Iphone 4s A5 6.1.1 stuck dfu mode after "restore" REPOST

This is pretty straight forward, i have a next to new, iphone 4s 32gb A5 processor that was updated to 6.1.1, but I needed to restore it before I sold it on ebay to upgrade to an iphone 5.
I tried restoring the iphone again and it made it to "verifying firmware restore" or something like that and then the restore stopped and I got the (-1) error.
I then tried disableing my firewall and security software, reinstalling itunes, rebooting my computer, tried different cables and usb ports, and finally tried my roommates computer and nothing works.
Any help would be great, however its looking like I have to meet with the "geniuses." If it comes down to me going to apple do you think they will be able to fix the software? or am I f-ed?
(i am reposting this...again, because it was deleted for the wrong reason, and because I am not the only one with this problem and so far I have not seen a single answer for it

Error (-1) is usually resolved by disabling security software but when that doesnt resolve it, it usually means you need to send the device in for service as a hardware issue. As long as you are still in warranty, Apple will repair or replace the device.

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