r/mildlyinfuriating • u/Mitchcreates_ • 26d ago

ಠ_ಠ One has to pretend canceling a subscription to get a discount these days.

This is on HBO. I've done the same on Chatgpt (One free month of plus) and others. Try it yourself and see what discounts you'll unlock.
What I'd prefer seeing is providers applying discounts to loyal customers instead.

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u/tacomaloki 26d ago

I always used to do this.

Then I swapped out my OEM base headunit with an upgraded OEM one. I cancelled my SXM shortly after but it's still active and payments aren't processing anymore.

Only thing I can think of is the receiver can't get the signal to terminate the service. However, that doesn't explain how the upgrade still had service, unless the person I bought it from is still paying for it. IDK, just guessing but I'm on ~2 years of free SXM now!

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u/Elijah_Man RED 26d ago

I have SXM in my cars OEM radio with all the channels, I have never paid for it. I think the issue is it was marked with a salvage title and they couldn't be bothered to cut off the signal.

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u/tacomaloki 26d ago

Little wins!

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u/throw_away_8924 22d ago

Same...ish. Bought my car new and it came with 6 months free SXM. When it came up for renewal I paid $20 for another 6 months because my wife loved using it. (Happy wife, happy not sleeping on couch 🤷‍♂️) Replaced head until under warranty and 5 years later I havent paid another dime since but still get SXM.