iPhone 5 legitimate?

It doesn't have an international warranty? What does one do if they travel a lot or move?

Stedman,I will wait to see if anyone else comes up with answers to this, but if it comes to it, who can I report this seller to so many people do not get ripped of paying a lot of money for something that will cause many problems by buying a hot phone.

That is the one thing that really annoys me about eBay. Very, very often I see someone who is being very clever by tricking people into buying something that they think is one thing but if you 'read the small print' you will find a tiny bit notifying you that it is not as advertised in the heading or details. I always check and recheck x10 to make sure I will not get stung. Having said that, this mobile looks so good. If it really is sealed and apple certified, what problems can you see me having?

Ok thanks for that D3BS.

I have decided that I am going to buy a 4S from a local store. They say "It has only been used for 2 weeks" for whatever that is worth. The only good thing is that at least I know them and they can make repairs. It was either being able to face someone and also get help using an unknown iPhone or dealing with someone I know nothing about on eBay other than what I read. I cannot afford to buy from Apple so I am trying to get the best price without being stung.

There are so many things to know about buying iPhones. After researching for 2+ weeks, I still missed reading the 'international' warranty!!!

Ps having said all of this, I will still watch eBay until I can get to the store on Monday 😀

By 'changing components' do you mean like changing the screen too? Why would that harm the phone unless they really were novices? I have been looking at Manufacturer refurbished ones but always come up with no answer when I ask what paper work they have to prove that. I am aware of the serial number starting with 5K but do not get answers there either.

You would think that I could find one for under £400, but easier said. I cannot even find a 16GB for that amount from a seller without problems. There are seller refurbished ones but they usually charge you 10%+ handling fee if you return it for any reason - even if it is faulty or has more wear than you would expect. Also many Grade C. Many locked - even if you tell a private seller that they can have it unlocked and it would help their sale. They will not give you a serial number. It might be handset only with no accessories. Etc, etc, etc...

The 4S that I found at local store is £350 and is only 16GB. A new one from Apple is only £100 more, but I keep saying the word 'only' to my other 1/2 still wants me to buy a £30 mobile. We only use payasyougo so I can see his point, but....

People are selling their replacement phones which come in a white box I believe and do not have any accessories.

I am trying to be good and do the right thing Kilted Tim. Since I trust you, do any of you have an iPhone for me 😀😀😀

(just kidding)

Ummmm.....I had a slip of a finger when I was looking at eBay last night. I bought a 4S from a private sale.

I really was in shock for a good hour. I spent that hour searching everything I could find about the owner and compiled a couple of pages on him. Thanks D3BS for mentioning that one should get contact details - it took a bit of time but I got full name, address, email address and mobile number. I did speak to the person as well and thankfully I got someone who is very caring and seems honest. We shall see when the mobile arrives but I do trust what he says.

Thank you all for your help! I am sure I will be back needing your expertise again very soon.