Jeez, did you have to post that? It sounded so much better to think Apple cared about the exploitation of the underprivileged around the globe.
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No Walk-in iPhone 6s Sales at Apple Stores in 4 U.S. States, China, Japan, and Hong Kong
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Jeez, did you have to post that? It sounded so much better to think Apple cared about the exploitation of the underprivileged around the globe.
waiting in line to buy a phone is not loitering.
loitering is:
stand or wait around idly or without apparent purpose
Look, I know what loitering is. I mean for people who are actually homeless just sitting around the Apple Store.
it's still not loitering.. if i pay a homeless dude $20 to buy a phone for me, they're not loitering.. it's also not a crime for me (or he) to do that..
if it were illegal then apple wouldn't have to do what they're doing re: the topic.. they'd just have the cops kick these people (the sharks & their minions) out of there..
it should be apparent that apple isn't doing this because of homeless people or whatever.. it clearly has to do with no-tax states or else they'd do this in all states.. nyc has gazillions of people lined up to buy iphones that aren't actually buying the phones for themselves.
I don't think you understood my post - my point was what is wrong with Apple not wanting homeless people hanging out in front of their stores?
I'm not talking about paying someone. I'm saying if they have no intention on buying anything and they're just propped up against an apple building with their clothes and stuff all over the ground then that's loitering on Apple's property and Apple has a right to tell them to leave.
oh.. right. apple can tell them to leave or have them removed by the cops in that situation.
i guess we're talking about different things.. srry
Makes sense I live in NH and last time I was in line I felt like In line at customs to get in the country. No joke I think 10 of 100 people actually spoke English
I've seen it to except all the people here were paying with Apple Store gift cards
Regarding the awkward phrasing of "4 U.S. states" ...
I think I would have written it thusly, "four states, China, ..." as Macrumors is a U.S. based website and the reader should understand in that the story is referring to four individual states, based on the context.
Also, I would consider listing the four states individually, along with the international locations affected, although that would be a little wordy.
In the end, everyone has their own opinion and as long as it's grammatically correct, it's OK.
I think I would have written it thusly, "four states, China, ..." as Macrumors is a U.S. based website and the reader should understand in that the story is referring to four individual states, based on the context.
Also, I would consider listing the four states individually, along with the international locations affected, although that would be a little wordy.
In the end, everyone has their own opinion and as long as it's grammatically correct, it's OK.
Agreed. Last year I was briefly in the wrong line and the meth-head in front of me immediately started trying to sell me the iPhone she was standing in line to buy. She was still in line when I walked out with my new 6+ and I resisted the urge to go over and try to sell it to her.
They were filming a block from my house last week (NE Fremont and Alameda). After they left I took the kids to Hollywood for some ice cream and they were filming near the library so I got to see Fred twice.
And good on them for that.
Also I'm sure Apple prefers people buy thier units in thier home countries. The cheapest ones are in the US.
My experience has been pretty much the entire line of people at the Washington Square and Bridgeport location is Chinese kids and adults. I'm with the above person....I feel like I'm in line to enter the country or something :0/
What gets me, an Oregon resident, we are being penalized for no sales tax. Why not verify Apple ID with local ID so we can purchase in store. Seems like a simple solution as opposed to NO in store sales. My rant for the day.
Just like saying ATM Machine
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Just like saying ATM Machine
No, it's not.
'United States (of America)' is the name of the country. It is comprised of states. So, you would say 'California is a US state', not 'California is a US'.
I agree! At least this method tho, maybe less scalpers and people buying phones only to sell etc.... More for us hopefully
Customer experience.
The scalpers and their paid minions aren't as polite or interesting to the other customers in line as the people waiting hours to buy a new iPhone for themselves. The early lines in front of the Apple Store had much more of a party atmosphere before the percentage of scalpers went way up.
And it looked better on the evening news with less homeless people in line.
That's very inaccurate. Please go back to your source and read it more carefully. Hint: zip codes
I can understand that for the US, or China. But Japan?
The only explanation would be the dozens of chinese, who come to Japan to buy tons of stuff like baby diapers and such. Maybe they come also to Japan to buy tons of iPhones. It's pretty close to China.
The only explanation would be the dozens of chinese, who come to Japan to buy tons of stuff like baby diapers and such. Maybe they come also to Japan to buy tons of iPhones. It's pretty close to China.