Yes, it smacks of a Charlie "I want my ballie back" door hitting you on the way out kiss of from Dish. It really leaves a sour taste in one's mouth, especially since many people leave on good terms or not having any ill-will towards Dish. It really makes it less likely that after the sub has been kicked in the groin, he or she may be LESS likely to come back to Dish after thinking the grass was greener.
I do believer 2 things should be legislated either by state or federal law:
1. NO CHARGE for any returned equipment after cancelling service, of course provided in proper condition and within specified reasonable time.
2. NO REQUIREMENT to return LNBF's after completion of ORIGINAL commitment period. They would, just like the cabling in your home, be yours. Sat Cos. may offer cash or other incentive such as gift charge card (no compensation through billing) for LNBF's, but individual is under no obligation to return LNBF's if ORIGINAL commitment period has ended. Leaving the LNBF's were they are could make it easier for a sub to come back to Dish, and do so having positive memories.
making old people climb up ladders to the roof or CHARGING them if they don't want to do it WRONG! For most people, it is NOT in an easily accessible that increases the chance of personal injury (could that individual bring suit against such a company? Could such a company be held liable? I don't think that has really been tested, and my sense is that if someone takes it far enough, Dish would LOSE! But in the meantime, Dish collects the fees, so they just do it until they are told not to do it anymore.) that in a fair number of cases nets Dish even MORE money as they slam the door on the leaving subs butt.
