The majority of the older posts that I read earlier today indicated that Directv offered something to retain existing customers who were out of contract. I'm not even a Directv customer yet, so this doesn't really apply to me yet. But, I'm not sure I'd call it weaseling to call up after your contract is over and ask if they have any deals to keep you. I've been on cable forever so I can always go back if they "call my bluff" . . . .
The cell phone companies will certainly offer you new equipment and other incentives to stay at the end of your contract. Why not Directv?
The cell phone companies offer you new phones so they can get you into another 2 year contract, D* doesn't do that.
That said, many have called and gotten a deal of some sort.
at the end of your contract call them and tell them your bill is higher than you had hoped and see what they will do, many times they will give you maybe $ 10 off for 6 months ...
You've got a long ways to go before you get there, by then you will probably want the newest equipment they are currently using and D* will discoult it for you so you will be interested.
Jimbo