DIRECTV has 1 and 2 year contracts with most people, and even though the seller may legally own the equipment, unless it is "de-authorized" from the original owners account, DIRECTV will NOT turn it on. Beware...
Buying new and used Dish Network satellite recievers on EBay, can provide you with an opportunity to save substantial amounts of money. But by the same token, the old adage of “Buyer Beware” still holds much...
Beware of persons committing fraud on ebay selling Dish Network receivers. Always email the seller for the R00##### string; then, check with Dish Network Technical Support at 1-800-333-3474 (DISH) follow...
There are some very good deals on eBay for High Definition Receivers. I bought one for a very reasonable price. However, once I installed the unit I realized Directv would not authorize the use with the...
So you are thinking about purchasing a FTA receiver and just dont know where to begin. There are several on the market all of them have their advantages and disadvantages. First you have to decide what you...
The purpose of this guide is to help honest buyers to do the right thing, so they do not get stuck with a directv receiver that can never be activated.Since there are so many directv receivers floating around...
So you're looking for a Dish Network satellite system? Maybe seeing all the receivers for sale on ebay has got your head spinning. DVR? HD programming? Dual tuner? ViP series? Homezone?This brief guide will...
If you are selling a Dish Network Receiver, include the R00 #### #### the S00 #### #### numbers from your unit in your ad. The Buyer needs to call Dish Network at 1-800-333-3474 before bidding to find out...
One thing I was unaware of when I purchased a receiver was how the "Smart Cards" work on the Dish Network units.I wanted to get a second receiver for my father. I found a unit identical to his that was...
PVR Buying Guide: "PVR" is an acronym for satellite TV DISH network's Personal Video Recorder. PVR's record TV shows from a DISH subscription TV line-up. They are replacing VCR's because there is no messing...