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Buying secondhand is the smart move when the phone itself is in great shape, and the savings are real. This iPhone 17 has had its LCD replaced with a quality generic panel, which is the one thing keeping it off the Pristine shelf and putting a better number on the price tag.
The honest bit first. The screen has been replaced with an original LCD that performs well, and your iPhone will flag the replacement part with a notification on the lock screen for a few days before archiving it in Settings. The casing shows faint nicks and markings around the frame, visible on close inspection.
Screen: Original LCD replacement fitted that performs as well as expected. Expect an Apple parts notification on the lock screen for a few days after setup. Almost no signs of previous use.
Casing: Faint nicks and markings visible around the frame on close inspection. Overall still in great shape.
Battery: Health at 99%, effectively as new.
Functions: Comprehensive system function testing completed. All functions confirmed in working order.
Overall: Excellent condition with the LCD replacement noted above.
Warranty: Covered for 2 full years against faults, not accidental damage. If it stops working as it should, we sort it out.
In the box: Generic USB cable. No original box
System specifications
Model: Apple iPhone 17 (A3520)
Storage: 256GB
Colour: Mist Blue
Display: Apple OLED
Chip: Apple A18 Pro
Rear cameras: 48MP Main, 48MP Ultra Wide, 12MP 2x Telephoto
Front camera: 12MP TrueDepth
Connectivity: 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3
Face ID: Yes
SIM: Nano-SIM + eSIM
There is only one, and it might be in someone else's cart right now. A cart does not hold it, checking out does. The first person to check out claims it, and we then hold it just for them for 2 hours to pay. Settle within that window and it is yours. Let it lapse and it goes back up for whoever is next in line. Pay before 13:00 on a weekday (not Friday) and it is packed and dispatched the same day.
Door to door, anywhere in South Africa. Every device is local stock, sent via The Courier Guy with a tracking number the moment it leaves us. No imports, no customs queue, no waiting weeks for a parcel from overseas.
The price you see is the price you pay. Because it ships from right here, there are no surprise VAT bills or import duties landing after checkout, the kind that catch people out when they buy refurbished from abroad. What you pay is the whole story.
