Okay, just called Directv.
I call, and I get some guy on the phone. I mention I want to cancel NFLST, and he asks why. I give him a story that a buddy of mine just signed up for Directv and got ST for free. I said I thought my buddy was full of shat, but just checked the website and saw where they were offering it free to new customers. He just says something like "Yeah, I understand. Okay, I've removed it from your account. Is there anything else I can do for you today?"
For a moment, I was like :sad
I then ask the guy why they're offering it free to new customers, but a 10 year customer has to pay full price?
He gives the company line about how they're trying to lure new customers and rambles on about the lock out or something.
I point out the only difference between me, and a new customer, is that I've got 10 years of displayed loyalty, and payment history.
He says he can try to offer me a deal. Says he can knock $20 off of each payment, for a total of $120 in savings, or a total price of $229.95.
This is good enough for me, especially when I consider the deal I got in my earlier post ($32 off my monthly bill for a year).
But I figure at this point, I have nothing to lose. I'll try for $50 more. I tell the kid that if he can get me NFLST for $179 and I'll do it.
He says unfortunately he's unable to do that. I say "Why can't you do that? You're giving the package away. I'm willing to give you $179 for it. Make the deal."
He insists he can't. I ask to talk to his supervisor.
In a few moments, some lady comes on, and she asks how I can help. I give the same story about my buddy signing up and getting it for free, and mention my frustration about having to pay FP. Mention how long I've had service, etc.
She says she was going to put me on hold to see what she could offer me.
She comes back after a few minutes, and says that with my permission, she was going to add the NFL ST back to my programming package, and give me a credit for the total amount.
She gave me the Sunday Ticket for free.
Holy. Shit.
:towel
If you ever come to my neck of the woods Sheik, I'd like to buy you a beer. :thumbsup