Box can be resealed locally
Usually factory sealed box the plastic is tighter but its also possible to reseal tight themselves
Dun be paranoid la, buy things must be factory sealed?
Next time u go ikea buy DIY furniture tell them u wan sealed wooden plank
Most impt is the local warranty, anything happen just go service ctr
If u wan super safe go buy from big shop like challenger but will be at standard retail price
aiyo i lazy to type...i type for u lah
there are 3 types of seals
Factory sealed - The phone is sealed from factory....... everything default according to the PO...nobody touches it.
Official re-sealed - Phone reworked for other region or according to seller requirements, or change accessories or paste the sticker etc.
Shop re-sealed - Rejected by customers due to scratches dusts flaws etc......then i read it somewhere phone installed with trojan.
Be it cheap or expensive or $50~$3000, customers got their rights to know......before the purchase.
For ikea, we check the carton box is it damaged or torn etc..... then wooden plank bended anot....... dont really need to check sealed anot cause u can do physical check........
Diff category different requirement.......... security seal is ensure no1 tampered with the product..... plastic seal to protect from moisture damages during transportation.
By knowing what u buying, it helps to reduce the unnecessary after-sales........
In phone market, there are a lot of funny cases....... not really about paranoid.....