Sketchy-Looking iPhone 3GS Prototype on eBay

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Up for sale is on eBay is a sketchy-looking, non-functioning white iPhone described as a prototype demo unit of the brand new GS model. The auction has attracted two bids and is currently running at $305, even though the iPhone doesn’t work. The seller says there’s a problem with restoring the software: “This device is not eligible for the requested build,” iTunes says when he tries to restore it. The seller, vofffka, of Ocean City, New Jersey, says an Apple genius at his local retail store verified the iPhone as an Apple product, but can’t service it, “because it’s never been sold.” WTF that means, who knows? The seller has a very high rating. He is currently selling several unlocked iPhones. Where did he get this prototype? Get this