Tivo Gift Question

[padave44]

I'm trying to buy Tivo for a friend for Christmas. When I try to order it (and select gift), it takes me to a screen that says 'Choose a service gift card'. I'm not buying the service for him, but it doesn't seem like I can order without buying a 1 or 3 year service gift card.

Is that correct? There's no way to get to the checkout screen unless you select one of the plans.

Thanks,
Dave

[litzdog911]

That may very well be true. After all, what good is a "gift" Tivo without a service subscription?

[padave44]

I'm not used to $180 + $199 = $379 gifts at Christmas. I guess I'll get them something else.

[funtoupgrade]

If you have your heart set on a TiVo then look on eBay. They have new series 2 units for around $50 shipped all the time.

[TydalForce]

You can get the TiVo hardware elsewhere... like store.tivocommunity.com and everywhere else, if you just want to buy the box

[jfh3]

I'm not used to $180 + $199 = $379 gifts at Christmas. I guess I'll get them something else.

Where do you get the $180? The box is free if you buy the 1 year gift card.

[Einselen]

Where do you get the $180? The box is free if you buy the 1 year gift card.

Maybe OP meant $170. Being nice and giving a gift of 180 HR DT.

[padave44]

180 hr DT Tivo is $169 and the cheapest service card is $199 = $368

I called Tivo and if you buy from them you have to buy a gift service card in order to get their cheaper prices.

Thanks everyone.

Dave