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Here is my Saga as of earlier this evening...
I have been a DishNetwork Customer for several years now. I have caught the HD bug and gotten myself two brand new HDTV's. I have been reading comments on what service is the best for HD etc. I usually make an astute decision when I buy or order new services for my home.
I decided that we would stay with Dish and upgrade ourselves to HD Content. I was preparing to buy a 921 for the living room tv (even thought the 942 has been announced) and needed to get the 811 receiver for my bedroom HDTV along with the HD Pack and satellite.
I called E* and after waiting on hold for over 10 minutes got a gentleman, named JT. I said I wanted to upgrade our service to HD and would need to have an install with the new equipment. He checked my account and then said I would not qualify for an upgrade as I had already used your "DishingItUp" service!
I was flabbergasted!!! I said I didn't use the promotion as it never existed when I upgraded the 501 (which I had for years) to the 510 (as it had a larger hard drive space). He insisted I had and there wasn't anything he could do?????
I repeated what he had just told me and I said...You are telling me that you can't and won't help me with getting upgraded to HD? He said that's right you upgraded once and you can't do it again!
Well, let me tell you...I was so mad and upset that I repeated this whole saga to my partner. His reaction? We are leaving to go to DirecTV. I said let me try to get this resolved before we leave Dish.
So I sent an email to ceo to resolve this matter. I want to stay with Dish, but if their company is not willing to sell us HD service and give me better customer service, then next week we will leave DishNetwork and go with a competitor, who are GIVING me $'s and a terrific sign-up package to leave them!
I am so mad about this, makes me want to just Dish the Dish right here and now and say...Screw em!
Mike
I have been a DishNetwork Customer for several years now. I have caught the HD bug and gotten myself two brand new HDTV's. I have been reading comments on what service is the best for HD etc. I usually make an astute decision when I buy or order new services for my home.
I decided that we would stay with Dish and upgrade ourselves to HD Content. I was preparing to buy a 921 for the living room tv (even thought the 942 has been announced) and needed to get the 811 receiver for my bedroom HDTV along with the HD Pack and satellite.
I called E* and after waiting on hold for over 10 minutes got a gentleman, named JT. I said I wanted to upgrade our service to HD and would need to have an install with the new equipment. He checked my account and then said I would not qualify for an upgrade as I had already used your "DishingItUp" service!
I was flabbergasted!!! I said I didn't use the promotion as it never existed when I upgraded the 501 (which I had for years) to the 510 (as it had a larger hard drive space). He insisted I had and there wasn't anything he could do?????
I repeated what he had just told me and I said...You are telling me that you can't and won't help me with getting upgraded to HD? He said that's right you upgraded once and you can't do it again!
Well, let me tell you...I was so mad and upset that I repeated this whole saga to my partner. His reaction? We are leaving to go to DirecTV. I said let me try to get this resolved before we leave Dish.
So I sent an email to ceo to resolve this matter. I want to stay with Dish, but if their company is not willing to sell us HD service and give me better customer service, then next week we will leave DishNetwork and go with a competitor, who are GIVING me $'s and a terrific sign-up package to leave them!
I am so mad about this, makes me want to just Dish the Dish right here and now and say...Screw em!
Mike
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I never get upset when I hit a brick wall with a CSR. I just dig in and demand that I talk to a supervisor. I had a problem reactivating a 4900 that I purchased because they say that the unit I had was leased. I had had two and returned the one that was leased when I had my account switched to the "non lease" variety. Bottom line, I returned the "owned" unit (they were both 4900s and I had no idea which was which). After 15 minutes of a CSR telling me they couldn't help me, I got to a supervisor who acknowledged that they had my original return on the account. They kept me on hold for 10 minutes, but by the end of the call all was fixed.
When you hear the word "no" just stick to your guns until you get the answer you want. Now if I could just get this technique to work with my wife
When you hear the word "no" just stick to your guns until you get the answer you want. Now if I could just get this technique to work with my wife
Hmmm I didn't know they leased the 4900.BobMurdoch said:
I thought they started the lease thing when the newer generation receivers came out(3 digit).
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This should hit a lot of folks with a dose of reality. I can only imagine how much more common this will get as AI progresses.
I read several stories on this and most are clear as mud. They say a lot of the stolen bitcoin has been "locked out" and that everyone will be made financially whole. I guess time will tell if either of these statements are actually true.
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I read several stories on this and most are clear as mud. They say a lot of the stolen bitcoin has been "locked out" and that everyone will be made financially whole. I guess time will tell if either of these statements are actually true.
Hackers steal $6.3 billion from Binance in biggest-ever cryptocurrency theft
The company later added it began recovering assets impacted by the breach after pledging to cover losses using its Secure Asset Fund for Users.
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Pissed off at the crappy healthcare costs
My health Insurance renewal for 2027 just came in. Going from $827 a month to $1,187 a month. Deductible going up a $1k to $9,350. Max out of pocket also going up $1k to $11,000. Doctor co-pay of $40. Urgent Care co-pay $50. ER 50% coinsurance after deductible. That's all in network. Out of network is double, should it be needed.
Have to think about this. I'm really tempted to just go without now. I only go to the doctor once or twice a year. I pay out of pocket for Tirzepitide and can do without the Rosuvastatin (crestor) now. Really tired of spending over $10k a year and getting nothing out of it.
After years with Blue Cross I switched last year to Ambetter as my Blue Cross premium was going from $1200 to $1800 for a Silver plan and the Bronze plan was still going to be $1300 at BCBS. Ambetter was $827 for the same coverage with a Bronze plan. Didn't think it would jump this much so soon.
I'm guessing a Silver plan is probably over $2,000 a month for 2027.
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Sometimes a thread gets so many posts in it that is can cause issues for the server so that why today we introduce The Song Name Game Part 3!
So let the game continue!
The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!
Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game
Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.
Example:
Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
Ride the Lightning -- Metallica
Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne
Get it?
An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
So let the game continue!
The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!
Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game
Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.
Example:
Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
Ride the Lightning -- Metallica
Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne
Get it?
An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
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Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!
View: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Be9G9c_t6nc
Direct YouTube Link - Fun Novelty Apps for the iPhone Duo - Toasty!
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View: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Be9G9c_t6nc
Direct YouTube Link - Fun Novelty Apps for the iPhone Duo - Toasty!
TWIT's Website
TWIT Live Feed
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Hello there 
We are looking for Starlink installer that will be able to install a system in Burk's falls.
Please ping me if you are interested
Thanks,
Nimrod
We are looking for Starlink installer that will be able to install a system in Burk's falls.
Please ping me if you are interested
Thanks,
Nimrod
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It is really really simple install (no special tools or instruments required and they guide you through using their starlink app and a simple set of instructions.Hello there
We are looking for Starlink installer that will be able to install a system in Burk's falls.
Please ping me if you are interested
Thanks,
Nimrod
You can order direct from starlink online or from an authorized retailer.
Not at all like the special equipment needed for a satellite install.
Thank you Nelson,
Yes, I fully agree. I can install it with my teeth, and both hands tied behind my back...but this installation is for a commercial user that will not do it themselves, and myself, Im overseas...
But it looks like that we managed to find someone who can drive there for the work.
Thank you
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It states the average amount they are under water is OVER $7,000. 
Personally, I tend to be the type that drives a vehicle for a lot of years....do my own oil changes and other fluid changes. Just replaced the spark plugs and a couple coils. Youtube is great for things like this.
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Personally, I tend to be the type that drives a vehicle for a lot of years....do my own oil changes and other fluid changes. Just replaced the spark plugs and a couple coils. Youtube is great for things like this.
Nearly 3 In 10 New-Car Trade-Ins Are Underwater, Edmunds Finds<!-- --> | ZeroHedge
ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero
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Anyone else watch this show? Any guesses as to what was in the box Gibbs gave to Abby that was on her desk? It look liked it was glowing.
I also heard that someone was leaving the show at the end of this season. Any guesses as to who thats going to be?
I also heard that someone was leaving the show at the end of this season. Any guesses as to who thats going to be?
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Tony as the director.
Would you rather have LaRoche ???Tony as the director.
No. Bring in someone new.
Tony is not serious enough for me. Parker is too close to the team and Tim is too young to take over IMO.
I don't think Tim and Tony are that far apart in Age ...No. Bring in someone new.
Remember what Tony said to Tim when they first got back together ...
Tony said: I am the New Tony, Tim .... (something to that effect)
Tony has changed, he's been running his Security Business ... I'm sure he has grown up.
Give it time ... your judging the New Tony from the old Tony.
It sounds like Tim won't be around the Team much longer either.
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Patrick Stewart died yesterday, October 28th at the age of 86. We lost yet another great actor.
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Patrick Stewart, ‘Star Trek’ Captain and ‘X-Men’ Superhero, Dies at 86
He’s forever known for playing Jean-Luc Picard and Charles Xavier, whom he “admired for their morality, for their kindness, for their sensitivity, for their compassion.”
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Ham Radio 2.0
Time for another AWESOME video from Ham Radio 2.0!
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJuVBittpm0
Direct YouTube Link - I Took Ham Radio, Meshtastic and Meshcore to Las Vegas
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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJuVBittpm0
Direct YouTube Link - I Took Ham Radio, Meshtastic and Meshcore to Las Vegas
Ham Radio 2.0 Website
Ham Radio 2.0 on Facebook
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