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Sirius XM

phoenixbrd — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 23:29:40 GMT

I just received a card from Sirus XM that they renewed the subscription and it appeared to be twice the amount I was paying. I would appreciate it if you would share what you are paying monthly for your XM before I call to negotiate a new price. I checked online with different posts and it varies from $5 -20 monthly if purchasing for 1 car. I appreciate any input. Thanks.

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VaBelle35 — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 23:47:20 GMT

I had a trial and let it expire and then re-subscribed for $99 for one year.

What I've read on here is to call before it renews and tell them you are going to cancel and see what they offer.

I have it on my calendar for when mine is set to renew (April). However, I got an email yesterday from them telling me my credit card on file for renewal has expired. So they can't renew me even if I forget .

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sunshine45 — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 23:58:39 GMT

i have siriusxm all access.....

i have it in my car AND i have their streaming service for my phone and computer.

for the car it is $20.99 plus $4.01 service fees

for my premier streaming it is $10.99 plus $0.97 service fees.

total is $36.96 a month.

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Scooby Doo — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 00:02:49 GMT

I call them a week before the expiration date to negotiate a new price. Tell them you will cancel if you don't get a good price, then they will make you three offers. I usually reject the first two and take the last and final offer. I just paid $37 (inc tax) for 5 months.

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Shelbelle — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 14:38:48 GMT

We just cancelled ours after having it for years, but they did try to get us to stay with a great rate. Offered 6 mos. for $35 plus tax.

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VaBelle35 — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 00:19:01 GMT

I might add the streaming service next time if they quote me a good price. I would like to stream it on my Echo Shows.

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patbz — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 00:25:28 GMT

I have two cars with Sirius; the first has a lifetime membership, purchased in 2006 for $300 and the second, I negotiated about $8 a month and it expires in August 2019. I marked it on my calendar and will negotiate like crazy. We really love Sirius, especially since we take many 1000mi + trips across barren land (usually many hours across the desert).

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Snowpuppy — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 00:58:20 GMT

Agree that you should turn down the first negotiated offer as the 2nd/3rd are uaually better.

I got a 5 mo. renewal for under $50/all fees included a month ago. One vehicle and Select package.

Gotta say the Holly channel this year sux!! I don't think they are paying royalties for better artists.

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SeaMaiden — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 01:19:28 GMT

We have had it in my husbands car that we bought in 2016. Every March they bill me in the mail some ridiculous price like $299.99. I call and explain that we hardly use the car now, and that I will only pay $99.00 a year PERIOD. The last two times I called it worked out. They add taxes and fee so it cost about $115 after that.

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Tyak — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 01:19:40 GMT

@phoenixbrd wrote:
I just received a card from Sirus XM that they renewed the subscription and it appeared to be twice the amount I was paying. I would appreciate it if you would share what you are paying monthly for your XM before I call to negotiate a new price. I checked online with different posts and it varies from $5 -20 monthly if purchasing for 1 car. I appreciate any input. Thanks.

I think we're paying around $110.00 a year.

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GraceLady — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 02:06:36 GMT

@SeaMaiden wrote:
We have had it in my husbands car that we bought in 2016. Every March they bill me in the mail some ridiculous price like $299.99. I call and explain that we hardly use the car now, and that I will only pay $99.00 a year PERIOD. The last two times I called it worked out. They add taxes and fee so it cost about $115 after that.

My son just had this happen. He always renegotiates the rate. It always starts with his threat to cancel, and they begin to make offers to keep him.

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Its Me LuLuBelle2 — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 02:12:08 GMT

Way back when I had XM radio. I had a pretty long commute and loved the old time radio shows. I forget what I paid yearly, but I know it was nowhere near what they want today. And, it was commercial free. My husband recently bought a new car and got six months of Sirrius for free. When it was time to re-up he declined. Now there are commercials and he said it's just not worth what they want. When Sirrius took over XM they dropped the old time radio shows so I had absolutely no interest.

I think when they brought on personalities like Oprah and Howard Stern they were paying them huge bucks yearly, and not getting the return they expected, so jacked up all subscriber rates. Sad.

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september — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 02:22:02 GMT

I think I might need to renegotiate my rate.

I have a very limited plan. Even with that, I may be paying too much

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Leeny — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 02:48:32 GMT

@Snowpuppy Boy, do I agree with you on the picks they are playing on the Holly channel. It's pretty awful.

As far as price, we just came off of a special 5 month rate of $29+ taxes and fees. I think we are going to give it a rest after the holidays because we just got a letter that states rates are going up aprrox 3-3.5% starting in January. We don't travel much so we will check back with them later on with a new price. Right now it's about $100 for 6 months.

@Snowpuppy wrote:
Agree that you should turn down the first negotiated offer as the 2nd/3rd are uaually better.

I got a 5 mo. renewal for under $50/all fees included a month ago. One vehicle and Select package.

Gotta say the Holly channel this year sux!! I don't think they are paying royalties for better artists.

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sunshine45 — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 02:55:46 GMT

@Snowpuppy wrote:
Agree that you should turn down the first negotiated offer as the 2nd/3rd are uaually better.

I got a 5 mo. renewal for under $50/all fees included a month ago. One vehicle and Select package.

Gotta say the Holly channel this year sux!! I don't think they are paying royalties for better artists.

@Snowpuppy

you should be listening to the HALLMARK channel radio.....it has been very good!

i switch from hallmark, holly, and holiday traditions. i also listen every once in a while to 70s/80s christmas and holiday pops.

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AlleyCat — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 03:01:22 GMT

I stopped subscribing back in 2013 but decided to renew my subscription after getting a deal in my email for 1 year = 99.00 plus a free Echo Dot. Not a bad deal IMO.

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phoenixbrd — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 03:48:33 GMT

Thanks Sirius subscribers....As I suspected we are paying WAY TOO HIGH a price. We got a card today saying our subscription has been renewed and that the credit card has already been charged. I wanted to get some idea of what is normal and thanks to the wonderful ladies on the board, I'm finding it boils down to how hard you negotiate and we are being taken to the cleaners. We are going to say we will cancel, and at our rates...I will cancel unless our rates are reduced at least by half. Thank you so much for your feedback!

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RollTide2008 — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 14:52:09 GMT

I dunno. Like $13 or $15 a month?

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Katrin B — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 14:58:51 GMT

Sirius XM is very inconsistent with their pricing.

Even if your current subscription hasn't run it's course I would call to discuss pricing.

Last time I just said that I felt the price was way too high, the rep came back with a different price; I asked if that is as good as he could offer; he lowered it to $35 for 6 months. I then asked if we could do that for a year, he checked and came back and said "yes".

All in all it was pleasant and easy, I remember other times not as easy.

Paid over the phone with a CC ( he said that was non negotiable).

Hope this helps...

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SeaMaiden — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 17:22:30 GMT

Well, I just called to renew as our subscription ends in Febuary. They send me a bill in the mail as I pay by check. I had to go through the rigamaroll bla bla bla.... ended up paying almost the same as last year... $18 more... no big deal. I could hardly hear the CS person...and her accent was so bad I only caught every 5th word she spoke.

Last year I spoke with someone who could at least speak clear English and I was much easier. I wonder if I was speaking to someone in India this time......

At least I do not have to do this again for another year.....