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Mutt · 09-12-2014, 10:46 AM

I don't see how the consumer is being screwed - you can now shop for a cheaper carrier rather than be stuck in a contract tied to a phone you've been subsidized on. So the amount you will pay more for when you buy the phone will be offset by the money you save on a cheaper plan. No?

And shouldn't the iPhones go down in price when there are going to be tons more people looking to buy them separate from a plan from a carrier? If Apple wholesales the iPhone 6 for 600 dollars some retailers will sell it for $1000 and others will sell it for $700. Or can Apple control its retailers and force them to sell for a minimum price?

I always thought that should be illegal, back when SONY was the leading brand of TV's they forced their dealers/retailers to all charge the same price or SONY would cut them off from selling their products. You could not go into a store and get a deal on a SONY TV.

09-12-2014, 10:46 AM
Mutt Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 34,431	I don't see how the consumer is being screwed - you can now shop for a cheaper carrier rather than be stuck in a contract tied to a phone you've been subsidized on. So the amount you will pay more for when you buy the phone will be offset by the money you save on a cheaper plan. No? And shouldn't the iPhones go down in price when there are going to be tons more people looking to buy them separate from a plan from a carrier? If Apple wholesales the iPhone 6 for 600 dollars some retailers will sell it for $1000 and others will sell it for $700. Or can Apple control its retailers and force them to sell for a minimum price? I always thought that should be illegal, back when SONY was the leading brand of TV's they forced their dealers/retailers to all charge the same price or SONY would cut them off from selling their products. You could not go into a store and get a deal on a SONY TV. __________________ I moved my sites to Vacares Hosting. I've saved money, my hair is thicker, lost some weight too! Thanks Sly!