Does a replacement (refurbished) iPhone look new?

[powerbook911]

My 3Gs was having several issues including a battery going from 80 to zero percent.

I did mail in service, and I'm suppose to get a refurbished (replacement) phone tomorrow.

My phone was in very good cosmetic condition, basically no scratches, etc.

Are the refurbished phones in like new cosmetic condition too?

Thanks!!!

 

[Lunchb0x8]

My replacement looked better than my original did when I got it.

So, I guess the answer to your question, is yes!

 

[Hellishness]

I had my iPod touch and iPhone replaced. Both replacement units looked brand new, and actually the iPod looked better than the first one when it was brand new.

 

[megamanbnmaster]

refurbished phones from Apple are phones that have been tested, cleaned and then put in a new case and a new battery. Therefore it will look new and the only way to tell a difference is by the serial number.

 

[GfPQqmcRKUvP]

It will look great and, since it's been tested, will have a lower probability of being a dud than a brand new one.

 

[cobie454]

Yes, when I got my replacement it looked very new like I had just taken it out of the box!

 

[elephunkman]

Yup they look new. If you close your eyes and not see the Genius take them out of the white boxes, you won't tell if it was a refurb or new one when you open your eyes!

 

[cwubbels]

When I had mine replaced the Genius told me that they don't know if the phone is NEW or a refurb. According to the Genius I dealt with, it could potentially be a new phone.

 

[NorrisKillsKids]

Apple refurbs are great.