**Rare iPhones with TikTok Pre-Installed Selling for Big Bucks on eBay**
In a peculiar phenomenon, certain iPhones with the TikTok app pre-installed are fetching hefty prices on eBay, capitalizing on the app’s temporary ban in the United States. The unusual surge in value is attributed to the app’s unavailability on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, making these iPhones highly sought after by TikTok enthusiasts.
The ban, which was recently lifted, had created a brief window of opportunity for iPhone users who had downloaded the app before it was removed. As a result, some iPhone owners who still have TikTok installed on their devices are listing them on eBay at significantly inflated prices.
According to eBay listings, iPhones with TikTok pre-installed are selling for as high as $1,000 or more, depending on the model, storage capacity, and condition of the device. In some cases, the prices are even surpassing the original retail value of the iPhone itself.
“I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw someone listing their iPhone with TikTok for over $1,000,” said one eBay user. “It’s crazy to think that an app could drive up the value of a phone like that.”
The unusual trend has sparked a flurry of interest among tech enthusiasts and collectors, with many scrambling to get their hands on one of these rare iPhones. However, experts warn that the value of these devices may be short-lived, as the TikTok app is once again available for download on app stores.
“It’s a classic case of supply and demand,” said a tech analyst. “While the ban was in place, these iPhones became a rare commodity, driving up their value. But once the app is widely available again, the value of these devices will likely return to normal.”
For now, it seems that some iPhone owners are cashing in on the brief window of opportunity, selling their devices to collectors and enthusiasts who are willing to pay a premium for a piece of tech history.
