Considering Buying an iPhone 3GS on Craigslist

[pcv104]

I found a 16GB 3GS on craigslist for $350. I can't upgrade my phone until 2011 and $400 + tax seems a bit too steep for me. And obviously I don't want to purchase a stolen iPhone. Are there any measurements I can take before purchasing the phone? Is there any way I can make sure that the phone isn't stolen before I purchase it? I had considered meeting him at an AT&T store and asking an employee to check the IMEI, but most of them are retards (no offense to any AT&T employees reading this). The sellers reason for selling is that he's strapped for cash. Any positive feedback would be much appreciated.

[grahampaull]

Just meet him and if it works then buy it.... if after a few days it blocks on you then go and meet him again and beat him with a shovel!

[weeslo]

Just meet him and if it works then buy it.... if after a few days it blocks on you then go and meet him again and beat him with a shovel!

+1

But anyways, wasnt there a way to change your IMEI? You could just buy it, jailbreak it, and change your IMEI.

[Cer0]

Only the 2G was able to change the IMEI. Not to mention it is also illegal to change the IMEI of a device.

[weeslo]

Only the 2G was able to change the IMEI. Not to mention it is also illegal to change the IMEI of a device.

only illegal if you get caught. And im pretty sure you can still do it. Weren't people doing it to get around Beejive IM's protection?

[Cer0]

The 3GS and 3G model it is not possible to change the IMEI; only the 2G.

[weeslo]

oh ok, i was thinking of the UDID