Caviar Introduces Custom 'Pure Gold' AirPods Max for $108,000

[Naraxus]

I'm curious as to how they're able to sell these legally. Doesn't seem like something they'd be able to do

 

[lostngone]

I'm curious as to how they're able to sell these legally. Doesn't seem like something they'd be able to do

They are just reselling “used” Apple products they aren’t knock-offs(I am assuming).

 

[Mike_Trivisonno]

Gold plating isn't nearly that expensive. They're priced as if they were made from 24-karat castle-forged gold...which they aren't.

 

[redcaptrickster]

This kind of thing is the equivalent of a guy in the 1970s with a Corvette, a polyester shirt unbuttoned to the waist, and gold chains around the neck.

 

[hugodrax]

I have to once again reiterate something I've said many times before and never fails to be true:

Rich people are downright WEIRD.

Remember to them a 108K Earphone is like a 30 dollar earphone for a regular working person. So to them they feel more comfortable buying 108K headphones because its like a normal purchase, and to their billionaire peers these are normal day to day purchases.

 

[lostngone]

Gold plating isn't nearly that expensive. They're priced as if they were made from 24-karat castle-forged gold...which they aren't.

Not to mention if they were they would be heavy!

 

[redcaptrickster]

They are going to probably sell 95% of these to unboxing YouTube channels

To "influencers" who rarely influence anyone.

 

[UrbanJoe1]

Conspicuous consumption.
Dumb. Dumb. Dumb.
Get some class people!

 

[69Mustang]

I'm curious as to how they're able to sell these legally. Doesn't seem like something they'd be able to do

Why? It's fundamentally no different than you selling your iPhone or Mac.

 

[rlhamil]

Reminds me of the mentions of Saddam Hussein's gold bathroom fixtures. Yawn.

Gold is fine for electrical contacts, or jewelry. But this looks more trashy than classy to me.

 

[lostngone]

To "influencers" who rarely influence anyone.

Not for 108K they won’t be. More like look at what I can waste money on because all you idiots watch me!

 

[redcaptrickster]

Conspicuous consumption.
Dumb. Dumb. Dumb.
Get some class people!

The "rich and famous" who will buy these are the same people who will get up in front of crowds and lecture others on climate change.

 

[lostngone]

Why? It's fundamentally no different than you selling your iPhone or Mac.

They “could” get in trouble as an unauthorized Apple reseller BUT they probably sell so few of these that isn’t an issue.

 

[69Mustang]

They are going to probably SEND not sell 95% of these to unboxing YouTube channels.

Fixed for you. On the off chance someone actually buys a pair, they're made to order. If they legitimately sell (not loan out for sponsorship) more than 2 or 3 pair, I'd be shocked.

 

[x-evil-x]

I hope anyone that buys this gets people laughing at them when they wear them in public.

 

[JosephAW]

I’m sure it’s not pure gold but a mixture of metals plated on the headphones.

 

[Kiteflygolf]

I’m not sure what’s more stupid, buying these or being subjected to rewatching WW84.

 

[lostngone]

I hope anyone that buys this gets people laughing at them when they wear them in public.

What is more likely to happen is some kid(or adult) is going do to a good job painting a regular set with metallic gold paint and end up getting beat-up or worse when someone robs them.

 

[testcard]

Just “plated”?

 

[BWhaler]

I wonder how many people actually buy things like this.

 

[skitidetdu]

Hahah this is 100 000 times more hilarious than apples 1st gen gold watch...just watch Casey Naeistat's youtube video on how to spray paint with gold colour and give the money to charity.

 

[castlema]

I can see the kardashians buying this.

Or perhaps someone who has an overly fashion conscious wife to match their existing Tweet Throne (a.k.a. The Golden Toilet). I am going to guess that Caviar requires hard currency and is not interested in bartering a pair for a Florida swamp golf experience.

 

[Maconplasma]

I hope anyone that buys this gets people laughing at them when they wear them in public.

While I certainly wouldn't ever be a customer for this nonsense I will say that there are plenty of people that buy things with the intent to have them as a keepsake rather than actually use them. Other than celebrities who like to show off to the media when they get off airplanes the rest of the world buying this crap will not wear them in public.

 

[lostngone]

While I certainly wouldn't ever be a customer for this nonsense I will say that there are plenty of people that buy things with the intent to have them as a keepsake rather than actually use them. Other than celebrities who like to show off to the media when they get off airplanes the rest of the world buying this crap will not wear them in public.

I don’t necessarily disagree but these are just gold electroplated. They have no real value other than this company set that price. If these had anywhere near 100k worth of gold or had detailed craft work done to them I would agree but these are just 108k gold colored Apple headphones.

 

[Glideslope]

Pathetic display of insane 1st World Consumption. You'll never wear them in public without armed security. Oh, right, these owners already have that. I'm literally ill from this article.