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getagrip_already

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3. in this buy now, pay later culture....

Reply to calguy (Original post)

Fri May 23, 2025, 01:19 PM

May 23

Especially among gen z that has to have the best of everything, it may not matter.

Selling fewer units at higher prices and increased profit isn't considered a negative to corporate america.

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Here's how much a 'Made in the USA' iPhone would cost [View all] calguy May 23 OP

Maybe not if you paid those "tiny screwers" $0.10/hour and made them work 16 hours a day. erronis May 23 #1

It isn't the price of the iphone that gets you gab13by13 May 23 #2

in this buy now, pay later culture.... getagrip_already May 23 #3

Don't sprain your back carrying that broad brush GenThePerservering May 23 #4

but how many pay using bnpl? getagrip_already May 23 #6

And, where are the factories where they're supposed to build these things??? GoCubsGo May 23 #5

I'm going to disagree with thin analysis jmowreader May 23 #7