XM Renewal (Merged)
11-15-2012, 11:27 AM
#41
Burning Brakes
Good advice here.....I apparently have way too much time on my hands....so for the last two years.....and with four cars.....I have been doing the 6 mos for 25.00 thing....after the 2.00 invoice and some other charge it is around 28.**....but be forewarned....make sure that you cancel.....or threaten too before the expiration date and try to get someone in America to talk to.....so far the cancellation of four vehicles apparently seems to let me keep getting this price....It also took me a year to get all four expiration dates the same....but also good leverage.....and remember it is best to be polite and not the ugly American when dealing .....seems to go a long way.....especially when one is cheap and trying to get a "deal".....yeah, I know....
As long as I can get the six months for $25 I will keep. That is the sweet spot for me. About canceling...I put a reminder on my calendar for three days before it expires. I call and cancel. I'll do it until there is something better or it is unavailable.
11-15-2012, 02:25 PM
#42
Melting Slicks
I just sent these instructions out to some family members last week...
Here's how to get your discounted XM subscription for the next year. Wait to do this until a few days before your subscription is about to expire...
1) Have your XM radio ID or customer number ready (they can look you up if you don't have this).
2) Call 866-519-7570 (US customer support?)
3) Tell them you want to cancel. They will ask you why you need to cancel.
4) Tell them you are cutting back your budget, you just got laid off, your dog just died, your girlfriend dumped you...[insert hard luck story here]. Just tell them you don't think you can swing it any longer.
6) Without too much whining they will offer you a 1 year deal for $86 + unavoidable music industry royalty fees (it ends up being roughly $102/year).
Notes:
1. When you subscribe to XM radio, you automatically consent to their “automatic renewal” terms. If your subscription runs out and you don’t specifically call them to cancel it, your subscription will be renewed at the HIGHEST current monthly or quarterly rate! There’s no concept at XM radio of your subscription ending UNLESS you call them to cancel it! So verify with the phone rep what your expiration date is and REMEMBER IT!
2. Because I don’t like policy #1 above, I don’t pay for my XM service with a credit card. If you ask them to send you a paper invoice, they will do it for an additional $2 fee (they waived the fee when I asked). XM is a good service, but their billing practices are right up there with cell phone companies, gyms and satellite TV.
So do yourself a favor and don’t give them your credit card number. I don’t even pay with a check because I don’t want them knowing my checking account number!
1) Have your XM radio ID or customer number ready (they can look you up if you don't have this).
2) Call 866-519-7570 (US customer support?)
3) Tell them you want to cancel. They will ask you why you need to cancel.
4) Tell them you are cutting back your budget, you just got laid off, your dog just died, your girlfriend dumped you...[insert hard luck story here]. Just tell them you don't think you can swing it any longer.
6) Without too much whining they will offer you a 1 year deal for $86 + unavoidable music industry royalty fees (it ends up being roughly $102/year).
Notes:
1. When you subscribe to XM radio, you automatically consent to their “automatic renewal” terms. If your subscription runs out and you don’t specifically call them to cancel it, your subscription will be renewed at the HIGHEST current monthly or quarterly rate! There’s no concept at XM radio of your subscription ending UNLESS you call them to cancel it! So verify with the phone rep what your expiration date is and REMEMBER IT!
2. Because I don’t like policy #1 above, I don’t pay for my XM service with a credit card. If you ask them to send you a paper invoice, they will do it for an additional $2 fee (they waived the fee when I asked). XM is a good service, but their billing practices are right up there with cell phone companies, gyms and satellite TV.
So do yourself a favor and don’t give them your credit card number. I don’t even pay with a check because I don’t want them knowing my checking account number!
11-15-2012, 03:16 PM
#43
Drifting
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St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07-'11-'12-'13
as long as you have a main account you can subscribe to the online service for 3.50 per month and use your smartphone in your other vehicles. Use caution if you have measured data service.
11-15-2012, 05:16 PM
#44
Melting Slicks
The XM reception isnt great on the C6, at least around here, the antennas are in the mirrors I believe and it cuts out quite a bit. My other cars and trucks seldom drop out.
11-15-2012, 05:25 PM
#45
Drifting
I just renewed mine the first time for $25 for six months, then I told them I wanted to cancel and they gave me 3 months for free and said think about it. Then last week I just called them back to cancel and they did the $25 for 6 months again. So 15 months for 50 bucks. Ill threaten to cancel for anything less than hat everytime because Pandora is free.
11-15-2012, 05:37 PM
#46
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I just renewed mine the first time for $25 for six months, then I told them I wanted to cancel and they gave me 3 months for free and said think about it. Then last week I just called them back to cancel and they did the $25 for 6 months again. So 15 months for 50 bucks. Ill threaten to cancel for anything less than hat everytime because Pandora is free.
11-15-2012, 06:58 PM
#47
Le Mans Master
For the past several years I have been renewing my XM subscription using " ZWINBACK", and or threatening to cancel. I always got the $77 deal. When I renewed today, and threatened to cancel my subscription, the best I was able to do was to get a reduction from about $150/year to $107.
Did I give in too soon? Have my bargaining skills diminished with age? What is your best RECENT price?
Did I give in too soon? Have my bargaining skills diminished with age? What is your best RECENT price?
Clif
04-03-2013, 04:37 AM
#49
Melting Slicks
best "Lifetime" charge?
I just renewed mine the first time for $25 for six months, then I told them I wanted to cancel and they gave me 3 months for free and said think about it. Then last week I just called them back to cancel and they did the $25 for 6 months again. So 15 months for 50 bucks. Ill threaten to cancel for anything less than hat everytime because Pandora is free.
Anyone know their best "Lifetime" charge? $200? I'm keeping my Corvette a long time, and don't want to go through all the haggling to get a decent price.
Cheers,
JB
04-03-2013, 07:21 AM
#50
Burning Brakes
Their 'best' promo at the moment seems to be 6 months for $25 (plus some small change for fees). After letting all three cancel (actually the Vette is up this weekend) I am debating more this time than others as they cancelled a channel that I listen to.
Not sure but am interested in reading this thread.
Not sure but am interested in reading this thread.
Last edited by funymuny; 04-03-2013 at 08:19 AM.
04-08-2013, 10:17 AM
#54
Pro
Why buy XM?
Pandora, iPod and mp3 CD's that you can make yourself are much better than XM and all it's BS. What a horrible company!If you pay $35 for Pandora One you don't get any commercials. (If you don't you get a few every now and then.)
Last edited by Wezel; 04-08-2013 at 10:21 AM. Reason: Add
04-08-2013, 10:40 AM
#55
Race Director
How do you get this Pandora and is it like XM?
04-08-2013, 11:29 AM
#56
Pro
Nothing like XM. You tailor your account to play you only the kinds of music you want to hear. Go to Pandora.com and check it out. Set up a free account online and see how you like it. If you like it you can upgrade to Pandora One anytime, only if you want to.
04-08-2013, 11:49 AM
#57
Melting Slicks
04-08-2013, 12:17 PM
#58
XM renewal
Just called to renew my XM on my wife's G5 and my CRV--have 3 months free on the '13 Vette. Said I wanted to cancel, of course, and then told them I've heard of 5 month special, $25 each radio. They fell over backwards to offer it to me. So, with taxes and other crap, comes to about 20 cents a day per car for 5 months. Thanx to the guys posting the special on the forum. Anyone else nearing renewal, that's the best deal out there.
