Would a pre-owned 5s have scratches on it?

[wcochran]

I am looking to buy a 5s but I don't want to buy a used one if it will come all scratched up. Can someone help me with this?

[Snn5]

Are you trying to by a certified like new device from Verizon?  Typically they look just fine.  If you are buying elsewhere...who knows.

[rcschnoor]

Look at the phone before you agree to purchase. If it has too many scratches, don't make the purchase.

[47seijar]

Check out a site like Swappa for used phones. Their descriptions are accurate so when they say a phone is "mint" you can trust them. I've had great results with Swappa.