When we first signed up for our current cable TV package, it was about $40 per year.  Each year, the price has gone up $10, so we're now paying $60 for the exact same crappy, overpriced, yet practically indispensable service.  I've read on a few websites that cable companies (and service companies in general) will gladly allow you to pay less if you threaten to switch to a different provider.  This is what Wendy tried on Monday.  But after a moderately long back-and-forth discussion, the customer service person wouldn't budge.  So Wendy said, "Here's the thing:  I don't feel like paying $60 when we used to pay $40."  The CS rep agreed and lowered our monthly rate to $40 (for a year, after which we'll do the exact same thing).  So basically, what we have here is a pick-a-price service.  You name your price, they provide the service.  Don't like your price?  Ask for a lower one.  What a concept. #business