@Kekerode: Don't bother purchasing the device, unless you have a sound knowledge of soldering and other technicalities involved in the rest of the process.
Finding an old firmware console will be easier
Unfortunately, I'm not from Bangalore, so would have no idea who does this downgrading. In fact, I'm not sure if anyone in Bombay even does that. I guess people are just so used to getting an older firmware based console and flashing the custom firmware on their own, that they don't bother with this E3 flasher drama. Are you yet to purchase the console or do you already have it?
Should have done some research before buying it. Getting a Flasher in India won't be easy.
i already got PS3 from TE itself ... it has h/w version CECH-2508b ... so if E3 flasher is there then downgrade is possible
now only thing is either i can invest in E3 flasher or downgrade service and give it a try or just get the GoW series and play happily
Is there any reliable online source for getting flasher from outside of India?
20GB PS3?