Apple Vision Pro prices on eBay make me sad

I paid a lot for the privilege of getting the new Apple Vision Pro in February. In total, including the optical input and tax, I shelled out just over $3,900 for the 256GB version of the headset. About a day ago I made a mistake that I’m sure many early adopters are familiar with: I looked at the sale price on eBay.

On Wednesday, a 1TB Vision Pro was purchased, complete with all included gear, a $200 Apple Thin Travel Case and a $500 AppleCare Plus, and “worn for about an hour.” Sold for $3,200 After doing 21 shows. The shipping estimate provided was $20.30. Brand new, the set cost me $5,007.03 on the Apple website. Another listing on ebay, it has my headphone configuration (but no optical input) It costs just $2,600 – Again, unless most accessories are included. something more 256 GB And 512 GB super model has been sold per one which the crowd The week.

Of course, this is the case for early adopters, especially if you buy expensive technology before it becomes mainstream. Apple’s pricing doesn’t help matters, especially when its closest competitor’s headset — the Meta Quest 3 — costs just $500. That’s disappointing, even if they’re not ultimately comparable, at least in terms of their target audiences and platforms.

But it still hurts, right? I knew I could save a few hundred dollars And I have the highest storage configuration, AppleCare Plus, and the storage case is particularly painful. I love Vision Pro so much – probably more than any other author edges – But if I don’t miss the return deadline, I will immediately send my device to Apple so I can snag one of these deals. Luckily, no one can see me cry when I wear headphones.