Experiences with www.freeviewshop.co.nz

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tomgeeknz

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# 47211 10-Nov-2009 21:01

What have your experiences been, If you have had problems has service been easy and would you recommend them to someone who was going to buy a full Freeview HD setup.

Tom

PS what are their shipping prices like?

allstarnz

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# 271847 10-Nov-2009 21:43

i bought a DiSEqC switch, an Irdeto CAM and a bracket off them all at different times. I had no problems at all with them.

Admittedly only small purchases, but still.

Nimma

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# 271853 10-Nov-2009 21:51

I'd definitely recommend them. I bought a FreeviewHD tuner about a year ago and the shipping for that was $10. The guy that runs it (Lars) is very helpful and knowledgable with everything to do with Freeview

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# 271981 11-Nov-2009 11:26

I'd also recommend them, got:

- roof mount
- 50m of RG6
- 16x F type connectors
- 4-way splitter

last year, although afterwards I found the cable slightly cheaper, the delivery was the next day and well packaged, would use them again definitely

I have moved across the ditch. Now residing in Melbourne as a VOIP/Video Technical Trainer/Engineer.

Deev8

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# 272062 11-Nov-2009 15:20

I've only used them to buy cable, connectors, bits and pieces, but the goods were well-packaged and delivery was very prompt.

Coincidentally the company were highlighted on the "SME Spotlight" segment of this morning's NZI Business programme on TV One.

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# 272307 12-Nov-2009 10:03

Gear is probably cheaper if you have trade rates but they offer great support and I don't mind supporting them simply because of that.

http://tvnz.co.nz/business-news/nzi-business-november-11-freeviewshop-gives-viewers-options-3-25-3127834/video

mcraenz

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# 272569 12-Nov-2009 23:45

+1. Bought rg6 and crimp tool etc. Friendly, prompt and great advice. Just when you thought good service was a thing of the past.

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alisam

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# 272597 13-Nov-2009 07:37

I have made several purchases and the service and advice has been very good. I would recommend them.

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# 272606 13-Nov-2009 07:59

+1. Got a Freeview satellite receiver off them. Good service and good prices too.

tomgeeknz

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# 272679 13-Nov-2009 10:54

Thanks, it sounds like they are someone I could and will be dealing with in the future.

Deev8

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# 272812 13-Nov-2009 17:15

Deev8: I've only used them to buy cable, connectors, bits and pieces, but the goods were well-packaged and delivery was very prompt.

While I've been happy with the stuff that I have bought from Freeviewshop, we should note that they have been big sellers of the not-so-well-regarded eXtra Terrestrial Freeview|HD box. So while most people say their customer service is good, we shouldn't assume that all of the products that they offer are great.

tomgeeknz

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# 272813 13-Nov-2009 17:21

No well the decoder/dtr I am buying is the Magic TV which has so far been praised by everyone apart from small issues that come with being freeview approved.

Handle9

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# 272839 13-Nov-2009 18:46

If you want to buy the Magic TV you may want to buy it from a local store where you can bargain. I bought mine from Harvey Norman for $700 - retail was $799.

I don't know how open freeview shop is to a haggling - you may be able to or you may not.

ilovemusic

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# 273144 15-Nov-2009 00:44

I bought a Draco Freeview box off them and it was a piece of junk with major faults that numerous "firmware upgrades" could not fix.

Service was adequate.