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I just moved to a place that has a dish on the roof But no equipment. I'll only be here a couple of months. Is there a way I can get direct tv and not have any kind of contract? Maybe by purchasing a receiver?
My alternative is cox cable. Any thoughts?
Do you have any friends who have satellite?Quote:
Originally Posted by bcess
Just borrow one of their converter boxes or have them order an extra (pretty cheap to do so).
Unfortunately I don't know anyone with satellite. Ifi buy one from eBay can I activate it without a contract?Quote:
Originally Posted by PlumberKhan
Are you going to be watching on plasma or led/lcd?
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:DQuote:
Originally Posted by JStokes
No just a basic tv, all my lcd's are in storage until I find a houseQuote:
Originally Posted by JStokes
That's unfortunate...Since broadcasters went digital, you have to stand on your head while bouncing on a trampoline to watch those.Quote:
Originally Posted by bcess
How far from this "basic tv" will you be sitting?Quote:
Originally Posted by bcess
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This is a temporary situation, I just want to watch satellite without a 1 year commitment. I assume cable is my only option?Quote:
Originally Posted by JStokes
Go get a tape measure.Quote:
Originally Posted by bcess
Go on, go get it.
Now.
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Thanks for the help, you fing dikQuote:
Originally Posted by JStokes
Call Directv to explain your situation. I find it hard to believe they'd turn down a chance to make some money. I'm assuming you lived in the NY area. Who was your tv provider?Quote:
Originally Posted by bcess
lolz..Quote:
Originally Posted by bcess
This guy gets it :yes:
Alright, this is the done thing. Call D*. Tell them your story.
You probably can BUY a receiver from them ($300), pay monthly for 6 mos. then SUSPEND (not cancel) your account. There will be a cancellation fee if you do (?$) but according to what they told me no obligation.
Else..
You LEASE a receiver from them or partner like Solid Signal ($99) pay monthly for x months then suspend. This entails a 2 Year commtment (4 calendar yrs total if you suspend for 6 mos a yr.)
Real people, real keyboards.Quote:
Originally Posted by bcess
It's a running Hampur joke, if you expect real advice, you're going to get some dick-headedness.
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