New PS3 Slim Question

I just purchased a New 160GB PS3 from Best buy today. I looked at the all the boxes and they was a simple piece of tape on them instead of the circular seal on most ps3's and the controller on the inside was not wrapped in anything. It doesn't seem to have any damage on the system or controller but do you think its possible they put refurbished systems in there and tried to sell them for new? Since the there was no usual tape seal and the controller was not wrapped I am thinking about taking it back and buying it elsewhere.
Any ideas?

Well, simplest way is to hook it up and see if it asks you to do setup.
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Harm, while non is intended.
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