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So many scalpers!
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There's a good chance a number of those people in line DID attempt to preorder but couldn't get to the site in time. Perhaps due to scalpers who hoped to snag a few phones online.
Those people could be waiting a very long time specifically because scalpers are depleting the in store stock further.
Most of the people in line who are not scalpers are likely gainfully employed and their schedules didn't permit that, whereas scalpers are using the resale of iPhones as a source of income. Will those scalpers lawfully and dutifully declare that income on a 1040 early next year? I wonder.
Doing such a thing only rewards scalping activity, and keeps scalpers in business. It's a feedback loop: the scalpers do what they do because they are confident that someone will pay the higher price.
I agree that it's a free market and that this free market must tolerate the existence of scalpers. And I will place more blame on people that purchase from scalpers than on the scalpers themselves (without the willing shmucks buying from them, the scalpers would have to reason to scalp). But that does not entitle scalpers to apologists championing their cause without being confronted about it.
If you're a scalper, being called a dirtbag is an occupational hazard and the price of doing business. Suck it up.
As long as you try to hide what you tried to express, yes, you are not punishable.
That is such a naive generalization. I wonder why this thread is still alive. Seeing the responses, it should found its place in Wasteland pretty soon.
You're the only one defending the scalpers in here. Want to enlighten us why that is? Literally almost nobody likes scalpers, it's not a controversial opinion to have you know.
LOL. If you want a hot product, preorder or line up. If they don't preorder or line up, it means they don't want the phone enough.
I'm not defending anyone.
Scalpers are exactly like you. They pay, and buy their phone(s). It is not your business what other people do with their products.
They may appear to posses the same physical attributes as a normal human, but they are of a different breed and they have no soul.
Let me ask you a question. Would you stand in that line if I offer you your month salary for that.
These are poor ppl, and its a free market, no one can change this.
that's gotta be a scam. There are tons going for a lot less than that. Nobody would play 5.4k when they can get one for 1.5k or less no problem.
It's not alternate. The HEAVY majority feel this way.
I don't know how you can judge all of them (or even a majority) to be poor. I don't get that from the pics/videos.
No, the majority does not. Only a small minority that has lost touch with reality.
It's time to wake up now.
Where?
I'm seeing all the latest sold auctions for 128gb plus unlocked in the 1300-1400 range... seems pretty stable on that price. After seller fees, shipping, phone cost, making couple hundred bucks for their "work" today... really doesn't seem that profitable.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?LH_C...t=0&_nkw=iphone+6+plus+128gb+unlocked&_sop=13
Show me a poll anywhere that says people support scalpers. I dare you. In fact there are specific laws against scalping in certain areas. The law, and public support is not on your side my friend.
It's the epitome of the entitlement and victim mentality. If someone else succeeds, it must mean that they made someone else fail.
The sad thing is we're talking about PHONES here, and not even just access to make emergency calls, we're talking about the cream of the crop that NO ONE needs for physical survival. This is as much a luxury item as one can find. To see someone described as the utmost evil because they're buying more than one phone is insanely laughable!
Ummm, I think you are confused. I'm not talking about supporting scalping.
Here, let me refresh your memory.
I was referring to your comment of not having a soul.
I think the majority of normal human beings do not share your view that scalpers do not have a soul. Most people would consider that comment a bit hyperbolic and melodramatic.
Scalping is bad. I do not support it. But I'm pretty sure they all have souls.
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This was the point I was trying to make.
Ah, okay... Very easily could have been a 1-off scalper bidding up his own auction to try and set a market value... I'd not be surprised to see the item "cancelled" and relisted... Scalpers aren't really making that.... the supply isn't that limited to warrant it.
I'm sorry if this has been answered already, but how are people scalping iPhones in the US? I thought the only unlocked purchase at launch is for T-Mobile, and even with T-Mobile you needed to have an account associated with it? I would assume even if you could buy a full price unlocked ATT/Verizon/Sprint at launch, you would need to associate it with an account? Are people create fake accounts, buying the phone and then closing them?
Oh btw, I'm not asking because I want to do this. I have my phone and I'm happy, just don't understand.
Oh btw, I'm not asking because I want to do this. I have my phone and I'm happy, just don't understand.
I'm sorry if this has been answered already, but how are people scalping iPhones in the US? I thought the only unlocked purchase at launch is for T-Mobile, and even with T-Mobile you needed to have an account associated with it? I would assume even if you could buy a full price unlocked ATT/Verizon/Sprint at launch, you would need to associate it with an account? Are people create fake accounts, buying the phone and then closing them?
Oh btw, I'm not asking because I want to do this. I have my phone and I'm happy, just don't understand.
No. The T-Mobile phone from Apple is device only a.k.a fully unlocked. You don't have to sign up for T-Mobile since it's device only.
If there's a market for it then well done to them for exploiting the stupidity of people who cannot wait a few weeks