Mobile phone IMEI number question

mrbadexample

:hello:

I'm putting an old phone on eBay coz Martin says I should. :money:

I've taken a picture of the phone with the battery removed, and the IMEI number is visible. Should I obliterate it from the picture before I list it, or doesn't it matter? i.e. if someone else knows the IMEI number, could they report it stolen for a laugh etc.

Cheers :beer:

MBE

Browntoa

I'd obliterate it....

mrbadexample

Browntoa wrote:

I'd obliterate it....

:think: Then so shall I.

Thanks Browntoa, another question for you...

The phone I've got (6310i) is in perfect working order, but very well used and somewhat battered. I could probably refurbish it myself before selling, but would it make a significant difference to what I'd get? I've never done one before, but I'm sure it can't be that hard?

Any thoughts?

Browntoa

it's easy enough to take to bits with a T6 screwdriver and blow away the fluff etc

disassemble guide in realplayer file+ manual in pdf

http://www.eserviceinfo.com/index.php?what=search2&searchstring=6310i

possible a new cover

bleugh

obliterate but keep a note of the IMEI

as for 6310i

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Nokia-6310i-Triband-Unlocked-A-few-scuffs-and-scratches_W0QQitemZ160023709217QQihZ006QQcategoryZ3312QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Nokia-6310i-Good-Cond-Manual-Software-Charger_W0QQitemZ200023217166QQihZ010QQcategoryZ3312QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

the condition seemed to make little difference to the ending prices (both ended at the same time on the same day!!)

under 10% more for one with all manuals and great condition

it's not worth the hassle or cost refurbing!

Murtle

Still a popular phone. I think lots of people are just happy to get ones in working condition so long as they aren't too bad cosmetically.

Good luck

mrbadexample

bleugh wrote:

under 10% more for one with all manuals and great condition

it's not worth the hassle or cost refurbing!

Wow! I'd be gutted if I had all the manuals etc. and it made so little difference. :eek: All I've got is the phone + battery, nowt else. I have got one in better condition with all the manuals & charger, box etc, but I want to see how this one goes first - I might keep one in case I need a spare.

mrbadexample

Murtle wrote:

...so long as they aren't too bad cosmetically.

Good luck

This one's not too pretty. Been dropped more than a few times, I reckon.

gaming_guy

and you have left the bluetooth on...

mrbadexample

gaming_guy wrote:

and you have left the bluetooth on...

Does that matter?

mrbadexample

I got £26 for it! :eek: :j