My own fault for ever subscribing to SIRIUS
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Of all the years subscribing to SiriusXM, they have never been provided my CC # or a check. After I go through the yearly routine of cancelling after the one-year "promotional rate", which is usually $89-99/yr, I tell them to send me the bill via snail mail. Even though the paper invoice is a $2 fee, I avoid the automatic renewal shinanigans with CC #'s or checks.
I then pay the subscripotion bill via Bill Pay through my personal checking account. Note: Once you receive the paper bill via snail mail, don't dilly-dally on making the payment, as it is usually a short payment window.
I then pay the subscripotion bill via Bill Pay through my personal checking account. Note: Once you receive the paper bill via snail mail, don't dilly-dally on making the payment, as it is usually a short payment window.
Ugh. I couldn’t agree less is more. i’m retired now and spend almost no time in the car. It’s so nice. I miss nothing about the commuting, the ‘spirited driving experience’ to get me home 10 minutes sooner than my neighbors while my SERIUS signal drops out.
I have had Sirius since 2004.
I bought a lifetime subscription for $500 back then.
A lot of money, but here I am still using it in my wife's SUV (I did have to pay a $75 transfer fee for that).
Right now that is about a $32/year cost (and gets cheaper every year).
I have had the six month/annual subscription in other vehicles off and on till 2018, so I have called to cancel many, many times.
I have never had an issue canceling my Sirius subscription.
I always set a reminder on my phone 2-3 days before to remind me to call.
I call, usually a 1-2 minute wait, tell them I want to cancel, get the "cheaper" offer, say no thanks, I want to cancel, get an even lower offer, sometimes I would accept, sometimes I would still cancel.
I don't think I ever got more than 2 cheaper offers per call, but usually within a week or two I would get something in the mail for the same or less than their best offer.
If not for the lifetime plan I have, I probably would not have it.
My 2 kids and I all use Spotify and bluetooth/Apple Carplay to listen to music while driving, only my wife uses Sirius (she is tech challenged and has nothing but issues when I showed her how to use Spotify on her SUV).
I do listen to Sirius in her vehicle, but prefer Spotify.
I bought a lifetime subscription for $500 back then.
A lot of money, but here I am still using it in my wife's SUV (I did have to pay a $75 transfer fee for that).
Right now that is about a $32/year cost (and gets cheaper every year).
I have had the six month/annual subscription in other vehicles off and on till 2018, so I have called to cancel many, many times.
I have never had an issue canceling my Sirius subscription.
I always set a reminder on my phone 2-3 days before to remind me to call.
I call, usually a 1-2 minute wait, tell them I want to cancel, get the "cheaper" offer, say no thanks, I want to cancel, get an even lower offer, sometimes I would accept, sometimes I would still cancel.
I don't think I ever got more than 2 cheaper offers per call, but usually within a week or two I would get something in the mail for the same or less than their best offer.
If not for the lifetime plan I have, I probably would not have it.
My 2 kids and I all use Spotify and bluetooth/Apple Carplay to listen to music while driving, only my wife uses Sirius (she is tech challenged and has nothing but issues when I showed her how to use Spotify on her SUV).
I do listen to Sirius in her vehicle, but prefer Spotify.
Not in IT, but I am in project management and just set a calendar reminder to remind me to call in and cancel.
If you travel a lot, try the Amex Platinum. The annual fee is steep, but if you travel a lot you'll reap the benefits. Lounge access, they'll pay for your Clear membership, Global Entry and Sirius! I easily make back the annual fee and then some.
I never give them my CC.
GON
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Kudos to you. Project management is a very challenging profession, never ending tracking and issues. My observations not many people have the fortitude to manage tough projects. Lots of responsibilities.
I have the AMEX PLAT card but quit using the card for access to the Centurian lounge. Currently there are wait lists to enter most of the AMEX airport lounges. When the Centurion lounges first open the were wonderful oasis at the airport. Now they are a county fair on a Saturday evening like experience.
I've heard a lot of horror stories about this company and refuse to do business with them no matter how attractive the offer is.
Reading the OP's post just reaffirmed my belief that this company should be avoided.
The Toyota l purchased last year had a 3 month trial. I let it lapse and would never let them be in a position to "auto renew" on me.
Reading the OP's post just reaffirmed my belief that this company should be avoided.
The Toyota l purchased last year had a 3 month trial. I let it lapse and would never let them be in a position to "auto renew" on me.
Well of course you hear more horror stories about companies, people that are happy with them are much less likely to post anything about them.
This thread shows that, there is a majority that has had issues, but there are several (including me) that have been happy with their service and not really had any issues.
Yes the auto renew at a higher price is annoying, but it is clear that you sign up for a contract for 6 months or a year, then after that the rate goes up. Playing the game with them is a part of their business practice.
They are not the only company that does this, and those others that do it also have complaints about the practice.
I do however feel that the time for satellite radio has kind of gone away. With smartphones with streaming services and the connectivity you have with vehicles, there is not near the need for a satellite radio like there was when satellite radio first came out.
As I said before, only reason I still have it is because of my lifetime subscription, I cancelled the other monthly radio plan in my daughters vehicle about 4 years ago because she just did not use it (and was a simple phone call and about 5 minutes of time).
The service is great. I use a lot of it - sports, music, talk, finance, and news. I just have it on my calendar to call a couple of days before the term is over. I've renewed by text chat a few times recently and it's easy. I've never given them a cc.
I'll agree that the cs is horrible and they'll play games when you try to cancel. But when your car doesn't have Bluetooth, it's a nice thing to have.
I'll agree that the cs is horrible and they'll play games when you try to cancel. But when your car doesn't have Bluetooth, it's a nice thing to have.