Co-worker wants me to buy iPhones for profit? What's going on?

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Kenji4861

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I have a co-worker that offered to give me a $20 profit for buying iPhones for him.

So I gave it a shot.. ordered 5 iphones.. got them and he did pay for the cost of the phones + $20 for each phone.

All in cash.. no fake bills.

He asked for more so I bought 10 more and he bought them all in cash once again.

He's asking for more.

what's going on? He tells me his card is banned from Apple but sounds fishy.
Anyone know what the deal is?
 
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tasmanian

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It seems odd. Also buying 4k-5k worth of iphones for 200$ profit just doesnt seem worth it.
 
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Noobtastic

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Originally posted by: tasmanian
It seems odd. Also buying 4k-5k worth of iphones for 200$ profit just doesnt seem worth it.
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Yeah whatever risk a $200 jump most definitely isn't worth it.
 
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andylawcc

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hehe... i am not gonna tell...





actually, what's going on is he will hack them and sell them to Asia or place where Iphones are not officially released. Your friend was probably banned from Apple Store cause he has probably visited them one too many times.
 
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z0mb13

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Originally posted by: andylawcc
hehe... i am not gonna tell...





actually, what's going on is he will hack them and sell them to Asia or place where Iphones are not officially released. Your friend was probably banned from Apple Store cause he has probably visited them one too many times.
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ding ding ding
 
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goog40

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You can buy up to 30 iPhones from the Apple Store's website before they block your address from buying any more.
 
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TheNewbie

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Maybe he's using it for some sort of illegal or terrorist activity and doesn't want his name linked to it.

Have fun at Guantanamo buddy!
 
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Kenji4861

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Interesting. So he seems to be telling the truth that he was banned.

I guess I'm safe until Apple blocks me from buying anymore =P

I know.. it doesn't sound smart to invest $4000 for a $200 profit or so.. but better than CD or any savings account out there.

Thanks guys!
 
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Last time i checked an unlocked Iphone is going for 800+ on ebay. Ive thought bout doing it myself since i have my own unlocked.
 
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Originally posted by: Gnrslash4life
Last time i checked an unlocked Iphone is going for 800+ on ebay. Ive thought bout doing it myself since i have my own unlocked.
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WTF how hard is it to unlock an iphone??
 
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Originally posted by: TheNewbie
Maybe he's using it for some sort of illegal or terrorist activity and doesn't want his name linked to it.

Have fun at Guantanamo buddy!
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:D :thumbsup:
 
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Injury

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Originally posted by: z0mb13
Originally posted by: Gnrslash4life
Last time i checked an unlocked Iphone is going for 800+ on ebay. Ive thought bout doing it myself since i have my own unlocked.
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WTF how hard is it to unlock an iphone??
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Last I heard, all you have to do is visit a website and it will do it for you.
 
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Sphexi

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Originally posted by: Injury
Originally posted by: z0mb13
Originally posted by: Gnrslash4life
Last time i checked an unlocked Iphone is going for 800+ on ebay. Ive thought bout doing it myself since i have my own unlocked.
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WTF how hard is it to unlock an iphone??
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Last I heard, all you have to do is visit a website and it will do it for you.
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It's not a true unlock, it's a software hack. Most phones have built into them the ability to remove the sudsidy lock (carrier lock) so that you can use them on a different network. The iphone does not have that capability, when the software is installed onto them it's permanently locked to the main carrier, mostly because some of the proprietary features on it are only available through that carrier (Visual VM is one).

People have obviously figured out how to modify the software on the phone to allow it to work on other carriers. That's great, except that it does void your warranty, and that when Apple comes out with new firmware with cool new features/software, it will generally brick your phone if you try to update it. So as long as you don't mind never being able to update your phone or have it serviced should something go wrong with it (and with something that complex chances are good), then go ahead and hack it.

Also, be VERY careful about buying on ebay. If you want the iphone, buy it from Apple, or from AT&T. Pay full price for it, there are no discounts, no matter what you may see advertised, it will always be 399 or 499, for the 8 and 16GB versions respectively. If you go on ebay and see it advertised for less, that is likely an iFONE....not iPHONE, and it is a clone made in China or somewhere similar, that will not work on any network other than for voice calling.
 
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