Yamadoo Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 Looking to buy a 6131 hd receiver. I'm near Tottenham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soupkid Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 I think I might have one in a box at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1trailmaker Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 make sure you are aware of what is involved - BELL are douche bags when it comes to selling receivers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 I have activated all my Bell receivers online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02sled Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 I could be mistaken but I believe you can actually buy one off the shelf at places like Best Buy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 (edited) I bought 3 new 6131's from BestBuy for $50 each less than what Bell wanted and activated them without ever calling India. Edited November 14, 2016 by ArcticCrusher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1trailmaker Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 1 hour ago, ArcticCrusher said: I bought 3 new 6131's from BestBuy for $50 each less than what Bell wanted and activated them without ever calling India. new yes - used no first thing is they'll want to check the balance on the IRD or if its a rental, if clear they still want the seller to fill out a form or call or something. They are most likely a bit easier now since hacking is at a minimum this brings back the TV days lol Yamadoo once you find one, just get the R00 and S00 numbers, call Bell and ask them if they will activate the box. They will tell you yes or no or owing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1trailmaker Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 1 hour ago, ArcticCrusher said: I bought 3 new 6131's from BestBuy for $50 each less than what Bell wanted and activated them without ever calling India. you know you can make those a PVR (limited) by adding an external HD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 1 minute ago, 1trailmaker said: you know you can make those a PVR (limited) by adding an external HD I had two setup that way, but really don't watch much TV. If it weren't for the wife and her dumb shoes I'd cut the cord and just stream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 8 minutes ago, 1trailmaker said: new yes - used no first thing is they'll want to check the balance on the IRD or if its a rental, if clear they still want the seller to fill out a form or call or something. They are most likely a bit easier now since hacking is at a minimum this brings back the TV days lol Yamadoo once you find one, just get the R00 and S00 numbers, call Bell and ask them if they will activate the box. They will tell you yes or no or owing I have only bought new, but it would be wise to get the numbers and a bill of sale to see if they are still owing anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Blackstar Posted November 16, 2016 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted November 16, 2016 On 11/14/2016 at 3:01 PM, ArcticCrusher said: I bought 3 new 6131's from BestBuy for $50 each less than what Bell wanted and activated them without ever calling India. I have called Bell twice in the last couple of months for service issues and both times I spoke with a person without a foreign accent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 12 minutes ago, Blackstar said: I have called Bell twice in the last couple of months for service issues and both times I spoke with a person without a foreign accent. The guys from India knew what they were doing. If I have issues, sometimes a receiver drops out, I resync and they all come online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Blackstar Posted November 16, 2016 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted November 16, 2016 16 minutes ago, ArcticCrusher said: The guys from India knew what they were doing. If I have issues, sometimes a receiver drops out, I resync and they all come online. Some of those Indian guys didn't know shit either. 50/50 you get one who knows whats going on. I have one receiver that I move to the pool house for the summer then back to my shop for winter. Because it sits without use for extended periods I have to call in and have them resend the activation signal. Moved it to the shop today and called. 20 minutes and it was up and running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 8 minutes ago, Blackstar said: Some of those Indian guys didn't know shit either. 50/50 you get one who knows whats going on. I have one receiver that I move to the pool house for the summer then back to my shop for winter. Because it sits without use for extended periods I have to call in and have them resend the activation signal. Moved it to the shop today and called. 20 minutes and it was up and running. That's what re-syncing the programming does and you can do that yourself online without ever calling Bell. I haven't called them in years and I have removed and added receivers to my account, but they were new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Blackstar Posted November 18, 2016 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted November 18, 2016 (edited) Just listed yesterday. http://www.kijiji.ca/v-video-tv-accessories/kitchener-waterloo/bell-tv-6131-hd-satellite-receiver-pvr-ready/1216925803?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true Edited November 18, 2016 by Blackstar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamadoo Posted December 5, 2016 Author Share Posted December 5, 2016 I have activated several of them now. No problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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