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What refurbished means in Chile (and what it does not)
Refurbished, seminuevo, open box and outlet are not the same thing. The kinds of seller in Chile, who answers for each one and what rules Mercado Libre sets.
Your rights when buying refurbished in Chile
The 6-month legal warranty, 10 days to withdraw from an online purchase, what the law says about used or refurbished goods, and how to complain to SERNAC.
What to check when your refurbished phone arrives in Chile
A first-hour checklist covering IMEI, registration, locks, parts history, battery, screen, cameras, charging, sound and your SIM, before your withdrawal window closes.
How to check an IMEI in Chile and register a phone bought abroad
Dial *#06#, where else the IMEI appears, how to check it on Entel, Movistar, Claro or WOM, and what happens to a phone bought abroad if you do not register it.