I think he did mean "procure," because i-mate rebrands devices from other manufacturers. So yes, they do have to buy the phones before they can sell them as their own.
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Procure? Who did i-mate buy the phone from?
I think you need to check your verb usage.
I think he did mean "procure," because i-mate rebrands devices from other manufacturers. So yes, they do have to buy the phones before they can sell them as their own.