Pissed at Direct TV, Football package.

[Danhercules]

I fliped on the TV this sunday and looked for the Rams game. It did not start till 1, so I will surfing for what other games I want to watch.
I noticed the HD channels not working. So I called Direct TV. After 30 min talkin to techs, the transfer me to a senior tech, and she tells me I need to order the Superfan package to get the NFL games in HD! I flipped out. I pay for the NFL package, and pay a fee every month for the HD channels. With those two fees, I would expect to get the games in HD. Nope. I need to order Superfan for another $100.
She told me its expensive to brodcast in HD, that is why I need to pay for the superfan package to get the HD game. I told her I am paying a fee for HD. And on top of that not all games are in HD.
I think DTV wanting another 100 bucks is over the top if already paying for HD and NFL. Heck, that what I am paying for and not getting it. I understand paying the superfan package if I want the interactive NFL chanels, but not the games.
What do you think??
I know what some are gonna say, just pay up. But I think the point is that Direct TV is double charging. I dont think its right.

[USCFAN]

You are absolutely correct and I was faced with the same issue a few weeks back. But the unfortunate part is they got us by the balls. They know the demand is there and it is a way for them to phuck us over. :mad:

[Danhercules]

You are absolutely correct and I was faced with the same issue a few weeks back. But the unfortunate part is they got us by the balls. They know the demand is there and it is a way for them to phuck us over. :mad:
Did you pay for superfan?
I sent them an email. They are gonna have an account specialist contact me. :rolleyes:
I stated in my email, " I would be very suprised if there have not been many complaints regarding this issue".
Send them an email.

[USCFAN]

Did you pay for superfan?
Yep....

[Parker Dreamin]

If you dont like it, then dont pay for it. I pay for the NFL package and Superfan just to watch my RAMS play in HD. It is worth it, but does suck because not everygame is in HD, I believe it is 9 a week.
Just think, you would spend WAY more if you went to the bar with your buddies, that is how I justify it to myself and wife.

[Blacksheep]

I feel your pain...I went through the same thing. The first week I didn't realize the HD games were part of the 1st week free preview with the Superfan. This past weekend NO HD games. Same thing...I called and got the same story. I would have expected to with the Sunday Ticket and the HD package, they would be included.
Just flat sucks!! :mad:

[All IN]

Superfan is worth the additional money. The red zone and game mix is great.

[doesitfloat?]

If you dont like it, then dont pay for it. I pay for the NFL package and Superfan just to watch my RAMS play in HD. It is worth it, but does suck because not everygame is in HD, I believe it is 9 a week.
Just think, you would spend WAY more if you went to the bar with your buddies, that is how I justify it to myself and wife.
This is exactly the same justifiacation that I used!
Go to bar, drink 5-6 (more) beers at $3.50 per. Throw in a $10 lunch. Now, I'm having fun and decide to stay for the late games...another $25 spent. And, I've blown an entire Sunday.
$55 x 18 weeks = $990 plus lost productivity around house which means pissed off wife which means no post game lovin' :cry:
Put out the extra $100...it's worth it :rollside: