In the markets of Dubai and Sharjah, iPhones from years ago are still being sold. With the new buzz in the market, the older ones are still capable of holding their place in the hands of iPhone users.
Even though the new and latest iPhone series is launched and is on its way to entering the market, the residents of UAE are still being seen occupied with the pre-owned older models.
It’s not easy to not buy accessible pre-owned iPhones
Not only consumers are seen buying iPhone 13 or 12 but the models launched years ago as stated by the retailers. The phones launched six to seven years ago are still being purchased by the residents of the UAE.
As many residents cannot afford to go for the new launches they feel convenient to snag up the older models. The new launch of iPhones carries a huge cost and so it cannot be afforded by everyone. So, for the residents, it’s easy to lay hands on the older versions just to stay on par with others.
The retailers also said that the demand for the older model goes up with the launch of the new series as the new launch holds great prices in comparison to the older ones and so people feel easy to buy the older version of the iPhone.
Even when the iPhone 13 series was launched people were seen buying the iPhone 7 and 6 handsets and it also carries demand with itself. But why the demand exists for pre-owned models? A frequently asked question is answered now.
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Moreover, Apple gadgets are in trend for people all over UAE who feel the necessity to possess iPhones. The people and their love of Apple gadgets are the main reason that they are never out of demand.
These qualities are the ones that are giving the Apple industry such a rise and a keen interest to launch new series every year. Mo. Nizam a resident of UAE once told that for him Apple gadgets are always a priority. They are his first choice.
He is always enthusiastic to buy the new launch but only when the retailers add extra benefits with it such as promotions or a few accessories with the new handset.
The new launch does affect the pre-owned models but it only seems that the demand for the pre-owned or the older versions just goes higher.
People show keen interest to lay hands on Apple gadgets be it the new launch or the already existing ones from years ago. To go for Apple gadgets is a kind of necessity seen for the residents of UAE which does not hamper the demand for pre-owned models with the launch of new ones.