I still can't understand why someone would want to purchase their equipment outright then try to fix it themselves. There's no cost advantage, and it's more hassle, unless you just like tinkering with the equipment.
As noted above, the issue comes in when you reach Dish's max receiver count limits within one account (6) which is what I have. 4 leased units, and the 2 I own outright.
rgds, WT