of questions concerning the advantage of getting the Slingloaded 922...
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    SlingCatcher: Sling CSR "Compatibility 'very likely' with the 922"

    I just got off the phone with SlingMedia support line. The representative I spoke with, while not allowing to say anything officially, certainly felt it was very likely that the SlingCatcher, despite it's discontinued status, will support the 922. He seemed like a knowledgeable CSR, not a...
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    Two OTA antenna's into VipXXX ????

    I currently have a "deepest fringe" antenna on my roof here is Rochester, MN that has a rotator and is currently pointed at Minneapolis. I use it on the rotator so I can turn it to also pick up LaCrosse for the Packers on Fox when the Vikings are on here and in Minneapolis. Loved it when I...
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    DMA# 153 Rochester, MN / Mason City, IA / Austin, MN HD Locals coming soon CONFIRMED!

    After a very long call with a lead customer service person and his contacts with the training and one other department, he confirmed that... ROCHESTER, MN and not ROCHESTER, NY is the one the HD local coming soon list!!!! So, the information on Charlie Chat was correct despite Rochester...
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    OTA "out of market" locals, guide info displayed on VIP DVRs with OTA tuners???

    Hello, I was wondering, with (hopefully) Rochester, MN getting HD locals soon, I'll point my OTA antenna to LaCrosse, WI (Packer's games on FOX) or to Minneapolis (Wild Hockey on local stations). Question 1 My question is.....obviously my DMA is Rochester, MN. If I'm tuning in out of...
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    Rochester, MN (#154) or Rochester, NY (#80) locals "coming soon"

    WHICH ONE? Rochester, MN (#154) or Rochester, NY (#80) locals "coming soon" Hello, The slides from Charlie Chat state that Rochester, MN is getting HD locals soon, in addition to a few other markets. Someone here stated that was a "mistake". Has anyone confirmed the Rochester, MN is...
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    Vip 211 -> Vip 211 EHD - Compatible with DISH Remote Access???

    Hello, So commonly, companies fail in their literatures and their training concerning products and compatibilities. All I read, the 211/k in essence becomes a 612 after the EHD upgrade. The 612 is stated as compatible with DISH Remote Access, the 211 (post upgrade) is not. So, contrary...
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