Part of the explanation is 20% VAT I think. US prices don’t include sales tax.
Nevertheless, Apple is an extremely greedy corporation. It’s our fault really for paying what they demand.
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Other UK iPhone (2018) XS/XS Max/XR Pre-Orders and Dispatch Thread
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Nevertheless, Apple is an extremely greedy corporation. It’s our fault really for paying what they demand.
I’ve checked that. With all taxes applied we are still getting ripped off massively.
And yeah, of course we are chumps for paying what they charge but we are powerless to stop ourselves in most cases it seems
....so how much will the 64Gb iPhone XS be a month on the IUP?
Also, regarding the Apple Watch - I don’t understand how all our current 42mm straps are supposed to fit the new 44mm Series 4 Watch?
Also, regarding the Apple Watch - I don’t understand how all our current 42mm straps are supposed to fit the new 44mm Series 4 Watch?
I'm considering the 64gb option for the xs max but while i'm only at 40gb now i always think i'm going to use more than i do but 64gb could work for me.
I'm also going to be getting the google pixel xl 3 when it launches so perhaps a cut in storage will help with that. Have a few things to consider before i order the new iphone.
If you join the IUP then taking out AppleCare is mandatory you can’t join the program without it.
....you can pre-order the phone via the Apple Store Up which will then reserve you a 1 hour time slot in which to go and collect it on the 21st. When you are in store, you then opt for the IUP in order to finance the purchase.
I know the Apple Store App says ‘Join the IUP’ but you won’t actually be able to do this until you get to the store on the 21st.
Simple, they have made the strap connector the same size as the 42mm watch.
...the price for the XS a month (64Gb) isn’t that bad compared to what I pay for my 8 Plus a month(around £45).
Definitely going for the XS - just need to decide on colour!
£895 for 64GB Max if you buy it from the US including Illinois sales tax (since different states have different taxes).
It’s always has been cheaper to get Apple products in the US.
Alright lads here's the plan
XS Max 64GB. Try for iUP, otherwise buy outright.
Will see if it's too big... I have had a 7 Plus for a year so should be okay...
Also definitely getting on the Watch hype, but not cellular. I still feel naked without my phone, wouldn't benefit from paying 100 quid extra.
XS Max 64GB. Try for iUP, otherwise buy outright.
Will see if it's too big... I have had a 7 Plus for a year so should be okay...
Also definitely getting on the Watch hype, but not cellular. I still feel naked without my phone, wouldn't benefit from paying 100 quid extra.
....you can’t reserve til pre-orders go live on Friday.Can someone please post the in store reservation link? Gonna favourite it now
Will be going for the XS in silver, 256GB. Very, very disappointed to see there wasn't a 128GB entry level option or at least a price drop.
Wife has decided to go for the XR and I'm actually a little jealous of her position. She cares not for the cameras or the OLED display etc and the 128GB XR at £799 looks like a positive bargain by comparison!
Unless it's a mistake and Apple has mixed up the pricing for the XS and XS Max, Apple has hiked up the price of the silicone and leather cases. The XS silicone cases are now £45 from £39 and the leather cases are now £55 from £49. The leather folio, strangely, remains the same for XS as it did for the X, whereas the XS Max version is £129.
Wife has decided to go for the XR and I'm actually a little jealous of her position. She cares not for the cameras or the OLED display etc and the 128GB XR at £799 looks like a positive bargain by comparison!
Unless it's a mistake and Apple has mixed up the pricing for the XS and XS Max, Apple has hiked up the price of the silicone and leather cases. The XS silicone cases are now £45 from £39 and the leather cases are now £55 from £49. The leather folio, strangely, remains the same for XS as it did for the X, whereas the XS Max version is £129.
Can someone please post the in store reservation link? Gonna favourite it now
This was last years link but 503 error currently
https://reserve-prime.apple.com/GB/en_GB/reserve/iPhoneX/availability?&iUP=E\
Will do some digging
No change in price or storage is pants. Looks like I’ll get the Xs and my IUP payments remain the same
