> Stolen Imeis aren't always exchanged between carriers, much less internationally. Yes these often end up in Eastern Europe where the carriers don't really ca

> Stolen Imeis aren't always exchanged between carriers, much less internationally. Yes these often end up in Eastern Europe where the carriers don't really care about that stuff. And most people can't pay full price for top end phones so there's much more market for this stuff. Even on legit corporations with tens of thousands of iPhones, Apple still gives you a lot of hassle if you want to get one unlocked. Just so this won't be used as a loophole.