Pantech Element Waterproof Tablet 16GB, 4G LTE (AT&T), 8in - (REFURBISHED) $149.99 Free Shipping

Glad I waited before contacting all4cellular. Besides the obvious chip in the "perfect" screen that wouldn't even pass for "above average", my unit's screen also turned off, and could only flicker on for a half-second, *if* brightness was set too high (including auto-brightness in bright light). Even the workaround of setting brightness back down was really hard to do when the screen would only turn on for a brief moment (and for some reason the touch portion would still work for a second before locking). When I did otherwise get it to work, it seemed to be otherwise okay (Z-Device Test, no dead pixels), but there's definitely something screwed up w/ the C-stock unit I got (doesn't help the water dot's pink, so it probably got wet deeper inside too).

Fired off 2 messages since eBay's 1000 character limit is probably 500 characters too short, requesting full refund or proper replacement, and any returns paid by them. Hopefully they'll get back to me tomorrow, otherwise I asked them to reply back by Monday. I told them I'd still give them neutral feedback and think about shopping again in the future if they handle this okay, positive if they do that and get me a good unit by March 28. Otherwise it's off to eBay Buyer Protection for me.

BTW, the screen problem persisted even after hard factory reset and ICS update. Also, not sure if it was related but the tab also seemed to have problems powering on (or turning screen on from full power off) after the screen shut off from too-high brightness setting. Fortunately the ICS update ran even when the tab seemed turned off and got the screen kinda usable again so I could wipe it after testing.

is it unlockable?

Quote from Onimu : is it unlockable?

Yes, I found one on ebay classified for $1. Got code within 10 minutes. Just make sure to get your IMEI from Android settings, not off the sticker.

Quote from Artemk : Mine came in as well - nothing major, definitely no scratches on the screen... Some minor things on the back... Now I need a case.

I spent an hour looking for similar-sized devices, the closest I got was Archos 80, which is probably too long, and the Nextbook 8" which is only a little bit bigger. I'm waiting for this case [ebay.com] to arrive to see how it'll work out.

Quote from oldbean : wow that guy has horrible feedback 98% positive is BAD for ebay. -Bean

eBay is a joke anyway.

1) 6% now and 10% Final Value fees in April + 5% for paypal fees + shipping fees including tracking delivery to prevent scammers.
2) No ability to leave feedback for buyers leads to false negative feedback or blackmail.
3) Buyer protection should be called "Rip-off Assistant" and Seller Protection "Seller's Remorse" because that's about what it is.

Sellers get the short end of the stick and they are the ones paying the fees. If you want to con someone, eBay is a treasure chest.

Retruned scratched tablet to seller, with their shipping lable, got replacement one, which shipped right after they received my return. Great condition, screen perfect, nice little tab, very happy.

BTW, the one with the scratch on the screen came with a blue round sticker on the box, the perfect condition one, came with a purple round sticker. SO I am pretty sure, they know the difference in condition, and have their tablets presorted.

Quote from alyosha : BTW, the one with the scratch on the screen came with a blue round sticker on the box, the perfect condition one, came with a purple round sticker. SO I am pretty sure, they know the difference in condition, and have their tablets presorted.

Besides the sticker, there should be a label on the box saying something like C-stock, along with a barcode and number.

Quote from mangodrink : Yes, I found one on ebay classified for $1. Got code within 10 minutes. Just make sure to get your IMEI from Android settings, not off the sticker.

Not to change the topic about this deal here but I have a question about unlocking.
After doing heavy reading online - I came to realize that the law is that if you purchase an iPhone for example that has a manufacturing date of after January 26 - 2013 - that iPhone is illegal to unlock. What I mean by this is that you and any one else can still get an iPhone 5 on craigslist or any other place and buy an unlock code on ebay and have it permanently unlocked - however it wouldnt be legal.
My question is - does this law applies only to iPhones? Or all other Phones{Samsung/HTC/LG} and even tablets such as this Pantech in here which Im interested in buying. Obviously this Pantech tablet was made in 2012 so I would assume it is perfectly legal to buy an unlock code on ebay and have this Pantech tablet unlock - but I just want to be sure.
It would be much appreciated if this question can be answered by you or any one else that has an idea of these things.

Quote from BestDealer83 : My question is - does this law applies only to iPhones? Or all other Phones{Samsung/HTC/LG} and even tablets such as this Pantech in here which Im interested in buying. Obviously this Pantech tablet was made in 2012 so I would assume it is perfectly legal to buy an unlock code on ebay and have this Pantech tablet unlock - but I just want to be sure.

Try this article [cnet.com].

Quote from mangodrink : Try this article [cnet.com].

Read it - and basically its still not clear. All questionable points floating around.

Quote from mangodrink : Besides the sticker, there should be a label on the box saying something like C-stock, along with a barcode and number.

Yeah, only both times it said C-stock, but the circle was different color.