Opening new cellphone box instore

[sajunky]

Some people take contracts and don't need device, it can be used for a gift or resell to get quick cash. If box is opened, resell value is lower.
A new SIM can be activated on any device.

 

[Zeesav]

Some people take contracts and don't need device, it can be used for a gift or resell to get quick cash. If box is opened, resell value is lower.
A new SIM can be activated on any device.

What about when the device is bought online? It gets delivered sealed.

 

[Park@82]

Mine was opened and turned on in store to "check that its working"...

 

[Chevron]

Mine was opened and turned on in store to "check that its working"...

It's not an excuse. Out of Box Failures get sorted there and then.

 

[RichardG]

Peace of mind for the store(high . If at a later stage you've changed mind unfortunately you unable to return the device.. Edcon(edgars, CNA, jet) you've to sign a paper that you acknowledge the phone is working. Some people deliberately break phones on purpose for a refund ask the salesperson he/she will tell you..

 

[genetic]

Nothing new. Been like this for years.

Most stores have a "subject to in-store activation" disclaimer on deals.

 

[sajunky]

Most stores have a "subject to in-store activation" disclaimer on deals.

... so you can activate SIM card in any phone.

 

[Mk786]

Nothing new. Been like this for years.

Most stores have a "subject to in-store activation" disclaimer on deals.

^This

 

[Spizz]

Telkom told me it was policy to open the box while VC just handed it over.