Ebay Seller needs my DN account # ???

[Biomed]

I'm looking at purchasing a vip 222 form an Ebay seller, item #170449057882. (Its a good deal so they will probably be gone when I get this question answered) I questioned him because his feedback is private, no location listed and he wants my DN account #. I asked him why and he responded with:

1. - we have to keep info for all the receivers that we sell.
2. - we are selling receivers at retailer price, the MSRP is $149.99
3. - we must be sure that the receiver is activated as an additional receiver in your account in order to get paid (we just make $30 for additional receivers) not much but it help a little with this economy.
4. - if you activate this receiver as a replacement we don't get paid, so would not make any money and we have to paid fees to Ebay, PayPal and UPS.


What dod you think? I want to replace a Legacy receiver to upgrade to HDTV. It seems like this guy want's to take credit for my account?

Normal??

[dahenny]

Be afraid....BE VERY AFRAID!!!

[old corps]

NO WAY!!!

Ed

[Long Hair]

Call dish and ask them if this sound's right.

"1. - we have to keep info for all the receivers that we sell.
2. - we are selling receivers at retailer price, the MSRP is $149.99
3. - we must be sure that the receiver is activated as an additional receiver in your account in order to get paid (we just make $30 for additional receivers) not much but it help a little with this economy.
4. - if you activate this receiver as a replacement we don't get paid, so would not make any money and we have to paid fees to Ebay, PayPal and UPS."

[JAG72]

I think it is time to give DishStore.net a call and order a receiver from them. Claude shows that the 222K is $119 on the website.

BTW the sellers feedback is not private. I was able to see the feedback and comments for the item you listed.

[vaylon]

My guess is that since he's an authorized dish retailer, your gonna end up with a contractual obligation. probably 2 years.

[johninbricknj]

Don't do it. Move on!!!!

[whatchel1]

I'm looking at purchasing a vip 222 form an Ebay seller, item #170449057882. (Its a good deal so they will probably be gone when I get this question answered) I questioned him because his feedback is private, no location listed and he wants my DN account #. I asked him why and he responded with:

1. - we have to keep info for all the receivers that we sell.
2. - we are selling receivers at retailer price, the MSRP is $149.99
3. - we must be sure that the receiver is activated as an additional receiver in your account in order to get paid (we just make $30 for additional receivers) not much but it help a little with this economy.
4. - if you activate this receiver as a replacement we don't get paid, so would not make any money and we have to paid fees to Ebay, PayPal and UPS.


What dod you think? I want to replace a Legacy receiver to upgrade to HDTV. It seems like this guy want's to take credit for my account?

Normal??

His feedback isn't private I able to just look at it. As far as buying E* equipment not sure about that and maybe a dealer can answer the questions you asking on him. I can possibly see why he needs the info to keep from getting charged back. Now the thing is you are going to need more than just the receiver to upgrade to HD. Your legacy system isn't going to get you most of the HD channels. It will only be on 110/119. So you will need more than the 211. I'm leary about this whole deal though.

[peano]

Run away! Its a scam.

[RandallA]

Run, run away! First thing that came to my mind and I didn't even read your post.