Thread: Using E Bay modems.
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Old 25-08-2008, 15:33   #15
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Re: Using E Bay modems.
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Originally Posted by whydoIneedatech View Post
If you buy a second hand modem of Ebay then you will be receiving stolen goods, because at all times the modem remains the property of Virginmedia.
While this is very very true, the fact that VM don't want the modems back as they are now technically defunct and the cost of production of new ones is cheaper than return and refurb means that when you end your contract and VM tell you to keep the modem they are somewhat giving up their rights to ownership by their actions. I would think a stolen goods case in this instance would have limited chance of success.
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Originally Posted by whydoIneedatech View Post
The modem will not work as it cannot be added to your account by any one but Virginmedia, and therefore its only use would be as a paperweight.
More to the point. Now if said, deactivated modem was hacked to gain services then you have a much stronger case but the theft is of service, not of the modem.
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