All shops that sell TVs are legally held to give over your information when you buy a television - This is why if you pay cash, you must hand over your address and other details etc.
Wtf?
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All shops that sell TVs are legally held to give over your information when you buy a television - This is why if you pay cash, you must hand over your address and other details etc.
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Nope. I think it's a good idea.
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ah i see. this has been happening for years now, suprised you havent seen it before
Nope this is wrong and incorrect.
If you own a TV you DO NOT need to buy a license. You can do what you wish with the TV, ie a monitor and not have to worry.
As long as you do not watch programmes being broadcasted LIVE at the time on tv you do not need a license.
You can watch the programmes AFTER its broadcasted on the internet, ie iPlayer and any on demand services, since it is not being broadcasted LIVE.
To be honest, I wouldnt want to pay for a license for the crap they put on the BBC channels. Really? I want to give my money so they can have idiots like Johnathan Ross talk a load of rubbish?
I rather donate the money to some charity every now and again then give my money to people like them. Again theres loads of stories how the BBC actually has TOO much money which they splash out on crap, and personal things. Its in the news...
I rather donate the money to some charity every now and again then give my money to people like them. Again theres loads of stories how the BBC actually has TOO much money which they splash out on crap, and personal things. Its in the news...
From the ones I've seen, they are far worse quality for use for a PC than a traditional monitor (which are cheaper too).
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He said he's using it as a monitor, no need for a licence.
Use this online declaration form to say you don't need one
http://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/check-if-you-need-one/topics/what-if-a-tv-licence-is-not-needed-top12/
-If you do watch TV however, get one
I had this letter after buying a new TV for the living room in January. Can't say I was surprised that I received a letter a few weeks later from the T.V license people but still a bit annoyed that is how it has to go down.
It actually served as a good reminder though as it was a new house for me and I was still sorting out the mountain of bills and stuff that needed doing...
It actually served as a good reminder though as it was a new house for me and I was still sorting out the mountain of bills and stuff that needed doing...
Well no that's not strictly true.
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Nothing as long as you dont take their rip-off warranty "offer".
If it broke wouldn't you just take the TV back and ask for it to be replaced? There's no need to ever involve your home address in the replacement process?
I'm not condoning doing this (our household has a valid licence as we watch a lot of TV) but it just seems pretty easy to abuse?
I'm not condoning doing this (our household has a valid licence as we watch a lot of TV) but it just seems pretty easy to abuse?
There is always one, it wouldn't be a TV Licensing thread without it.
I don't, hah!
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TBH if I was doing my job and someone informed me about how TV is brainwashing me I'd think the person was a bit of a wierdo!
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If you sell a device capable of receiving terrestrial television signals (built in tuner) then you have to take that information from the purchaser or end up in a hell of allot of trouble.
TV licensing Authority have no legal powers to enter a property unless invited.
You do not need a TV licence if you are not using the services irrespective if you are using the TV(monitor for computer/DVD-player.
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