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IS this good value?

  • 26-01-2006 11:17am
    #1
    decbuck
    Closed Accounts Posts: 315 ✭✭


    Saw this on ebay for 87 euro ex postage on ebay. Is it all I need for free tv forever?

    Do I need to buy a card? How often will I need to do that?

    A complete Sky/ freesat system for sky digital's free channels without any subscription. What is included in this package:

    1 x Refurbished and fully tested with newest software Grundig GDS300 sky digibox in Very good condition

    1 x Brand new genuine Sky remote control

    1 x Aerial cable to attach to the Tv.

    1 x Brand new Power cable

    1 x Instuction manual

    1 x Brand new and tested 43cm satellite dish

    1 x Brand new LNB for the dish

    1 x Brand new wall mount with all the brackets

    4 x Brand new nylon wall plugs

    4 x Brand new steel bolts

    2 x Brand new F-connectors and sealing tape

    12 metres of Brand new Sky approved satellite cable (more available at cost)

    1 x Dish assembly instructions

    25 x Brand new Cable clips


Comments

  • #2
    Pal
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,115 ✭✭✭Pal


    decbuck wrote:
    Saw this on ebay for 87 euro ex postage on ebay. Is it all I need for free tv forever?

    Do I need to buy a card? How often will I need to do that?

    A complete Sky/ freesat system for sky digital's free channels without any subscription.

    very good value.
    yes free tv forever.
    perhaps it might even include a UK viewing card.
    buying a card will give you three extra channels
    Channel4, FIVE and SKY3.
    card should last until 2009 but nobody knows exactly.


  • #3
    watty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,417 ✭✭✭✭watty


    The box or dish might last 5 years. It's for a limited definition of forever. Varnish or matt car spray front of dish after hammerite painting back and it last 3 times longer..


  • #4
    Sparky
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,231 ✭✭✭✭Sparky


    mind you that reminds me the ould dish is 4 yrs old now, and rust is getting in, must try what you said watty, or may get a new one altogether


  • #5
    L1011
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 71,186 ✭✭✭✭L1011


    A solid dish will last a -lot- longer than that, particularly if sheltered, but of course Sky managed to find people to make dishes of the most rust-prone mesh known to man...


  • #6
    watty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,417 ✭✭✭✭watty


    Even a very rusty one can be electric wire brushed and repainted.


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  • #7
    Rippy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 967 ✭✭✭Rippy


    Good value yes, but a 43 cm dish is too small for reliable reception in Ireland.


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