How the Apple Store Lost Its Luster

Re:How the Apple Store Lost Its Luster by madengr on Tuesday May 07, 2019 @12:41PM (#19851099)

Funny that they should ignore the old fogies without influence, as they are the ones that can most afford the Apple junk.

I’m pushing 50, and I don’t need a fucking loan to buy an iPhone.

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Re:How the Apple Store Lost Its Luster by sandworm101 on Tuesday May 07, 2019 @03:49PM (#19852827)

You won't be spending as much in their apps store. That's where the real profit margins are.

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Re:How the Apple Store Lost Its Luster by ultrarunner on Tuesday May 07, 2019 @01:08PM (#19851339)

Yeah, no interest payments from you. Less profitable.

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Re:How the Apple Store Lost Its Luster by colejohnson66 on Wednesday May 08, 2019 @09:43AM (#19858716)

When you lease to own to your phone through Apple with CitizenOne, there’s no interest

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Re:How the Apple Store Lost Its Luster by ultrarunner on Thursday May 09, 2019 @04:48PM (#19872278)

For 24 months, which means that there is a non-zero risk of interest. It also appears to require insurance, precludes you from other offers, etc.

I suspect that these finance deals are still more expensive for the consumer than paying in cash. After all, you’re receiving convince.

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Re:How the Apple Store Lost Its Luster by colejohnson66 on Thursday May 09, 2019 @05:15PM (#19872502)

It’s a lease to own, so after the 24 months, it’s yours and you don’t pay anymore.

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