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Apple Customers Rush to Buy iPhones Amid Fears Tariffs Could Cause Price Hikes
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I don’t think she’s wrong about that. The 13 is pretty old lol
Most people with money HAD money, now they got the yearly iPhone, the 2025 name-your-fave-brand SUV, the sports car, the McMansion, the kids they can’t afford and all the monthly loans that come from accumulating all that debt.
The people with money, the 5%, is not what we refer to in general, it’s the other 95% when speaking in generalities.
Yeah, as if further increased prices will increase sales and the user base.
They are already at ridiculous levels.
AI was underdelivering, as well as Siri. The only reason I switched was privacy but as soon as their greed touches that further, I am gone. (It already started by providing ads and with the whole ChatGpt integration for overwhelmed Siri) 😄
They are already at ridiculous levels.
AI was underdelivering, as well as Siri. The only reason I switched was privacy but as soon as their greed touches that further, I am gone. (It already started by providing ads and with the whole ChatGpt integration for overwhelmed Siri) 😄
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Will the price rise internationally, especially in Asia, or is it only in the USA? For example, the iPhone 16 is $799 in the US, but due to tariffs, it can go up to $1,142. So if the iPhone 17 has the same US price as the 16, will it cost more than $1,142 for the base storage model with added import costs and taxes? Can anyone confirm this?
Ahead of when new reciprocal tariffs go into effect on April 9, Apple customers are scrambling to buy devices before prices go up. Multiple Apple employees that spoke to Bloomberg said their stores have been packed with customers "panic-buying" iPhones. "Almost every customer asked me if prices were going to go up soon," one Apple worker was quoted as saying.
The rush at retail stores was comparable to the busyness of a holiday season, with Apple providing no guidance on what employees should tell customers. Apple's retail stores reportedly experienced higher sales on April 5 and 6 than they have in prior years during the same time period.
Apple has been preparing for the tariffs and has stockpiled iPhones and other devices in the United States. According to The Times of India, Apple shipped five planes full of iPhones and other devices from India to the U.S. during the final week of March, while also bringing in iPhones from China during what is traditionally a slow time. The reserves, which could last for several months, will allow Apple to avoid price increases in the near term.
Earlier today, The Wall Street Journal said that Apple would mitigate some of the tariff impact by importing more iPhones to the U.S. from India, as India has a lower tariff rate than China. Apple could meet as much as 50 percent of U.S. iPhone demand with devices sourced from India. Apple has to pay a 26 percent tariff on goods from India, but China's rate is at 54 percent.
Apple stock has fallen almost 20 percent since last Wednesday, but Apple has not commented publicly on the tariff situation. The company has an earnings call planned for May 1, which is when we could hear more about Apple's mitigation plan.
Article Link: Apple Customers Rush to Buy iPhones Amid Fears Tariffs Could Cause Price Hikes
Tell that to most lottery winners, some young pro athletes, one hit wonders, etc.
I don't know. I thought americans are making thousands a month, so buying an iphone with just one months salary savings shouldn't be an issue. How much are you guys paying on rent on average 2.5-3.5k a month?
While it's possible Apple could increase prices everywhere (there's multiple issues with this), tariffs are import taxes imposed by countries based on where good originate from. So if you're not in the US, the US putting tariffs on imports from the countries where Apple makes iPhones shouldn't affect you.
It potentially makes sense if you were already planning to buy a new phone soon, but are worried that once Apple's current US stock runs out, the price will shoot up due to the Trump tariffs.
Apple could raise prices in the EU and elsewhere to compensate for the significant losses in the US, but I think Tim knows they would be shooting themselves in the foot if they did that.
That’s what I did, just rushed and bought 16 Pro this week. That’s was not my former intention, as I was saving money to get 17 Pro, but I’ve decided not to “wait and see”.
Now I’m decided to live with this phone until in the future last iOS version ships for it, that I think it will be somewhat 2030-2031.
Now I’m decided to live with this phone until in the future last iOS version ships for it, that I think it will be somewhat 2030-2031.
I believe one member got it right by saying it's not panic buying but opportunistic resellers. They know prices will rise so what better way to make a buck by buying up as many iphones as they can, waiting to see the price rises and then offer the iphones slighter under the increased price.
That is right. I'm buying as many iPhone's as I can waiting for the price to increase due to these tarrifs and then selling them for a profit.
If the price doesn't increase, I will use the 14-day return window to get my money back.
So it's basically risk free profit.
If the price doesn't increase, I will use the 14-day return window to get my money back.
So it's basically risk free profit.
My wife and I were going to not buy phones this year but with all this nonsense going on we felt it was safer to buy now instead of having to possibly pay considerably more next year. It is a gamble no doubt. In the end we bought new 16 Pro's on Sunday so now we don't have to worry about new phones for several years.
This is likely not good for Apple - if there is a rush to buy iPhone now it's likely they will run out of stock (inventory not expecting a mid-year sales boost) and then once prices rise and/or the iPhone 17 launches there will be less customers in the market for it as they've just panic-bought an iPhone 16 (or will be less willing to pay the increased price for the 17)
If the prices do go up a lot we will probably see two things: less people will buy new iphones, and the ones that do will buy non Pro models. I have been saying for weeks I think the 16e is going to do much better than many people would have thought due to what is happening.
There's no accounting for stupidity or piss poor planning. My comment was regarding people weathering tough economic times.
I guess it would be a lose-lose kind of situation where they would be so uncompetitive compared to other brands, that it simply would render them irrelevant in other markets. I for one would surely switch brands if they became more expensive.
Don't worry guys, we've been paying a premium for iPhones compared to Americans for years and are always told, we deserve it because we have better return and warranty policies, or if we don't like it, we can just 'buy an Android'. I will take this opportunity to offer that advice back the other way.
Or, maybe 'Apple could just pull out of selling there altogether'?
I don't mean any of this btw, just amusing at this point in time
Or, maybe 'Apple could just pull out of selling there altogether'?
I don't mean any of this btw, just amusing at this point in time