How about a free TiVo?

[indy019]

Remember the $99 TiVo from August 11? (search the archives if not)

Well, I took advantage of the deal, and am patiently waiting for my rebates to show up, but I found something this weekend that you all might want to use.

Currently, Sears is getting rid of all of the HDR112 TiVo units for $199. And if you remember, Circuit City has a 110% price matching guarantee. So, this weekend, I went to the Circuit City that I bought my TiVo from, receipt in hand, and pointed out that the Sears at the other end of the mall had the same model for $100 less. The clerk called Sears to confirm, and then refunded $118 (the $8 in tax) to my credit card!

Let's do the math together:

$300
-$100 (CC rebate)
-$100 (TiVo rebate)
-$110 (CC price match guarantee)
------
-$10

All I paid is sales tax!

It worked for me! If you have a Sears in your area with TiVo units in stock, then give this a try.

Good luck!

-Michael

[pennypinch]

Damn, Indy, you're a lucky one. All the sears in the Southland are cleaned out of these particular ones. Count your blessings. Anyway, I think I'm looking for a Replay TV. Am I crazy, or are Replay TV's without the subscription fee? Any insights? Nice[wo]Mann, I know you have one...

[Justin Stigall]

Yes, the ReplayTV is the one without the subscription, but why get that when you get all the rebates on TiVo? TiVo is actually a lot cooler than ReplayTv, believe me, I have tried them both. Go out and get a TiVo, you will be VERY GLAD you did http://www.gotapex.com/ubb/smile.gif

[woozle]

Would you happen to have the SKU # for the product @ sears so I can call before I make an ass out of myself :-)

[jbserra]

Circuit City will do anything NOT to allow you to pricematch these. I went to 3 different Circuit Citys and I got "We have $100 rebate of our own that makes it $199", to "those are closeouts. We can't match those" They are closeouts, so this excuse has some foundation. The other does not. $299 - $100 rebate is not the same as $199 without.

[PeteyBoy23]

Ok, can we have a consensus here. I'm in the NY area, and would love to pick up a Tivo. What's the difference between the old and the new(er?) models? Anything significant? Also, agreed, we need to know the SKU # for the model, so I don't buy the wrong one, like a bubblehead. Any other related info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[indy019]

I'm not sure of the SKU for Sears, but when I called, (and the clerk at the Circuit City store called) I asked for Phillis HDR112.

I can check to see if the CC SKU is on the receipt when I get home if that will help.

-Michael

[sonjamin]

Only thing is that Circut City puts up such a fight when you present them with competitive prices. But I do have to say that this is worth a try!

[Mighty Man]

Tried it here in Buffalo NY. Only one sears has that model, and it's $499.99. The others had a lower model, or none at all.

At least I picked up my cue cat at radio shack while at the mall.

[PeteyBoy23]

Damn, doesn't sound like this is possible to get. Does anyone have any more info about this, or similar way to get a cheap TIVO? Thanks so much! http://www.gotapex.com/ubb/smile.gif