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So I walked into Costco in Waterbury yesterday & see a manned Direct TV kiosk. (Costco had previously been selling DISH Network)
I asked the rep. how long Direct TV had been available through Costco & he replied that it began being introduced 17 months ago & was now available through all Costcos nationwide.
Synopsis of conversation:
$ 1.00 to have Direct TV tech come out to your home for siting check
$300.00 installation fee waived for Costco members after financial background check
Installation of dish on roof preferred (no charge) otherwise installation fee elsewhere
I was asked how much my cable bill is: @ $ 280.00 for 2 phone lines (going to delete 1 as kids are grown & have cell phones), internet service, full Cox Package along with HBO & Starz & Contour DVR service.
His reply:
Most popular package $76.95 (goes to $ 116.00 after introductory period) + $ 30.00 for 2 premiums which the customer can change once a month
- No fee for monthly autopay (nominal fee for mailed bill)
-only pay CT. sales tax-no other cable fees
-recommend that keep landline & internet with COX Cable
-$ 200.00 in store gift card from Costco for signing on with Direct TV
Now I have to figure if it's worth switching. Mrs. coachcap said that she'd leave the decision to me. If she had her druthers, we will purchase an Apple TV device, & go basic cable with the rest of the bundle intact minus the 2nd phone line.
I asked the rep. how long Direct TV had been available through Costco & he replied that it began being introduced 17 months ago & was now available through all Costcos nationwide.
Synopsis of conversation:
$ 1.00 to have Direct TV tech come out to your home for siting check
$300.00 installation fee waived for Costco members after financial background check
Installation of dish on roof preferred (no charge) otherwise installation fee elsewhere
I was asked how much my cable bill is: @ $ 280.00 for 2 phone lines (going to delete 1 as kids are grown & have cell phones), internet service, full Cox Package along with HBO & Starz & Contour DVR service.
His reply:
Most popular package $76.95 (goes to $ 116.00 after introductory period) + $ 30.00 for 2 premiums which the customer can change once a month
- No fee for monthly autopay (nominal fee for mailed bill)
-only pay CT. sales tax-no other cable fees
-recommend that keep landline & internet with COX Cable
-$ 200.00 in store gift card from Costco for signing on with Direct TV
Now I have to figure if it's worth switching. Mrs. coachcap said that she'd leave the decision to me. If she had her druthers, we will purchase an Apple TV device, & go basic cable with the rest of the bundle intact minus the 2nd phone line.