Is brand new eBay merchandise still covered by the manufacture's warranty?

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eBay is not an authorized reseller.

http://www.wdc.com/en/buy/

As for warranty coverage, this is a case-by-case situation assuming the hard drive in question is new.

WD Drives for Sale on eBay and their Warranties

Nah, if it’s a legitimate reseller, then sure we’ll honor the warranty. But it would have to be a new device. And if you can provide the proof of purchase, there shouldn’t be a problem with getting that updated.

Warranty fro Hard Drive from Ebay

Does  drives (new condition) are covered by warranty?