ITunes cannot connect to Itunes store so I cannot register my iphone 3gs

Hey Everyone, New to this so please be kind . I bought a second hand iPhone 3gs and when I received it, it had the Itunes logo and the usb sign on the screen. So I plugged the iPhone into my computer for it to set up but 'Accessing Itunes store' comes up in the green box on top. It doesn't stop so I cannot set up my iPhone. I have waited for a few hours but it still comes up as accessing iTunes store. I have tried everything like reinstalling itunes, turning on and off my iPhone, different leads, resetting my internet box but all don't work...The only function I can do on the iPhone is make an emergecy call! Does anyone know how to fix this before I have to send it to a repair centre?
Please Help!

I got it off ebay, The company says that if I send it back they will have a repair centre look at it and try and fix it..If they cannot fix it, I can get a refund or a replacement....So I can never use it I was hoping I could get a home fix without all the hassle..Have you ever had this problem with an iPhone?

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