Apple’s Vision Pro spatial computer commands $5,000 or more overseas

The Apple Vision Pro spatial computer
Apple’s limited-supply release of the Vision Pro spatial computer is fostering a nascent resale market that’s pricing the device at significantly more than its $3,500 starting price.
Vlad Savov for Bloomberg News:
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On Japan’s Mercari marketplace, the base 256GB model sold for ¥800,000 ($5,400), sellers on China’s Taobao are asking 36,000 yuan ($5,000) and there’s one seller on Singapore’s Lazada seeking S$8,500 ($6,300) for the device. In Hong Kong’s bustling Mong Kok, an electronics importer specializing in getting gadgets early asks for HK$35,800 ($4,580), with the price shifting on a daily basis.
“Our observations indicate inflated prices on unofficial channels, reaching up to 40,000 yuan for Vision Pro units,” Counterpoint Research analyst Ivan Lam said. “However, these purchases likely represent a limited supply, originating from outside markets and deviating from typical consumer behavior.”
The drive to acquire an early unit of the new device comes from various sources, IDC analyst Bryan Ma said. Beyond dedicated Apple fans, overseas software developers as well as industry players and rivals will want to get hands-on experience quickly to figure out their next steps, according to Ma.

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