Bill - your advice to get squeaky with DISH is spot on. I went through this curve with them when I cancelled for myself. At that time I told them I was going with a roof top antenna and Netflix - which I did, with absolutely no regrets. On the phone with DISH, as you said, I was bumped up to supervisor of sales level and spoke several times with a very professional and friendly DISH rep. Every time we talked the price got lower. Finally, AFTER I had said my goodbyes, she called back and made me such a sweet deal that I honestly had to reconsider . "They'll do whatever they can to keep you as a customer." EXACTLY!
The thing with this tactic is that you have to be ready to QUIT -not just fold 'em but walk away (at least as far as the DISH rep will believe you). I asked my sister if she could stand to be without her TV for a few days to a week but this made her shudder . I understand, so I backed off. Still, I will have another chat with the DISH I quit department and see what happens.
Good advice for others though.
"... for when we become in heart completely poor, we at once are the treasurers & disbursers of enormous riches."
WQJudge