09-05-2010, 07:26 AM
I realize that as usual I'm late for the party but here's my experience, for what it is or isn't worth. I had Direct TV on the mainland for years and only had problems when I most needed the Weather Channel (i.e. tropical depressions, hurricanes, little things like that[B)]. A couple of years ago I ordered the advertised $29.99 package they were advertising in the Tribune and it was installed on Halloween. I remember telling a friend about the "treat" I was getting and how I hoped it wouldn't wind-up being a trick. Long story short after numerous hours on the phone w/ agents from Direct TV, countless broken promises by their agents and even supervisors, I settled on a rate of $42.00 for the 18 month contract period and even though I was up to date w/ payments, they canceled my service and withdrew $274. out of my checking account w/ neither my knowledge or consent. I don't trust a word from Direct TV and have encountered countless others who have been ripped off by them as they don't seem competent enough to get the pertinent information like your mailing address until their little promotional certificates expire (you know the little money saving coupons for the $29.99 special). I now find that t.v. for the most part annoys me due to the barrage of commercials, and the for the most part feeble programming. I also find that there is more accomplished and learned in the day and far more to talk about at dinner, which is a huge plus since I'm retired. Living here there really aren't enough hours in the day and there is sooo much more living to do and things to explore. In some ways one of the best things that has happened to me since being on our land is the "loss" of t.v. My advice, pass on it and use the money you would blow on a good book or take your favorite person out to dinner.[
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