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Silmeron
12-13-2008, 03:37 AM
Hey there, so basically one day before TiVo announces this holiday offer (http://www3.tivo.com/promo/customerholiday/index.html?tsn=652000180462A1C) I bought a TiVo through Amazon.com. Since TiVo doesn't take e-mail questions (sigh!) I thought I'd ask the pros - do I have to buy through TiVo directly to get the free wireless network adapter and lowered lifetime subscription pricing?
ciper
12-13-2008, 04:08 AM
Yes.
Also I got an email about this deal on December 1, not sure why yours was so late.
Silmeron
12-21-2008, 06:08 PM
BTW, this offer does *NOT* apply unless you purchase the package directly from TiVo.com. I just got off the phone with a customer service rep, so, that's a bummer.
RonDawg
12-21-2008, 06:23 PM
Assuming you paid $260 or less for the TiVoHD, and qualified for the MSD pricing on Lifetime, just get the TiVo Wireless Adapter for $40 or less and the only thing you're losing out on is the $50 worth of free movie and music.

At current Amazon prices, you'll actually be spending about $20 less than the current TiVo offer.
Mindflux
12-21-2008, 07:23 PM
Assuming you paid $260 or less for the TiVoHD, and qualified for the MSD pricing on Lifetime, just get the TiVo Wireless Adapter for $40 or less and the only thing you're losing out on is the $50 worth of free movie and music.

At current Amazon prices, you'll actually be spending about $20 less than the current TiVo offer.

Yes, but if you don't qualify for MSD pricing.. (such as I).. then this is seemingly a better deal... or close to it with taxes involved from TiVo anyway (I get taxed on service).

Though, for those who haven't bought yet. Get yourself a TiVOHD for 208 shipped on 6ave with a coupon, spend $330 on a lifetime sub off eBay and get the adapter for $40 on amazon. You're at $578. If you have a 10% off eBay coupon you can get the lifetime for $300.

The lifetime subs through eBay apparently only work on a unit that has never been registered for service before though, I'm not sure why that is.
RonDawg
12-21-2008, 10:05 PM
Yes, but if you don't qualify for MSD pricing.. (such as I).. then this is seemingly a better deal...

True but my post was directed at the OP, whose sig line indicates that he already owns a TiVo and possibly does qualify for MSD.