Today's Lifetime Offer... DANGIT!

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So I have a Roamio.... haven't used it much since I bought it in 2013. I reactivated it on a monthly plan two months ago. Got the TiVo fever, needed the newest and best (yes, I know Bolt+ is coming), so I found a Bolt with the 1 year free service.

I do really like the Bolt. A bit snappier and I'm probably the only person on the planet that likes the wonky design. Happy me... until. I activated the Bolt, watched the last few things I needed to catch up on with the Roamio, Factory Reset the Roamio and called TiVo to cancel that service.

Two days ago (even with a veiled threat of shutting it down altogether) they offered only the full $550 All-In price. Today they offer Roamio Lifetime for $199 - AFTER I already activated the Bolt. I turned it down to stick with the newer Bolt and one year. Hoping in a year or two I can get a similar offer. Or....should I take it on the Roamio and try to sell the Bolt? Can I transfer the Bolt and one year to someone else?

 

Nope, I only used it a few months in 2013 and reactivated it in July. She said I shouldn't qualify, but I guess they were baiting for me to drop 199 for a box on a 2nd TV, but I only have the one so that plan didn't work.

Yes, I considered returning the Bolt. Still may. Decisions decisions.

 

Yea I think I am going to get the lifetime on the Roamio and let a friend use it while I sit through the free year on the Bolt (which I like better). Hopefully at that time or shortly after I can get a good service deal on the Bolt (or buy the latest and greatest with another free service deal), if not I'll have the Roamio with Lifetime available to me.

 

And just that quick, I changed my mind. Took the lifetime on the Roamio and set up a return for the Bolt.

 

Glad I didn't wait for the Bolt+. I think a lot of people were expecting more.

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https://www.engadget.com/2016/09/12/tivo-bolt-plus-bigger-blacker/?sr_source=Facebook