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£4.99 Freeview (refurb) box...cheapest I've ever seen
Former_MSE_Natasha
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What's the deal?
Richer Sounds is selling a Mico STB235 Freeview box in-store (not online) for just £4.99. Although it's a refurb (meaning it may have slight cosmetic imperfections) it comes with 12 months warranty so will, at the very least, tide you over for a year.
You could opt to pay an extra tenner for its 'supercare' five year warranty but, as generous as that sounds, the prices of these boxes are dropping so rapidly in preparation of the digital switch-over (this refurb box has dropped £15 in price in the last 6 months), that it really isn't worth it.
Check you can receive digital TV first
The official way to check whether you can get the signal is on the official site: Freeview. Yet that test's not fool-proof, so ask nearby neighbours for their experiences or if possible borrow someone's Freeview box to try.
How to get one
It's only available at this price in-store (it has 45 branches nationwide), and stock is limited so it's worth calling your local branch in advance to avoid making a wasted trip.
Also read the Digital TV Cost Cutting article for extra tips on slashing the cost of TV packages.
Richer Sounds is selling a Mico STB235 Freeview box in-store (not online) for just £4.99. Although it's a refurb (meaning it may have slight cosmetic imperfections) it comes with 12 months warranty so will, at the very least, tide you over for a year.
You could opt to pay an extra tenner for its 'supercare' five year warranty but, as generous as that sounds, the prices of these boxes are dropping so rapidly in preparation of the digital switch-over (this refurb box has dropped £15 in price in the last 6 months), that it really isn't worth it.
Check you can receive digital TV first
The official way to check whether you can get the signal is on the official site: Freeview. Yet that test's not fool-proof, so ask nearby neighbours for their experiences or if possible borrow someone's Freeview box to try.
How to get one
It's only available at this price in-store (it has 45 branches nationwide), and stock is limited so it's worth calling your local branch in advance to avoid making a wasted trip.
Also read the Digital TV Cost Cutting article for extra tips on slashing the cost of TV packages.
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thanks for the tip0
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Oh well i could of done with 1 of these for my son's bedroom but nearest shop almost a 3hr drive away!:(
Great basic box for bedroom etc!! I see there is also 2 makes of refurb freeview boxes for £9.99 as well if anyone misses out one this one!;)
Here is the link(sorry it's so long not sure how to do short version:o):-
http://www.froogle.richersounds.com/productlist.php?cda=productlist&sgroup=FREEVIEW
HTH Someone:DThought for today:-
There comes a time in your life when you realise who matters, who used to matter and those that never did;)
:T Now facing my debts instead of hiding from them!:T
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How old is this tip? Phoned my local Richer Sounds and was told they sold out months ago!0
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Preston store suprisingly didn't have any but proceeded to try and sell me one at £19.99!! I declined!0
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The post office in Matlock had several half price new Freeboxes on display today at £14.990
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Richer Sounds still have some freeview boxes at £4.99
http://www.richersounds.com/showproduct.php?cda=showproduct_clearancebargains&pid=FERG-FDTT2500
http://www.richersounds.com/showproduct.php?cda=showproduct_clearancebargains&pid=MICO-STB235
http://www.richersounds.com/showproduct.php?cda=showproduct_clearancebargains&pid=YAMA-DTV1300
£9.99
http://www.richersounds.com/showproduct.php?cda=showproduct_clearancebargains&pid=PHIL-DTR200-FRIt's PAC not PAC Code, it's MAC not MAC Code, it's PIN not PIN Number, it's ATM not ATM Machine, it's LCD not LCD Display, it's DVD not DVD disc... It's no one not noone, It's a lot not alot, It's got not gotten... Panini is the plural of panino - there is no S!!(OK my English isn't great, the sciences, maths & IT are my strong points!)0 -
Probably a bit of a bait and switch scam where you'll be offered something costing more when you get there as it's out of stock.0
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Probably a bit of a bait and switch scam where you'll be offered something costing more when you get there as it's out of stock.
They do list how many they have in stock.
Our local Richer Sounds has always been good over the years, never any pressure, just let you browse and when you require help and ask, they are very good.It's PAC not PAC Code, it's MAC not MAC Code, it's PIN not PIN Number, it's ATM not ATM Machine, it's LCD not LCD Display, it's DVD not DVD disc... It's no one not noone, It's a lot not alot, It's got not gotten... Panini is the plural of panino - there is no S!!(OK my English isn't great, the sciences, maths & IT are my strong points!)0
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