General question about SMT-2110C Samsung VBox

[Ninty]

Hey all,

Sorry if this is posted in the wrong place or if its the sort of thing I shouldnt really be asking.
About 6 months ago, we decided to sign up for the Virgin XL cable package, and I rang up Virgin who were more than happy to take my money and send me a Vbox We have had the broadband with them for 2 years, so all the cables were installed, I just had to plug everything in.

When I rang them to activate the box, they asked for the serial of the box and the serial from the "smart card", which I gave. I was told by them that the codes were not "stock codes" and that they had sent me the wrong box for my region (i think)

So, they were supposed to send me a new box. A couple of days later a blinkin' NTL:250 cable modem turned up! I rang them again, and they appologised and said that they would send a new box out again!

In the end I got a new SMT-2110C box and card, which all works well.

However, when I asked about what to do with all this extra hardware they had sent me, they were not bothered in the slightest. I was told "we can arrange collection if you want". So I have a spare modem and spare box.

I dont want them, apparently Virgin doesnt want them. A few people on eBay do seem to want them though, lol.

To get to the point, If I do sell the box and modem - will I get any comebacks? Neither of them have ever been activated properly, but will I get a bill for some guys cable from Virgin as the box was registered to me in some way? Also, Im guessing that these items are property of virgin, so would it be a bit illegal to sell them anyway?

Many thanks for all your help, sorry for the long winded question

Cheers and a happy new year,

Ninty

[tdubman]

your the 1 responsable for that suff ...it will remain there stuff ...your baby sitting

[reddiesel]

If they dont want them back you can dispose of them any way you like, the cable box hasnt been activated so depending on type of box whether its capable of being modded, if it is and someone uses it for on demand it is possible vm could try and send you the bill, depends if its actually registered to you or not, the modem would have to have a different mac address if its modded so you are ok with that.

[morashid679]

If they ever ask for it say it was clogging up space and you spoke to a passing engineer and he stated just leave it outside you're door and he will pick it up on his way back from a job.

[Ninty]

Originally Posted by morashid679

If they ever ask for it say it was clogging up space and you spoke to a passing engineer and he stated just leave it outside you're door and he will pick it up on his way back from a job.

I like your thinking Sounds like a believable story to me. And thanks for everyone's help, It should be safe enough to sell them, I think

[tdubman]

Using our equipment

1. Where we hire equipment to you it will be our property at all times and we may need to alter or replace it from time to time. For us to do this, we will need reasonable access to your home.
2. You are responsible for making sure that our equipment is safe and used properly at all times. To do this, you agree to do the following:
   1. Follow the manufacturer's instructions and any other instructions we have given you;
   2. Keep the equipment under your control (for example, you may not sell it, lend it or hire it out to anyone else, put it up as security for a loan or mortgage, or allow it to be seized under any legal process against you). You must not move our equipment from your home without our permission;
   3. Insure any of our equipment against any loss, theft or damage for the full replacement value;

[morashid679]

Originally Posted by tdubman

1. 1. or allow it to be seized under any legal process against you

Does that mean even if they are on your door with a warrant to claim it back off you. lol