I do not think that they will send them out direct, the reason they are insisting on the installer doind it, is because you would also want to get the AT-9 installed as well, if you do not have it already and you cannot buy that at your local BB or CC with the receiver.
jimbo
Well, they did send it and we did discuss the AT-9 dish install prior to them shipping it, but since my market is #100 (Charleston, SC), we are not scheduled to be HD-LIL until mid-2007 at the earliest. No need for the AT-9 at this time. Plus I am close enough to get all my networks OTA, so therefore I may not need the AT-9. Of course a lot depends on which sat's will carry the 150 CONUS HD feeds. If I need one then, I will arrange for the $50 install/upgrade.
Also, I think I failed to mention this earlier, but since my Tivo was owned and not leased, they transferred the ownership of this new HR20 to me and did not require a lease or extended commitment. I didn't ask them about this prior to shipment, but found out when I called to activate the new access card.