Hi, just a question about equipment fee. We signed up for Dish in May 2001 through a third party dealer. He told us that there would be a rental fee for two receivers for 18 months and then after 18 mths, we would own the equipment free and clear. So, for the first 18 months, we had this additional *rental fee* each month. Then the fee dropped off, so I assumed we owned it at that point.
We recently D/C'd our service and about 2 weeks later, I received a empty box in the mail with no letter, no explanantion from Dish, obviously wanting the two receivers back. I just sort of put it on the back burner with Thanksgiving travel and so forth. I had planned to call them and see why I received this mysterious empty box with no explanantion. Today I received a bill in the mail for $298.00 for non-return of equipment. $149.00 per receiver. I am a bit shocked and confused as I thought somehow we owned the equipment since we paid all that extra money for the first 18 mths. I have dug and dug through my files and I cannot find a copy of that contract anywhere. I am sure it is in storage with our 2001 bills.
Anyone know about this? Your input would be greatly appreciated. I would be glad to return their nasty 5 yr old equipment if they really want, but I was under the impression it was MY nasty, five yr old equipment. My model numbers are: DP301
TIA!
We recently D/C'd our service and about 2 weeks later, I received a empty box in the mail with no letter, no explanantion from Dish, obviously wanting the two receivers back. I just sort of put it on the back burner with Thanksgiving travel and so forth. I had planned to call them and see why I received this mysterious empty box with no explanantion. Today I received a bill in the mail for $298.00 for non-return of equipment. $149.00 per receiver. I am a bit shocked and confused as I thought somehow we owned the equipment since we paid all that extra money for the first 18 mths. I have dug and dug through my files and I cannot find a copy of that contract anywhere. I am sure it is in storage with our 2001 bills.
Anyone know about this? Your input would be greatly appreciated. I would be glad to return their nasty 5 yr old equipment if they really want, but I was under the impression it was MY nasty, five yr old equipment. My model numbers are: DP301
TIA!