Anyone ever seen Airpods Max come in this type of packaging?

[applefruity]

So I was browsing the equivalent of Ebay in my country and I saw this listing for new Airpods Max with the lightning connector in the space grey color in packaging that I've never seen before. Seller says that it's Apple's "as-in+ packaging", brand new and not refurbished.

Seller has 1000+ positive reviews accumulated over many years and will let you try it out in case you're able to pick them up so I guess it's the real deal?

Does anyone know more about these units? Where do they come from?

 

[Mackilroy]

I’ve bought two Maxes and neither used that packaging.

 

[fwmireault]

There's no way this is Apple packaging, and now you should verify that your AirPods Max are not only brand new, but also a genuine Apple product

 

[SierraVista]

Yeah… that doesn’t look like any Apple packaging I’ve ever seen. Go to https://checkcoverage.apple.com/ and enter their Serial Number and see if it’s found and what it says… also make sure the unit in the photo is the same color as those.

 

[applefruity]

Just to clarify: I'm not buying (actually waiting for the day the 2.0 version will release lol). I was just curious about the packaging and thought maybe I could find answers here since I can't seem to find any info about the packaging on the internet.

Appreciate the reactions tho thanks

 

[GMShadow]

Looks like bootlegs - Apple doesn't have regulatory cards like that inside their products either.

 

[Jackbequickly]

Looks like bootlegs - Apple doesn't have regulatory cards like that inside their products either.

Different countries require different documentation.

 

[uczcret]

100% fake. This is what AirPods Max 1.0 box looks like:

https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...-first-impressions-and-photos-thread.2275433/

 

[GMShadow]

Different countries require different documentation.

Which isn't printed on the flimsy paper that you'd get inside the box for Chinesium USB cables.

 

[JPack]

Looks legit. This is similar to refurb as-is iPhones sold by Apple to distributors with a warranty date of 1978. Similar packaging here. These refurbs are only sold in Asia and Middle East.

Most people in the U.S. are not familiar with this because it’s not sold there. Apple offers differing levels of refurb.

Can explain more but you can Google 1978 iPhone for info.

Use common sense. If they have the ability to “bootleg” the device, they’d clone the packaging as well.

 

[ukms]

So I was browsing the equivalent of Ebay in my country and I saw this listing for new Airpods Max with the lightning connector in the space grey color in packaging that I've never seen before. Seller says that it's Apple's "as-in+ packaging", brand new and not refurbished.

Seller has 1000+ positive reviews accumulated over many years and will let you try it out in case you're able to pick them up so I guess it's the real deal?

Does anyone know more about these units? Where do they come from?

Obviously buyer beware but a lot of Apple devices sold into the corporate or education market are supplied in plain packaging to cut down on cost etc. Some of these find their way into the consumer market on eBay etc. This happens with many manufacturers not just Apple.

In my experience in the Middle East for example fake products usually come in fake boxes with fake invoices and the full works.

 

[Funny Apple Man]

I've had this similar kind of packaging when I receieved my replacement Airpods Max from an Applecare repair.

But I still would rather spend a bit extra from big retailers for peace of mind.

 

[applefruity]

I've had this similar kind of packaging when I receieved my replacement Airpods Max from an Applecare repair.

But I still would rather spend a bit extra from big retailers for peace of mind.

Do replacements from AppleCare have warranty?

 

[JPack]

Do replacements from AppleCare have warranty?

90 days. The 1978 AirPods Max in your OP, will have none and sold as-is.

 

[applefruity]

90 days. The 1978 AirPods Max in your OP, will have none and sold as-is.

good to know, thanks!