V+ CONFUSED

paulg1259 · 05-08-2012, 23:24

I have a normal virgin media box for my tv. I saw a v+ box for sale and wondered how this would work in another room. Does this box work like a normal box or is it just for recording stuff??

devilincarnate · 05-08-2012, 23:30

No it will not as the box has to be supplied by VM. The person who is selling the box is selling property that is not theirs to sell as all equipment is owned by VM.

Sirius · 05-08-2012, 23:31

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Originally Posted by paulg1259

I have a normal virgin media box for my tv. I saw a v+ box for sale and wondered how this would work in another room. Does this box work like a normal box or is it just for recording stuff??

It will not work as VM will not reconnect any box that has not be issued by them on your account.That box can be classified as stolen property.

Telly_ · 05-08-2012, 23:39

Contrary to what VM staff on here have told you, if you buy it VM will activate it on your account, it's a fact.

Sirius · 05-08-2012, 23:51

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Originally Posted by Telly_

Contrary to what VM staff on here have told you, if you buy it VM will activate it on your account, it's a fact.

No its not. You will not get it connected

Telly_ · 05-08-2012, 23:55

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Originally Posted by Sirius

No its not. You will not get it connected

Yes it will be connected, as will VMNG300's.

nodrogd · 05-08-2012, 23:56

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Originally Posted by Telly_

Contrary to what VM staff on here have told you, if you buy it VM will activate it on your account, it's a fact.

You don't think Virgin keep records of when equipment is sent out to customers.

Stuart · 05-08-2012, 23:57

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Originally Posted by Telly_

Contrary to what VM staff on here have told you, if you buy it VM will activate it on your account, it's a fact.

They don't...

Also it's worth noting that by buying a box, you could well be handling stolen goods.

Sirius · 05-08-2012, 23:57

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Originally Posted by Telly_

Yes it will be connected, as will VMNG300's.

You are incorrect and just trolling as is the norm for you. If the op does as you say he will waste his money, but that's what you are hoping will happen isn't it.

**Maggy** · 06-08-2012, 00:36

I will remind everyone here that VM staff are more likely to have current info on what VM policy is so I suggest that following their advice will be in your own best interests in this situation..

Following other advice will leave you out of pocket..Only boxes supplied by VM directly will be activated.

RobboEdin · 06-08-2012, 11:04

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Originally Posted by Telly_

Contrary to what VM staff on here have told you, if you buy it VM will activate it on your account, it's a fact.

You have shown your true colours and are giving mis-information. Time, perhaps, for the mods to take action to remove you from this forum?

Sirius · 06-08-2012, 11:56

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Originally Posted by RobboEdin

You have shown your true colours and are giving mis-information. Time, perhaps, for the mods to take action to remove you from this forum?

Its sad when someone goes to those extremes just to try and get one over.

Imagine if the op had done what he said, he would not be happy when he found out he had wasted money because of false information given to him by someone who is possibly a Sky employee

dilli-theclaw · 06-08-2012, 12:03

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Originally Posted by Telly_

Contrary to what VM staff on here have told you, if you buy it VM will activate it on your account, it's a fact.

No, that would be you being a liar not a fact.
To the OP, please for your sake ignore the poster I've quoted.

Russ · 06-08-2012, 12:16

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Originally Posted by RobboEdin

You have shown your true colours and are giving mis-information. Time, perhaps, for the mods to take action to remove you from this forum?

If we removed people from the forum for lying then a lot of people would be gone en masse.

Whilst it is not against the forum's T&Cs to deliberately post untruths, we will correct people who we believe are intentionally posting misleading information.

The team is aware of this issue so please now keep the matter on-topic.

andy_m · 06-08-2012, 14:39

Even if Virgin would connect a box purchased from a third party, their own model means you never own the box and your monthly sub includes rental. Why would you buy a box you'll never own and pay a rental charge on top? Point being, even if it was legal I still don't understand why you'd bother.