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    I want on [redacted] (Canadian Craigslist I guess) as I was looking to buy an iPhone 6. I found an unlocked 64G silver iPhone in mint condition and the buyer was asking for 680$.

    I am going to meet him later today, but I need to be sure I am buying a real iPhone and not a fake one.

    I watched videos on the Internet, but I am still not sure. Is there any way I can post the picture on here and get your thoughts?

    Thanks!
    Last edited by Just_Me_D; 10-11-2015 at 02:20 PM.
    10-11-2015 02:08 PM
  2. Just_Me_D's Avatar
    Just_Me_D
    Originally Posted by iMore Question
    I want on Kijiji (Canadian Craigslist I guess) as I was looking to buy an iPhone 6. I found an unlocked 64G silver iPhone in mint condition and the buyer was asking for 680$.

    I am going to meet him later today, but I need to be sure I am buying a real iPhone and not a fake one.

    I watched videos on the Internet, but I am still not sure. Is there any way I can post the picture on here and get your thoughts?

    Thanks!
    Pictures will not be proof, in my opinion, and no, you cannot post photos as an anonymous user. Anyway, you need to be familiar with iOS. If you are then you will know if it's real or a fake. If you're that concerned or unsure, have the seller meet you at an Apple Store and have one of the geniuses inspect it for you.
    TwitchyPuppy and nikkisharif like this.
    10-11-2015 02:19 PM
  3. W1ck3D86's Avatar
    W1ck3D86
    A fake is probably running android? So u could just check the phone's info to see the is its running.
    10-11-2015 04:13 PM
  4. Larry Cook1's Avatar
    Larry Cook1
    When you have the phone and before you purchase it go into settings:general:about. The model number should be MKTC2LL/A.

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    10-12-2015 07:53 AM
  5. eyecrispy's Avatar
    eyecrispy
    You can also look at the serial number and look it up on apple's self solve site.


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    10-12-2015 08:14 AM
  6. jmecca09's Avatar
    jmecca09
    Originally Posted by iMore Question
    I want on [redacted] (Canadian Craigslist I guess) as I was looking to buy an iPhone 6. I found an unlocked 64G silver iPhone in mint condition and the buyer was asking for 680$.

    I am going to meet him later today, but I need to be sure I am buying a real iPhone and not a fake one.

    I watched videos on the Internet, but I am still not sure. Is there any way I can post the picture on here and get your thoughts?

    Thanks!
    You should also be able to get the MEID and contact your carrier to make sure the phone is not on the lost or stolen list. If it is on that list, you will not be able to activate the phone.
    Jazmac likes this.
    10-12-2015 11:17 AM
  7. Rob Phillips's Avatar
    Rob Phillips
    Originally Posted by jmecca09
    You should also be able to get the MEID and contact your carrier to make sure the phone is not on the lost or stolen list. If it is on that list, you will not be able to activate the phone.
    Great idea. Even if it's a real iPhone, it's worthless if it's been reported stolen.


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    10-12-2015 11:26 AM
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