She ended up selling it as a “fake iPhone” to get some of her money back. She took it to an Apple Store because she didn’t believe me and it’s fake.
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iPhone 11 Pro Max How to get through to someone about fake iPhone
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She ended up selling it as a “fake iPhone” to get some of her money back. She took it to an Apple Store because she didn’t believe me and it’s fake.
What action is she pursuing against the seller?
(Also – wouldn’t the absence of the App Store have been a simple and definitive tip-off?)
(Also – wouldn’t the absence of the App Store have been a simple and definitive tip-off?)
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JPack
macrumors P6
Given that anyone can easily buy a replacement display with the same bezel width as original OEM, I’d say that’s not a good way.
I’m not sure if she’s trying to take any action. And it would have been a priority clue if the phone was physically in my hands but she was one of those that no matter what proof. She wasn’t going to believe. I told her multiple ways to tell. It was right in front of her face but she didn’t believe it until apple told her.
Andeddu
macrumors 68020
Seems like the type of person who would look up if you told her the sky was blue.
jav6454
macrumors Core
Splitrail
macrumors 6502a
jav6454
macrumors Core
Not that, some iPhones have started to have S/N numbers cloned. It is not easy to spot them as everything checks out.
Splitrail
macrumors 6502a
Why then would one not buy from a reputable established seller where there would be recourse in the event of an issue such as this?
How much $$$ are people saving (or thinking they saved) by not doing so?
jav6454
macrumors Core
Everyone has different budget limitations and perhaps they thought the deal on the iPhone was too good. In hindsight, it was and they got played.
Normally I always suggest people look for refurbished devices on Apple's store if they want to save. Otherwise, it's risking your hard-earned cash.
Splitrail
macrumors 6502a
That's it right there.
I don't like risks.
I'm certainly not wealthy by any means, but not a cheapskate either.
I'd rather spend 20% or even more to avoid eating such a purchase.
The phone in question here is a 64G 11 pro max and the post is from 10/21.
We don't know the actual purchase date, but even given that.............
At $700 dollars, how much did they really save?
The thing is only a 64G and probably two models behind current!
I don't get it. 🙄
adib
macrumors 6502a
jav6454
macrumors Core
Cause sometimes they'll see "Like new $300 iPhone 11 Pro Max", go, meet, buy and find out later it was a scam.
Splitrail
macrumors 6502a
I got a 128G 13 pro at Walmart in Nov 2021 for $700.00. (Black Friday Sale $1000.00 with a $300.00 Walmart Gift Card Credit - the only caveat was that I had to be there at some ridiculously early morning time to get it at that price).
There are deals to be had from reputable sellers!
Splitrail
macrumors 6502a
But this 11 pro max was $700.00! She paid $700.00!
Not a good deal at all to someone willing to invest a little bit of time in the decision to buy it.
Maybe if it was a legit phone at $300.00, I could see it.
jav6454
macrumors Core
Bet she doesn’t make this mistake again. I felt bad for her, but people really need to be cognizant of what they are buying 2nd hand. Do some research when spending that much money and purchasing second hand.
MajorFubar
macrumors 68020
Easy for me to say because she's not my friend but it seems you did literally everything you could to convince her it was a fake very early on when there was chance to recoup all her money even through small-claims-court if it got to that, but she chose to ignore it. You can't help some people.
Saturn007
macrumors 68000
"She got it from her brothers friend"
So, what has she said to her brother? And, what did he say to his "friend"?!
She shouldn't have sold it, but should have contacted the seller, insisted on a full refund, and, if he balked, gone to small claims court with all her evidence. In some states, such obvious fraud can result in *double* damages... so, she would have made money and cost the ne'er-do-well a pretty penny.
If the brother doesn't back her, insist on his supposed friend making up the difference, and, then, drop this supposed friend who ripped off his sister, she should sever relations with her brother, too.
Sincerely,
Miss Manners, Dear Carolyn, or Ask Amy
So, what has she said to her brother? And, what did he say to his "friend"?!
She shouldn't have sold it, but should have contacted the seller, insisted on a full refund, and, if he balked, gone to small claims court with all her evidence. In some states, such obvious fraud can result in *double* damages... so, she would have made money and cost the ne'er-do-well a pretty penny.
If the brother doesn't back her, insist on his supposed friend making up the difference, and, then, drop this supposed friend who ripped off his sister, she should sever relations with her brother, too.
Sincerely,
Miss Manners, Dear Carolyn, or Ask Amy