I have never had to do this before. If I buy a receiver without the smartcard will I get some resistance from E* if I call them and buy a smartcard from them? Like I said I have never had to try this before and was wondering if it would work.
No Smartcard
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Most newer recievers have the smartcard built in and thus the smartcard door has no removable smartcard in it. (Its empty)
The 721 is under a card swap now anyway, so you'd need a new card anyway.
Best way to find out is to call them and ask. Have the receiver's R00# handy to give them.
Best way to find out is to call them and ask. Have the receiver's R00# handy to give them.
If you are refering to the one on ebay that the seller claims is upopened but has no smartcard (how would he know) I would be cautious on buying. I emailed the guy about it (just to see what he would say) and his response everytime was "if you are not comfortable, don't bid"
SatinKzo said:
that's funny
There was some new StarChoice receivers that were "unopened" but had no remote. I asked the guy and he said "I opened the box and took out the remote"
Wouldnt that be opened?? :haha
New yellow smartcard = $49 + shipping + tax (about $60 total)
Unless you find a poorly worded or listed item, there is usually a "going rate" on ebay... Always check the completed auctions to make sure you arent overbidding on an item.
Unless you find a poorly worded or listed item, there is usually a "going rate" on ebay... Always check the completed auctions to make sure you arent overbidding on an item.
Yeah, it was one on ebay, but after further review I decided not to get it. Something was telling me not too. Thanks for the heads up anyway.
