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Now our phones are exclusive :D |
nwmq1
Joined: Dec 28, 2001
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From: Sweden
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http://www.mobil.nu/nyheter/visa.asp?id=4828&sid=1
(In Swedish though...)
It says that SE will not produce anymore T68m's and T39's, the T68i will replace the T68m but for now there isn't anyreplacer for the T39... I think this is great news for us, our T68's will be worth a fortune as they are much more good-looking than the T68i 
and oh, it also says that the delivery's of the T68i will start either today or early next week
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Cytech
Joined: Feb 19, 2002
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From: Stockholm, Sweden
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it took a mail to them to publish that article  an earlier post here on Esato told about the news the Danish version published at 10.20am today... |
RayBanUK
Joined: Jan 04, 2002
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From: Bedford, England
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I hate to say this, but I doubt that the value of the T68 will be high because its a rare model! I own a a T68 myself and as a consumer, i probably want the new t68i (cosmetics aside) instead, because of all the new features! Anyway, as proven on this forum, you can get the lunar grey covers and backs now from mail order, so if people really wanted the new t68i to look like a t68, then it wouldnt be impossible.
Mobile phones never hold their value. Even if they do for now, thats just the nature of the business. Example, the Nokia 8250 with the blue light was very exclusive, in fact it was only officially released in Hong Kong but was imported elsewhere around the globe, but when the 8310 came out, it devalued like it was a common 8210!
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mrNoodles
Joined: Feb 28, 2002
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From: Sweden
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>>RayBanUK
The T68m will have all new features after the SW is released!
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RayBanUK
Joined: Jan 04, 2002
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From: Bedford, England
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I Know I Know! Ive been reading the forums, but I was just trying to make my point that just because we think the T68i is ugly, it wont stop a lot of people from loving it and thinking our t68 are ugly.... its a matter of taste in the end! And remember the way consumerism works, they see a new model, they think its better!
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wapmanse
Joined: Mar 04, 2002
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From: Stockholm, Sweden
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Well now we do not have to worry about the new sw...if you upgrade your t68m with the new sw it will be less valuable... |
allexdos
Joined: Feb 11, 2002
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Ray you are righ mate. Think about the implications though.
T68 much better looking
T68 in demand as most will think that phones are identicle (we assume)
T68 supply = 0
T68 is an early version, so should fall in price due to intertemporal price discrimination
T68i substitutues T68m but would face weaker demand than the T68m
My predictions are that there will be no T68m brand new in circulation after April at the latest. Any T68m in circulation would be second hand. By that time, T68i will be in the second hand markets and will compete with the T68m.
As both phones are almost identicle, but the older looker better than the latter, T68m demand should be higher, ceteris paribus. But the equilibrium price of T68i second hand will be higher. Therefore there will be no difference in second hand prices, if so will be very small.
The beauty and exclusivity of T68m will offset any intertemporal price discrimation and second hand prices should be very similar to the T68i.
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Harleydog
Joined: Nov 06, 2001
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allexdos what kind of garbage are you talking about. once the t68i comes out our phone prices will plument; good looking or not; we are talking about cell phones not Patek Philippe's |
mrSmartguy
Joined: Feb 01, 2002
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Does it mean my old S868 is exclusive too??
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lingart
Joined: Feb 20, 2002
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OK heres the deal
One simple fact - It will be the last ever High-End Ericsson branded mobile phone so it will definitely be worth some serious Wonga.
No more Ericssons to be made so of course a collectors item.
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Harleydog
Joined: Nov 06, 2001
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well then we can all retire in five years when we sell our T68m's at a phone auction? |
john74
Joined: Dec 21, 2001
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From: GREECE/AUSTRALIA
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No matter what ,the prices for all phones are gonna drop just wait and see this time next year how many people are still going to have the so called RARE T68m???I dont think i will have it ,im a sucker for High Tech products
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allexdos
Joined: Feb 11, 2002
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No, thats where you are wrong guys. Second hand T68i and T68m models will not be very different.
SE will learn from suprised demand for the T68m
T68 planned production for limited period
T68m prices remained stable as excess demand existed
T68i will be heavily in supply
Does not look as good as T68m
Less demand in comparison with T68m, had intitiallu
Prices will more flexible downwards.
There will be no excess demand
Prices will fall faster for the new model.
Within 2 months of release, the T68i will fall faster than did the T68m at launh. You wait and see guys.
Average sim free retail prices have fallen only 10% in UK since oct, prices remained fairly stable as there was excess demand as the phone was not a long term project and was anticipated to be popular, but no sooo popular. Ericsson were suprised and everyone wanted the phone. Prices did not flex downwards much.
The T68i will fall 18% by month 5. Wait and see guys.
I am not writing garbage, i have a degree in economics and a PhD in supply side economics and work at a commerical bank predicting prices for various commodities etc. I dont mean to be big-headed but i have experience in stuff like this.
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Linkinpark17UK
Joined: Jan 27, 2002
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What if the phone is made out of gold and diamonds surely the value will go up over the years. ) |
cadcad
Joined: Mar 01, 2002
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From: Lebanon
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hahahaha
yeah maybe..... but as he was saying.. in all cases the price will fall of 18% |
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