How do i confirm my newly purchased eBay iPhone is legit?

Partake0486 on 03/03/2017 - 12:03

I purchased my first iPhone during the week from an ebay store while the 10% off deal was on and it's just arrived. It's an SE 64gb space gray and is supposed to be genuine AU stock and unlocked.

The box looks new and is shrink wrapped and on the back it states an iPhone SE, Space Gray, 64gb - so good start. I've just checked the model no. on the box (A1723) matches what is listed here for the SE: https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT201296. I've also gone to checkcoverage.apple.com and specified the serial on the box and it says it can't provide details because the phone hasn't been activated - which I take to be a good sign.

Before I open the box I just want to confirm what else I should be checking:

Ensure IMEI/model/serial match on box/phone/software
Apparently I can specify the IMEI here: http://www.lost.amta.org.au/IMEI to see if it's been blocked by carriers
According to here: https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT201365 when I first turn on the phone it should go to a setup process and not a home screen or anything else

Besides this, if it all checks out, i'm assuming i'm good to go?

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sillysam on 03/03/2017 - 12:07

+1

Give us the link to the product on ebay.
Godric on 03/03/2017 - 12:29

+3

Shouldn't you ask that question before you make the purchase?
pantsparty on 03/03/2017 - 13:05

Which ebay store did you buy it from?
- Ughhh on 03/03/2017 - 13:11
  
  +1
  
  My guess is this one https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/294525
  - Partake0486 on 03/03/2017 - 13:13
    
    yes that's correct.
    - Ughhh on 03/03/2017 - 16:22
      
      You still haven't opened the box?
      
      Just open the box anyway, it's not like you bought it second off Gumtree. If anything is wrong with the device, just file a ebay/paypal dispute.
Richardc on 03/03/2017 - 13:26

invoice?
- Partake0486 on 03/03/2017 - 13:31
  
  yes.
supnigs super skids on 03/03/2017 - 13:38

+1

ask apple store
apple2016 on 03/03/2017 - 15:25

It looks like an Australian business(www.thinkofus.com.au) who also have an ebay store. The below is stated from their website. So the IPhone could be grey import as well.

All Think of Us products come with 12 months local warranties, unless otherwise stated.
Stock is sourced from around the world according to quality, value and availability and sent from our warehouses in Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, the UK and USA direct to the end user through fast and reliable courier services that offer live tracking.

How do i confirm my newly purchased eBay iPhone is legit?

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