Hmm... good question. I would guess yes, as long as it's not excessive. How they would determine "excessive" is a whole other question. I believe any phone traded in has to go through QC. I would imagine they'd just replace the scratched parts.
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Jet Black WILL scratch easily! BEWARE!
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I doubt they will care unless the phone looks like it's been to hell and back.
I agree. More risk would be with third party sellers if you needed to return (even carriers) who will be more hyper sensitive to these and not be so familiar with the disclaimer about the finish.
So where are the pictures of those badly scratched JB iPhones? I mean the written reviews mention how easily they scratch, but I haven't seen any proof, video or photo..
Yeah but that's only one, and it's a macro shot.
I wanna know if you would even see this kind of scratch during normal use, if you're not especially looking for them.
Have you ever met a typical iPhone-owning forum member? They carry pocket tunneling electron microscopes around with them.
Keep cancelling your Jet Black's, mine will get here quicker 
Rocking mine naked still. I'm not OCD with my iphones anymore as I was in the past.
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I guess that's one way of thinking about it. Another way: The wear makes it yours because other than you, no one's going to want it.
For a long time because no one will be buying it next year come new iPhone time! I kid.
I'm all for wear and tear as opposed to babying.
For a long time because no one will be buying it next year come new iPhone time! I kid.
That's what the IUP is for. Just when it gets sufficiently worn in they take it back and give you a new one
For a long time because no one will be buying it next year come new iPhone time! I kid.
As you should be. I'm all for protecting an investment, don't get me wrong, but let's take cars for example: one hell of an expensive investment and we risk them getting scratched or smashed every time we park them on the side of the street. Life's too short.
Of course all phones scratch. The JB iPhone 7 supposedly scratches easier.There is no phone that doesn't scratch.
Here are some pictures from CNET's Iphone 7 review.
You can see that their model has scratches already....
You can see that their model has scratches already....
These threads are starting to feel like people are trying to convince themselves they made the "right decision" by not going with JB . "I'm so happy I got matte!" Okay?...
If you didn't order JB, why do you care so much? Everyone knows theres a chance of scratches at this point. Its shiny, and new and people will flock. Let people be happy with their choice.
If you didn't order JB, why do you care so much? Everyone knows theres a chance of scratches at this point. Its shiny, and new and people will flock. Let people be happy with their choice.
With all these complaints about the scratching. I"m hearing that if its super clean - it looks bomb..
i personally ordered the Jet black as well, Nilay Patel from the verge just went live on facebook for like 30 minutes and did a review of the 2 types of black iphone 7's, he seems to be strictly against buying the jet black for whatever reason, according to him its going to get scratched right away he said
I'm getting jet black, and if the wear is unacceptable within the 14 days, I'll return it and get in line for matte black, but I've got to see how jet black works for me under daily use.
If they are just testing the phone I'm sure they don't care much for it. Also just get a case and back screen protector. Jeez people.
Also that matte looks almost gray. Glad i got jet black.
What's wrong with sleeping with your iPhone. Mine been in my bed next to me ever since the original.
I'm just trying to make sure people are fully aware of how prone the JB is to scratches. I prefer matte black regardless.