Chinese consumers are paying about $7000 for the Apple Vision Pro in the grey market
FirstpostA burgeoning grey market for Apple’s highly anticipated Vision Pro mixed reality headset has emerged in China, with resellers seizing the opportunity to double the official price and entice eager enthusiasts ahead of its scheduled release next month. The Vision Pro headset, initially slated for release in the US, is available for pre-order at prices ranging from US$3,499 to US$3,899 for the 256 gigabyte, 512 GB, and 1 terabyte versions, respectively. The Daigou market, primarily focused on luxury items imported for Chinese customers, witnessed nearly a 19 per cent growth, reaching 685 billion yuan in 2019. While other players like Meta Platforms and Chinese brands like Pico have been in the virtual reality market, analysts believe Apple’s entry will reinvigorate the industry.