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iPhone 4 buying advice from classifieds

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akravikanth

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Oct 24, 2009
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Hi,

One of my friend is in a official trip to Sunnyvale CA. Hence, I am searching for a good deal in craigslist, so that he can buy one iPhone 4 and bring it to India. The deals whichever looks trustworthy are in the range of $600 - $650 for the 16GB version and it is almost equal to the cost of a factory unlocked version available in Canada and Hong Kong. The seller is saying that he had bought it from Bestbuy.

Also, I have come across another ad in an Indian classifieds site, which claims $400 for the 32GB factory unlocked version. Not able to judge the credibility of the advertiser. Kinda confused on this regard, any help???

http://guwahati.olx.in/for-sale-apple-iphone-4g-32gb-apple-iphone-4g-16gb-400-00-iid-126830052
 
If it's too good to be true, it usually is. $400 for a brand new, factory unlocked, 32GB iPhone 4 with no contract? Unless it's stolen and they're just looking to flip it, I can't imagine anyone trying to sell it that low. I don't think there's such a thing as an international warranty, at least not from Apple. Buy two and you get one free? I wouldn't do it unless it was in person and you were carrying a concealed weapon as backup, and you get to crack the retail box open and test/activate it in front of them.
 
OP that's a scam if I ever seen one(link you provided) I've had a few iPhones in my day but none of them have ever came with a warranty certificate!
 
The ad is typical of the spam postings I see often on forums. They offer many phones and things and the pricing is not believable. Even if you do get an "iPhone" it's almost certainly going to be a cheap chinese knockoff.
 
Thanks for the replies..

I just sent a mail to the advertiser on why the price is so cheap and the authenticity of the iPhone and I have got the following reply

Hello ,

Thanks for your inquiry...

We have all our product brand new original with the complete accessories in original factory sealed boxes plus international Warranty. We are selling it so cheap due to the promotional sales offer . And once the offer ends then the price will go higher again.. All unlocked and can be use in your country with any Sim Card.

Apple iPhone 4G 32gb $400.00USD
Apple iPhone 4G 16gb $300.00USD
Apple iPod touch 4th Generation (32 GB) $300.00USD

Apple iPad 3G Wi-Fi 16GB - $300USD
Apple iPad 3G Wi-Fi 32GB - $320USD
Apple iPad 3G Wi-Fi 64GB - $350USD

Blackberry Onyx 9700 $300.00USD
Blackberry Bold 9000 at $280USD
Blackberry Storm 9500 Touch Screen at $300USD
Blackberry Storm 9530 at $300USD

We are located in United Kingdom (UK) and we can ship to any country through Fed-Ex or UPS and you do not have to pay any extra charges when you receive the product


PAYMENT METHOD : WESTERN UNION / MONEY GRAM / BANK TRANSFER

SHIPPING METHOD : FED-EX / UPS
Shipping & Handling Charge : FREE
• Online Tracking numbers / Receipt for easy tracking
• FedEx International Priority/ UPS Worldwide Express

DELIVERY METHOD :
You may expect to receive your item in about 2 to 3 Days time for UPS or Fed-ex Delivery. However the product will be delivered to your door step and We do not charge any sales taxes and handling fees.


REFUNDS & RETURNS : You may return most new, unopened items sold by us within 90 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.)

KINDLY REPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING DETAILS :
********************************************
What model do you want :

How many pcs / units do you want :

Full Name :

Full Address :

Phone Number

We will reply you with the details to do the payment / transfer by WESTERN UNION and once the payment is made and confirmed then we will ship immediately and send to you the shipment RECEIPT / TRACKING # for confirmation.

And the iPhones will arrive at your home within 2 working days .

Skye Chat : wolesinuowo

MSN Chat : wolesinuowo@hotmail.com

Josef M.
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He is saying they are based from UK, but in another site, he is claiming they are from Los Angeles, CA. This proves that he is scamming.
 
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