is this openbox deal any good?

[kebabs]

hi all, been a starview user for years and the old diamond cable before that, now want to go the sat route, seen a deal on ebay for a openbox s10 175 quid with a 12 month sly deal already in, is that about right ? he said i can pickup the box to see it working etc, not 100% sure so thought id ask the experts, cheers for any advice

[Shady]

hmm.. openbox on its own, around the 70 quid mark, so hes charging around ?100 for 12 month sub.. which SEEMS like an ok price.. IF he doesnt cancel the line after a few days...

[Simba92]

Openbox is ?60
A years sub about ?60

Plus if its on ebay, then im guessing its just some guy reselling a sub and trying to make a few quid profit on it. So if something is wrong with the server i doubt he will be much help.

[kebabs]

thanks for the quick reply, he said i can pck it up, so can always knock on his door if it goes off after a short time!!

[Simba92]

But 160ish is about the going the majority of traders are charging.
You can save 50-60 odd quid if you shop around.

[mark8393]

Think the guy would be a complete idiot if he let you pick up from his house or workplace etc, you could be anyone. Plus he's selling on eBay, anyone could be buying, sky fraud etc. I would leave well alone, plus the fact you can do cheaper,

[potrobber]

spend the money on a blade bm7000 149 pounds and set it up yourself thru the controller 15 mins max and get your own sub 50 -60 for year at least then you are not lining someones pocket with 60 quid for a openbox with only a now and next epg guide plus the open box will only make 45 on ebay second hand if its turned off the blade will make 125 all day long

[kebabs]

thanks for all the pms and advise, by luck i met a mate who used to do the old ntl boxes for me and he got me sorted, a little bit more, but i know hes 100%, got to say it was a good move moving from the cable side i used to read about sat being better but never paid much attention as the sv was working fine, but if any 1 is readng this and on cable change now the guys here are right, thanks again

[mdt]

if you must use a p******** then do it yourself and learn how to set it up.. also dont go above a 3 month duration then if it goes tits up then you havent lost too much. regards mdt

[canford]

Also if you can go to ?150 get a dreambox 800 se clone it walks all over the blade and a lot more support!!!!!!!