How much would it be worth?

[fatlard]

I currently have two Tivos (S1 and S2) both on Lifetime Subscription

The S1 is eligible for transfer for $199.

I purchased a TivoHD that I can transfer the lifetime from the S1 to.

Would it make more sense?

1. eBay off the S1 and get $199 or higher (depending on how the market price) and use the money to pay for month fees on the Tivo (MSD6.99) 199/7=33months

2. Or transfer the lifetime from the S1 to the TivoHD and pay $199.
33 months for $199/7 and sell the S1 for next to nothing on eBay.

What do you guys think?

How much would the lifetime S1 fetch now?

Hows my logic on this?

[fatlard]

Well, would break even period be considered 71 months?

$250 price for lifetime series 1 at ebay.
$199 transfer fee
______
$449



$449/7=71months?

6 years?

[Mikeyis4dcats]

I'd buy a Big Lots S2DT and put lifetime on it....

[GoHokies!]

I don't think that you'll find anyone even willing to give you $200 for lifetime on an S1 at this point, then have to pay the $199 to transfer it.

I would just keep the S1 and transfer the lifetime.

[mick66]

I'd buy a Big Lots S2DT and put lifetime on it....

And just how would you accomplish this?

[fatlard]

I don't think that you'll find anyone even willing to give you $200 for lifetime on an S1 at this point, then have to pay the $199 to transfer it.

I would just keep the S1 and transfer the lifetime.


This most recent one (S1) sold for $253

wow..

while a life time tivoHD $750

[GoHokies!]

This most recent one (S1) sold for $253

wow..

while a life time tivoHD $750Wow, that's pretty surprising. I stand corrected!

$250+$199= $450 for life

or

$300 for 3 years

I suppose that does still come out to be a good deal for someone that plans on using their THD for more than 4.5 years.

I'd definitely eBay the S1 then, and set the reserve fairly high.

[Mikeyis4dcats]

And just how would you accomplish this?

Maybe I was premature, but my assumption was that he had an S1 that allowed you a grandfathered transfer...

[JustAllie]

Don't forget to take into consideration the fact that a TiVo with lifetime service will have a significant resale value for years into the future -- the value of that lifetime service declines relatively slowly. Once a 3-year contract is up, the TiVo that had that contract is not worth much.

[mick66]

Maybe I was premature, but my assumption was that he had an S1 that allowed you a grandfathered transfer...
you weren't premature at all, just a bit slow

The OP said
"The S1 is eligible for transfer for $199."

so there's really no need to assume anything.

[Mikeyis4dcats]

you weren't premature at all, just a bit slow

The OP said
"The S1 is eligible for transfer for $199."

so there's really no need to assume anything.

I guess I don't understand your question then...

[mick66]

I guess I don't understand your question then...

it's moot now anyway.