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I love the concept of Fairphone but I can't believe they're still selling their phone for €530. It's worth maybe 1/5th that, if that. Is it just hubris? I hope
by Fej 8y ago
I love the concept of Fairphone but I can't believe they're still selling their phone for €530. It's worth maybe 1/5th that, if that. Is it just hubris? I hope not, because even if their phones command a reasonable price premium over competitors, it's worth it to some people. They're definitely filling a need. It would be a shame if few of their phones get into people's hands because they price them too far above cost (because, let's face it, it's almost impossible to turn a profit as a small phone manufacturer).
- Vinnl 8y agoIt's still expensive, but they have been handing out discounts everywhere the past year or so.
- mverwijs 8y agoThe price is the true price for any phone, when taking into account being a responsible manufacturer. If your phone is cheaper, it is being built irresponsibly.
- akvadrako 8y agoThat's what they need to charge to make money. I think it demonstrates how repairability and fairness isn't worth it - I can just buy 4 equivalent phones for the same price (like the Nokia 5) and throw them out when broken.
- mrpopo 8y agoYou're missing the point here. Repairability and fairness isn't worth "it in the current world state". In a true fair world, manufacturers would be charged for all externalities (pollution from mining, paying decent wages that ensure people don't starve, recycling thrown out electronics, etc), all phones would cost that. Currently, those externalities are just ignored, with the expected consequences.