(08-13-2021, 06:13 PM)zzz222 Wrote: Just ordered an iPhone in the UK and considering trying to SE a refund tomorrow.

Had a look at a few methods and I'm still a little undecided as to the best approach.

On Amazon it says that either an OTP or a signature will be required and I'm aware if an OTP is required, I'll have to bypass using something like mothered's method, and if a signature is required I'll use a fake one before DNA'ing for a refund. However, is this the optimal method for me to use or is there a specific method for iPhones that is more likely to succeed?

(08-14-2021, 12:44 AM)botts Wrote:

(08-13-2021, 06:13 PM)zzz222 Wrote: Just ordered an iPhone in the UK and considering trying to SE a refund tomorrow.

Had a look at a few methods and I'm still a little undecided as to the best approach.

On Amazon it says that either an OTP or a signature will be required and I'm aware if an OTP is required, I'll have to bypass using something like mothered's method, and if a signature is required I'll use a fake one before DNA'ing for a refund. However, is this the optimal method for me to use or is there a specific method for iPhones that is more likely to succeed?

The Sealed Box Method seems to be the absolute #1 highest success rate for iPhones due to the simplistic and well-known packaging, although since you have to do a bit of DIY, the success rate will be bottlenecked by how well you execute it.

And of course, be sure to have a backup plan. If amazon receives the return and somehow realises it's tampered with, you should make a plan and decide whether you want to double-down on the fact that you didn't tamper with the item and it's exactly as you received it.

(08-14-2021, 04:37 AM)mothered Wrote:

(08-14-2021, 12:44 AM)botts Wrote:

(08-13-2021, 06:13 PM)zzz222 Wrote: Just ordered an iPhone in the UK and considering trying to SE a refund tomorrow.

Had a look at a few methods and I'm still a little undecided as to the best approach.

On Amazon it says that either an OTP or a signature will be required and I'm aware if an OTP is required, I'll have to bypass using something like mothered's method, and if a signature is required I'll use a fake one before DNA'ing for a refund. However, is this the optimal method for me to use or is there a specific method for iPhones that is more likely to succeed?

The Sealed Box Method seems to be the absolute #1 highest success rate for iPhones due to the simplistic and well-known packaging, although since you have to do a bit of DIY, the success rate will be bottlenecked by how well you execute it.

And of course, be sure to have a backup plan. If amazon receives the return and somehow realises it's tampered with, you should make a plan and decide whether you want to double-down on the fact that you didn't tamper with the item and it's exactly as you received it.

Perfectly said.

(03-03-2022, 08:22 PM)frss Wrote: So does an iphone method still work on amazon an is it easy

(03-04-2022, 03:07 AM)mothered Wrote:

(03-03-2022, 08:22 PM)frss Wrote: So does an iphone method still work on amazon an is it easy

In terms of the sealed box method, If there's no signs of Inconsistencies/tampering whatsoever with the reseal, It's compatible with any company.

(03-04-2022, 02:56 PM)Nabeshin Wrote: Just wondering, you said Amazon checks its returns carefully, but they would never open a sealed box? Is that 100% safe?

(03-04-2022, 04:02 PM)mothered Wrote:

(03-04-2022, 02:56 PM)Nabeshin Wrote: Just wondering, you said Amazon checks its returns carefully, but they would never open a sealed box? Is that 100% safe?

No method Is 100% safe.

My posts don't relate to the sealed box method, but rather those that warrant returns to be checked - such as (for example) the faulty Item method, by returning an old/used like-for-like product.

(03-04-2022, 04:24 PM)Nabeshin Wrote: I wonder why Amazon skips checking sealed boxes, they should've caught on by now, surely they could re-seal the products themselves after checking