I wonder if it has anything to do with CA, RI and whatever other states charge unsubsidized taxes for subsidized phones... You can't really charge 50 dollars in taxes on an item that costs $0.00 but you CAN if it's 99 cents.
I wonder if it has anything to do with CA, RI and whatever other states charge unsubsidized taxes for subsidized phones... You can't really charge 50 dollars in taxes on an item that costs $0.00 but you CAN if it's 99 cents.
You don't have this problem with any other $0 handsets?
Is...that a rhetorical question?You don't have this problem with any other $0 handsets?
You don't have this problem with any other $0 handsets?
The demographic that this is targeted at are really those that shouldn't be signing up for a data-plan to begin with since they can't afford. You get a "free" phone but then pay $30 a month for 2 years to cover that cost.
Its big corporations like Apple that are contributing to America's huge debt problem. What they are doing is very similar to "you pay zero down" scams that caused the housing crisis... not on the same scale ofcourse, but I am sure even the Apple FBs can see the similarity.
You can certainly charge taxes on the face value of an item that's discounted to free, if the state allows it. Just like an item discounted but not all the way to free.
Its big corporations like Apple that are contributing to America's huge debt problem. What they are doing is very similar to "you pay zero down" scams that caused the housing crisis... not on the same scale ofcourse, but I am sure even the Apple FBs can see the similarity.
That's for the privilege of living the California dream. Other states don't do that.
Sorry ... but no. A phone that is free is going to sell a lot more than the same phone that is worth a $1. It's behavioral economics.
The demographic that this is targeted at are really those that shouldn't be signing up for a data-plan to begin with since they can't afford. You get a "free" phone but then pay $30 a month for 2 years to cover that cost.
Its big corporations like Apple that are contributing to America's huge debt problem. What they are doing is very similar to "you pay zero down" scams that caused the housing crisis... not on the same scale ofcourse, but I am sure even the Apple FBs can see the similarity.
Sorry ... but no. A phone that is free is going to sell a lot more than the same phone that is worth a $1. It's behavioral economics.
LOL, maybe you shouldn't sign a apartment lease then, which is the exact equivalent of the 2 year phone commitment. By your logic, it would be wise to only live in housing where you can pay cash up-front to own your unit outright. Or maybe you would be better off just continuing to live in your mom's basement.![]()
Let me get this straight--if someone takes your ice cream and licks it and gives it back, that's only a $.99 offense to you? It sounds as though you would actually eat the ice cream. Personally I would find that repulsive-- I would insist they pay for the entire ice cream, which would be a lot more than $.99.This comes across as taking someone's ice cream and then licking it once before giving it back.
I agree with that part-- many people don't think through the real cost.I think it is more that the "free" part of the phone suckers way to many people to get those data plans and end up eating the cost. Basically buying more than they should.
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I work at AT&T, This is being done to help prevent fraud as the .99 cents cannot be billed to your bill. It must be charged to a credit or bank issued debt card. Fraudsters are using stolen identities to steal these handsets ....been an issue since they went free
You don't have this problem with any other $0 handsets?
i paid 0 for my iPhone 4 on release date![]()