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Joey225

macrumors member
Original poster
Mar 13, 2011
90
3
New Jersey
I can't complain too much because I'm getting the model I wanted - but it really makes me sad how many scalpers are around me in the front of the line. It may be lucrative, but there are people here who will miss out on the phone they want because of them. And that sucks.
 

tigres

Contributor
Aug 31, 2007
4,206
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Land of the Free-Waiting for Term Limits
I can't complain too much because I'm getting the model I wanted - but it really makes me sad how many scalpers are around me in the front of the line. It may be lucrative, but there are people here who will miss out on the phone they want because of them. And that sucks.

How to they buy it now. I heard it's one per customer, and it's only contract phones on day 1?
 

sobucky

macrumors 6502
Oct 12, 2011
350
16
I can't complain too much because I'm getting the model I wanted - but it really makes me sad how many scalpers are around me in the front of the line. It may be lucrative, but there are people here who will miss out on the phone they want because of them. And that sucks.

Yep always suck.... Apple should enforce all devices locked to payment account for 1 month :)
 

andyx3x

macrumors 65816
Mar 1, 2011
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I can't complain too much because I'm getting the model I wanted - but it really makes me sad how many scalpers are around me in the front of the line. It may be lucrative, but there are people here who will miss out on the phone they want because of them. And that sucks.

It's the same with people who buy concert tickets specifically with the goal of reselling them for huge profits.
 

Ezra923

macrumors 6502
Jun 8, 2012
255
90
Theres like 100 scalpers here at Ridge hill mall Yonkers. Im typing this from apples mac pro while they get my phone 6 :)
 

unclejamaal

macrumors 6502
Feb 22, 2010
324
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if theres a demand for it, it will happen.

Too bad people out there stupid enough to purchase off these scalpers at inflated prices.

To Apple a sale is a sale.
 

Uabcar

macrumors 6502
Aug 31, 2009
382
2
surprised its not worse due to China not allowing sales of the 6 anytime soon.
 

MVallee

macrumors 6502a
Feb 8, 2007
810
183
Ontario, Canada
Tons of scalpels here in Ontario too. Had someone ask me if I was only getting one phone could I get a second for him and he would pay me because he wanted more than 4 (2 for him, 2 for his girlfriend). Ridiculous.
 

ariadnerentz

macrumors regular
Sep 21, 2013
177
4
New York
Theres like 100 scalpers here at Ridge hill mall Yonkers. Im typing this from apples mac pro while they get my phone 6 :)


Damn, how busy is ridge hill? Thinking of going there or the westchester (or Greenwich ave) once I get my phone delivered to get a leather case, but I'm guessing it's going to be quite hectic.
 

cosminnn93

macrumors member
Sep 10, 2014
72
2
Tons of scalpels here in Ontario too. Had someone ask me if I was only getting one phone could I get a second for him and he would pay me because he wanted more than 4 (2 for him, 2 for his girlfriend). Ridiculous.

Just tell him yea and take his money and never give his phone. LOL xD Then watch your back
 

LostSoul80

macrumors 68020
Jan 25, 2009
2,136
7
I can't complain too much because I'm getting the model I wanted - but it really makes me sad how many scalpers are around me in the front of the line. It may be lucrative, but there are people here who will miss out on the phone they want because of them. And that sucks.

Scalpers are entitled to iPhones as much as any other Apple customer is.
Stop complaining about it.
 

Blorzoga

macrumors 68030
May 21, 2010
2,559
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The delay in the iPhone's release in China will be a boon for scalpers as well as airlines who will be seeing countless Asian travelers with suitcases full of iPhones. Overseas shipment of lithium batteries is prohibited by most if not all couriers so passenger transport will be necessary. They're like iPhone mules.
 

erzhik

macrumors 6502
Dec 2, 2010
486
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You are the reason for scalpers. If people weren't so stupid to line up for something for 2 days, there wouldn't be any scalpers. No demand, no supply.
 

Blorzoga

macrumors 68030
May 21, 2010
2,559
64
Yep always suck.... Apple should enforce all devices locked to payment account for 1 month :)

Sure, because Apple doesn't want to sell as many phones as possible.

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You are the reason for scalpers. If people weren't so stupid to line up for something for 2 days, there wouldn't be any scalpers. No demand, no supply.

Not true. All the Asian scalpers will be shipping them off to China. They would do it even if no one lined up.
 

Ezra923

macrumors 6502
Jun 8, 2012
255
90
Damn, how busy is ridge hill? Thinking of going there or the westchester (or Greenwich ave) once I get my phone delivered to get a leather case, but I'm guessing it's going to be quite hectic.

The non pre order line is insane i really feel bad for them and its cold
 

SetHutBlue42

macrumors member
Sep 16, 2014
62
0
As long as there is rampant consumerism in the world, there will be scalpers. Everyone being so desperate to get the latest and greatest makes it possible for these people to profit.
 

TWO2SEVEN

macrumors 68040
Jun 27, 2010
3,531
741
Plano, TX
Damn, how busy is ridge hill? Thinking of going there or the westchester (or Greenwich ave) once I get my phone delivered to get a leather case, but I'm guessing it's going to be quite hectic.

If you have the Apple Store App you can buy accessories without waiting on an employee. It does feel strange just walking out with it though. :)
 

mguti

macrumors member
Jul 17, 2012
84
4
TX
Just watched an action on eBay for a unlocked 64gb iPhone 6 plus go for $5,400.00!!! after seller fees and paying for the phone, they will profit about $4,011.00! crazy!
 

jamezr

macrumors Pentium
Aug 7, 2011
15,075
15,937
US
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Michael CM1

macrumors 603
Feb 4, 2008
5,681
276
Had my order with AT&T worked correctly -- I am still peeved about it -- and someone offered me twice what I paid for it, heck yeah I'd sell it. Some fool out there would pay for me to get a free phone by me just waiting a few extra weeks.

Now that's different from people who get in line or whatever with a plan to sell it. I also want to go :eek: at the places that get one just to tear it down to show me what's inside. Unless those are non-production models specially given to them by Apple or whomever, WHY DO YOU KILL A PERFECTLY GOOD PHONE?
 
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