overlander Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 This weekend I called Direct to connect a DVR I received from a friend that had quit Direct and had gone back to viewing local channels only. I was informed they would not transfer the DVR to my account as it was leased and too old to return. I remember years ago they would easily do this transfer. Is there any way around this refusal to turn on this used DVR? ? If not, where could I buy one at a reasonable price? Jim Ault. overlander1@live.com I called back and since my previous conversation was posted, they knew what I wanted and it didn't work to sneak up on them to "change their mind". So where is a deal for me to buy a DVR? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarDreamers.us Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Call back and try again with a different representative, perhaps a different shift, Sometimes after three try's I have been successful, but not always. Good luck. Safe Travels! SKP #89742 - Lifetime membership - Member of the SKP Class of 2007Good Sam Club - Lifetime MemberDataStorm #5423Passport America - Lifetime MemberSons Of The American Revolution (SAR) - Lifetime MemberAmerican Legion - USAF - Lifetime MemberRotary Club Member - 30 years Escapee CARE Supporter National Wildlife Refuge Volunteer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganto Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 go on e bay or amazon and search out for owned DVR ask the seller for the serial number and ird number and then call directv's acces card dept 1-855-802-3473 and run the serial numbers to make sure that it is an owned box and not a leased box. if it's a leased box then they will lock you into another 2 year contract!!! and you def want to make sure that it's not stolen!! they won't activate it and your out of your money I know that customers were selling the DVR'S and HD boxes and directv was having a major problem with that!! you'll be forced to pay 25.00 for a new access card also per box!! I also know that directv forces business to buy the boxes and all equipment and they don't allow business to lease http://www.ebay.com/itm/OWNED-GENIE-Directv-HR44-500-HR44-HR-DVR-Digital-Direct-TV-1080p-Wi-Fi-/251871986021?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3aa4bd8165 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganto Posted May 31, 2015 Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 to be honest all the genie dvr's are leased. there's no such thing as an owned genie system!! there's a lady on the directv forum who bought one that directv told her it was an owned unit and the unit was clean. so she bought it had them send her a new access card and set up her account and they didn't give her none of the special promotions discounted programming nothing. and when she disconnected service they charged her 199.00 after they told her it was owned. sorry I don't trust directv as far as I could throw them!! and it's a shame to because they do have great programming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark and Dale Bruss Posted May 31, 2015 Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 In today's world with the tech changes as they are, purchasing DVRs has little or no value. At Dish, you pay the same subscription rate rented or purchase. The only apparent value to a purchased unit is the lack of a two year contract. Even there, the walk away price is less than what the purchase would be. And RVers usually have to make some vendor specific purchases which makes walking away less appealing. Please click for Emails instead of PM Mark & DaleJoey - 2016 Bounder 33C Tige - 2006 40' Travel SupremeSparky III - 2021 Mustang Mach-e, off the the Road since 2019 Useful HDT Truck, Trailer, and Full-timing Info atwww.dmbruss.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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