Zyxel Videotron EMG2926
Zyxel Videotron EMG2926
Thanks for your message! I appreciate you reaching out about this modem. I understand the situation and the concerns around selling it. I’ve reached out to around twenty sellers, but most are hesitant to ship due to doubts about legitimacy. I respect their caution, especially since this is my first time participating in the forum. I’m hoping someone familiar with the Montreal or Quebec regions can assist. Listing it on eBay for a modest profit would help me acquire it. There are two free listings available if I get a response. Here are the links:
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/ite...8411206851
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/ite...6981043046
Let me know if you’d like more details or help with anything else!
In Canada or the US, if the gear comes from the ISP, it’s usually theirs alone. Most often you rent it through a monthly charge that’s added to your bill. Although some sellers offer ISP gear, they’ll mark it as stolen in their system and won’t let it work.
It seems my initial message wasn't very clear. At least 50 individuals have a used Zyxel EMG2926 videotron listed for sale. I contacted them as usual, but most don’t reply. The few who do believe I’m scamming because I’m not local and won’t sell the modem. I’m trying to connect with someone in the French Canadian area who can act as a middleman between the seller and me. Of course, if you own one and want to get rid of it, I’d be happy to take it instead. As a reminder, it might go against ISP policies, but on eBay there are many used ATT and Comcast modems available, and they often charge extra even after losing the tracking number.
You've got the point. There are many individuals offering Comcast modems and cable boxes online. They usually have poor credit and won't pay Comcast. However, the items are treated as stolen property. The real issue is verifying whether you can legally purchase the equipment from your ISP. If not, it means they're selling something that isn't yours.
They could very well be the scammers, hesitant to sell despite the risks of getting caught.
That's why I mentioned you should verify if you can buy the hardware directly from the ISP. In the US, Verizon will sell their FIOS router to a customer. Comcast, my ISP, won't sell you their gateway—you need a retail one to own it yourself. Many sellers of Comcast gear are trying to trick buyers into buying a modem, and when they attempt activation with the ISP, they claim ownership and demand it be returned. The buyer ends up paying whatever the equipment cost. Also, I'm not well versed in all the sites you mentioned. However, I know most people on the Facebook marketplace are likely local sellers. You might find items on eBay since those sellers usually ship, though you could risk losing money if the ISP marks it as stolen and won't activate it.