[IDontCareAboutIt]

Contrary to my Username, i do actually care about some things. Right now i have my eyes on SE'ing some Airpods.

How useful is the 'MEB' method?
(Manufacturer Empty Box)

Also i'd like to discuss failure & saving a failure (at least legit-return)

I hear that MEB is very successful with that particular product but be ready to be asked for a PR with either Amazon or Apple. I have seen some users round here having luck with in store MEB's but you need a big set of cajones for that.

A Police Report for a 'manufacturing mistake' ?

Also In Store's seems pretty sick, they have no way of checking the weight. Maybe a good SE'er would tell the clerk "the box feels a little light, don't you think?" while paying, basically creating a case/idea before claiming 'MEB'.