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Samsung “Not For Sale” S2

Started by SlimShady , Nov 19 2020 06:19 AM

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#1 SlimShady

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Posted 19 November 2020 - 06:19 AM

Person is selling a Samsung tablet which Id like to get. But it has the label in the back Not For Sale. I didnt think much of it at first. But then did quick research and it turns out it could be a demo. Now still, these demos could be hacked. Maybe he did, maybe he didnt. Is it okay to buy or I have to abort?

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#2 Rocky Bennett

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Posted 19 November 2020 - 06:45 AM

It might be stolen from his job or from another large institution. NOT FOR SALE usually mean NOT FOR SALE.

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#3 buddy215

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Posted 19 November 2020 - 07:16 AM

If you saw this computer at the seller's home or business....not just a pic in an ad....what did the seller

have to say about the label? Meaning....how did he acquire the computer. One other thing to be wary of

as I was reminded today....it is possible the computer could have a hardware lock which can't be removed

except by doing some hardware surgery. If the computer can be tested by you before purchase...do that.

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Posted 19 November 2020 - 08:41 AM

Demo Models, from Stores, usually have restrictions on them, parts removed, or disabled.

I would suggest that, unless you are more that competant with this piece of equipment, you don't touch it

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#5 SlimShady

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Posted 19 November 2020 - 12:15 PM

Okay thank you guys.

He says everything is fine. But I havent asked him specifically about that label.

The tablet is going to cost about $140.

Its by far the cheapest around and Im kinda desperate.
If I get another confirmation Ill reject it.

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#6 Chris Cosgrove

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Posted 19 November 2020 - 06:44 PM

If it is 'by far the cheapest around' that is another indicator that it might not be an entirely honest deal. I have no idea what is the going price for a tablet like this in your area but put it this way - $10 - 15 cheaper. OK, $50+ cheaper, getting doubtful.

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