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    What's the deal with DirecTv's lease?

    From Directv Themsleves: ANY unit not purchsed directly through us that is activated on an account after 2006 (Don't remeber which month) is a leased unit. Doesn't matter if it wasn't a leased unit before - for example, in my case the unit WAS NOT leased before - but since I bought it on...
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    What's the deal with DirecTv's lease?

    No, It came in a sealed plastic wrapper with NO writing on it of any kind at all... No sticker - no disclaimer - no you promise to give us your first born - nothing... Just a return envelope to send back an old card... I know because I checked it BEFORE I opened it. I was very careful as I...
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    What's the deal with DirecTv's lease?

    I understand what you are saying but here are some further details... 1) It was a used unit - it was not considered a leased unit by Directv on the previous owner's account (prioir to 1996). Obviously there is no labeling indicating otherwise... 2) I did get a new access card - however, it...
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    What's the deal with DirecTv's lease?

    I know this is an old post and likely this topic has been talked to death but I just wanted to vent... From DIRECTV Themselves: "Any reciever not purchased directly through us is leased equipment." I have no idea how they can unilaterally claim ownership of something that is not theirs but...