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The only concern is whether they have a database that would list any stock that they have based on IMEI. I haven't been able to find any clear indication that they do. But again, that would make the most sense. The question of what they would do with a phone that is not in their inventory also arises. Would they investigate or would they just add it to their stock? Would it be sent back to Samsung?

I'd like to hear your thoughts on how they might operate.

I can't speak for the "exactness" of their Internal handing of stock, Inclusive of all procedures used on returned Items.

That said, when an Item Is shipped, It's scanned against It's credentials In this case being the serial and IMEI. I'd say It's safe to assume It's the same when receiving the Item. I've shipped a few defective cell phones (for legit purposes) to various carriers (and companies) and each and every one was cross-checked on receipt of goods.