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I'm curious how much that will impact the device.

I mean, will a lot of people do this? Transforming a $3500 device into a $2500 refurb over night?

I wonder if they will get a lot of these.

Of course, my problem is I can not test it. I need eye glass lenses to test it (apparently), so I don't even think I can go into the store and give it a 30s look. The barrier to entry is quite high for me.

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I imagine a not-insignificant number of those who preordered will return it. Anecdotally, everyone I know who bought one plans on doing just that. Sales numbers have been higher than expected, but I do wonder where they net out after returns.

The Apple stores have a machine to test your eyeglasses and match them (if possible) with the set of lenses they have in-house for testing. Lots of people were demo-ing that way when I visited on Saturday.

I bet Apple will sell refurbs for much higher than $2500. My guess is more around the GameStop used game pricing structure of 10% off, maybe round up to 3250.

They’re used as warranty replacements.

That makes even more sense. Cheers!

Not sure about your specific condition, but contact lenses should work. So ~20 bucks for cheap dailies?

So adding to global pollution and consumption for use of and production of items that will end rubbish is ok then when it's not really essential.

??? I was writing about it being a hurdle to even try this out. How did you get it being about the returning part and not about trying it out in the store.

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