I'd try to sell my old Apple gear for a nice profit. To buy eggs
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Apple Customers Rush to Buy iPhones Amid Fears Tariffs Could Cause Price Hikes
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Those who work hard and live below their means will too! math + discipline = wealth.
or they just have older phones and want a new one before they can't afford to buy one.
This will be a common occurrence at U.S. airports soon with people buying internationally and trying to avoid duties.
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.
Panic buying iPhones is THE definition of first world problems. The whining is hilarious.
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….
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.
I have an iPhone 15 Pro so no need to upgrade it. I traditionally keep my phones for a long time.
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.
Upgrading to a new iPhone every year seems like it would fit whatever the definition is, and a lot of us on here are probably guilty of it lol, including me for a long time
Yes you did lmao 🤣 and still above you’re using the word incorrectly.
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.
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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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.
Well my retirement accounts are down over 20% because of this. Do I still have money? Yes but a lot. Less so I’m going to have to reduce spending.