iPhone 7 Factory Unlocked on eBay

[stonemann]

Am thinking of buying an iPhone 7 from ebay. The price is 320 UK pounds compared to 449 at the Apple Store. The seller describes it as "Factory Unlocked" with the following disclaimer:

NOTE THESE PHONES ARE NOT SEALED BUT ARE BRAND NEW. SEAL WAS OPENED FOR UNLOCKING PURPOSES.

When I enquired about an Apple Warranty the Seller replied "apple warranty might or might not be expired as the phones were activated for unlocking purpose . But we are offering 1 year company warranty".

Does this sound suspicious to people? Is there anything that can go wrong?

Thanks in advance.

 

[AxlTJ]

Hi there,

I wouldn't trust it if it were me. I'd rather invest in something trustworthy. Also, I'd rather go with the Apple warranty than with the 1-year company warranty.

If it were me though.

 

[stonemann]

Hi there,

I wouldn't trust it if it were me. I'd rather invest in something trustworthy. Also, I'd rather go with the Apple warranty than with the 1-year company warranty.

If it were me though.

Thanks for the reply. Yes, the warranty status is what’s worrying me, especially as the “company” appears to be a sole trader.

 

[wmdunn]

You can pick up an Apple Certified Refurbished iPhone 7 (32gb) for $379, complete with a one year warranty.

 

[Audit13]

Looks like the OP is in the UK based on prices in UK pounds and Apple doesn't sell refurbished iPhones on their UK site, only new.

 

[xRYD3Rx]

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