buying a s/h sky+ box

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Originally Posted by brian

Alternatively, if you have a DVD writer or video recorder, you can simply connect the Sky box running FreesatfromSky into it to record.

Though more costlier,but still far cheaper than £10/month for recording priveledges from Sky.
The Guideplus DVD/HDD recorders,are designed to work with external receivers,whether Satellite or cable.
They also have a 7 day epg guide,and control the stb,whether Sky digibox,VM stb,via IR dongle.