Used Equipment

[igzo99]

Guys, if I purchase a receiver from a private part...do I still have to commit to a contract when I activate it?

 

[RACJ2]

Guys, if I purchase a receiver from a private part...do I still have to commit to a contract when I activate it?

It depends if its owned or leased. If it is a leased receiver, you will have to fulfill a commitment. If it is owned, you don't have any additional commitment. When you activate it, be sure to confirm they set it up as owned w/o a commitment.

Before you buy it, make sure to get the RID and talk to DirecTV to confirm that you would be able to activate the box if you get it. They can also tell you if its owned or leased.

 

[igzo99]

That's great info to know. Thank you!

 

[RACJ2]

That's great info to know. Thank you!

Your welcome! One last thing, I was assuming you are already a DirecTV customer and just adding a receiver. If you are new a customer, when you start service I believe you will have a commitment, leased or owned. Also, didn't you already ask this a few months ago?

 

[waypad]

anyone know why birdog.tv website is unavailable?

 

[RACJ2]

anyone know why birdog.tv website is unavailable?

I just tried it and it takes me to this URL: Birdog Satellite Meter

 

[jcrandall]

On a used receiver they will make you get a new access card (they mail it to you for $20), they will not use the old one, regardless of age.