SiriusXM

[Jmkjr72]

I got a Sirius portable radio head. Came with 6 months of radio. I have it hooked up and working in the suburban our nitro came with it from the factory I have a couple extra docks coming an antenna for the camper and an ac power supply for the camper and I will put a dock in the Subaru

[emm-dee]

Originally Posted by Jmkjr72

I got a Sirius portable radio head. Came with 6 months of radio. I have it hooked up and working in the suburban our nitro came with it from the factory I have a couple extra docks coming an antenna for the camper and an ac power supply for the camper and I will put a dock in the Subaru

Be careful with Sirius billing. If they have your credit card number they will charge it the full retail price and you won’t know about it until you get your bill. I argue with them every six months before they finally agree to accepting a check.

[Jmkjr72]

Originally Posted by emm-dee

Be careful with Sirius billing. If they have your credit card number they will charge it the full retail price and you won’t know about it until you get your bill. I argue with them every six months before they finally agree to accepting a check.

Yes at first they put you on auto billing but you have to go in and shut it off so you can pay in the range that you want. We have it on our dodge nitro. Being we don’t travel much in the winter it’s better to let it expire then take a come back special for 6 months in the spring or summer

[rockfordroo]

Originally Posted by emm-dee

Be careful with Sirius billing. If they have your credit card number they will charge it the full retail price and you won’t know about it until you get your bill. I argue with them every six months before they finally agree to accepting a check.

I got an email saying they were about to renew it and charge my card for a total of $228.53.

I called them and got it for $107.72.

I wouldn't have gotten it all except DW likes it.

[Witch Doctor]

Originally Posted by rockfordroo

I got an email saying they were about to renew it and charge my card for a total of $228.53.

I called them and got it for $107.72.

I wouldn't have gotten it all except DW likes it.

With the same programming? How did you do that if I may ask, the 228.00 is my bill also, and I don't listen to them all, and also my wife's loves it, mostly the comedy stations. I'm not sure but I think I pay for my RV and her car, two different bills, it is expensive. You can tell I don't pay the bills.

[5picker]

Originally Posted by Witch Doctor

With the same programming? How did you do that if I may ask, the 228.00 is my bill also, and I don't listen to them all, and also my wife's loves it, mostly the comedy stations. I'm not sure but I think I pay for my RV and her car, two different bills, it is expensive. You can tell I don't pay the bills.

Call and threaten to cancel.
I've been able to get ours (each car) down to $75 per year for the past 4-5 years. You may have to escalate up through several representatives but they WILL lessen the charge if you pay for a full year in advance.

[Witch Doctor]

Originally Posted by 5picker

Call and threaten to cancel.
I've been able to get ours (each car) down to $75 per year for the past 4-5 years. You may have to escalate up through several representatives but they WILL lessen the charge if you pay for a full year in advance.

Okay thanks, calling in the AM.

[rockfordroo]

Originally Posted by Witch Doctor

With the same programming? How did you do that if I may ask, the 228.00 is my bill also, and I don't listen to them all, and also my wife's loves it, mostly the comedy stations. I'm not sure but I think I pay for my RV and her car, two different bills, it is expensive. You can tell I don't pay the bills.

Originally Posted by 5picker

Call and threaten to cancel.
I've been able to get ours (each car) down to $75 per year for the past 4-5 years. You may have to escalate up through several representatives but they WILL lessen the charge if you pay for a full year in advance.

They asked me what channels we listened to. I told them them the 5-6 ones we listen to most often, and said we don't listen to any of the sports crap or other stuff.

Near as I can tell, I'm getting the same channels, but as I say, we never listen to most of them. DW is happy, for about $10/month, which is the important thing. I did have to pay for the whole year, but that didn't bother me.

Verizon does the same thing. We had a notice of price increase, went down to the office and complained and got a lower price.

They count on most people just letting the price increase ride.

[Kaadk]

Originally Posted by rockfordroo

They asked me what channels we listened to. I told them them the 5-6 ones we listen to most often, and said we don't listen to any of the sports crap or other stuff.



Near as I can tell, I'm getting the same channels, but as I say, we never listen to most of them. DW is happy, for about $10/month, which is the important thing. I did have to pay for the whole year, but that didn't bother me.



Verizon does the same thing. We had a notice of price increase, went down to the office and complained and got a lower price.



They count on most people just letting the price increase ride.

They probably gave you a reduced package, but as long as it covers the stations you listen to, hey, that’s all that’s needed.

Witch Doctor, I think you said you have the wife and yours are on separate bills? If you combine them, there’s a multi radio discount. Knocks the second one down a bit.

[rockfordroo]

Originally Posted by Kaadk

They probably gave you a reduced package, but as long as it covers the stations you listen to, hey, that’s all that’s needed.

Witch Doctor, I think you said you have the wife and yours are on separate bills? If you combine them, there’s a multi radio discount. Knocks the second one down a bit.

Well, that's possible, but I know with Verizon, I'm getting everything I used to.

[Brand2328]

Originally Posted by emm-dee

Be careful with Sirius billing. If they have your credit card number they will charge it the full retail price and you won’t know about it until you get your bill. I argue with them every six months before they finally agree to accepting a check.

I had them mail be a bill. Love the music.

[youroo]

Originally Posted by rockfordroo

They asked me what channels we listened to. I told them them the 5-6 ones we listen to most often, and said we don't listen to any of the sports crap or other stuff.

Near as I can tell, I'm getting the same channels, but as I say, we never listen to most of them. DW is happy, for about $10/month, which is the important thing. I did have to pay for the whole year, but that didn't bother me.

Verizon does the same thing. We had a notice of price increase, went down to the office and complained and got a lower price.

They count on most people just letting the price increase ride.

Same way we work it,could care less about "Spoots or Howard Sperm Crap"!Call every year and go to the Boss! Youroo!!

[uhduh camping]

Originally Posted by Witch Doctor

With the same programming? How did you do that if I may ask, the 228.00 is my bill also, and I don't listen to them all, and also my wife's loves it, mostly the comedy stations. I'm not sure but I think I pay for my RV and her car, two different bills, it is expensive. You can tell I don't pay the bills.

Holy crap I pay 25.00 a month for the truck and phone app and my bill just increased 2 months ago from 22.00. I have an upgraded package to include sports and NASCAR channels. My 6 month introductory promo ran out years ago. They called me with a $15 a month offer plus $4 for the app.

[heavynlori]

Originally Posted by rockfordroo

I got an email saying they were about to renew it and charge my card for a total of $228.53.

I called them and got it for $107.72.

I wouldn't have gotten it all except DW likes it.

We have renewed every 5-6 months since Sept 2012 at the cost of $25 for those 5-6 months each time....comes to $30ish total with taxes for 5-6 months not per month

U have to call to cancel before it expires but they have ALWAYS given us that rate - they try to sell it at a higher rate but I always say nope if you cannot renew at the $25 rate I will cancel

I DO NOT give my credit card on file either....only authorize for the one-time use that day/call

Never had a problem with this way

[RandK-M]

I just got a nice deal on my Sirius/XM subscription. I had a plan called Sirius Basic which was only $5.99 per month for a few years, but they by mistake cancelled my plan 6 months ago and no longer offer that plan. So 6 months ago, they gave me a free 6 month promo of their regular $14.99 per month plan. A few weeks ago it was running out so I called to cancel and of course they tried to give me a deal, but I told them if I couldn't get the basic plan I used to have I didn't want it. Long story short, they gave me the standard plan at their basic price for $7.00 per month for a year with the exception that they have to charge the $7 to my card each month instead of paying for the year at once. Apparently, their basic plan which isn't advertised can only be done on monthly billing. Good deal for me though since I'm getting the standard $14.95 plan for $7

Being willing to cancel is the key

Ray

[youroo]

Originally Posted by heavynlori

We have renewed every 5-6 months since Sept 2012 at the cost of $25 for those 5-6 months each time....comes to $30ish total with taxes for 5-6 months not per month

U have to call to cancel before it expires but they have ALWAYS given us that rate - they try to sell it at a higher rate but I always say nope if you cannot renew at the $25 rate I will cancel

I DO NOT give my credit card on file either....only authorize for the one-time use that day/call

Never had a problem with this way

What Package plan is this for 25$ per 6 months ? Youroo!!

[Jmkjr72]

Originally Posted by youroo

What Package plan is this for 25$ per 6 months ? Youroo!!

That’s there your radio is shut off and we want you back deal. I’ve gotten it 3 times for our nitro.

[Jmkjr72]

Originally Posted by YYCBrad

Funny Sirius story...

When I was in my position at work I had a portable Sirius radio on my desk. When I moved to operations I could no longer use it so I put it in a box and forgot about it for a month or so. I saw the charge on my card and it reminded me to call and cancel it. That was almost five years ago. Last spring I found it and planned on activating it for the trailer. I plugged it in to get the radio ID and voila it still works. Used it all last camping season. Someone told me when they send the kill signal for a radio, it is only in the stream for a specified time then they take it out. Makes sense or else they would run out if bandwidth. Guess I just waited them out

I’ll have to try this unplug the radio before we cancel for the camping season and see what happens. Can’t really do that with a car radio but the portable one for the camper and tv it’s worth a shot

[rockfordroo]

Originally Posted by youroo

What Package plan is this for 25$ per 6 months ? Youroo!!

Originally Posted by Jmkjr72

That’s there your radio is shut off and we want you back deal. I’ve gotten it 3 times for our nitro.

Yeah, I get that all the time for my other two vehicles, only it's $30. They want me back!!

Here's a copy of the last email they sent me for my Silverado:

Get 68% OFF a Select subscription on your inactive radio!
See Offer Details below. That's like $5 per month!
Order Online Or Call 1-888-285-9896

If you are unable to see the message below, click here to view.


with a Select subscription. See Offer Details below.

YOUR FIRST 6 MONTHS ARE $30
That's like $5 per month!
See Offer Details below.

NO ACTIVATION FEE ($15 VALUE)
NO COMMITMENT — CANCEL ANYTIME

Get over 140 channels of COMMERCIAL-FREE MUSIC, plus SPORTS, NEWS, TALK and COMEDY
View Channel Guide



Or Call 1-888-285-9896

[Iwritecode]

Originally Posted by rockfordroo

Yeah, I get that all the time for my other two vehicles, only it's $30. They want me back!!

Here's a copy of the last email they sent me for my Silverado:

Get 68% OFF a Select subscription on your inactive radio!
See Offer Details below. That's like $5 per month!
Order Online Or Call 1-888-285-9896

If you are unable to see the message below, click here to view.


with a Select subscription. See Offer Details below.

YOUR FIRST 6 MONTHS ARE $30
That's like $5 per month!
See Offer Details below.

NO ACTIVATION FEE ($15 VALUE)
NO COMMITMENT — CANCEL ANYTIME

Get over 140 channels of COMMERCIAL-FREE MUSIC, plus SPORTS, NEWS, TALK and COMEDY
View Channel Guide



Or Call 1-888-285-9896

I get those constantly as well. Once or twice I've even had them offer 6 months for $25.

I've debated about taking them up on the offer in May since that conicides perfectly with our camping season. The radio antenna on my car is broken. It works fine around town but once I head down to our CG I start losing signal after I get about 30 miles or so out of town.

Then I'd just cancel it after the 6 months is up and repeat the process next year.