Audio Flynn Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 I am just a 2 channel tube nut lately and am not sure how to go on this item. I really do not want to purchase new. I have purchased new hardware 3 times and the stuff has been good but why throw money away. What is a good price for a Echostar DVR used? Is there a risk to buying a yellow smart card used? DO you just buy a new smart card from the Dish people? Can you get stuck with someones old balance if you buy a used reciver? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodger Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 I will answer only those I know. Yes, there can be a risk in buying the card and/or the receiver used. As one would figure they could be stolen. If you are sure of your source, do you want Direct TV, Dish Network or other? Another reason for not buying the receiver used is any technology change. Some download it to you (Dish) others you have to upgrade the receiver. Yellow cards have a number unique to a person. You can always call and verify if any/all will work. Good Luck (DISH Network for less than 1/2 of what my cable bill would be.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audio Flynn Posted January 3, 2005 Author Share Posted January 3, 2005 Thanks dodge I am defintiely a Dish only guy. Just did not anto pay $ 300 for a DVR when they can be had on e Bay for $ 150; but still weighing the risk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMcGoo Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 The Dish PVRs have been known to go bad. The last time I looked, Dish gives a 1 year warranty. My PVR 508 went bad out of warranty. Dish replaced it for the cost of shipping. The replacemnt (a refurbished model) went bad very quickly. The next time they sent a new machine at no cost to me. (I subscribe to enough programming that they did not want to loose my business. A fellow with less programming had to buy a replacement six months earlier.) I would not buy a used machine. The hard drives are the weak link. I want support from Dish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audio Flynn Posted January 3, 2005 Author Share Posted January 3, 2005 thanks Magooo keep it coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skonopa Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 ---------------- On 1/3/2005 7:41:44 PM dodger wrote: Yellow cards have a number unique to a person. You can always call and verify if any/all will work. ---------------- I don't know about Dish, but I do know with DirecTV, you can have the card transfered to your account. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minn_male42 Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 one of the reasons that the dish DVR's are not worth a whole lot is that they are basically giving them away when you subscribe to the service.... here is a current promotion: http://www.vmcsatellite.com/channels/dish_splash.cfm?aid=138007 free receivers, free HDTV receivers, and free DRV's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMcGoo Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 Minn is correct, but the subscription is typically about one year minimum. If you pull out early, you get a big bill. A friend likes motocross, but wanted to dump Dish due to digital compression artifacts. He claims DSS is better for motocross. He had to finish his contract before he could afford to switch. Persoanlly, I never see digital artifacts on Dish unless the weather is very bad. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodger Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 ---------------- On 1/3/2005 10:44:09 PM skonopa wrote: ---------------- On 1/3/2005 7:41:44 PM dodger wrote: Yellow cards have a number unique to a person. You can always call and verify if any/all will work. ---------------- I don't know about Dish, but I do know with DirecTV, you can have the card transfered to your account. ---------------- Being the cynic that I am, if it is a hot card any past due amount could be inflicted upon the new owner. I subscribe to DISH TV. It cost me I think $30.00 and I received the new "Super Dish" - not supposed to be as affected by weather conditions - installation and the unit for 2 rooms and two remotes. PM me if you want more on that. dodger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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