Don't pay over the odds for a Sky+ digibox. Dont pay over £30 for a used one on ebay as you can get a new one for £49 now through Sky.

They currently retail at £99 for existing customers (through Sky) that are prepared to stay with them for another 12 months. I'm guessing if you're considering getting a new box then this isn't an issue. (Usually get a standard 40hrs recording time unit sent out).

Then add on a £60 installation and you're normally in for £159.

If you want cheaper then read on as it worked for me. Ring up Sky cancellations 08442 414141 and tell them you are considering leaving to Freeview and going to get a DVD recorder instead. Then say that you considered Sky+ but its too dear. They then offer you the really special deals and just let them convince you to stay... easy. We got Sky+ for £49 with free installation.

Bear this in mind before bidding so that you dont pay over the odds. However, some digiboxes on ebay do offer more recording time. If this is important, Sky's new boxes are all the same (40hrs).

I have no personal interest or gain with this, just something which could stop you bidding over the odds for a used system.

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