XM Renewal at $77...gone?

[msavold]

I originally got someone that insisted on the promotion code. Called last night and got the renewal without promo code but... was told that "the new policy is that credit card payment is required" for the $77 ofer.
I'll deal with any card issues later... my card expires before the 1 year renewal does so that might put the brakes on them anyway.

[Guiltyr1]

I still haven't gotten the deal. Does anybody know if this only comes out after the free trial expires?

[irq88]

Called last week and got the $ 77 deal; I was paying $ 13/ month for the last year or so.

[msavold]

Originally posted by Guiltyr1
I still haven't gotten the deal. Does anybody know if this only comes out after the free trial expires?

Nope... our free trial isn't up until the end of November, and that's when our $77 year kicks in.

As far as your getting the deal, I believe you did... call the 800 # in this thread and tell them so.

[Guiltyr1]

Let me rephrase it.. I got the deal (so they said) but, I haven't gotten the bill yet..

[2006pilot]

Looks liked the $77/yr deal is still good. Just got off the phone with the CSR and everything is set, never asked for the ZWINBACK prom code at all and gave billing options of credit card or regular bill.

They did try to sell a portable XM radio and service for $6.99/mo but I declined. This is also the reason I chose not to go thru with credit card renewal.

[LChisum]

Originally posted by 2006pilot
Looks liked the $77/yr deal is still good. Just got off the phone with the CSR and everything is set, never asked for the ZWINBACK prom code at all and gave billing options of credit card or regular bill.

They did try to sell a portable XM radio and service for $6.99/mo but I declined. This is also the reason I chose not to go thru with credit card renewal.

Even though I'm pretty sure I was dealing with an outsourcee, I was able to get the $77 dollar rate today for my new Accord. He did ask for the promo code, and seemed happy with ZWINBACK. It does cost $2 more for an invoice instead of a credit card.

Larry

[BubbleSparkxx]

I received another postcard from XM pretty much pleading for me to subscribe. Its offering 3 different packages - 3 months for $4.99 / month (14.97), 6 months for $6.48 / month (38.88) or a 12 month subscription for $6.48 / month ($77.76).

I can't blame XM for pushing so hard to get lost subs back - they have been losing significant new subs to Sirius ever since January. Yes, I think XM has better music channels, I prefer listening to Howard Stern instead.

I can't wait for the 2 to just merge. But I bet a satellite tuner swap will happen before that. And that would make me a very happy camper.

[Smackpappy]

I just called and had no luck with this code. I have an 06 EX-L and I have owned the vehicle for 5 months. So far I have had two bills that I paid. When I called to and asked for the 77 dollar promotional deal they said they needed more information than the ZWINBACK promo code. The operator told me that the winback promotions are for long time XM subscribers who have cancled their accounts. He said the additional information required for this promotion is sent the those long time subsribers in the mail and he could not give me the deal.

I'll be calling back in a little to try a different customer service rep.

Anyone else run into this issue

THanks
Dan

[mmmmark]

Originally posted by Smackpappy
I just called and had no luck with this code. I have an 06 EX-L and I have owned the vehicle for 5 months. So far I have had two bills that I paid. When I called to and asked for the 77 dollar promotional deal they said they needed more information than the ZWINBACK promo code. The operator told me that the winback promotions are for long time XM subscribers who have cancled their accounts. He said the additional information required for this promotion is sent the those long time subsribers in the mail and he could not give me the deal.

I'll be calling back in a little to try a different customer service rep.

Anyone else run into this issue

THanks
Dan

The only code I had to give them was my radio ID code so they could verify the account.

[2006pilot]

Keep trying until you are connected to someone who gives you the deal. You may have to try it mutliple times but you will eventually get it.

Originally posted by Smackpappy
I just called and had no luck with this code. I have an 06 EX-L and I have owned the vehicle for 5 months. So far I have had two bills that I paid. When I called to and asked for the 77 dollar promotional deal they said they needed more information than the ZWINBACK promo code. The operator told me that the winback promotions are for long time XM subscribers who have cancled their accounts. He said the additional information required for this promotion is sent the those long time subsribers in the mail and he could not give me the deal.

I'll be calling back in a little to try a different customer service rep.

Anyone else run into this issue

THanks
Dan

[Guiltyr1]

To those of you that haven't received the bill yet... I called yestersday and was advised that the bill will be sent once the free trial period expires. So, I will have to wait until Nov for my bill..

[Smackpappy]

Ok, things went much better this time. I called and asked for the 77$ promotion. She asked if I got a card in the mail and I replied "yes". Then she asked for the radio ID on the card and I said it was for the integrated radio on my honda pilot and I don't have the card in front of me. She said no problem and gave me the deal. I did not even provide the promo code.

Thanks for the help.

Dan

[rosewood]

I called today and said I had the card but I had left it at home and I was at work. He put me on hold (to get approval), came back and took my credit card and it was all good.

He also tried to sell me on another radio for $40 + $6/mo. Maybe if I knew someone else who was really hurting for some sat radio, but that is basically what I am paying per month with this $77 promotion.

[Durso]

called number in thread, and got the $77 deal just now on both my Pilots.

I have 2 Pilots that I bought the same day for my wife and I. 90 day trial ends Dec. 5th 2006 on both cars. New plan pricing goes into effect on Dec. 6th.

Payed up front with credit card.