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This will be a common occurrence at U.S. airports soon with people buying internationally and trying to avoid duties.

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The insane rise of Amazon, Temu, and the likes. A hundred years ago you’d have been flabbergasted to be told that buying $5 gadgets from the opposite side of the globe on a weekly basis has become a way of life for many people.
i’ll have to think on it more. valid point. i guess what makes it hyper to me is the lack of resourcefulness, the throw away parts. being raised fairly poor (never lacked food shelter or basics, just no nintendo, cable tv, and other trash)i know what it is to be resourceful….
 
The headline should read:

Arbitrage Opportunity Spurs Apple Customers to Rush iPhone Purchases Amid Fears of Tariff-Driven Price Hikes”
 
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Tariffs shouldn’t impact me as I’m not in USA - but the crazy economic schemes are impacting my financial situation in other ways which I’m none too pleased about. This situation doesn’t help anyone.

I have an iPhone 15 Pro so no need to upgrade it. I traditionally keep my phones for a long time.
 
Huh? You just described consumerism. Buying cheap stuff that’s “decent” quality. You don’t need long-lasting products if you’ll be replacing them as soon as the next new thing comes out.
That’s not hyper consumerism lmao.
Hyper consumerism is by definition the intense and excessive consumption of goods and services, often beyond basic needs, driven by societal pressure and the perception that material possessions define identity and happiness

Me buying cheap products isnt hyper consumerism lol.

at least know the words you’re using when making claims
 
That’s not hyper consumerism lmao.
Hyper consumerism is by definition the intense and excessive consumption of goods and services, often beyond basic needs, driven by societal pressure and the perception that material possessions define identity and happiness

Me buying cheap products isnt hyper consumerism lol.

at least know the words you’re using when making claims
I didn’t say that was hyper consumerism. Try actually reading the comment you’re replying to before responding.
 
I didn’t say that was hyper consumerism. Try actually reading the comment you’re replying to before responding.
Yes you did lmao 🤣 and still above you’re using the word incorrectly.
i’ll have to think on it more. valid point. i guess what makes it hyper to me is the lack of resourcefulness, the throw away parts. being raised fairly poor (never lacked food shelter or basics, just no nintendo, cable tv, and other trash)i know what it is to be resourceful….
That’s still not hyper.

Because of your stance on finances doesn’t mean someone else completely opposite of you is doing something wrong.

I worked hard for the wealth I have and all that I have reflects that.
The insane rise of Amazon, Temu, and the likes. A hundred years ago you’d have been flabbergasted to be told that buying $5 gadgets from the opposite side of the globe on a weekly basis has become a way of life for many people.
And it’s why I largely use temu and SHEIN and the like.

These days I’m very anti American as an American so I have no issues with my products being from China lmao.

Why pay $20 for a cute phone ass when I can get the same one for $3 on temu.

Brought these cute stiletto heel boots off SHEIN. Probably would cost me $300 bucks buying here. They cost me $18 on SHEIN.

I have an amazing fashion sense and people are shocked when I tell the. All my clothes come directly from china/shein lol
 

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Panic note to myself:
Go out tomorrow and buy lots of toilet paper, drinking water, noodles, flour... ...aaaand a new iPhone!
 
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I WOULD LOVE A STORY - about if this is just in the US. Here in Canada - ours come direct from China so should be no impact to us. Whereas ordering refurbished come from California so t hose should go up and be more expensive than brand new.
 
Your old devices value will appreciate as well. Not sure why anyone would panic buy for any reason other than legit need. Panic does not make good investment decisions!
 
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