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Scalpers offer Apple iPhone Duo buyers hundreds extra outside Beijing launch

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What happened

  • Apple’s global launch of the foldable iPhone Duo drew scalpers to its Beijing flagship store.
  • Scalpers offered buyers hundreds extra for the devices, which were already pricey.

Why it matters

The launch signals strong secondary-market interest in Apple’s foldable device in Beijing, relevant to consumer and technology-market observers.

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  3. First reported by CNBCOct 23
    Scalpers offer Apple iPhone Duo buyers hundreds extra outside Beijing launch

Sources (1)

  1. CNBCOct 23
    Scalpers offer Apple iPhone Duo buyers hundreds extra outside Beijing launch

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