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Do you think i Should tell them the seal on the box was broken and AirPods gone or just AirPods gone and the seal was like it Should?

Just say that the AirPods were missing.

Signs of tampering Indicates that It's not a manufacturer's error, but rather an Inconsistency that stems from the warehouse. As such, If they have CCTV cameras (or similar/alternative surveillance) In place whereby It clearly shows that the box was picked, packed and dispatched In Its original state, then the SE will fail.