Should I buy a BNIB iPhone SE from Trade Me or eBay?

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MacKay

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#248964 17-Apr-2019 18:35

Hi Geeks, I can’t make up my mind, so would appreciate your opinions:

Option 1: ”As-new” phone from local reseller. Has only been turned on to demonstrate to customers. Includes12 months warranty.

Option 2: Brand new in box from US. 30 days warranty. Good rated dealer.

Prices similar.

All things being equal, which would you choose?

PS: first time post!

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corksta

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#2220123 17-Apr-2019 19:07

The eBay warranty might only apply in the USA, what happens if it arrives here damaged or not working? Those are the types of things you want to check. It’s possible the US model won’t support all or the correct 4G bands here, something else to consider also, whereas the Trade Me one might be the same version Apple sells in NZ.

How do the prices compare to buying from Apple or a reseller here?

My personal opinion is that if they were the only options I was considering I’d go with the Trade Me option.

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#2220139 17-Apr-2019 19:36

corksta: It’s possible the US model won’t support all or the correct 4G bands here

There are two models sold in the US; A1662 and A1723. The latter is the correct one for NZ.