Subject: Re: USADish
From: Shiju Elakkatt (selakkatt@gmail.com)
Date: Tue Apr 08 2008 - 07:14:05 CDT
Hello all,
Was wondering if anyone can pass along to me the contact information for the
Dish? What numbers we need to call for set up and service? If anyone who
has that information could pass it on I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks!
Shiju Elakkatt
703
On 3/19/08, christian.a.lattimer@jpmchase.com <
christian.a.lattimer@jpmchase.com> wrote:
>
> Ok, let me go over this ONE more time...
>
> Currently we are locked into a 10 year contract with USA Dish. USA Dish
> has exclusive rights to the property. The contract between Vanguard Lofts
> Condo Association and USA Dish is posted on the website for all owners. It
> was signed by the Board of Directors on August 29, 2000. (Long before
> many of us moved into the building.) USA Dish resells Echostar/Dish
> Network to our building. (USA Dish is the middle man.) USA Dish owns the
> satellite equipment and portions of the distribution infrastructure in the
> building. Roddy at USA Dish can sell or rent (his choice) satellite set
> top receivers to his customers. In this case, Roddy has chosen to sell
> the new HDTV and DVR equipment to the residents in the building. Roddy is
> setting his own prices for the equipment. (This is how he makes money.)
> The prices are comparable to the retail price you will find for the exact
> same equipment at many retailers. For instance, if you look around on the
> internet you will find the Dish Network VIP722 (HDTV DVR) listed from $400
> - $550. Roddy is selling the same receiver for $499. I'm sure he is
> getting the equipment from a supplier and making anywhere from $100 - $200
> per unit.
>
> Standard Echostar/Dish Network receivers will work on our system. The
> satellite receivers that get installed in our building are the same
> satellite receivers you can purchase off the street. There is nothing
> special about them. If you move, and you own the equipment, you can
> establish your own residential account with Echostar/Dish Network using
> your satellite receiver. The problem is our property is licensed as a
> multi dwelling unit (MDU) with Echostar/Dish Network under the
> reseller/provider USA Dish. The activation of a new receiver must be
> performed by USA Dish. If you call Echostar/Dish Network and attempt to
> activate a new receiver on your own, you will be denied. The activation
> must be initiated by USA Dish. (Did I mention... this is how USA Dish
> makes money.)
>
> The details are in the contract. I don't think there is one person in the
> building that is happy with the current contract... but it is what it is.
> Outside of pricey and lengthy litigation and a ruling by a judge, we are
> stuck in the contract until it expires.
>
> This means there is approximately 864 days until the contract expires on
> 7/31/2010. $500 divided by 864 days equals $0.57 per day. So it will
> cost you $0.57 a day to pay off the new HDTV DVR receiver and you will own
> the equipment. (Please keep in mind that program pricing is set by Dish
> Network.) The equipment is also transportable and you can establish a new
> residential account with Dish Networks if you decide to move prior to the
> expiration of the contract.
>
> If the HDTV DVR unit is out of your price range, there are less expensive
> options with fewer bells and whistles.
>
> Best regards,
> - Chris
>
>
>
>
> Robin Raffel <raffs23@sbcglobal.net>
> Sent by: vanguard-talk-bounce@venus.soci.niu.edu
> 03/19/2008 03:21 PM
> Please respond to
> vanguard-talk@venus.soci.niu.edu
>
>
> To
> vanguard-talk@venus.soci.niu.edu
> cc
>
> Subject
> Re: USADish -
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> I just had Roddy here at my place because I wanted to
> upgrade my box to a DVR box. It took me 3 days and
> about 10 calls to finally get him here but he did show
> up and on time.
> I wanted to get a DVR box to replace my TIVO. When
> Roddy came he explained to me that we as the home
> owners would have to buy the box from him for $500.
> I think that is totally crazy. I don't understand why
> we can't rent the boxes like we do just the regular
> dish box. If was to be able to call Dish Network
> directly to change to a DVR box I could rent it.
> I don't understand why I would have to pay $500 for
> this.
> Can someone please explain this to me.
> Thanks,
> Robin
> #713
>
>
>
>
>
> -----------------------------------------
> This communication is for informational purposes only. It is not
> intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of
> any financial instrument or as an official confirmation of any
> transaction. All market prices, data and other information are not
> warranted as to completeness or accuracy and are subject to change
> without notice. Any comments or statements made herein do not
> necessarily reflect those of JPMorgan Chase & Co., its subsidiaries
> and affiliates.
>
> This transmission may contain information that is privileged,
> confidential, legally privileged, and/or exempt from disclosure
> under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you
> are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or
> use of the information contained herein (including any reliance
> thereon) is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Although this transmission and any
> attachments are believed to be free of any virus or other defect
> that might affect any computer system into which it is received and
> opened, it is the responsibility of the recipient to ensure that it
> is virus free and no responsibility is accepted by JPMorgan Chase &
> Co., its subsidiaries and affiliates, as applicable, for any loss
> or damage arising in any way from its use. If you received this
> transmission in error, please immediately contact the sender and
> destroy the material in its entirety, whether in electronic or hard
> copy format. Thank you.
>
> Please refer to http://www.jpmorgan.com/pages/disclosures for
> disclosures relating to UK legal entities.
>
>
>
This archive was generated by hypermail 2b28 : Mon Jul 27 2009 - 12:45:41 CDT