📉 Scalpers are facing heavy losses this year, particularly with the iPhone 16 series and Huawei's Mate XT. The iPhone 16 Pro has seen a price crash, with many scalpers unable to sell their stock.
📱 On September 20th, Apple released the iPhone 16 series, which surprisingly did not have the usual price markup. Instead, it experienced a rare price drop, leading to significant losses for scalpers who had anticipated high demand.
💔 Many scalpers began returning their stock the day after the launch, as the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro prices fell below retail. Some scalpers reported losses of tens of thousands of yuan.
📉 The iPhone 16 Pro was initially bought at a markup of 800 yuan, but the secondhand market prices shocked everyone as they dropped below retail. This left many scalpers stuck with unsold units.
📉 The situation worsened for scalpers of Huawei's Mate XT, which was expected to be a hot item but saw prices drop by over 10,000 yuan daily after its release.
📉 Reports indicated that 60% of Mate XT pre-orders were from scalpers, leading to a market flooded with stock and no buyers. The Mate XT's price plummeted from over 100,000 yuan to just 20,000 yuan in a matter of days.
📉 The economic downturn in China has led to consumer downgrading, with many potential buyers holding onto older iPhone models and not feeling the need to upgrade.
📉 The launch day saw massive crowds at Apple stores, but many were scalpers rather than genuine consumers. The iPhone 16 sold out quickly, but the market dynamics shifted dramatically within days.
📉 By September 21st, scalpers were struggling to sell iPhones even at a 50 yuan markup, with many reporting losses and expressing their frustration.
📉 The iPhone 16's price drop was linked to rumors about safety issues, which further dampened consumer confidence. The overall economic climate has made it difficult for scalpers to profit.
📉 In conclusion, this year's market has been particularly challenging for scalpers, with many vowing to exit the business due to significant financial losses.