Regarding a refurbished ipod Touch: Do they come with a new screen and/or battery?

I am deciding if I should (to save money) order a refurbished 4th gen. ipod touch. I previously had a refurbished 2nd gen. touch and had no problems with it.
If anyone can answer these 2 questions, I'd appreciate it...
1. I know a refurbished ipod comes with a new outer shell...does that include a new screen or do I take a chance at getting a scratched up screen?
2. Do they put a new battery in the refurbished ipods, or do I get a partially used battery causing me to have to replace it sooner?
Both of these will come into play as I make my decision to buy one at the refurbed price or full price.
Thanks!

It depends on who you buy it from. If you buy it at a store you can usually ask to use it or which ios it has. If you get one that has iOS 6 you can update to iOS 7 anytime. If you get iOS 7 you cannot downgrade. So in the end, it depends on who you buy it from and if the store/company can tell you.

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Message was edited by: ekalter

Kappy,
Thanks for you reponse. The serial number for my iPod brought up the following information at the Apple store:
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Model: IPOD TOUCH (5TH GENERATION)
Date of Purchase: 06-May-13
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Dear, Mc6
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