Directv Going To Lease Only On 3/1/06

**hoopsbwc34** · 01-13-2006 03:05 PM

I'm sure D* isn't going to shut off the mirror fees for those who own, that would be a large chunk of monthly income. But I'd like someone to verify that's the case....

And what happens if I am able to buy something off of eBay after 3/1....will I still be charged a mirror/lease fee when I activate it then?

**satjay** · 01-13-2006 04:09 PM

I guess I picked a good time to move to their DVR. I think????

**navychop** · 01-13-2006 04:19 PM

Interesting comment in that release:
"...Upon activation of the leased equipment, DIRECTV buys the equipment from you and issues payment...."

Sounds like D* has shifted the cost of inventory onto the shoulders of the retailers. If this is significantly different from the past practice, I'd imagine they'll lose some smaller retailers. But maybe they're good with that.

**mustang65** · 01-13-2006 04:31 PM

i have a question. i will be going to D* soon. I have all my eqipment for a DIY except the D10's for my two room set-up Sould i buy one D10 from Robert at VE and lease the other through D*? Probably wont be subscribing till about May when my house gets done. Hope i've provided enough details. Played CSR round and round and all said i'm not eligible for new sub promotions so thats that the reason for the DIY.

**Digital Dude** · 01-13-2006 04:49 PM

Originally Posted by hoopsbwc34

Here's the big thing that I see being "changed" with this program:

Today I can return my DVR (which cost me the same as their "lease" program..... Free) and end my commitment, starting 3/1/06 that options goes away and I will have to pay the prorated cancellation fee!

THAT is the scariest part of all!

**lou_do** · 01-13-2006 05:21 PM

Originally Posted by projectorsrule

Our price is $29 a month for 500kps down/256kps upload. My ISP just signed a contract with Direc to sell direc, just add VOIP.

Oh, No. It looks like DSL Lite.

**RIRWIN1983** · 01-13-2006 07:11 PM

Originally Posted by Proc

It wouldn't bother me if D* goes to a lease system. I don't see any advantage (in my case anyway) of owning the equipment. I bought an H20 last night and now have an H10 and D10 that I "own" sitting back in the boxes they came in collecting dust. I would assume that if you lease, D* would be responsible for fixing and/or replacing any defective receivers.
They may drop the price of the Total Choice Plus for those with locals? And possible drop the HD package price too? Sounds good to me.

why dont you ebay them and use the extra money for new equipt.

**Stargazer** · 01-13-2006 07:34 PM

I wonder how this will effect the existing receiver prices on ebay. Will they go up or will they go down?

**herdfan** · 01-13-2006 08:55 PM

Originally Posted by jeff2k5

Does this mean if I want to upgrade my R10 to an R15 at that time am I also subject to this lease only agreement?

Why in the name of Tivo would you want to do that?

**kansaskid** · 01-13-2006 09:08 PM

one such contract expires on the 27th of jan. it depends on when they were signed as to when they expire, always 1 year to the date from signing is how it works