Please help me figure out a pricing problem

[JCarais]

Hello,

I have the DVR Advantage package which includes the Classic Silver 200 channels ($57.99). For receivers I have a 522 and a 322 (+$5.00). And for premiums I have HBO and Starz (+$22.00). I get a DVR Advantage credit (-$3.00) so I currently pay $81.99 a month.

I'd like to upgrade my channel package to Classic Gold 250 because I want to add the Versus channel, but on the Dish Network website they don't list the Gold 250 with the DVR Advantage. So if I move up to the 250, what's going to happen with my DVR fees and my DVR advantage credit?

Sorry if I'm making it too complicated, I guess the simplest way to put it is this: I currently pay $81.99 a month. What's the simplest/cheepest way to keep what I currently have and get the Versus channel (available in the Classic Gold 250 package)?

Thank you for your help.

 

[old corps]

Dunno why but the 250 package is considered another premium with DVR Advantage. It'll cost you another $10 (or $11?) to add it. That's what I have.

Ed

 

[Scherrman]

The way it looks to me, according to the prices I have, the classic gold 250 DVR Advantage is $67.99. Add $5 for the 322, assuming it is connected to a phone line. Then $22 for HBO and Starz. That should put you at $94.99 before taxes and any discounts.

 

[slow88]

Your best bet would be go for americas everything pack, which comes with the 250 pack with the 4 premium packages. With that pack they drop the dvr fee and I believe its 98 or right around there.

 

[empiretc]

With that pack they drop the dvr fee and I believe its 98 or right around there.

is this true? If it is, then my future package would be the $98 + $10 HD and $5 locals... tempting

 

[Scherrman]

America's Everything Pack is $97.98 witch includes the top 250, all the premiums, NBA TV, and the DVR fee. Locals would be $5 and HD would $10. Don't forget about the extra receiver also. Final price should be $117.98 plus tax.

 

[JCarais]

Thank you all very much for the replies. A lot of good information! Now I just need to decide between the 250 or going all out and getting the everything package. Thanks again.

 

[empiretc]

that is where I am at now. After the 3 month HBO/SHO promo, it's either keeping the Classic Bronze w/ HD or going all out.

Our bill right now is right at $60. So another $22 just for HBO & SHO doesn't make sense.

 

[Frank Jr.]

Ok this is an exact copy from my bill. E* has this so confusing. Currently I have a 510 and a 625. Both are connected to a phone line. Solo DVR Receiver 5.00 DISH Network DVR Service Fee 0.00 America's Everything Pak - Classic Gold 250 4 Premium Package 102.98 Leased Receiver Fee 5.00 DISH Home Protection Plan (DHPP) 5.99
TV2 Receiver Connection - (You Saved $5 By Connecting Your Duo Receiver To A Phone Line / Broadband.) I am about to change everything but do the math for yourself. This doesn't include SC tax.

 

[Awohar]

you can add the classic gold 250 bonus pack, which is normally $10. since you have 2 premiums at $22 a month, your bonus pack will be classified as a 3rd premium so your $22 for premiums will go up only $9 to a 3 premium pack (hbo/sho/250 bonus pak) for $31.

 

[Awohar]

Ok this is an exact copy from my bill. E* has this so confusing. Currently I have a 510 and a 625. Both are connected to a phone line. Solo DVR Receiver 5.00 DISH Network DVR Service Fee 0.00 America's Everything Pak - Classic Gold 250 4 Premium Package 102.98 Leased Receiver Fee 5.00 DISH Home Protection Plan (DHPP) 5.99
TV2 Receiver Connection - (You Saved $5 By Connecting Your Duo Receiver To A Phone Line / Broadband.) I am about to change everything but do the math for yourself. This doesn't include SC tax.

sounds like you originally signed up under dhp, or digital home plan. that plan had a charge for each receiver but include lifetime warranty on eq so don't know why you have dhpp.

 

[empiretc]

you can add the classic gold 250 bonus pack, which is normally $10. since you have 2 premiums at $22 a month, your bonus pack will be classified as a 3rd premium so your $22 for premiums will go up only $9 to a 3 premium pack (hbo/sho/250 bonus pak) for $31.

Right, but that would be $91 (hbo/sho/250 bonus pack) VS $98 for the AEP.

For ~$7, it wouldn't make sense not getting the AEP. And I dont think that combo waives the DVR fee.

Either way, it doubles my bill!

 

[Scherrman]

I would change your programming to the Everything Pack. I would also consider getting rid of the DHPP. That should make your bill more sensible.