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snymat68 · 12-09-2013, 12:34 PM

Just got off the phone with XM. Got a good deal on a renewal. Just took a little patience being on hold for 15min. I currently have 6mo for $34, but it expires this month. They wanted to sell me my next 6mo for $87.

I called 1-888-601-6302 and talked to a nice rep in Nova Scotia. As SOON as the words "thinking about cancelling" came out of my mouth, she offered me 12mo for $86 ($93.44 after taxes/fees), so I took it. Works out to $7.70/mo. If you need to renew your XM, take twenty minutes and save yourself 50%

This concludes this public service announcement.

Oh, and make sure to tell them you want the invoice billing (where they mail you a bill and you can mail the payment) for an extra $2 fee so they don't automatically charge your card without you knowing.

KMPrenger · 12-09-2013, 12:37 PM

This type of thing works for most any provider such as satellite TV. Of course if you are under contract its difficult to get a lot, although you can still easily get some savings. I have three times now, under contract gotten myself some temporary monthly savings. But if your contract is nearing, you can easily save yourself some big bucks. My DirecTV contract expires next month. I'm calling and threatening to leave for Dish. Currently paying around 90ish a month. If they don't take me down to about 70 per month for the same service I will walk.

bradshaw · 12-09-2013, 01:13 PM

Still too expensive, this was my last offer>

bradshaw · 12-09-2013, 01:17 PM

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NJBourne23 · 12-09-2013, 01:32 PM

Yeah i was told to ask for the 25/6 months. I'm still on my trial so i'm not worrying about it yet

snymat68 · 12-09-2013, 01:34 PM

I'll get that next time around. lol

batman53201 · 12-09-2013, 01:43 PM

they offered me 6 months for $25

not · 12-09-2013, 01:52 PM

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Just got the same offer in the mail last Friday, about fourth time I have gotten that.

I would sign up if they offered Howard Stern in the deal but they want an extra $4.95 a month for that so I told them NO, hell no, no.

They have channels dedicated exclusively each to Elvis, Grateful Dead, and Pearl Jam yet play all 3 on their other stations, and the same songs.

I like the idea of having a 70's station and other years and formats, but they spoon feed out the crap just like the radio stations did back then, not wanting to pay for that. Went through it once already.

Sikoriko · 12-09-2013, 01:55 PM

I am out of my contract. I'll give it a try. haha. used to have SIRI stock, not no more.

United_727 · 12-09-2013, 03:13 PM

It's $25 + $4 royalty fee. Plus , they would not take my giftcard.

need4spd · 12-09-2013, 03:39 PM

I paid 28 bucks for 6 months. You need to call them before renewal to negotiate for a better deal or else they will charge you 90+ bucks for the year.

Angrybird 12 · 12-09-2013, 03:43 PM

I've done that several times and posted about it on here... PS works with Onstar too...

RatedZ · 12-09-2013, 11:13 PM

Just a heads up to those wanting to get a better deal: I had auto-renewal for my service and ONE MONTH before my subscription ended they dinged my card $204. I called and had them reverse the charge and cancel my service. They first came at me with $56 plan, then a $25 plan thinking I would take it. I told them to turn off my radio and refund my money.

baum · 12-10-2013, 06:18 AM

I always get the 6 for 25. i set a reminder in my calendar to call back about 3 weeks before it expires. i say im going to stop service if they dont do that deal again. I havent paid more then that for the last 3 or so years with all my cars.

12-09-2013, 12:34 PM	#1
snymat68 Drives: 2013 Blue Ray 1LS M6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,227 View My Garage	Huh, The Cancellation Threat Actually Works Just got off the phone with XM. Got a good deal on a renewal. Just took a little patience being on hold for 15min. I currently have 6mo for $34, but it expires this month. They wanted to sell me my next 6mo for $87. I called 1-888-601-6302 and talked to a nice rep in Nova Scotia. As SOON as the words "thinking about cancelling" came out of my mouth, she offered me 12mo for $86 ($93.44 after taxes/fees), so I took it. Works out to $7.70/mo. If you need to renew your XM, take twenty minutes and save yourself 50% This concludes this public service announcement. Oh, and make sure to tell them you want the invoice billing (where they mail you a bill and you can mail the payment) for an extra $2 fee so they don't automatically charge your card without you knowing. __________________ Performance Mods Elite Catch Can \| CAI Intake with Scoop & Washer Bottle Relocation \| MRT v2 Axle-Back Exhaust \| MagnaFlow Resonated X-Pipe \| Resonator Delete \| Vmax Ported Throttle Body \| GM Strut Tower Brace \| JDP Tow Hook \| Vitesse Throttle Controller Aesthetic Mods Chrome Peek-A-Boo Door Handles \| Interior Accessories Kit \| OEM RS HIDs w/ 6000k Bulbs & 5000k LED Fogs \| Tail Light, Marker Light, & Turn Signal Tint \| Tru-Sequence Sequential Turn Signals & Brake Lights \| Silver Fade Gill Stripes \| Carbon Fiber Bowties \| Various Chrome/Painted/Carbon Fiber Items

12-09-2013, 12:37 PM	#2
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,943	This type of thing works for most any provider such as satellite TV. Of course if you are under contract its difficult to get a lot, although you can still easily get some savings. I have three times now, under contract gotten myself some temporary monthly savings. But if your contract is nearing, you can easily save yourself some big bucks. My DirecTV contract expires next month. I'm calling and threatening to leave for Dish. Currently paying around 90ish a month. If they don't take me down to about 70 per month for the same service I will walk. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

12-09-2013, 01:13 PM	#3
bradshaw Drives: 2010 LS3 2SS M6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lafayette, La Posts: 158 View My Garage	Still too expensive, this was my last offer> Attached Images

12-09-2013, 01:17 PM	#4
bradshaw Drives: 2010 LS3 2SS M6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lafayette, La Posts: 158 View My Garage	Details> Attached Images

12-09-2013, 01:32 PM	#5
NJBourne23 Master of Nothings Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: PA Posts: 692 View My Garage	Yeah i was told to ask for the 25/6 months. I'm still on my trial so i'm not worrying about it yet __________________ 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT/RS

12-09-2013, 01:34 PM	#6
snymat68 Drives: 2013 Blue Ray 1LS M6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,227 View My Garage	I'll get that next time around. lol __________________ Performance Mods Elite Catch Can \| CAI Intake with Scoop & Washer Bottle Relocation \| MRT v2 Axle-Back Exhaust \| MagnaFlow Resonated X-Pipe \| Resonator Delete \| Vmax Ported Throttle Body \| GM Strut Tower Brace \| JDP Tow Hook \| Vitesse Throttle Controller Aesthetic Mods Chrome Peek-A-Boo Door Handles \| Interior Accessories Kit \| OEM RS HIDs w/ 6000k Bulbs & 5000k LED Fogs \| Tail Light, Marker Light, & Turn Signal Tint \| Tru-Sequence Sequential Turn Signals & Brake Lights \| Silver Fade Gill Stripes \| Carbon Fiber Bowties \| Various Chrome/Painted/Carbon Fiber Items

12-09-2013, 01:43 PM	#7
batman53201 Account not blocked Drives: The Batmobile Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: wisconsin Posts: 2,158 View My Garage	they offered me 6 months for $25

12-09-2013, 01:55 PM	#9
Sikoriko Drives: 2011 V6 IOM Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,385 View My Garage	I am out of my contract. I'll give it a try. haha. used to have SIRI stock, not no more.

12-09-2013, 03:13 PM	#10
United_727 Parts Guru Extraordinair. Drives: '02 SS 'Vert M6 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,184	It's $25 + $4 royalty fee. Plus , they would not take my giftcard. __________________ Please check out my other hobby ; http://jetphotos.net/showphotos.php?userid=1008

12-09-2013, 03:39 PM	#11
need4spd Drives: 2012 2SS Black on Black Join Date: May 2010 Location: New York Posts: 280	I paid 28 bucks for 6 months. You need to call them before renewal to negotiate for a better deal or else they will charge you 90+ bucks for the year. __________________ previous ride - 2010 CGM 2LT RS auto w/roof, eibach lowering springs, volante cai, mrt v2 axle back current ride - 2012 Black on Black 2SS RS w/ sunroof, muffler delete with SLP exhaust tips, rotofab cai, gm strut brace, BMR 1.4 drop springs all four corners, Stainless Power 1 7/8 long tubes, Hex Vents, Jannetty Racing Tune, Helmholtz J pipe, MMR 228 Z28 replica wheels.

12-09-2013, 03:43 PM	#12
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,547	I've done that several times and posted about it on here... PS works with Onstar too... __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word! Last edited by Angrybird 12; 12-09-2013 at 04:48 PM. Reason: Dang auto correct did it again!

12-09-2013, 11:13 PM	#13
RatedZ Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Overthere Posts: 527	Just a heads up to those wanting to get a better deal: I had auto-renewal for my service and ONE MONTH before my subscription ended they dinged my card $204. I called and had them reverse the charge and cancel my service. They first came at me with $56 plan, then a $25 plan thinking I would take it. I told them to turn off my radio and refund my money.

12-10-2013, 06:18 AM	#14
baum Drives: 2013 1LS, 2013 Ram 1500 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Minneapolis, mn Posts: 645	I always get the 6 for 25. i set a reminder in my calendar to call back about 3 weeks before it expires. i say im going to stop service if they dont do that deal again. I havent paid more then that for the last 3 or so years with all my cars.