Selling iPod on eBay

Reddit users express concern over someone selling a large collection of iPods.
Comments mention the potential issues with dead batteries in the iPods and the importance of checking their condition.
A user highlights the potential concern of sealed first-generation iPods being a good deal if authentic.
There are discussions on the condition of the devices and the possible battery issues.
Mention of iPod models like shuffles and nanos being in mint condition but with potentially problematic batteries.
Some comments touch on the legal aspects of selling items on eBay as a minor, including the need for a license.
Conversations veer into fake products like counterfeit Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones and the importance of checking for authenticity.
Mentions of the challenges and risks associated with selling and buying fake products on eBay.
A user recounts an experience of encountering fake products with matching serial numbers and the seller re-listing items as real.
Advice is given on how to distinguish fake products by weighing them and comparing to authentic specifications.
Discussion on the intricacies of selling on eBay, reporting fake products, and copyright laws related to selling merchandise as new.
Insights shared on missed investment opportunities and lessons learned from past financial decisions.
Users discuss the challenges and emotions associated with investment decisions and missed opportunities.
A reminder to exercise patience in financial endeavors and to learn from past mistakes.

Notable Comments:

"Funny thing. I just cancelled my order of a pair of Sony WH-1000XM5's because I noticed the "open box" picture wasn't the right shape..."
"The best and foolproof way to actually tell [fake products] is to weigh them. This is true of all Apple products..."
"I was going to say just hodl. But I'll break it down even further for you - you need to have some patience. It will change your life, not just your finances."
"I keep mine in a bin along with all of my mattress tags."
"Honestly, it's hard to know what triggered this [issue on eBay]. If you made a few sales, it could be something as simple as not putting the tracking information in to eBay..."
"At this point I’m just looking through these posts to look at pictures of hard to find shitboxes. Post context doesn’t matter that much to me at this point."
"Was gonna say Previa, but then I saw the Miata"
"Okay, I’ll be that guy, the Acura Integra."