Empty iPhone Box with Serial Number on Bottom

[treasureeverywhere]

Empty iPhone boxes are offered on eBay, and photos of the boxes show the serial number for the phone  that was originally included in the box.

To me, showing the serial number is concerning because that particular phone may still be in use.

What am I missing? Is still having the serial number on an empty box you're attempting to sell dangerous to the security of that phone?

Much thanks for your feedback.

[bonjourami]

"What am I missing? Is still having the serial number on an empty box you're attempting to sell dangerous to the security of that phone?"

Evidently Ebay doesnt think so.

[fab_finds4u]

eBay used to ban empty phone, watch and jewelry boxes because of the potential of using them to sell stolen or counterfeit items but they lifted the ban.

They feel like there are legitimate reasons to purchase one.