Thank you MegaZone. All of the systems I have been looking at have 
monthly subscriptions so there is no need to transfer the lifetime.   Do 
I need to wait for the previous owner to cancel their subscription or 
can I register the unit as soon as I know the serial number?

                                Ken G.  

MegaZone wrote:
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> 
> Once upon a time Ken Gunther shaped the electrons to say...
>  > I am considering buying a third TiVo for the house to place in my
>  > kitchen. What are your experiences with buying used TiVos on eBay? Have
>  > they been in good condition or were they wrecks?
> 
> 
>  > How easy is it to get a subscription for a TiVo bought on eBay? Can I
>  > buy the subscription or must the original owner transfer the
>  > subscription to me (not a lifetime subscription)?
> 
> If it is not lifetime then it is probably monthly. In that case there
> is nothing to transfer. They cancel their sub, you activate it like
> any other box.
> 

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