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Originally Posted by masraum View Post
I've purchased either clearance, closeout or refurbished electronics (computers and phones) before and always had good luck. If I'm going to purchase a refurb phone, I'll do it from someplace like Apple or a reputable seller. In the case of a phone, I'm a little concerned that a pre-owned phone will have some sort of hack that compromises the phone. Phones potentially see so much action, that I'm willing to pay a bit more to ensure that they are not compromised.

It's probably a small chance, but if you ever make purchases or perform banking or anything like that, I want to take fewer chances.
Batteries.

Biggest issue with refurb iPhones.

If they didn't replace the battery you probably won't be happy.
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