DirecTV DVR HR21-200 receiver help

[floorlizard]

I needed a receiver for my bedroom. My brother-in-law previously had DTV but did not return the HR21-200. Of course, DTV reported it to his credit. Anyway, will I be able to activate the unit and card?

 

[dfergie]

No, it was leased and they will not activate...

 

[floorlizard]

I was afraid of that! It would seem more logical, however, to make some money off me instead of it simply being tossed in a land-fill! Oh, well...

 

[Bodo Fenrirsson]

I was afraid of that! It would seem more logical, however, to make some money off me instead of it simply being tossed in a land-fill! Oh, well...

No,they'll likely refurb it & send it back out.

 

[Hutch1814]

I was afraid of that! It would seem more logical, however, to make some money off me instead of it simply being tossed in a land-fill! Oh, well...

They'd rather see you have a tech come visit and lock in another 24 month contract. A lot of people don't realize about just adding a used receiver is a lot of work. The RID# and serial# are "married" to the account and each other. Moving that information is a lot more difficult than people realize.