Ebayer asking for serial number of phone; is this legit?

[G]

I've got a D900i on ebay with a broken screen, I've been asked the following:

[Paddy Blake]

I have seen that kind of thing a few times but usually it's pc's.
Ask him what site he will check it on and you do it and post him a link.

Paddy.

[UnknownStuntm...]

or change one digit of the serial number, near the end... and when he wins say you might have got it wrong. B8, ILl1i' oO0 and so on...

[Ste]

"Unfortunatley older software on the D900i is not compatible"

Doesn't that just mean they'd need to update the firmware to make older phones work?

[Kwaks]

Doesn't sound legit to me, why would a business be shopping for a damaged phone for one of its customers?
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[tutton]

Can you still change imei numbers like you used to on phones?
but needed a legit unblocked imei aka serial?

Might not be able to today hmm.
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[TheDonUK]

[Fortuna]

I think he is checking it's not stolen.

[G]

Would I likely be selling a stolen phone wit a broken screen .
Ta for the thoughts, all; in the end I replied with this and haven't received a reply back yet:


Hi brightphone,

Unfortunately I can't disclose the serial number in case you are not the winning bidder; doesn't seem fair to the person that does win it.

However, if you can point me towards a site where I can check the version myself, I would be happy to do it for you.

Alternatively, I can reveal a part of the serial number, if that helps you.

You did you read the title which mentioned a broken screen

Regards G

[sunsunnysun]

hey

i had the same situation the same user emailed me:

Hello
Im intrested in buying/bidding on your phone
However it needs to work with my blue tooth car kit fitted direct by Audi
(apparently older software on the u900 is not compatible)
could you please email the serial number (Not the imei) its a 11 digit number on the white label under the battery they can tell the software version from this.
It starts with the letter R.
once I get the number I check if its compatible with Audi. . .and I will be able to place a bid
thanks in advance
Pete

dont really trust him, so replied to him thats its not possible, untill he will not provide me with the details of the website he will check the compatibility

thats a lot for posting your story

k.

[sunsunnysun]

heh totally agree

thanks,

k