Monthly sub first, then transfer Lifetime?

[RickStrobel]

Just got my new S3 and am not yet ready to do the Lifetime Service transfer. Wanted to just add it on for $6.95 for the first month. As long as I call TiVo and transfer the Lifetime from another unit before the deadline I should be fine, right?

[hiker]

I would not count on that working. I remember reading somewhere that lifetime must be transferred right from the beginning. I could be wrong, so I suggest you call the VIP number first.

[Hank]

Rick,
I did EXACTLY what you want to do without any problems whatsoever. As you mention, the trick is that you have to cancel the $6.95 sub within the 30 day cancellation window, since you're really agreeing to a yearly contract. As long as you cancel the monthly within 30 days, you can then transfer a lifetime sub to the S3. I did this just this past week, and the CSR was able to handle the cancellation and lifetime transfer in one very quick phone call. The CSR I got was really on the ball, and completed both transactions perfectly. And in addition, and completely NOT expected, he also refunded the $6.95 charged for the first month.

Now when you go activate your lifetime sub, do you need someone to use as a referral??? ;)

-Hank

[Georgia Guy]

Rick,
I did EXACTLY what you want to do without any problems whatsoever. As you mention, the trick is that you have to cancel the $6.95 sub within the 30 day cancellation window, since you're really agreeing to a yearly contract. As long as you cancel the monthly within 30 days, you can then transfer a lifetime sub to the S3. I did this just this past week, and the CSR was able to handle the cancellation and lifetime transfer in one very quick phone call. The CSR I got was really on the ball, and completed both transactions perfectly. And in addition, and completely NOT expected, he also refunded the $6.95 charged for the first month.
-Hank

Ditto. I called yesterday and did the exact same thing as Hank.

[jfh3]

Just got my new S3 and am not yet ready to do the Lifetime Service transfer. Wanted to just add it on for $6.95 for the first month. As long as I call TiVo and transfer the Lifetime from another unit before the deadline I should be fine, right?

If by deadline, you mean the 30-day deadline, yes.

If you mean by the 1/31/07 transfer deadline, no.

[knuckles]

Now when you go activate your lifetime sub, do you need someone to use as a referral??? ;)

-Hank


Hmmmm ..... When I bought my S3, just 2 weeks ago, and transferred my lifetime, I wasn't allowed to use a referral. I asked, and the rep said I was the first one he's had that asked.

[greg_burns]

Hmmmm ..... When I bought my S3, just 2 weeks ago, and transferred my lifetime, I wasn't allowed to use a referral. I asked, and the rep said I was the first one he's had that asked.

I went monthly to start with in order to avoid the possible hassle of specifying a referral. I knew I could just do it online when I signed up.

Rick,
I did EXACTLY what you want to do without any problems whatsoever. As you mention, the trick is that you have to cancel the $6.95 sub within the 30 day cancellation window, since you're really agreeing to a yearly contract. As long as you cancel the monthly within 30 days, you can then transfer a lifetime sub to the S3.

I was under the (mistaken?) impression that I could procrastinate until 1/31/07 with transfering my lifetime. :eek: Luckily, my 30 days isn't quite up yet.

[generaltso]

You can use a referral for the S3 lifetime transfer since you really end up with a 1 year subscription first. Whoever referred you will just need to go into their rewards account and request the credit.

[greg_burns]

I haven't paid the $199 transfer yet. I signed up my S3 almost a month ago at the MSD monthly price of $6.95. I gotta make my move in the next couple days to be within the 30 day windows it seems.

With these price changes, should I not bother transferring the lifetime from my S2 and just stay where I'm at? Will I continue to pay $6.95 on my S3 indefinitely, or does something happen in 12 months? :confused:

Threads like this have me confused.
http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?p=4552716&&#post4552716

How do I know I will still be paying $6.95 on my S3 a year from now? If it is going to be more, I would rather do the transfer to my S3 and dump my S2 in a year.

[c3]

How about buying a S1 lifetime from eBay for $300 or less? You should be able to get at least that much back if you decide to sell the S2 lifetime unit later.

[greg_burns]

How about buying a S1 lifetime from eBay for $300 or less? You should be able to get at least that much back if you decide to sell the S2 lifetime unit later.

Now why didn't I think of that? :up:

[jeffw_00]

just bought a new TiVoHD, I want to go monthly for 2-3 months and then either buy lifetime (I'm ok if I don't credit the monthly fees to it), or see if they will transfer the lifetime from my 9/2000 S1.

But I called Tivo and they made it very clear that after 30 days I'm stuck with monthly for a year! I offered them $$ for lifetime in 90 days they would turn me away.

Is that everyone's experience?

thanks
/j

[matt_o_70]

I am an old S1 lifetime user.. Who would like to understand what the current options are for HD upgrades you all mention?

If i buy a HD box can I transfer my existing lifetime from the S1 to the new box within the 30 days you discuss? but there is an additional charge?

what is the 1/31/09 deadline?

When I called customer care all I got was "we can sell you a new one and new service...." no real help beyond that.

what is the VIP number?

[jeffw_00]

if you bought it before January 2000, (not sure of the exact date) you can get a free transfer of service. Otherwise, I'm told you're out of luck for a transfer. However, if the S1 is still alive, then you get a discount on the monthly or lifetime service of 20-25%.

I'd also like to know what a "VIP number" is.
/j

[Hank]

I believe it's October, 2000.

[scooby2]

if you bought it before January 2000, (not sure of the exact date) you can get a free transfer of service. Otherwise, I'm told you're out of luck for a transfer. However, if the S1 is still alive, then you get a discount on the monthly or lifetime service of 20-25%.

I'd also like to know what a "VIP number" is.
/j
What does "if the S1 is still alive" mean? I have an old S1 lifetime bought on 05/01/2000 that works but has not been used in a while. I do not have a land line for it to dial in with and last I checked the ethernet add-on was not working.