I called Dish one day to see if they had any promotions, I got $20/month off for a year, I hated to pay $70 a month for 120 channels when I watch only a handful. Wish they would have an al carte programming plan but I know I would pay more that way.
After my promotion expired I called again and they had no more promotions. I told them it was time to cancel and they gave me $20/month off again for another year. At first they told me that they can only do it again for 9 months and I told them I will not bother to keep doing this again and again so I said let's cancel. I got it for another year.
Personally for me I hate spending $70/month for TV where I can use this money for something more productive. I love some of the History and shows so I keep it, at least for now. Why should I spend so much for HSN, horse racing, etc????
I believe these companies (Dish, DirectTv) are going to the way side, there is too much streaming out there with on demand shows, news and the like. My Apple TV has a lot of other things that do have a subscription but not all the other junk that goes with it. If they don't change they will go bye bye.
I realize that some of you have different likes and will continue with what they offer, we are all different. I agree with the OP in the way that you can call and negotiate. For some of us TV is a necessity, for some it is entertainment etc.....
Now to the political rants:
I have nothing to offer but this:
Good Old-Fashioned Pancakes
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 1/4 cups milk
1 egg
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Make a well in the center and pour in the milk, egg and melted butter; mix until smooth.
2. Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. Brown on both sides and serve hot.
Enjoy
