Looking to get another HD DVR

[VinceT3]

How/Where can I get the best deal? Called Directv they just offered me one for over 200 bux, I remember there use to be the new box for 99 or 199? Thanks!

 

[mdram]

are you under contract? what dvr are you trying to get?
check your online account, many times they offer one as a free upgrade if you have a non dvr unit

what is your current setup?

 

[VinceT3]

I don't believe we are under contract, we've had directv for 2-3 years now. Have 1 HD DVR & 1 SD DVR. My community has a separate company that gets us directv, so I can't make any changes online, have to call or buy directly. Looking to upgrade to SD DVR.

 

[mdram]

that third party supplier may be the issue
have you called them?

 

[VinceT3]

Sadly yes, but they don't have us in their system.

 

[jcrandall]

HDDVR is normal $199. If they want more that must be an install or shipping fee.

You can push for a discount with the cancellation department, but if you are really new into your contract you won't have much leverage.

 

[VinceT3]

Thanks, we apparently don't have much leverage. Community pays for our service (70-80 bux per home I believe), so we only pay out of pocket under 20 bux. Not like I can cancel due to the community involvement, so 199 it was & ordered. Was hoping there was somewhere online that had it cheaper, but apparently not. Thanks everyone.

 

[Mr Tony]

My community has a separate company that gets us directv, so I can't make any changes online, have to call or buy directly. Looking to upgrade to SD DVR.

Access Media 3 by chance?

 

[johnkitchens]

From my own personal experience I have found that the person that you are talking to on the phone Direct makes all of the difference in the world. I wanted to add three HD DVR's to my package. I am still under contract because I just added a new HD DVR last year.

I called the first time and they quoted me $199.00 per unit plus the $49 for installation plus $20 bucks (a handling charge I think) plus tax. All together over $700 for everything.

At that time I hadn't made my mind up so I told them I would call them back. I called the second time with a few questions and got the same quote. The next day I decided to go ahead and order. The person I spoke with was very nice, and I ended up getting all three HD DVR's and installation for $200 plus tax! I was very excited to say the least.

 

[VinceT3]

Access Media 3 by chance?

Yes sir! They bought out some other company we use to have.

 

[Mr Tony]

Only reason I say that is the apartment complex I moved into (suburban Minneapolis, MN) uses them too. The office manager said I HAD to go through them but when I moved in I hooked up my HR34 and it worked fine (after a reboot for the new sat setup).

They give us 4 SD receivers for "Free" (well $50 install) and a HD DVR is $199 (plus the $50 install fee). No way around it

Only thing I dont like is the HD signals arent as high signal wise as when I had it at the house.