So I just bought this New 3DS XL on eBay. Came with a pretty janky charger, which is whatever I have another OEM charger and aftermarket USB A adapters. But the seller described the case and screens as near perfect. But all these little dots on the back and front are little microchips. The top screen has a scuff going the whole width of the screen and several other small scratches on the top and bottom. I literally just unboxed this so haven’t played a game to see how noticeable it all is when you’re actually playing. Can a screen protector cover this? I paid $350 plus tax on eBay for it, supposed to be dual IPS as well. I knew I wasn’t going to be getting something brand new, but for what the seller claimed I feel like there’s more wear than described. Maybe I’m overreacting.
Posted by SpecialistWay7380
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For $350 I would want it to be like new condition. That said, screen protector will likely hide those imperfections.
Completely unacceptable for 350$ if it’s not even IPS. the scratches look subtle enough to be hidden by a screen protector but the white pitting on the bottom will likely persist.
Absolutely not. I’ve bought this model for around that price and it was essentially BNIB. This was recently – September.
I’d return as INAD. It’s not acceptable.
Me personally I made sure to purchase a non flaking paint model and sadly the black with time will flake off. The prices are absolutely crazy right now but I would never pay that much period. I wouldn’t consider it over reacting but at the same time it’s not in that bad of shape all things considered. At the end of the day if you enjoy playing it and take good care of it the pain from the scratches will go away.
UPDATE: So in the IPS and TN group it’s been confirmed they’re dual TN screens and maybe even aftermarket. For the price it should’ve been pristine. I submitted a return request on eBay.