[BC] XM Appreciation Society

[Paul Smith W4KNX]

Direc TV has the same thing.  I just got 6 months of local channels, HBO,
Show, Cinemax, Starz and all the premium except Adult for free. And a 10.00
per month discount on the basic plus plan.  All I ever say to them is that
Verizon is really promoting their digital video service, what can we do?

Paul Smith
W4KNX
Sarasota, FL

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From: broadcast-bounces at radiolists.net
[mailto:broadcast-bounces at radiolists.net]On Behalf Of Paul Christensen
Sent: Monday, October 22, 2007 2:27 PM
To: 'Broadcasters' Mailing List'
Subject: RE: [BC] XM Appreciation Society


>They "automatically renew" your account, meaning that they
>just steal more money from the credit-card you first used to
>"enable" the service.

Depends on your credit score and service history.  I pay XM by personal
check and I'm invoiced every 12 months.  Since 2004, I have not paid an
annual fee of more than $77.00 for two receivers. Up until last year, I paid
$60.00 for an annual service fee.

Like many companies today, XM has a customer retention department.  I
contact them near the end of the 12-month service period and request the
reduced rate.  It may take 2-3 tries on the phone, but it's worth the effort
to connect with a customer service rep who will agree to the reduced rate.
Again, your credit score and service history will be a determining factor
but there is certainly some room for rate bargaining.

Paul


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Paul Christensen, CPBE CBNT
LAW OFFICE OF P. B. CHRISTENSEN, P.A.
3749 Southern Hills,  Jacksonville, Florida 32225
Office: (904) 379-7802    Facsimile: (904) 212-0050
pchristensen at ieee.org