Can you buy a refurbished iPhone 5?

The question is basically in the heading, I was wondering whether it is possible to buy a refurbished iPhone 5 yet?

It should be noted that many, if not most of the refurbished iPhones offered by the carriers were NOT refurbished by Apple, but by the carriers or a third party. They do not carry a warranty with Apple and Apple will not service them.
Read the fine print carefully on any you do find.

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  • HT6154 can I buy an unlocked iphone 6

    can I buy an unlocked iphone 6

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  • Can I buy an unlock iphone 5 in US now?  If I can, how many business days can I get it?

    Can I buy an unlock iphone 5 in US now?  If I can, how many business days can I get it?  Thank you!

    Yep, officially for sale now. Apple's online store shows it ships immediately, so should be in stock at just about every Apple store.

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    can i buy a refurbished mac from an apple store?

    You could in the U.S.  Here's the link, but I would guess it would not work outside the U.S.:
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  • Dear Apple I buy a refurbish iPhone 5s the IMEI ******* and ICCID ******** and i restored the device when i restored its locked to iCloud and i don't know the username and password i hope to help me about the problem asap.  Best regard

    Dear Apple
    I buy a refurbish iPhone 5s the IMEI ******** and ICCID ********** and i restored the device when i restored its locked to iCloud and i don't know the username and password i hope to help me about the problem asap.
    Best regard
    <Edited by Host>

    This is a user forum. You aren't talking to Apple here.
    Return your iPhone for a refund. There is no way to remove the Activation Lock. Apple won't get involved.
    <Edited by Host>

  • When can I buy an unlocked iPhone 5S?

    When can I buy an unlocked iPhone 5S?When can I buy an unlocked iPhone 5S?

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    Can I buy just 1 Iphone and use it in 2 locations: USA and Brazill.
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    Can I use the same phone (where all my information is stored) and just change the chip of phone company?
    Seems pretty silly on the first moment on reading the questions, BUT for me, it means a lot as I could have just one phone, as already have to carry so many other electronic stuffs!
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    ALL U.S. iphones are carrier locked and CANNOT be unlocked.  If you buy an iphone in the U.S., then you will not be able to put a different SIM
    Some countries sell unlocked iphones.  These can be used with other SIM cards.

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