Noob! Is this a good deal?

[pudge29]

I've been looking for a setup for tailgating...and I checked the local classifieds.

Here is what I found....Two 322's with Dual LNB Dish. I called the guy and he said he would take $30. I'm waiting for him to email me the R/S #'s to check balance. If the receivers are $0 balance...Is it a good deal?

I've been scouring the site for over an hour and decided to join....Tons of Good info.

Thanks for any help!

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

Why not just call DishStore and get NEW equipment for free?

 

[pudge29]

Why not just call DishStore and get NEW equipment for free?

I already have DISH service in my home and just want to add a receiver to my account. Shouldn't that be $5/mo extra? Will they know if I'm using a seperate physical Satellite Dish to receive the signal?

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

Oh then go for that deal. No they can not tell if your using a seperate satellite dish. Just make sure they are plugged into the same phoneline.

 

[RandallA]

Unless you want them for free, that's a good deal. A 322 receiver alone will cost you more than $30.00 even if it's used.

 

[BigTimMN]

now thats some serious tailgaiting, hooking up the sat for the pregame... do you bring couches too?

 

[pudge29]

No couches...
I hadn't planned on getting a dual tuner...but now the thought of it really gets me excited...Two games at once!...but i have to bring another TV.

I have to decide whethere I want to do battery power or...Rent generator.

 

[pudge29]

So....I got the S and R #'s....and called DISH Network...and the fun begins...

First Call - Customer Care Rep says that she cannot tell me if there is a balance because I'm not on the account. I pleaded for few minutes, but she wouldn't budge.

Second Call - I give the rep the S# and R#...He says it doesn't matter if there is a balance on the account. I would not be responsible for the charges if I activated the receiver. WOW, if this is true then I'm going for it, but it sounded too good to be true.

Third Call - Technical Serv Rep says that there is a $44 balance and it is a leased receiver. They will not activate it under any circumstances, since DISH actually owns the unit.

Finally the answer I was looking for (although discourages to hear it).

Just to verify

Fourth Call - Advanced Tech Rep says the same thing the previous lady said.

And an hour wasted out of my life...I'm glad I didn't go with the second guys OPINION!!!

 

[WiCkeDuDe]

Welcome to the world of CSR fun. Any CSR that tells you they cant check the status of SO/RO numbers just hang up on them. This deal seemed WAY too low for me so im not surpised it is leased equipment. Check ebay for some good deals on 322. I have bought many receivers and never had a problem. Just check the numbers.