A word of warning for everyone who thinks they get a good deal by exchanging Iphones, if its not in a new box complete with charger etc then I would certainly question its origin as not being new
The replacements being supplied more than likely contain 2nd hand / used parts ! (read the apple care warranty, is very clear on the matter), therefore if you have an issue say 30 days after purchasing, the replacemenet you are offered will most likely contain parts from earlier builds, or even the initial of iphones last year, or maybe earlier..This could acount for the seemining increasing number of phones with markings out of the box
Extract from apple warranty
WHAT WILL APPLE DO IN THE EVENT THE WARRANTY IS BREACHED?
If during the Warranty Period you submit a valid claim to Apple or an AASP, Apple will, at its option, repair the Apple Product using new or previously used parts that are equivalent to new in performance and reliability, (ii) replace the Apple Product with a product that is at least functionally equivalent to the Apple Product and is formed from new and /or previously used parts that are equivalent to new in performance and reliability, or (iii) exchange the Apple Product for a refund of your purchase price.
How would you feel about being offerd a replacement for your shiny new Iphone, with something which could be several months old and taken unknown hammering ?... Good Deal or Not ?
The replacements being supplied more than likely contain 2nd hand / used parts ! (read the apple care warranty, is very clear on the matter), therefore if you have an issue say 30 days after purchasing, the replacemenet you are offered will most likely contain parts from earlier builds, or even the initial of iphones last year, or maybe earlier..This could acount for the seemining increasing number of phones with markings out of the box
Extract from apple warranty
WHAT WILL APPLE DO IN THE EVENT THE WARRANTY IS BREACHED?
If during the Warranty Period you submit a valid claim to Apple or an AASP, Apple will, at its option, repair the Apple Product using new or previously used parts that are equivalent to new in performance and reliability, (ii) replace the Apple Product with a product that is at least functionally equivalent to the Apple Product and is formed from new and /or previously used parts that are equivalent to new in performance and reliability, or (iii) exchange the Apple Product for a refund of your purchase price.
How would you feel about being offerd a replacement for your shiny new Iphone, with something which could be several months old and taken unknown hammering ?... Good Deal or Not ?