[Datswansguy]

All you need to focus on, Is that you've received the wrong Item. If you're not comfortable and confident with the method, opt for another one, such as the sealed box method.

Got it, thanks for the reassurance. I’ve come to realise that confidence is key with SEing, so I’m gonna dive into this one head first . - I did order some of those seal strips though, so perhaps I’ll be doing sealed box at a different time .

Edit: the seal strips don’t look legit haha

[mothered]

I did order some of those seal strips though, so perhaps I’ll be doing sealed box at a different time .

When you're ready to hit the SE, you won't be working on a schedule, so be sure to take all the time you need to reseal It to perfection.

On a side note, I’ve also ordered some AirPod pros from a big retailer store on eBay, I’m planning to EB them, if I manage to pull off these two SEs then my confidence will be greatly boosted

Confidence plays an Integral role with each and every SE.

When It builds to an advanced level, you'll find that the art of company manipulation and exploitation will become second nature.

[Datswansguy]

Confidence plays an Integral role with each and every SE.

When It builds to an advanced level, you'll find that the art of company manipulation and exploitation will become second nature.

Can’t wait till I’m there! The main SE, however,
has begun, will keep you updated

[mothered]

The main SE, however,
has begun, will keep you updated

We shall await for developments to unfold.

[Datswansguy]

Hey @mothered , I just had another thought. The replacement phone that I got, I wasn’t actually sold by Amazon, but it was dispatched by them. Would that mean that it still came from their stock? Or have I already messed up this SE, and should start planning for a new method entirely?

[mothered]

The replacement phone that I got, I wasn’t actually sold by Amazon, but it was dispatched by them. Would that mean that it still came from their stock? Or have I already messed up this SE, and should start planning for a new method entirely?

It's still picked, packed and dispatched by Amazon which means the sale first comes off their Inventory and then passed onto the seller, so It's fine.

[Datswansguy]

It's still picked, packed and dispatched by Amazon which means the sale first comes off their Inventory and then passed onto the seller, so It's fine.

I have an update! I contacted CS again today for an update, and they said that the fulfilment centre has received the return, but they said "I returned a different unit of an item". According to the rep, i was supposed to send photos of the incorrect phone before i returned it, but i explained that the previous reps said just to return it (no photos). Now they're launching a 3 day investigation, where i guess they're looking over all the details.

Should I try a different rep? Or should I just wait for their 3 day investigation?

[Solater]

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[Datswansguy]

Wouldn't using the same payment information be having association to the primary account? Or don't they cross check payment information to see if the same bank credentials are used on a different account?

I got my mate to buy the other one, so there’s no connection whatsoever. If you wanted to do it, however, you could just use a VCC connected to a different card, so there’s no link at all.

[mothered]

I contacted CS again today for an update, and they said that the fulfilment centre has received the return, but they said "I returned a different unit of an item".

I don't understand their point, neither do they.

You've used the wrong Item received method, so obviously a different product has been returned.

According to the rep, i was supposed to send photos of the incorrect phone before i returned it, but i explained that the previous reps said just to return it (no photos). 

What's done Is done.

There's no point trying to explain It - It cannot be reversed.

Now they're launching a 3 day investigation, where i guess they're looking over all the details.

Should I try a different rep?

You can try, but they'll most likely refer to previous and current records.