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Apple found a way to make their customers (including potential government customers) happy, and at the same time they have reduced the number of used iPhones on
by chrisBob 12y ago
Apple found a way to make their customers (including potential government customers) happy, and at the same time they have reduced the number of used iPhones on the market. This is a win for everyone except people that want an iPhone but don't want to give Apple money, and no one cares too much about their opinions.
I want an iPhone, and Apple has a huge financial incentive to make it harder for me to get a used one. If a used iPhone isn't significantly cheaper then I will buy a new phone and Apple nets $300 instead of $0.
- LeoNatan25 12y agoI don't see what the problem is. Before selling, all I have to do is disable Find My iPhone and reset all settings on the phone. It is now unlocked and I can sell it.
- chrisBob 12y agoCorrect. And this is addressed in the article. The issue is that phones that are accidentally left locked and returned are junk. Selling a used phone is always good for business because most people will use the money to buy a new one. Buying a used phone isn't nearly as good for Apple.
- DanBC 12y agoAnn is an early adopter and moves to new iPhone as soon as they're released. She can afford to do this by selling her old phone. Making it harder for Ann to sell her phone to Bob (who likes Apple product, and can afford to buy apps, but can't afford a new phone or who wants to support re-use of older equipement) means that Ann will delay buying that new phone.