Why No Ship Option with ViP612

[Carl B]

I was looking over equipment upgrade options for my account on the Dish site and saw something that didn't seem to make any sense. Dish states that I can upgrade to a two room DVR for $50 shipped or $75 installed. But, if I upgrade to a one room DVR, the ViP612 I assume, I can't get it shipped, I have to have a $75 install. What's up with that?

I currently have one Vip211 and one ViP222, both installed last year with a Dish 1000.2 antenna.

 

[paulzzz]

"Are You Shipping Me"?

Sorry, couldn't resist. Line from Carmax commercial.

 

[rdinkel]

I had to work through the Exec Office to get two 612s shipped to me. It can be done; just requires manual intervention.

 

[Carl B]

I had to work through the Exec Office to get two 612s shipped to me. It can be done; just requires manual intervention.

Thanks. But, why the hassle for a 612, but not a 722?

 

[HDRoberts]

Perhaps to avoid someone stupidly ordering a single TV receiver to replace a 2 TV receiver, and getting all mad when they find no TV2 output.

 

[chefly]

I had to lie cheat and steal to upgrade my 211 to a 612 when I got a new TV in the fam room...not sure why they are protecting them! ( I was told I couldn't get another 622 or a 722 because I already have 2 dual receivers[311 and 622])

 

[sethwell]

they may be trying to push out their remaining supply of 722's so they can start sending out 722k's? just a thought.

 

[Hagetaka]

612s have some serious shortage issues right now, could be related