When I started with E* I got a 211 and a 622 for Total start up cost of $49. 1 year later I asked if I could 612 . They said yes for $75 ! Now even if I took that deal then $150 invested in equipment for 2 HD DVRs is fantastic. But I didn't and simple asked if they could do better. They said $55. So I said I guess I'll think about it some more. They they came back and said if I signed up for Autopay, we'll give you another 612 for just shipping charge . Well done deal . My 612 Cost a total $20.LOL I signed up last month. I argued with installer and E* over the phone because I asked for 2 DVR and they gave me 1 Vip722 which can be connected to 2 TV and 1 HD box and claimed that is good for 3 TV's. I canceled my first install even as CSR refused to waive the HD DVR fee or charge me at least same $99 upgrade fee for 2nd HD DVR as the 2nd box was $199, called executive offices to complain etc and they said current promo for new customers is 1 HD DVR for $99 upgrade fee and up to 3 free HD boxes or $199 for 2nd HD DVR. So they rescheduled my appoint for new install with 1 HD DVR and 2 HD Boxes.
Btw I have a prefect credit over 800 credit score as I was able tu re-fi my house last month and I got a discount of 25 bps for having over a 780 credit score.
And to KAB I am not highjacking this thread. I am proving a point that DVR are not free like Hemi claims which is why many people do not have them. Maybe if you been with E* for a couple of years they will give you a free 612 but good luck getting 2 HD DVR for free as a new customers.
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I don't know what E* gives new customers. Frankly I don't care because I'll never be a new customer again. But as an excisting customer thats worried about us Having 2 Premiums that are exactly the same ,but on a time delay. Could easily take a max of $75 and Buy an HD DVR. And Have it installed for free. If E* charging you more then $125 for a 722 or $75 for a 612, I guess your credit score isn't as good as you think.