5251, Report:
#5589
Posted Date:
Jun 29 2001
Dish Network Satellite really dishes it out!! what a rip off scam! ..read the fine print
Our story begins in september,2000.Being enticed with all the ads about the benefits of satellite t.v.,we decided to sign a one year contract with Dish Network.In late Sept.
Our tech. arrived to install our new satellite system. When spring sprang in atlanta,so did the leaves on...
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Categories: Satellite Dish Companies
5252, Report:
#5155
Posted Date:
May 14 2001
Dish Network ripped me off
I am on a fixed income, and this is literally taking grocery money out of my budget.
...Dish Network ripped me off and I would like the word to get around.
They were to install the satellite at my new address for a transfer of service on 2/4/2001...they pulled the money out ...
Entity
Categories: Satellite Companies
5253, Report:
#1032224
Posted Date:
May 11 2001
Prime TV.. never received $260.00 refund. Been over 10 months
I bought a Direct TV dish 10 months ago from Prime TV in Southern Pine, NC. The deal included free installation and a $60.00 rebate on the dish. I filled out all needed paperwork and mailed it to them. Finally about 5 months later I received another norice saying the paperwork was i...
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Categories: Satellite Dish Companies
5254, Report:
#5038
Posted Date:
Apr 29 2001
DISH TV Rip-off, employee tells how they rip you off
I'm an employee of Dish TV. I'm on the team that audits accounts and decides if you have fulfilled the terms of your contract with Dish. If you havent, then I add the fees to your bill. We are given business rules to follow, and they dont give us much leeway. Contracts are contracts...
Entity
Categories: Satellite Companies
5255, Report:
#4905
Posted Date:
Apr 12 2001
Sears Bad Customer service / Warranty a Joke ..no straight answer
What has happened to Sears? I payed cash for a refridgerator that had to be ordered. I was told that it would be delivered the following Tuesday. When it didnt show up I called.I was told it was on backorder and would come in three weeks. I had already waited 2 weeks and was very up...
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Categories: Department & Outlet Stores
5256, Report:
#4654
Posted Date:
Mar 09 2001
Digital Wireless Concepts satellite systems for Dish Network Returned system in 10/2000 still have not been refunded
In September of 2000 I purchased a satellite system from Digital Wireless Concepts. I returned the product and they recieved it on the 16th of October. Upon calling I was told in 1-2 weeks I would be refunded my money. It is now the 9th of March 2001 and they still tell me 1-2 we...
Entity
Categories: Corrupt Companies
5257, Report:
#4592
Posted Date:
Mar 03 2001
Dish Network Poor Customer Service
I am attaching a copy of my email to the Dish Network, which by the way has also been forwarded to my State Attorney Generals office.
To whom it may concern,
I am at this point livid! I use my service with you folks quite infrequently but have enjoyed having it. Today, Satu...
Entity
Categories: Satellite Companies
5258, Report:
#4163
Posted Date:
Jan 10 2001
PRIME / DIRECT TV RIP OFF
I SIGNED UP FOR SATILITE TV ON 9/20/00 AND WAS TOLD , AND ALL GIVEN INFORMATION IN WRITTING STATING THAT IF I FILLED OUT THE REQUIRED INFO WITHIN 60 DAYS I WOULD RECEIVE MY $140.00 REBATE CHECK ,(WHICH I HAD GIVEN THEM) BACK WITHIN 60 DAYS. I HAVE CALLED THESE PEOPLE 3 TIMES A WEE...
Entity
Categories: Satellite Companies
5259, Report:
#3648
Posted Date:
Jan 09 2001
Dish Network- (Echo Star) Seems like their ripping off more than just me !! CA
In May 2000 we bought a new home, I thought we needed a satellite dish instead of cable. What a mistake that was. We bought the Dish from Costco, they advertised a deal. Buy the Dish at $179.00, get $199.00 rebate from Dishnetwork.
When I called to set a date for install, the ...
Entity
Categories: Satellite Dish Companies
5260, Report:
#4115
Posted Date:
Jan 01 2001
Dish 500 Network Customer Service people are Completely Incompetent
I purchased 2 Dish 500 Receivers in December of 1999, and signed up for 1 Year of service on New Year's Eve. I Pre-paid the full year (about $750) for the service, since there was a big rebate on the equipment if you signed up for a full year.
At first, I was satisfied with my...
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Categories: Satellite Companies