iPhone - New ‘open boxes’.

Change of mind returns, swap stock that's no longer needed, insurance devices, demo or display devices, damaged boxes that have been refused upon delivery then checked and confirmed the contents are still fine etc etc.

There's lots of possible explanations for these. Although some of the stock you see on eBay that claims to be never used has sometimes had a small amount of use.

I don't see any difference if the box had been opened to check for its content or if it's sealed. But Brits are crazy about sealed items and to buy insurance for every crap (edited)

I believe it's old season's unsold stock that manufacturers don't want selling off cheap as it might reduce the brand image.

Many of them have the screen sticker removed and have been activated for apple warranty. Just find it strange that you would do this if it’s ‘brand new’.

Open Box = customer return within 14 days.