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Keep reading the comment. Why do people buy iPhones today knowing that they can get a significant discount in 6-12m for that same iPhone
by bko 4mo ago
Keep reading the comment.
Why do people buy iPhones today knowing that they can get a significant discount in 6-12m for that same iPhone
- bigfishrunning 4mo agoBecause an iphone is a status symbol, and in 6-12m that same iphone won't grant the same status, a newer more expensive one will.
- bko 4mo agoSame applies for Android phones and TVs and most electronics.
- margalabargala 4mo agoThe state of tech goods is such that they become obsolete and have a finite lifespan, due to battery and compute needs, as well as the "fashion" element of having the newest thing. The price is dropping over time because you're getting something literally less valuable. The analogy would be, would you pay the same for a bag of rice expiring in 2 years, as one expiring in 2 months? The argument you're trying to make, would be valid and convincing if Apple lowered the price of a new iPhone with each subsequent release.
- bko 4mo agoFinite lifespan and batter don't degrade on a new iPhone that happens to be last years model. The "fashion" element is BS. Almost no one can tell what iPhone is which. It's literally the same phone now or 6 months from now. It doesn't "expire". You're really stretching here. Same thing is true for Android and pretty much most electronics or TVs.
- margalabargala 4mo agoOkay, sure, if you don't personally value the things other people value that decrease over time, then it wouldn't make sense for you to buy things at full price. Other people value those things, and can in fact tell the difference, and thus buy full price iPhones.