March 2009 Price Increases

BobLC · 01-28-2009, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mluntz

Don't you ever eat McNuggets while you watch TV?

Mc-no! LOL

Bob

glennb1 · 01-28-2009, 10:03 AM

It's just the standard price increase they do every year.

It's got nothing to do with layoffs, economy, less subscribers, blah, blah,blah.

Everyone is reading way to much into this.

glennb1 · 01-28-2009, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TomCat4680

I'll pay the price increase.

I don't think you really have a choice to pay the price increase or not pay the price increase.
It's not a proposed price increase for you to vote yes or no on.

TomCat4680 · 01-28-2009, 10:20 AM

I dont have a problem with it I mean, as long as they keep adding more channels / more HD.

ziggy29 · 01-28-2009, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glennb1

I don't think you really have a choice to pay the price increase or not pay the price increase.

Of course you have that choice. But the choice to not pay also comes with the choice to give up the service.

Sykotic · 01-28-2009, 06:13 PM

It does seem like a modest increase. When compared to inflation, they are still a bit low in thier raises. But if the price increase is too much for your wallet, there are competetors.

ziggy29 · 01-28-2009, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sykotic

It does seem like a modest increase. When compared to inflation, they are still a bit low in thier raises.

Maybe so.

But compared to the expected growth in household wages in 2009? I don't think too many people other than those under a CBA guaranteeing them a COLA can count on a raise this year. And that assumes they're fortunate enough to still have a job.

Benzodiazepine · 01-28-2009, 08:37 PM

They say we need to spend money,
although the increasing in prices of these services
doesn't motivate us.

gryphon75 · 01-28-2009, 10:03 PM

Most of the increases are $3. That's less than 10 cents a day. If that puts a financial burden on your budget, then you are completely out of touch with what really matters.

barbaraloqw · 01-29-2009, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ziggy29

Of course you have that choice. But the choice to not pay also comes with the choice to give up the service.

that;s really great choices ...

maybe it's not robbery but it's great to have few bucks less each months in pockets ...

radareclipse · 02-01-2009, 11:47 PM

Here's an idea. Buy stock in McDonalds. The proceeds will lessen any sting of the D-TV price increases.

glennb1 · 02-02-2009, 10:31 AM

If the increase is to much for your wallet get a job shoveling sidewalks and/or cutting grass to cover this huge financial burden.

There's a guy at work that says his wife(aka mommy) probably won't let him buy this or that. I told him to get a paper route to earn extra money & start his own savings account to buy his own things.

bglass0905 · 02-02-2009, 11:15 AM

Comcast prices are super high. When I left them my bill for eveything was 152.00 a month. They gave me that great deal for a whole year. BS if you ask me. Then when the year past my bill was 50% higher. I will pay the increase anyday. I have everything D offers and I still pay less then I ever did with Comcast.

glennb1 · 02-02-2009, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bglass0905

I will pay the increase anyday. I have everything D offers and I still pay less then I ever did with Comcast.

You have everything D offers ?
You must have all the premium movie channels, all the sports packages including football, baseball, basketball, cricket, playboy TV, all the international programming, babyfirst channel, HD packages.
What does that cost you per month ?

bglass0905 · 02-02-2009, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtqwest

Just wanted to give everyone a heads up, even though you probably knew this would be coming. DirecTV will be rasing their prices effective March 4th, 09. You will probably see some sort of notification on you Feb statement.

Here is some of the increases:

Base Package Former Price Price on/after Mar 4, 2009
Basic $9.99/$12.99
Básico $29.99/$32.99
Choice $52.99/$55.99
Choice Xtra $57.99/$60.99
En Español $19.99/$19.99
Familiar (Expired package effective Mar 4, 2009.) $45.99/$48.99
Familiar Últra $54.99/$57.99
Family $29.99/$29.99
Jadeworld $36.99/$36.99
Lo Máximo $104.99/$109.99
Plus DVR $62.99/$65.99
Plus HD/DVR $72.99/$75.99
Preferred Choice $32.99 (no locals $32.99)/$35.99 (no locals $35.99)
Premier $104.99/$109.99
Select $45.99 /$48.99
DVR Service $5.99/$6

Thanks for the info

01-28-2009, 10:20 AM	#19
TomCat4680 My cat can beat up yours Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Flint, Michigan Age: 29 Posts: 655	I dont have a problem with it I mean, as long as they keep adding more channels / more HD. __________________ TV: Samsung 50'' 1080p Plasma Service / packages: DirecTV with HD Extra and with all premiums DVR / Receiver: HR22-100 and AM21 Antenna / pre-amp: RS U75R & WG HDP-269

01-28-2009, 08:37 PM	#23
Benzodiazepine High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 99	Come on They say we need to spend money, although the increasing in prices of these services doesn't motivate us.

02-02-2009, 10:31 AM	#27
glennb1 chirshey's BFF Join Date: May 2008 Location: Saint Paul, MN Posts: 3,213	If the increase is to much for your wallet get a job shoveling sidewalks and/or cutting grass to cover this huge financial burden. There's a guy at work that says his wife(aka mommy) probably won't let him buy this or that. I told him to get a paper route to earn extra money & start his own savings account to buy his own things. Last edited by glennb1; 02-02-2009 at 10:34 AM.

02-02-2009, 11:15 AM	#28
bglass0905 High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 75	agreed Comcast prices are super high. When I left them my bill for eveything was 152.00 a month. They gave me that great deal for a whole year. BS if you ask me. Then when the year past my bill was 50% higher. I will pay the increase anyday. I have everything D offers and I still pay less then I ever did with Comcast.

Similar Threads to March 2009 Price Increases
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Retail expects huge demand for Xbox 360 following price cut	Cygnus	Gaming & Systems	2	09-19-2008 06:39 AM
1 month review of my new plasma.	Marty0503	Flat-Panel TVs	6	03-12-2008 10:17 PM
NCAA March Madness 07 Downloadable Content	Razor05	Gaming & Systems	0	03-13-2007 10:14 PM
360 and PS3 price drops this year..?	Cygnus	Gaming & Systems	15	01-10-2007 07:46 AM

01-28-2009, 10:03 AM	#17
glennb1 chirshey's BFF Join Date: May 2008 Location: Saint Paul, MN Posts: 3,213	It's just the standard price increase they do every year. It's got nothing to do with layoffs, economy, less subscribers, blah, blah,blah. Everyone is reading way to much into this.

01-28-2009, 06:13 PM	#21
Sykotic Got HD? Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Institutionalized Posts: 446	It does seem like a modest increase. When compared to inflation, they are still a bit low in thier raises. But if the price increase is too much for your wallet, there are competetors.

01-28-2009, 10:03 PM	#24
gryphon75 when will HD become SD? Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 151	Most of the increases are $3. That's less than 10 cents a day. If that puts a financial burden on your budget, then you are completely out of touch with what really matters.

02-01-2009, 11:47 PM	#26
radareclipse How can anyone watch standard def? Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 18	Here's an idea. Buy stock in McDonalds. The proceeds will lessen any sting of the D-TV price increases.