Looking to buy used/refurb XL. Does this one look legit?

[resarfekim]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/SEALED-Goo...290836?hash=item442299f394:g:x2MAAOSwEjlbRvcv

The thing that stands out to me is the "90 day manufacturers warranty". Which is good, as most likely any defects should present by then. But, if NO warranty at all after 90 days, seems risky.

Does this seem like a good deal? (they've sold over 200 so far, though nobody has left feedback yet).

 

[WillowTree]

That seems shady that nobody at has left any feedback even though they've sold 200 units. If you can return the purchase if you arent happt with it, go ahead and try ir out. But you still never know. Most of the times, they ship merely the phone itself and no other gadgets that's supposed to come with it. So be aware of that. I bought a refurbished pixel 2 xl and that one was on Pie and the battery kind sucked aswell as the fingerprint scanner after a week or so. So i bought another one and this time it wqs on oreo 8.1 and so far. It runs smoothly without any issues.

Hence, buying refurbished is kind of like gambling. You never know what you will get!

 

[lil_ith]

90 days should just be warranty that they have stated. Though Google does two year warranty mostly. I would check the IMEI with Google and see what they say before you purchase. Because you bought it and they should be able to offer you a refurbished unit as a replacement if it has issues. They look brand new basically.

 

[WillowTree]

90 days should just be warranty that they have stated. Though Google does two year warranty mostly. I would check the IMEI with Google and see what they say before you purchase. Because you bought it and they should be able to offer you a refurbished unit as a replacement if it has issues. They look brand new basically.

How would he check the IMEI before he even gets the unit? It's not like they'll just give him that info before purchasing.

 

[TonikJDK]

The seller has a solid rating. I would not worry about it. Just a heads up, it is probably a Verizon version. Those are the only ones available outside of the Google store so you won't be able to unlock the boot loader if that is important to you. But there is no way to know for sure without the IMEI.

 

[jal3223]

The seller has a solid rating. I would not worry about it. Just a heads up, it is probably a Verizon version. Those are the only ones available outside of the Google store so you won't be able to unlock the boot loader if that is important to you. But there is no way to know for sure without the IMEI.

It says in the description in bold print that it is not the Verizon version and that the bootloader is unlockable.

 

[galaxys]

Seems like a good eBay Seller that has sold a few hundred of these....

 

[resarfekim]

Thanks for your input guys. Price seems right, think I'll put in an order. Will reply when it's in my hands!

 

[TonikJDK]

It says in the description in bold print that it is not the Verizon version and that the bootloader is unlockable.

Yea, I should have read that part. Really surprised, not doubting the seller, just surprised.

 

[jal3223]

Thanks for your input guys. Price seems right, think I'll put in an order. Will reply when it's in my hands!

Let us know for sure. I'm thinking about picking one up too.

 

[resarfekim]

Let us know for sure. I'm thinking about picking one up too.

Will have it Friday.

 

[resarfekim]

That seems shady that nobody at has left any feedback even though they've sold 200 units.

As of now I see 3 feedbacks, all positive.
Edit: Lots of feedback now:
https://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayIS...=FeedbackForItem&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l8422

 

[jal3223]

As of now I see 3 feedbacks, all positive.

It says in the description that it is in new condition. Maybe you can let us know if that's the case. Also, maybe post the build date for kicks and giggles. Haha

 

[frap129]

Thanks for your input guys. Price seems right, think I'll put in an order. Will reply when it's in my hands!

Flash the latest factory images before doing anything! It could have malware preinstalled. The description says "Bootloader unlocked", this could be a typo and the seller means bootloader unlockable, or perhaps carrier unlocked, but flashing the factory images will clear out any changes, and will also save you the trouble of going through each update on its own.

 

[resarfekim]

Will have it Friday.

Supposed to be here Friday, so I was surprised to see it when I got home today.
It looks brand new, with factory stickers and packaging. Bootloader is locked.
As stated, no accessories included (except SIM tool and a cleaning cloth).

From what I understand of it, it does have the blue shift issue with the display. Not sure how I should feel about that... doesn't seem to bother me yet.

 

[TonikJDK]

Supposed to be here Friday, so I was surprised to see it when I got home today.
It looks brand new, with factory stickers and packaging. Bootloader is locked.
As stated, no accessories included (except SIM tool and a cleaning cloth).

From what I understand of it, it does have the blue shift issue with the display. Not sure how I should feel about that... doesn't seem to bother me yet.

Are you saying the bootloader can not be unlocked on it?

 

[resarfekim]

Are you saying the bootloader can not be unlocked on it?

No, the eBay listing said the bootloader was unlocked, and it was suspected that they meant "unlockable". I'll unlock it tomorrow morning to confirm.

 

[TonikJDK]

No, the eBay listing said the bootloader was unlocked, and it was suspected that they meant "unlockable". I'll unlock it tomorrow morning to confirm.

Ahhh, yea. If it's refurbished they would have locked it. Most people don't know what unlocking is and would freak with the warning message. You will be fine, congrats.

 

[Strephon Alkhalikoi]

From what I understand of it, it does have the blue shift issue with the display. Not sure how I should feel about that... doesn't seem to bother me yet.

All OLED displays have blue shift, so it's really a non-issue. If it doesn't bother you now it probably won't at all.

 

[jal3223]

No, the eBay listing said the bootloader was unlocked, and it was suspected that they meant "unlockable". I'll unlock it tomorrow morning to confirm.

Did you get it?