How can you tell if Xbox is brand new

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#1 dman777dman777
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I am thinking about buying an Xbox 360 off of craigs list. The seller said that the package has never been opened. How could I tell if I went to go look at it?

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#2 sizzlingdviper
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I am thinking about buying an Xbox 360 off of craigs list. The seller said that the package has never been opened. How could I tell if I went to go look at it?

dman777dman777

Should be a security sticker/seal across carton opening

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#3 Trixta92
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security stickers, no sratches, quite when started...

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#4 dman777dman777
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Can the security stickers be tampered with and reglued somehow?

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Can the security stickers be tampered with and reglued somehow?

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dont think so, not without leaving a mark, plus when booted up it should go to the set-up screen
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#6 FamiBox
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Smell it.

Can you smell the plasticy freshness?

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#7 Fogotmypantz
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Cables should be sealed in plastic.

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#8 Love_Hina_Lover
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[QUOTE="dman777dman777"]

Can the security stickers be tampered with and reglued somehow?

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dont think so, not without leaving a mark, plus when booted up it should go to the set-up screen

They can be tampered with quite easily. To remove them without mark simply heat the seal using a blowdryer or something similar, the "security stickers" as well can be bought from any majour retailer like staples
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#9 Senor_Kami
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I wouldn't buy it. How much is he selling it for?
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#10 bios101
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One indicator could be the disk drive of the XBOX. i heard lately the newer ones are working with a BenQ-Light drive (at least in my country), so if the salesman can tell you which drive the XBOX has, you should have a slight clue whether its new or if its in the shop since the very first day.

Please correct me, if im wrong.

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#11 dman777dman777
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well, he said he got his old one fixed and he bought this one for $190 with discounts, so he's just looking to get some cash back. it's for $175.00. should i do it?

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#12 CTUDude
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[QUOTE="FamiBox"]

Smell it.

Can you smell the plasticy freshness?

You sir deserve +1. Anytime I get a new system or video game I always smell it, I love the smell so much lol. Some games that I've boughten still carry the smell.