Scalpers offer Apple iPhone Duo buyers hundreds extra outside Beijing launch
Apple's global launch of the foldable iPhone Duo brought scalpers to the Beijing flagship store looking to pay big for the already pricey devices.
CNBC reports: Apple's global launch of the foldable iPhone Duo brought scalpers to the Beijing flagship store looking to pay big for the already pricey devices.
This technology story centres on China. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Duo, Beijing and Apple.
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