Re: Confused on which DTV converter box models to get by 5/27/2008...

On 20 May 2008 19:31:45 GMT ANTant@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 wrote:
|> |> We know that. We are trying to see if they would do it if a specific

|> |> model is unavailable like EchoStar (now Dish Network DTVPal).
However, 
|> |> no replies from the governments so it doesn't look like this trick
will 
|> |> work. At least, I tried!
|> | 
|> | FYI. :(
|> | 
|> | "Eligible converter box models may be purchased online or by
telephone, 
|> | and ****pped to your home.  For a list of participating online
retailers 
|> | and telephone retailers please visit 
|> | http://www.DTV2009.gov/VendorSearch.aspx.
|> | 
|> | 
|> | 
|> | Please contact your local participating electronics retailer for
|> | information regarding converter box supplies and availability.
|> 
|> What about: Ordering a box that is NOT yet available, but will be on a
date in
|> the future which is beyond your coupon expiration, ***AND*** paying for
that
|> box ***AND*** redeeming the coupon for $40 off the price, when the
order is
|> placed.  You get the box as soon as it arrives (maybe ****pped to you).
| 
| I just got an useless e-mail reply:
| 
| "As the TV Converter Box Coupon Program administrators we are only able 
| to answer questions directly related to the coupon program. Please 
| contact your local participating electronics retailer for information 
| regarding converter box purchasing and availability.
| 
| Sincerely,
| RENEE [snipped her last name]
| Consumer Sup****t
| TV Converter Box Coupon Program"
| 
| 
| :(

Boilerplate Alert!

I suspect these are just the people that _issue_ coupons.  You need to
talk
to the real people at NTIA who know the rules.


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