DirecTV HD Tivo $199 after rebate

Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.tivo (More info?)

In article <qGCTe.15616$nd.7793@trndny04>, "RobR" <nospam@nospam.com>
wrote:

> Saw this on Slickdeals
>
> http://forums.slickdeals.net/t132630.html?
>
> --- cut and paste begins------
> I just got this deal from DirecTV.
>
> H10-250 HD TIVO
> 6mo Shotime free
> 6mo HBO for $2/mo
> $5 off HD package x 12 mo
> Free Install
>
> for $299-100MIR
>
> This is the same HD unit that is currently selling for $649-100MIR from DTV
> if you call the main number. If you call retention center they will give
> this deal. 1-800-600-8977.
>
> I am not sure whether you need to be a current DTV customer to get this
> deal, so YMMV.
>
> I saw this deal on www.tivocommunity.com <- so much thanks to them. I didn't
> see this posted here and it can save some HUGE money, so I hope it helps
> someone out.


That's an 800 number to retention. They will give you more or less in
programming and credits to account, depending on how well you negotiate.
Some of us also got free "$50" OTA antenna + install.