So, Apple has a special department, repackaging everything? Didn't know that.
No those phones are taken apart down to the logic board and reassembled as refurbs and replacements.
So, Apple has a special department, repackaging everything? Didn't know that.
It's on Apple for allowing this.
Im sure its backed by some consumer psychology that says out of every 6 who return, 4 will keep it.
Regardless, it's a facility that is abused.
I mean, most reputable large companies have return windows that get abused. This isn't specific to Apple, or specifically egregious at Apple, by any means. Have you ever stood in the customer service line at a Target, Costco, Walmart, Best Buy, etc? You're paying for that, too. It's especially bad at clothing stores, I think. Heck, Amazon's reverse logistics could probably be spun off into a half trillion dollar company, haha.We all pay for this when we purchase an Apple device.
sometimes you’ve got people desperately trying to get hold of a phone
It blows my mind how everything people do can somehow be turned into a failing of Apple...It's on Apple for allowing this.
Im sure its backed by some consumer psychology that says out of every 6 who return, 4 will keep it.
Regardless, it's a facility that is abused.
One more reason to get a launch day iPhone. Better chance that it is really new.
Desperately trying to get a phone. A phone. Desperately! lol. Embrace your privilege.
Not really a phone though, is it? That’s like calling a house a shower.
I have yet to upgrade; however, I usually buy my upgrades without visiting the Apple store to size them up. Given that the physical size increased I will have to. Otherwise, I would probably be dissatisfied with a Pro MAX size and would return it for a Pro not-Max.The amount of people I see on this forum ordering the latest iPhone and then returning within the return window is really frustrating. I would suggest it’s only so those doing it can take part in the pre-order/new release hype with no real intention of keeping the device. But it takes away a phone from someone else waiting during launch, not to the mention the environmental impact and administrative burden.
Has it bothered anyone else seeing this practice be mentioned on here?
Another bid. Well, I don't know what's true.No those phones are taken apart down to the logic board and reassembled as refurbs and replacements.
Back when I used to work at AT&T and we used to have exclusivity on the iPhone this would be a problem. New iPhone would come out and Id sell a ton and receive great commission checks. Then over the next 30 or so days I would be inundated with chargebacks and would have to pay half the money back. Doing this can hurt folksThe amount of people I see on this forum ordering the latest iPhone and then returning within the return window is really frustrating. I would suggest it’s only so those doing it can take part in the pre-order/new release hype with no real intention of keeping the device. But it takes away a phone from someone else waiting during launch, not to the mention the environmental impact and administrative burden.
Has it bothered anyone else seeing this practice be mentioned on here?
I also see this with other tech that I follow like mirrorless cameras and drones. People will buy items and then post videos to see how far they can push it to the limit without actually using the item in a real use case scenario.You also get those who put their iPhones under a digital microscope and post a thread asking if the 0.005mm dot imperfection is worthy of a return.
Blame the FOMO culture on social media I say.
The amount of people I see on this forum ordering the latest iPhone and then returning within the return window is really frustrating. I would suggest it’s only so those doing it can take part in the pre-order/new release hype with no real intention of keeping the device. But it takes away a phone from someone else waiting during launch, not to the mention the environmental impact and administrative burden.
Has it bothered anyone else seeing this practice be mentioned on here?
Yeah, so what’s the problem? If they have the money, let them do what makes them happy.The amount of people I see on this forum ordering the latest iPhone and then returning within the return window is really frustrating. I would suggest it’s only so those doing it can take part in the pre-order/new release hype with no real intention of keeping the device.
It’s not taking away from anyone. The iPhone 16 series was available for same day pick-up on day 1. And the returned phones end up being refurbished and resold.But it takes away a phone from someone else waiting during launch, not to the mention the environmental impact and administrative burden.
Has it bothered anyone else seeing this practice be mentioned on here?
There are always refurbished iPhones available in the US, they sell very quickly.so what happens to the returned phones....I never see iPhones under "Refurbished"
That is not legal, and if Apple got caught selling used as new, be absolutely sure governments and lawyers would be all over that.Likely sold as new.
Wow. Can you imagine the carbon footprint 👣Depending on the Youtuber, they are often sent them by Apple to review and are not part of the consumer stock. The problem lies when people watch those videos and spend thousands on a credit car just to open every colour combination to make their decision. Can you imagine those sorts of people in the workplace or navigating through the decisions of life?
There are always refurbished iPhones available in the US, they sell very quickly.