I had to return my 3GS for a new phone but I have a question.

I purchased my 3GS about 2 weeks ago and I noticed about 6 stuck green pixels so before my 14 days where up I took it to Apple for an exchange. The guy said he can do a one time exchange, however he got another phone from this white box. I asked him 3 times if it was refurb and he said no it was brand new. He said they get replacement phones because to pack them in the original box with the original wires and stuff cost apple money. So far no stuck pixels and it works great. The serial number starts with 8 and it looks like it was a made on the 29th week.
Could it be a refurb?

Unlikely; there hasn't been enough time to refurbish returns since the original release. Even if it is, so what? Refurbs are generally tested more thoroughly than new phones, which are mass produced and undergo only basic automatic testing. Which is why some new phones need to be returned.

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