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Scalpers target Apple's Beijing store for foldable iPhone Duo launch

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Resellers appeared at Apple's flagship store in Beijing during the global launch of the foldable iPhone Duo, seeking to buy the devices for more than their already high price. The account comes from a single outlet.

Resellers gather at the Beijing flagship

According to one outlet, the worldwide debut of the foldable iPhone Duo drew scalpers to Apple's flagship location in Beijing. Their goal was to pay well above the standard price for devices that already cost a great deal.

Apple is a software and consumer electronics company based in Cupertino and founded in 1976. The reported resale activity took place at the Beijing store during the launch.

Open questions

  • How many devices did the resellers manage to buy at the Beijing store?
  • What resale prices did the resellers ask for the iPhone Duo?

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