What's the value of an 811 receiver?

[JimMcC]

Since I no longer have Dish, I want to sell an 811 receiver that's been packed away. But I have no idea what it's worth or what to ask. What do you guys think? It can only be used to pick up OTA programming( if you're a Dish customer) is that right? Thanks.

 

[Mr Tony]

correct
Its a MPEG2 receiver that has an OTA ASTC tuner so it would only work on Western Arc

Dish is using them as a new model (381) but its the same receiver...I've sold 311's for 30 bucks here

I use one for OTA and it works pretty well. If I have a sat connection to 110 (same sat as Mpls locals are on) I get guide info. You do need a sat connection for it to work

 

[JimMcC]

Thanks Iceberg. Mine's an 811 though. What do you think the value is for an 811?

 

[Mr Tony]

sine it is limited on what it can be used for (MPEG2 Western Arc only) I would say $50 max

Ebay has them for a little cheaper right now except for one lunatic who has a new one for 150 bucks

 

[JimMcC]

Thanks. I saw one person on Ebay selling the 811 for $50, "Buy Now".

Just to make sure I have this right, if a person is a Dish customer, and hooks up the 811 with an OTA antenna, will they be able to receive their locals in HD?

 

[boba]

Yes the 811 will receive HD OTA and can subscribe to SD programming.