Fed up with the money pit that is Sirius Radio
I just got the notice that they were charging an additional $2.99/month for online.
I have 2 cars. 2 radios burnt out just after warranty. 1 new one had no transmitting power (no return). 1 the display is melting. 1 expensive one doesn't transmit well either. I've purchased 4 external antennas. Driving, the signal cuts out frequently when the trees are in bloom.
The only time I can clearly hear is when I'm listening online. Now I have to pay extra? I've already dished out enough (conservatively $500) in poorly manufactured equipment.
I purchased for Stern but lately the show has been hit or miss (mostly miss). I believe it is because he can't wait to quit. He has mediocre enthusiasm for the show. He would have never put up with a heroine addict like Arty who gets into physical altercations (remember AJ Benza?), but now is just hoping to string the show out until he fulfills his contract.
They killed a few of my favorite stations with no true alternative.
When I switched out my last 2 radios, they charged me $30/radio. They did not care that they were defective or how much I've paid in faulty equipment.
I agree with other postees who state Sirius has a 'too bad' attitude to consumer complaints. The only time they seem to attempt to help is when you call to cancel.
For others information, when I called, they first offered a $2.99 credit for 12 months. After I said no thank you, the second offer included a free month for my two radios in addition (a $20 value). So if you want a credit, give it a shot.
The person was nice and I politely refused, the call went well, I have no gripe there.
I just decided it was time to end the money pit.
Monopoly = Increases without bound
It was predictable despite Sirius' moaning and their false premise that there is plenty of competition by terrestrial radio.
$2 doesn't seem like much, but when multiplied by the subscriber base it is substantial. After all it's about 30% of the added radio subscriptions revenue.