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compton_effect said:They would have proved first stage reusability through all the flight profiles.
Not really no. They would have proven the ability to land it - reusing a stage is an entirely different story.
PS: They have pulled OG2 core engines out and plan on using some of them on future missions;
The stage is currently housed at the new HIF at 39A, albeit now with its aft end somewhat dismantled for inspections along with – according to sources – some “potential” harvesting for future vehicles – which would play into the goal of initial reusability of flown hardware.
http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2016/02/spacex-falcon-9-static-fire-ahead-ses-9-launch/