Did I get a older refurb phone?

[AustinIllini]

No, what's 'probably reasonable' is expecting the manufacturer (Apple) to stand behind their product given that defects will occur when you mass produce a commodity into the millions. If my iPhone has a defect when I receive it, I do care to know that a Company is reputable and will rectify the situation to either replace or repair the device due to the issue.

Two things that are not mutually exclusive.

 

[44267547]

Two things that are not mutually exclusive.

You're correct: Two things are not mutually exclusive paraphrased from your first Post, which is a dichotomy.

1) Expecting near perfection
2.) Spending a $1000 (Regardless what you spend doesn't equate/guarantee anything near perfection as already indicated from another member.)