Lifetime Subscription Or Not?

Our new car "free" subscription will end in February. I am at the point where I need to make a decision. I had originally planned to purchase the Lifetime subscription as it would most defiitely be the best plan for us long term.

However, now with things looking so gloomy for Sirius, I am having second thoughts. Will Sirius go under?? ....... who knows!

I really don't want to pull out several hundred dollars for something that may or may not be around in the coming months. If I knew all accounts would be safe regardless, it would be a no-brainer, but no one knows that!

Anyone else about to make a renewal? What are your thoughts?

Thanks

Hi....I am also thinking about signing up for a lifetime of Sirius Now....I signed up the first day Howard moved to Sirius...That was 3 years ago....I wish I did it then Because now Ive paid for all that time and I would of been done...Paid in full....now instead of costing $500 then ..even with the $100 off now new price its gonna cost me $800 now....And I will tell I have to have my Sirius Radio....and I think its better then its ever been.....Dont worry about Sirius going anywhere because its not.....Well actually it is.....Its going to the Top......

$800 ?? Is that for one or two subs?

I think I paid $299 about 3 years ago.

I would definately recommend getting the lifetime, pays for itself in a few years. SiriusXM isn't going anywhere, especially if more people like you guys sign up for the lifetime plans - it'll help out their cash flow numbers for the quarter!

I got lifetime 18 months ago for $500, its gone up?
Can you add a sub to lifetime? Ive got XM in the new Honda and want to change out the module for Sirius.

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Originally Posted by SiriusXM - Jason

$800 ?? Is that for one or two subs?

I think I paid $299 about 3 years ago.

I would definately recommend getting the lifetime, pays for itself in a few years. SiriusXM isn't going anywhere, especially if more people like you guys sign up for the lifetime plans - it'll help out their cash flow numbers for the quarter!

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When it was first offered it was $500....now the Lifetime Plan is $399.99 They are offering $100 off but im not sure if thats already in this price or if you get additional discount...

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Originally Posted by SiriusXM - Jason

$800 ?? Is that for one or two subs?

I think I paid $299 about 3 years ago.

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I think what he means is that he has already paid $300 for 3 years and now he is thinking about a lifetime so, in essence, he will wind up paying $800 for a lifetime.

BTW, to the guy who asked the original question... yes, you should get a lifetime. Even if this company doesn't make it financially for the shareholders, I don't think subscribers have anything to worry about.

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Originally Posted by SiriusBuzz

I think what he means is that he has already paid $300 for 3 years and now he is thinking about a lifetime so, in essence, he will wind up paying $800 for a lifetime.

BTW, to the guy who asked the original question... yes, you should get a lifetime. Even if this company doesn't make it financially for the shareholders, I don't think subscribers have anything to worry about.

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Thats is what I was trying to say ...Thank you

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Originally Posted by SiriusBuzz

Even if this company doesn't make it financially for the shareholders, I don't think subscribers have anything to worry about.

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My concern is that I pay for the "lifetime" subscription and the company is forced to go out of business. What is to protect the subscriber and their "lifetime" subscription? Whoever might take over is in no way obligated to honor our subscription.

So, I am curious as to why you say "I don't think subscribers have anything to worry about". Please share your thoughts.

TVL

TVL: K-mart has done multiple "restructurings". How many times have you seen Kmart close it's doors? None. Sears has restructured. Ever seen a closed sign on thier doors?


Is there a chance that Sirius could go totally kaput? Sure, there always is. But is it likely? Absolutely not. Either they will restructure their debt, wipe out shareholders, and start fresh, or they will just restructure debt, or they will sell the company - as is - to another bidder. Anyone who buys the company, buys the obligations.

Man, I just got lifetime on the XM in my new Honda, The guy I talked to kept telling me I couldnt get it with a factory radio, what difference does it make?
Anyway, $299, done deal but I had to really work tp get that $100 off they advertise on the radio. Then they hammer me to buy a reconditioned XM radio to boot?:out:

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Originally Posted by rodder

Anyway, $299, done deal but I had to really work tp get that $100 off they advertise on the radio. Then they hammer me to buy a reconditioned XM radio to boot?:out:

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Your lucky to get another $100 off the lifetime price. The add is yes for $100 off of the regular lifetime sub price, $499 Siri/XM everything, $599 Best of Siri/XM, so the $399 IS the "sale" price.

I purchased my Lifetime Subscription back in 2005 and it has already earned it's worth. I have used one radio swap recently and still have two to go which means I should be enjoying Sirius XM for at least another 15 years on this single subscription plan! Plus I added the Premium Internet stream which is absolutely amazing as far as sound quality is concerned. In fact it's superior to even the quality of the Sat. Rad. signal when it comes to music channels.

I say that if your passionate about Sirius XM and love the content then the Lifetime Subscription is an excellent choice. That said, I would NOT use a Lifetime plan on my OEM vehicle radio but rather on a portable like the Stiletto 2.

Well, I received an interesting phone call today from a Sirius representative. They explained my "free" subscription would expire on Feb. 28 and it was time to re-new and/or subscribe. They informed me of their monthly, yearly and lifetime subscriptions and their respective rates. (Lifetime = $399.99)

I quickly informed them that I was somewhat leary as to where Sirius was heading. Stock is down to around 12 cents per share and I wasn't sure if the company was going to survive or not. And, if someone were to buy them out, I wasn't so sure the new owner would agree to honor my subscription.

Therefore, I offered the rep $299 for the lifetime subscription and she got a supervisor on the phone. I explained my concerns once again and stated for $299 I would take the gamble. She agreed!

But, there was a gottcha ............... she couldn't finalize the "deal" because the computer system would not allow her to change from $399 to $299.

Oh well, she tried! I simply told her I would wait closer to my expiration date to make a decision as to what I may do OR not do for that matter. I let her know if she could get the system to take the $299, call me back! She agreed ............. but it doesn't look real promising.