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Should you still buy your next smartphone — or subscribe to it instead? Apple, Samsung … are betting that leasing, subscriptions, and guaranteed buyback programs can make upgrading more attractive. (techcrunch.com)
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[–] AA5B@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Just like with cars. If you always have to have the latest and greatest, need to be seen with “the best”, replace your phone frequently then yes leasing is cheaper than buying. This would be stupid but people seem to do this

[–] heartSagan5@lemmy.zip 4 points 1 day ago

Fast fashion is trashy. But people will do whatever to make the illusion of affluence because that’s how some hope to get into the club.