Carrier Trade-In Programs Dispute Device Condition Without Chain-of-Custody Proof
Customers returning devices through carrier-provided shipping find their trade-in credit denied on claims of damage or non-receipt, with no documentary evidence tying inspection records to their specific device. Since customers use carrier-mandated shipping labels, they have no control over logistics yet bear all dispute risk. The absence of IMEI-verified intake records leaves customers unable to rebut carrier claims.
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