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sjudkins
12-10-08, 01:07 PM
Can I just buy a DTV DVR on eBAY to replace my existing NON DVR receiver? This is for a non HD tv set. I am asking because isn't my access card "married" to the existing receiver? If so, I think it can easily be unmarried. I just didn't know if DTV would help me since I am not buying the equipment directly from them.

I am looking at buying a: DIRECT TV RECEIVER R15-500 PLUS
P Smith
12-10-08, 01:16 PM
Gosh !

IT IS MARRIED.
dodge boy
12-10-08, 01:18 PM
Before you buy it get the RID number and call D* and ask them if there is a problem activating that receiver.... It might be leased, it might have an outstanding balance owed against it.
JLucPicard
12-10-08, 01:27 PM
Do a search on here for "eBay" and read some of the cautionary statements about buying DirecTV equipment off of eBay - no need to rehash them here again.

Bottom line, eBay can be an OK avenue, but really isn't necessarily your best choice for DirecTV equipement.
bobnielsen
12-10-08, 01:32 PM
The card on the ebay receiver cannot be transferred to your account. Sometimes they will let you transfer a card from another receiver, but you may need a new one, $20.
boba
12-10-08, 02:12 PM
May I suggest a used HR10-250 off eBay instead of the R15 more recording time/better operating system (TiVo) and a HDTV tuner for off air recording for about the same price.

If you want the R15 call D* to see what an upgrade will cost you, you will need two lines from the dish to that location and you will probably end up with a 2 year lease commitment.
bonscott87
12-10-08, 02:15 PM
Plus if all you want is an R15 from DirecTV you can probably get that for free by just calling DirecTV. :)
damondlt
12-10-08, 04:21 PM
Plus if all you want is an R15 from DirecTV you can probably get that for free by just calling DirecTV. :) Thats what I would do as well. Most likly it would be an R16 or R22 though.
firefighter4evr
12-11-08, 03:44 PM
Thats what I would do as well. Most likly it would be an R16 or R22 though.

When i called a few weeks ago and got a second R16 it was $99 and all they did was ship it to me... they told me that if i needed a tech to install it.. another $99 bucks
ThomasM
12-11-08, 08:50 PM
When i called a few weeks ago and got a second R16 it was $99 and all they did was ship it to me... they told me that if i needed a tech to install it.. another $99 bucks

Which is why you should have gone to Best Buy, Circuit City, etc. and picked up a BRAND NEW R22 for the same price (and the same 2 year lease commitment reset).

Did you also get charged for shipping?