[kevinadams]

So I'm attempting the sealed box method on the iPhone 13 Pro Max, which weighs approximately 240 grams.

Any recommendations as to what I could possibly replace it with? I've been trying with rice and that seems to work so far. Though I've had to remove the internal packaging such as the shell in which the phone sits. Removing this gives me more space, but I also have to account for the weight difference once this and the other accessories are removed. I've placed some replica security seals on the back and the packaging looks legit.

Considering the security seals are essentially put on by the manufacturer, what are the chances that the actual iPhone box is opened by the retailer to check that the phone and everything else is still in there?

What about the sound? If the rice moves around inside the box, that may prompt them to investigate what's going on and open it.

I've tested this theory already. I actually used a food processor and ground the rice down into a fine powder. I also encased the rice in plastic wrap and made sure it was as compressed as it possibly could be. Once closed and fully sealed I shook the box and couldn't hear a thing.