18 Feb 2008 04:53:16 | John Lee
(Find the Best Deals by Avoiding Potential Pitfalls and
Fraudulent Websites.)
Submitted by: John Lee
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Recent popularity.
The last few years have seen an explosion of people choosing
satellite over cable or network Tv. Recent polls show some
common reasons being superior picture quality, larger selection
of channels and programs, increased availability, good customer
service and the continuing drop in price.
This has been accompanied by large advertising campaigns from
satellite Tv retailers. This has no doubt succeeded in
demystifying the technology.
DIRECTV or DISH Network?
Though there are other satellite TV systems (ie; Sky Angel),
DIRECTV and DISH Network are the twin giants in the industry.
Between them they claim the overwhelming majority of all
satellite TV systems sold in the United States.
Interestingly, the satellite system services offered by both
DIRECTV and DISH Network are practically interchangeable -- both
offer more than 200 program channels, integrated digital video
recording (DVR) capabilities, high definition TV (HDTV)
capabilities, stunning picture and sound quality and
award-winning 24-hour customer service departments.
Where they differ is in pricing and programming. DIRECTV's
packages are a little more expensive, however they do normally
include more channels. DISH Network offers more International
and movie channels.
How the legitimate online retailers work.
You place an order with an online satellite TV system retailer.
Some actually have tools on their webpage that allows customers
to design systems perfectly matched to their home. At the time
of ordering you will schedule a time that a local professional
installer can come to your home and install the system. The
satellite system will either be shipped to your home before the
installation date or the installer will bring it with them.
It is really that easy. The retailers that have been around a
few years have this process streamlined for efficiency. All the
customer needs to do is be at home during the installation.
Fraudulent websites & potential pitfalls.
Unfortunately, with any hot product come the scammers. Hundreds
of "Satellite TV" websites have popped up, claiming to offer the
best satellite dish deals and promotions. Their websites look
slick to lure unsuspecting customers. Many promise monthly
subscription rates under $10 and next-day installation. But once
a customer signs up they find:
* Hidden "activation" and "usage" fees * High shipping costs for
"free" extras * Installation dates continuously missed or pushed
back * Shoddy installations performed by cheap, inexperienced
contractors * Zero help or customer service * Outrageous
cancellation fees
Most of these SCAM sites won't even respond to customer issues.
Eventually they get shut down due to too many customer
complaints, or the State Attorney General forces them out of
business. But the customer has already lost their money, and the
SCAMMERS just open another satellite TV website under a
different name in a different state. It's definitely "buyer
beware".
Yes, you can find good deals on Satellite TV systems.
If you can stay away from the SCAM websites, it is possible to
find authentic good ... even great ... deals on Satellite TV
systems.
Before signing up for satellite TV through an online retailer,
you should be sure that it satisfies the following minimum
requirements:
* In business for at least 1 year. * Must be certified by the
network. * Have at least 1000 installations. * No "hidden" fees.
* Customer service available via phone, chat or email. * 100%
guaranteed. (full refund if installation fails)
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