Apple Launches In-Store iPhone Upgrade Event to Boost Sales

Another misleading headline. Apple reported record sales last quarter. This is all about increasing sales at Apple stores.
 
miniroll32 said:
Jee, thanks. I think I'll stick with ebay...
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You'd be lucky to get as much as Apple is offering for these by the time you pay the fees. I just took a quick look at what they are selling for. Maybe you could get a bit more if it's unlocked, but I think this is a no-brainer if you still rock the 4 or 4S.
 
This might be the time for the 4" phone crowd to get latest 4" phone. If Apple only introduces a larger phone(s) this fall, that 4" inventory may become a bit more scarce.

As for this event, meh.
 
Apple Launches In-Store iPhone Upgrade Event to Boost Sales

Don't see a single thing about this as I'm standing in the Apple store right now.
Gotta always love the outdated picture macrumors has to go along with the article.
 
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I should've waited to take advantage of this. (I'm not getting the iPhone 6 this year. I just got used to 4")
 
it's a beautiful time to upgrade to a model that will be outdated in just 2 months.:D
beautiful for Apple of course.
 
TallManNY said:
There is no excess inventory. Apple's supply chain and production lines are too efficient. And we have just received reported iPhone sales for last quarter which were huge. If they have excess inventory, they just ease up on production and the inventory clears itself up.

That said, this is distinctly uninspiring offer. Apple with its economies of scale could easily do better than this. This certainly isn't likely to drive significant store traffic so that Apple employees need to prepare for the rush of upgraders.
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You're the perfect consumer for Apple... blindly following. Of course there's excess inventory, why would Apple try to move more iPhone 5s's. You do not understand economics.
 
This has nothing to do with you being forced to buy IPhone 5s. Sure it's profitable, but... If you sell your iPhone 4s online, apple is not getting the money it can from providers who subsidize the phones in large $quantities.

This move is to clear out all eBay-like sites from people with older phones, and instead make iPhone 4s "purchase-able" from Apple/providers only. Pretty simple and genius, just like we expect Apple to be.
 
This "up to" thing drives me crazy. How can you find out how much your phone is actually worth in an upgrade without hauling your butt over to the store?
 
I was offered $80 more for my iphone because of the power/sleep issue bringing my trade-in to $350. Picked up a new phone, AC+ and an Apple TV. Couldn't be happier :)

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IJ Reilly said:
This "up to" thing drives me crazy. How can you find out how much your phone is actually worth in an upgrade without hauling your butt over to the store?
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I don't think it's possible, they used a little iPhone machine to check my phone's value. Although, you can check online at apple's recycling page but I got a better deal in store.
 
lolkthxbai said:
I don't think it's possible, they used a little iPhone machine to check my phone's value. Although, you can check online at apple's recycling page but I got a better deal in store.
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Sure, it's possible -- to at least say what the minimum trade-in value is for the various models and configurations. The point is, they want you to come to the store. Not happening, in my case. Not only do I just basically dislike these come-on type offers that might not be quite as good as they sound, the nearest Apple stores to me are an hour away.
 
IJ Reilly said:
Sure, it's possible -- to at least say what the minimum trade-in value is for the various models and configurations. The point is, they want you to come to the store. Not happening, in my case. Not only do I just basically dislike these come-on type offers that might not be quite as good as they sound, the nearest Apple stores to me are an hour away.
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And the recycling page I just mentioned...???

http://store.apple.com/us/browse/reuse_and_recycle
 
cdmoore74 said:
Better deal is to trade in your old iPhone for a newer Android device. You would be making $100 this weekend because the S5 and HTC One is on sale for $100 all over the place.
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Yes! You can get GREAT deals on the Galaxy S5 for instance through Verizon because the S5 isn't selling very well. They are offering deep discounts to try and convince people to buy this phone! Take advantage of the lack of demand to pick up one for yourself at a CHEAP price!

Hurry and take advantage because the carriers literally cannot get rid of their unwanted Samsung Galaxy S5's and are almost giving them away they're so desperate!

Sure it's a little ugly (Samsung just promoted/fired their design head), but so what? If you cover it with a CASE people will even think it's a new iPhone 6 when it comes out in the Fall!
 
lolkthxbai said:
And the recycling page I just mentioned...???

http://store.apple.com/us/browse/reuse_and_recycle
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The offered payouts aren't exactly overwhelming. Well at least prices are quoted, though after you ship the phone to one of these unknown parties you presumably have to wait to get paid. Seems like more trouble than it's worth.

Edit: sorry, I though you were the one who recommended recomhub. Apple says my phone is worth $65. The question is whether they are offering more in-store.
 
Maybe the iPhone 6 launch is closer than reported.

For those that think the 4" screen is going away forever; it's time to buy up the leftover stock :D

If they do build another 4" phone it may end up being called the 6c mini with less features than the 4.7" iPhone 6 pro.
 
G4DP said:
Who claimed they were huge? Oh wait Apple. Shock horror. Company claims own sales are huge. Who would have though that.
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Uhm these are sales numbers in their audited quarterly report. If you think these are faked then perhaps you would like to share your views on who killed JFK or Area 51. That should be interesting.
 
dansix said:
You're the perfect consumer for Apple... blindly following. Of course there's excess inventory, why would Apple try to move more iPhone 5s's. You do not understand economics.
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That, or you don't understand supply chains and SEC filings.
 
Can you buy a contract-free 5S in the US with this promotion? I was in my local store a few days ago and they were suggesting I trade in my 5, but I could only trade up to a 5S on contract with AT&T. I don't want any more 2 year contracts, I want to buy outright.
 
dansix said:
You're the perfect consumer for Apple... blindly following. Of course there's excess inventory, why would Apple try to move more iPhone 5s's. You do not understand economics.
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They would try to move more iPhone 5s's to sell more iPhone 5s's. Is there capacity in the global supply chain to make more? Almost certainly. That is the reason to try to sell more. But saying that there is "excess inventory" means that there are bunches of phones sitting around unsold. Apple's reported sales says that is not the case.

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starbird said:
That, or you don't understand supply chains and SEC filings.
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Thanks for the backup.
 
TallManNY said:
They would try to move more iPhone 5s's to sell more iPhone 5s's. Is there capacity in the global supply chain to make more? Almost certainly. That is the reason to try to sell more. But saying that there is "excess inventory" means that there are bunches of phones sitting around unsold. Apple's reported sales says that is not the case.

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Thanks for the backup.
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"There's no time for backup!" --every cop movie ever.

But since this isn't a cop movie, any time!
 
My parent's never care much about staying current or whatnot so I thought they may be interested in this upgrade "event." I told them about the offer and I just talked to my dad who says, "Well they didn't give me the full $200, I only got $115"

I was surprised as he takes good care of his stuff. Then he reveals that he went to the AT&T Store. :facepalm:

I had to explain that the $200 offer was for the Apple store, and he felt pretty silly.
 
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