Is it just me or does this seem...well...just a little expensive?

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Topic # 64997 27-Jul-2010 12:25
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Mobile-phones/Vodafone/iPhone/auction-305284105.htm This person is obviously somewhat deluded...who would pay $3k for an iPhone? Any iPhone? P.S. I put it here, as it really is a bit off-topic, as opposed to being a serious thread about iOS related stuff. Handsome Dan Has Spoken.

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Reply # 357061 27-Jul-2010 12:33
And know you can buy a brand new one, in New Zealand, from Apple for about $1200 from this Friday... But some people on Trade Me will buy it, still thinking it is a bargain. Mauricio Freitas (Geekzone Admin, Devil's Advocate, my blog, technology disclosure, my tweets, Web Performance Optimization) Geekzone Price comparison \| Amazon Kindle order page \| How to get the best out of Geekzone \| New Zealand IT Jobs \| Geekzone News \| Jinglebugs

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Reply # 357064 27-Jul-2010 12:35
Just amazes me that there could be anyone so gullible as to think this is even worth more than a cursory glance. Handsome Dan Has Spoken.

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Reply # 357076 27-Jul-2010 13:00
Go on Dan you know you want to... have another peek (I bet you even have it on your watch cursory glance list)

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Reply # 357078 27-Jul-2010 13:02
Hmm 22 unanswered questions...can take a guess what theyre all saying :) XPD / @DemiseNZ / Gavin Website CPU : Intel E5300 GFX: Geforce 9800GTX/+ RAM: 3GB DDR2 A+ - MCDST - MCTS CCNA Arriving soon.

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Reply # 357084 27-Jul-2010 13:15
Make that 23 Here's another one for 2.5k http://www.trademe.co.nz/Mobile-phones/Vodafone/iPhone/auction-305284105.htm I wonder if these guys are stupid, hopeful or just a$$holes lol

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Reply # 357088 27-Jul-2010 13:25
freitasm: And know you can buy a brand new one, in New Zealand, from Apple for about $1200 from this Friday... But some people on Trade Me will buy it, still thinking it is a bargain. I think you mean "bargin" - that's how they spell it on Trade Me

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Reply # 357097 27-Jul-2010 13:30
it's a relist too, he had it on there last week for nearly $4000! dozens of unanswered questions of course. I added it to watchlist so I could read them when the auction ended. needless to say most were saying something along the lines of: "you must be joking at that price"

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Reply # 357181 27-Jul-2010 15:58
NonprayingMantis: it's a relist too, he had it on there last week for nearly $4000! dozens of unanswered questions of course. I added it to watchlist so I could read them when the auction ended. needless to say most were saying something along the lines of: "you must be joking at that price" Crikey! they were polite comments. If I could be bothered commenting on his auction, I'd be calling him a knob. Handsome Dan Has Spoken.

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Reply # 357384 27-Jul-2010 21:11
somebody has put a bid in for $5999. Surely must be a joke bid. although one question says: 1500nzd+ 3gs 32gb black 98% do you like to swap? chegitagam35 (0 ) 7:54 pm, Mon 26 Jul What do you mean by 98%? 8:00 pm, Mon 26 Jul i install invsibible shield on iphone 3gs 32gb 98% means like new .. can i swap it and + 1500nzd? chegitagam35 (0 ) 9:01 pm, Mon 26 Jul I might agree to 1800 plus phone, but need to see it first. Let me know your contact info if you wish to proceed 9:16 pm, Mon 26 Jul $1800 plus phone!

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Reply # 357476 27-Jul-2010 23:07
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Mobil%20%20e-phones/Vodafone/iPhone/auction-305469208.htm Check out this one - and its from the US and locked!?!?! A promise from the seller though, "unlock/jailbreak software out very soon"

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Reply # 357507 28-Jul-2010 00:27
itxtme: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Mobil%20%20e-phones/Vodafone/iPhone/auction-305469208.htm Check out this one - and its from the US and locked!?!?! A promise from the seller though, "unlock/jailbreak software out very soon" some idiot bought it. $1679 buy now. holy crap, I need to list some stuff on Trademe. ETA: and he looks genuine. He is listing his iPhone 3GS. poor fool.

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Reply # 357508 28-Jul-2010 00:35
there is currently only one bid... for 10k!! Some of his replies to the comments are kinda funny :P anywho.... is on my watch list now ;) Who I am: multi time Ironman finisher, University of Auckland graduate, Freelancer (mainly focused on website development, message me for work). twitter.com/TersoIT

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Reply # 357573 28-Jul-2010 09:26
itxtme: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Mobil%20%20e-phones/Vodafone/iPhone/auction-305469208.htm Check out this one - and its from the US and locked!?!?! A promise from the seller though, "unlock/jailbreak software out very soon" Perhaps I should advertise my auction as an "iPhone" too http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=305950828 It's just as good at making phone calls as a locked US iPhone 4!

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Reply # 358379 29-Jul-2010 13:57
graemeh, that is a damn nice iPhone... will you take truckloads of money for it right now? Who I am: multi time Ironman finisher, University of Auckland graduate, Freelancer (mainly focused on website development, message me for work). twitter.com/TersoIT