iphone 13 mini "new" - true or false
Summary: jethro00 inquired about the authenticity of ads listing "new" unused iPhone 13 minis, highlighting an issue with sellers misrepresenting used phones as new. After purchasing one, they found it was actually activated in 2022, indicating it was used. kensgiftshop suggested that only the sellers would know the truth, but jethro00 shared that asking sellers directly hasn't provided clear answers, prompting them to seek insights from the community.
A number of ads list "new" unused iphone 13 mini. If they are really new in the box and unused, as advertised, then when the serial number is run with Applecare it will show the phone has never been activated. The phone can only be activated by being turned on, meaning the box was opened and the phone turned on. Ordered such a phone and the serial number shows it was activated in 2022. It's a used phone. Are there really any "new" unused iphone 13 mini for sale on ebay where the serial number will show it has not been activated or are they all misrepresented ads selling cleverly repackaged used phones that will show previous activation?
kensgiftshop
·1 month agoThe only person that would know that is the seller.
jethro00
OP1 month agoWell, asking the specific question to multiple sellers has not so far resulted in a straight answer, which is why I posted here to see if anyone has any knowledge or experience to share.