Want to Pay Cash for an iPhone? Apple won't let You
From Information Week
In an apparent effort to curb the reselling of unlocked iPhones, Apple has instituted a new policy that forbids customers from paying cash--you know, the stuff that says "legal tender for all debts public and private"--for iPhones. And it has dropped the limit to two per person.
I don't think Apple is going to get away with this one. People should have the freedom to purchase an iPhone with whichever method they choose, including U.S. paper or coin currency.
(Shawn's Comment: Where in the Constitution does it say "You have a right to buy an iPhone"? And keep in mind, retailers are *not* required by US law to accept paper currency)
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Agreed, retailers aren't
Agreed, retailers aren't required to accept cash transactions.
The phrase "legal tender for all debts public and private" contains the keyword "Debts". Debt isn't incurred until after the sale is made. If the sale has already happened, they'd have to accept cash to pay off the debt. So refusing cash before the fact is legal.
Shawn Levasseur
Rockland ME
http://ComicsPundit.com
According to current US law
According to current US law and business, private or public can set the terms of payment at their own choosing. For instance a store refusing to accept cash over $20 or all pennies for a purchase is legal. This is no different. Apple is within its rights although it will become a PR nightmare for them. How about people that don't have a bank account and thus no debit card or ones that can't get a credit card?
"How about people that don't
"How about people that don't have a bank account and thus no debit card or ones that can't get a credit card?"
That falls under the category of "Well, too bad." :) Like I said, there's no *right* to buy an iPhone.
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