AmericanTV STB/Antenna offer until 9/30 [Archive]

veyj

07-30-2002, 07:49 AM

Received the following yesterday from AmericanTV. The way the flyer reads, I doubt they mailed it to their entire mailing list. I'm guessing they only sent this out to HDTV Ready TV customers. I have no need for it. If someone wants the flyer, email me and I'll put it in the mail for you.

It's refreshing to see the latest desktop publishing/printing technology knows that FOX should be white ink on white paper. http://www.milwaukeehdtv.org/ubb/biggrin.gif

Sorry about the spacing before the table. Anyone have a way to insert a table without this problem?

John

Think your HD Ready TV gives you a great picture now? Wait until you see the stunning color and clarity of a true High Definition picture – with resolution 3 times greater than your old TV!

HIGH DEFINITION Programming is here NOW In Your Area!

These local Stations are NOW Broadcasting in High Definition:
<table border="1">
<tr>
<td>Market</td>
<td>Station</td>
<td>Network</td>
<td>Digital Channel #</td>
<td>Programming</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Madison</td>
<td>WISC</td>
<td>CBS</td>
<td>3-1</td>
<td>ABC and CBS broadcast most prime-time series, some late night shows and select sporting events such as the NCAA Final Four in HD. NBC broadcasts some prime-time series, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and select sporting events. Plus, more HD programming is being added and more stations scheduled to come on-line soon!
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>*</td>
<td>WKOW</td>
<td>ABC</td>
<td>26-1</td>
<td>*</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>*</td>
<td>WMTV</td>
<td>NBC</td>
<td>15-1</td>
<td>*</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>*</td>
<td>WHA</td>
<td>PBS</td>
<td>21-1 </td>
<td>*</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Milwaukee</td>
<td>WDJT</td>
<td>CBS</td>
<td>46-1</td>
<td>*</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>*</td>
<td>WMVS</td>
<td>PBS</td>
<td>10-1</td>
<td>*</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>*</td>
<td>WTMJ</td>
<td>NBC</td>
<td>4-1</td>
<td>*</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>*</td>
<td>*</td>
<td>*</td>
<td>*</td>
<td>*</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Appleton</td>
<td>WACY</td>
<td>UPN</td>
<td>32-1</td>
<td>*</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>*</td>
<td>WBAY</td>
<td>ABC</td>
<td>2-1</td>
<td>*</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>*</td>
<td>WFRV</td>
<td>CBS</td>
<td>5-1</td>
<td>*</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>*</td>
<td>WGBA</td>
<td>NBC</td>
<td>26-1 </td>
<td>*</td>
</tr>
</table>

You have the HD-Ready TV. Now to experience true HDTV, all you need is a high definition tuner with an antenna and/or a HD satellite system.* And now, American makes it easy with the following offer:

SPECIAL HIGH DEFINITION OFFER*

Purchase a Samsung High Definition Tuner and basic professional installation for $579.99, and we’ll include the HD ANTENNA FREE! You’ll get all you need for true High Definition viewing!*

 Samsung SIRT150 HD Tuner
 Channel Master 3010 Stealth Antenna
 Basic Professional Installation including mounting hardware
 All for only $579.99

Bring this letter in with you to receive your FREE STEALTH ANTENNA with your purchase

Offer Valid through September 30th, 2002 Premium Validation sku 028-248-067

And if you want more High Definition programming, ask about our HD satellite solutions. Enjoy incredible HD programming via DirecTV and HD Net, HBO-HD and Pay Per View; Sports, comedy, documentaries, concerts & more!

To take advantage of these offers, or to simply learn more, just bring this letter to American and speak with one of our HDTV experts. We’ll be glad to give you a personal demonstration of all your HDTV can be. Thanks again for shopping American. We look forward to seeing you soon.

American
HDTV is our business

* Ability to receive over air HD signal subject to location and geography. Customers living outside of 20 mile radius from source may need a high powered antenna at additional charge. HD offer can not be combined with any other special pricing or financing offer. Basic installation connects antenna to one TV.

[This message has been edited by veyj (edited 07-31-2002).]

Steve_Miller

07-30-2002, 06:19 PM

Funny, you can <a href="http://www.samsungusa.com/cgi-bin/nabc/product/b2c_product_detail.jsp?employeeLogin=&prod_id=SIRT150X%2fXAA">buy the SIRT150 HD Tuner direct from Samsung for $449 less a FREE Antenna.</a>

That is $164 less than American..($579 x 5% tax - $449) you can buy a pretty spiffy Antenna for $164.

- Steve

veyj

07-31-2002, 06:56 AM

I never said it was a good deal. I just wanted to pass along the info to let you guys know what others are doing to promote HDTV and whether or not that information was accurate.

With the new Samsung models out, I wouldn't even touch the 150. Earlier this month, ABT had the new Samsung 151 selling for $365 delivered http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/printthread.php?s=&threadid=153183&perpage=45

That is $246 less than American...($579 x 5.5% - $365) spiffy antenna, rotor, nice dinner w/the wife, round of golf and lunch, few bucks left to fold for the pretty girls. http://www.milwaukeehdtv.org/ubb/biggrin.gif

[This message has been edited by veyj (edited 07-31-2002).]

borghe

07-31-2002, 10:32 AM

Originally posted by veyj:
...spiffy antenna, rotor, nice dinner w/the wife, round of golf and lunch, few bucks left to fold for the pretty girls. http://www.milwaukeehdtv.org/ubb/biggrin.gif
ROFLMAO!!!

Steve_Miller

08-02-2002, 12:23 AM

nice... http://www.milwaukeehdtv.org/ubb/biggrin.gif

RRP

09-06-2002, 09:27 AM

looked at the SIR-T150 online at www.jandr.com (http://www.jandr.com)

$299.99 plus 9.90 shipping.

When I pull the trigger, I think this is going to be my choice. Who knows, maybe by December, it'll be down to $199.99.