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Refurb from Amazon: Am I being conned?

  • 23-09-2016 10:32PM
    #1
    ED E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,095 ✭✭✭✭


    Hi all,

    Normally on the Android side of the fence but helping out a family member. Purchased a 5S from Amazon:
    Apple iPhone 5s 16GB Factory Unlocked

    Just checking it over before passing it on. Externally its perfect but two things have caught my attention:
    • It wont activate without a SIM, even with iTunes. Is it going to network imprint and lock to the first SIM inserted?
    • An IMEI check on Apple.com gives:We're sorry, but this is a serial number for a product that has been replaced. Please check your information and re-enter your serial number. If your information is correct, you may need to contact us.

    Time to RMA to the Marketplace seller or all above board?

    Cheers,
    ED-E.


Comments

  • #2
    Creamy Goodness
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,449 ✭✭✭✭Creamy Goodness


    Point one is true. Any iPhone won't activate without a SIM card inserted.

    Point two sounds dodgy to me and it's enough for me to play my "if it's too good to be true..." card.


  • #3
    ED E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,095 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    Great, thanks for the help gents.


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