Receiver ID Number Question

[AdamTex]

Hey everyone,

Have a quick question about receiver ID #s.

I have been looking on my local craigslist for some used receivers and calling directv to check the receiver id.

Almost every one I have called about either wasn't ever returned or still belonged to an active account.

However, this last time I called they checked 3 different numbers for me, and she says "nothing came back when she entered those numbers" to which I said "does this mean they CAN be activated on my account" and she says "yes, if nothing comes back when I enter the number, that means they can be used."

She sounded really unsure of herself when she was explaining this, so I thought it be a good idea to see what the consensus is here in regards to our conversation.

Thanks!

 

[texasbrit]

Call again and ask to talk to someone in the access card department....

 

[Claude Greiner]

You will need to replace the access card.

Make the deal, Call directv and order new access cards for the receivers.

Make the seller wait a few days.

When you get the access cards, call and activate the receivers on your account before you pick them up.

When you get home, call for a rehit

 

[Jimbo]

You will need to replace the access card.

Make the deal, Call directv and order new access cards for the receivers.

Make the seller wait a few days.

When you get the access cards, call and activate the receivers on your account before you pick them up.

When you get home, call for a rehit

Usually when you activate them they want to know for sure your getting a picture ... your gonna do this ahead of time before you even know if they work when your getting it from a stranger ?

I don't think I would do that.