Purchasing Ignite TV box

[drewber8303]

Https://www.ebay.ca/itm/225298249063?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=oz40IYpvSwW&sssr... can someone confirm if this is in its original packaging if it's possible for Rogers to activate it if purchased?

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[Biollw · Accepted solution]

No, all rogers Ignite boxes are owned by rogers, They will not activate anything else. Sorry.

The advertised box is owned by rogers. Not sure how the person got it and thinks they can sell it.

[57]

As stated by @Biollw above, all the IgniteTV boxes are rentals only.  This box is not worth anything and is likely "stolen".  Rogers will not activate it on their system.  This ad should be reported to ebay. I have reported several previous similar (IgniteTV box) ads on Kijiji.

P.S. I see the second photo has a serial number. You may wish to report it to Rogers.

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@drewber8303 I agree -- do not buy it.

This is packaging from a year ago, before the Ignite STBs were branded "Ignite Entertainment" boxes.  While you cannot buy an Ignite set-top box from Rogers, it is also possible that this could be an unused Ignite SmartStream box that the (ex?) customer now "owns" after paying a $120 non-return fee, and they may be trying to recoup their losses.

As @57 pointed out, it's almost certain that Rogers will not allow it to be activated on your account.

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