NFL $unday Ticket

Last year I basked in the glory of DirecTV's NFL Sunday Ticket and it's 100+ games in amazing high definition. I took advantage of the "Early Bird Special" to pay just $199 for the season (yes, it seems like a lot, but very well worth it). The only downside was that the games broadcasted on the local DC Fox and CBS stations were blacked out on the Sunday Ticket HD channels, so I was either forced to watch those few games a week in standard definition (difficult to do after switching from an HD game) or not watch those games at all (more likely).

Anyway, things were going to change this year as I will finally be getting the local channels in HD (without having to "move" to Gore, VA) and have been looking forward to another year of Sunday Ticket heaven. A few days ago, however, DirecTV broke my heart along with the hearts of many other subscribers and penny-pinchers across the country. Not only are they raising the Early Bird "special offer" to $219, but they are also charging $99 extra to get 100+ games in HD! Are you kidding me!?!? Unbelievable...$318...talk about price gouging...and that's if I take advantage of the Early Bird rate. Anyone want to chip in and share in the enjoyment?