My wife needed access to local news programs coast to coast for her job, so I was forced (oh, woe is me) to get Sat TV.
Went down to my local TV guy, who happens to be BEV dealer. Filled out some paper, handed over credit card, arranged to have installer show up next day at 12 noon.
Installer calls me next day at 11:45, says he's behind schedule and may a bit late. I ask when he thinks he can get here? About 12:15. I've had repairmen/installers show up 6 hours late without a word of explanation or apology. This guy apologizes in advance for being 15 minutes late.
Install is done in about an hour, receiver is live about an hour later. Installer calls back the next day, apologizes again for being late and asks if everything is working ok?
System has been in about 2 years now and has been working 100% according to the Mrs.
In summary I'm happy with what I've got so far. (/me knocks on wood)
As a general comment to the rant thread, it sounds like half the problems are due to incompetent, inconsiderate, unconcerned or overbooked install techs. I had the good luck to hit a good one.
I think Santa is going to bring me a 9200 this Xmas.