new house buy second hand sky box?

afriend · 14-10-2008, 10:17

Four of us have just moved into a house near my university. We want to get sky + broadband installed. The major cost is buying the box which one of us would have to own. I have seen a sky box + for sale with viewing card and cable. Would there be a problem if I said I already have a box and viewing card?

zing · 14-10-2008, 10:24

in theory there should not be you would still pay installation. Im sure you could get an offer though if you try

Paul · 14-10-2008, 15:16

The card would be blocked I would guess as it should be linked to an account, if the card is not blocked I cannot see it being legit.

zing · 14-10-2008, 16:02

yeah the card will be blocked but sky will just send out a new one and tie it into the account or possibly if the account is not active they may tie that card in. I bought my first sky plus box privately and got a mate to install it

**Chris** · 14-10-2008, 16:22

Sky don't care if you already have a box as it saves them subsidising the cost of a new one. They would most likely just send out a new viewing card when the new account is activated.

Paul · 15-10-2008, 07:16

Yep Sky will pair the card to the box. I was just pointing out to the OP he will still have to go to Sky for a subscription. Also is there a dish installed that works at the property? Plus you will need to get the Sky tv set up and working before Sky will offer their ADSL package to you. Ã‚Â£99 for the Sky+ box is not a lot between 4 people.

**Graham M** · 15-10-2008, 07:29

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Originally Posted by Paul

Ã‚Â£99 for the Sky+ box is not a lot between 4 people.

And you can get it free if you know where to look

afriend · 19-10-2008, 19:14

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Originally Posted by Graham M

And you can get it free if you know where to look

Hi thanks for the replies. No point in splitting cost as someone has to own it to take it home eventually.

I don't know where to look - any pointers welcome.