I called the 888 number that was posted in your web-report and talked to a customer service representative with the digital coupon program.  their recorded message stated that they do not repair the converters, nor are they allowed by law to replace lost or stolen coupons.  when I brought that fact up to the representative, I told her that $179 was too much to pay for a device that was unrepairable.  the representative stated that the converters should not cost more than $30 - $40.  I informed her that where I live, a company is ripping the public off by selling the converters for $179.  and honoring the government’s $40 coupon.  I thanked her for answering my questions, then I hung up.