6.95 pricing/addition for someone who already has 1 Lifetime Subscription

[sloan]

If I have a SA Series 2 Tivo... with a Lifetime Subscription ( I did this back in Feb I think)....

Can I still add a second Tivo at 6.95 /month (If I buy a used box?)....

And does that 4/15 deadline affect me and the 6.95 pricing?

AKA, will I or will I not be able to add a second receiver at 6.95/month.... in May 2006 (for example)?

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Thanks... I read about 50 posts, and couldn't figure out a clear answer.

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[jjberger2134]

Sounds to me if you buy a "pre-owned" box you will be able to add MSD to your account at any time. You will not be able to buy a new box directly from TiVo for the MSD price of $6.95, since they sell directly only bubdled boxes.

Check out the link below

http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?t=290723

[pdhenry]

You can still buy a new box from any retail channel and get the $6.95 MSD rate for it. Just don't buy it as a TiVo bundle.

If you want to buy from TiVo you can still get a 40hr refurb (http://www.tivo.com/2.1.1.0.ws.asp) for $155.40 and spend the included "1 year" gift card at $6.95 per month (makes the card last 22 months) after which you'd be billed $6.95/month.

[HDTiVo]

Thanks... I read about 50 posts, and couldn't figure out a clear answer.


That's why the new plan is so much simpler for the consumer. ;)

[Sirshagg]

You can still buy a new box from any retail channel and get the $6.95 MSD rate for it. Just don't buy it as a TiVo bundle.

If you want to buy from TiVo you can still get a 40hr refurb (http://www.tivo.com/2.1.1.0.ws.asp) for $155.40 and spend the included "1 year" gift card at $6.95 per month (makes the card last 22 months) after which you'd be billed $6.95/month.

NO. This refurb deal is a bundle and will not be billed at 6.95 per month.

[HDTiVo]

NO. This refurb deal is a bundle and will not be billed at 6.95 per month.
Right; that's one of the changes they made while they were "not raising prices." ;)

[jfh3]

If I have a SA Series 2 Tivo... with a Lifetime Subscription ( I did this back in Feb I think)....

Can I still add a second Tivo at 6.95 /month (If I buy a used box?)....

And does that 4/15 deadline affect me and the 6.95 pricing?

AKA, will I or will I not be able to add a second receiver at 6.95/month.... in May 2006 (for example)?

..

Thanks... I read about 50 posts, and couldn't figure out a clear answer.


As long as you get your Tivo box from anyplace other than Tivo.com, you can add additional boxes at $6.95 per month (up to a max - can't remember if it's 5, 6, or 10).

The 4/15 deadline has nothing to do with MSD.

HOWEVER, you WILL have to commit any new box added under the MSD for a minimum of 1 year. ($6.95x12). After 1 year, the box will continue at $6.95 (or the then-current MSD rate) until you cancel.

[Puppy76]

Also remember even if you buy a bundled box, you can call and switch to the $6.95 price after the first year (or whenever your contract ends). It would effectivly make the Tivo hardware more expensive (since you're paying like $20-7 rather than $20-12), but it's probably not a bad deal.