HTC Hero Packaging - Possible to buy?

[t84]

Hey guys,

My girlfriends getting a brand new replacement HTC Hero from Orange tomorrow, but it doesn't come with a box, it's literally just a phone/charger.

I was wondering if anyone knows if there's a site/etc where you can buy everything else?

Thanks

[Racefan_uk]

Is it a reconditioned one? Surely if it's being sent to her it will still come in a box of some description? Or is it so you can flog it on ebay later?

[t84]

Nope they said they're sending her a brand new one without the box, is there a way to tell that it's new? (like the run time display you get in tv service menus...)

[Neil H]

Why would they send a brand new one without a box? They would have to remove it and then box it again to make it safe to post....doesn't make a lot of sense.

[Flanders.]

t84 said:

Nope they said they're sending her a brand new one without the box, is there a way to tell that it's new? (like the run time display you get in tv service menus...)

Are they plannning on putting the Stamp on the Handset?

[t84]

they said it's something to with the manufacturers and OFCOM apparently...

[Nickyboy]

They usually come in a box, a small one with foam inside to keep it from rattling around

[Silent1]

t84 said:

they said it's something to with the manufacturers and OFCOM apparently...

Rubbish, sounds like they're fobbing you off with a reconditioned one.

[t84]

Any way to check whether it's actually new or not?

[t84]

She's phoned back and basically it's a load of carbon emission reducing bks stipulated by OFCOM.

[Silent1]

I can't find any ofcom statements about it

[al1991]

My gf got a HTC hero from Orange last week and it came with a box...I'll send you it for £100

[t84]

Haha

I think it's from the manufacturer rather than Orange, I think they're a bit hit and miss on what they send to them if it isn't a phone for a new customer/upgrade.

:/