Just one cup of milk tea money a day
You can rent a new mobile phone from a popular brand
In recent years, with the rise of mobile phone rental platforms
You can use the new mobile phone at a low cost
There are many young people around Nange
This way of consumption was chosen
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phenomenon
Mobile phone rental is favored
In November 2021, Ms. Wei, a citizen of Nanning, rented a brand new iPhone 13 on a mobile phone rental platform. "The daily rent of more than ten yuan, the credit exemption, and the preferential price of the first month's rent are heartwarming." Ms. Wei said that renting a mobile phone reduces the financial pressure and at the same time can enjoy the joy of having a new mobile phone.
After searching, it was found that there are currently more than ten platforms with mobile phone rental business, both new mobile phone rental and second-hand mobile phone rental. In terms of rent, the daily rent of popular new machines is more than 10 yuan, while the daily rent of second-hand mobile phones is more than 10 yuan; in terms of lease period, the minimum rental time of new machines is at least three months, and most of them require rent from one year; and the lease period of second-hand mobile phones is divided into 30 days, 90 days and 180 days. On the hot rental list, the popular models of brands such as Apple and Huawei are at the forefront, and the tenants are mainly young people.
Most of these platforms offer free lease services to users. After the end of the mobile phone lease period, the user can choose to return, renew the lease or buy out directly. However, if you do not repay it after the deadline, you will incur a fee.
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Hot discussion
Whether renting a mobile phone is cost-effective
Is it really cost-effective to rent a mobile phone? Some consumers have different views on this. Mr. Zou, a citizen who once paid attention to the rental of mobile phones, said that although renting a new Apple mobile phone is a cup of milk tea money every day, it is also a big number accumulated over a long period of time.
Mr. Zou calculated an account, taking renting a new iPhone 13 on a platform as an example, choosing the "rent-out return" package, the mobile phone is 365 days to rent, the first installment of the actual amount is 359.92 yuan, the total rent of a year is 4319 yuan; if you choose the "rent-out and send- and delivery" package, the same as 365 days to rent, then the first installment of rent is 649.92 yuan, the total rent is 7799 yuan. In fact, the same mobile phone with the same color is priced at only 5999 yuan on the official website.
However, in the view of Mr. Xie, a citizen, there are always two sides to things. On the one hand, from the perspective of the "rent-out return" package, this model is more suitable for consumers who frequently change their mobile phones, who can spend a lower price than buying a mobile phone and continuously change to a new mobile phone; on the other hand, "rent-out and send-off" is actually another form of installment purchase, providing another channel for groups that cannot use Huabei or white strips to buy mobile phones.
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remind
Rent a mobile phone and keep an eye on it
In addition to price issues, the lease model with only the right to use and no ownership can sometimes worry tenants. After all, the rented mobile phone is not your own thing, and you must be careful when you usually use it. Because in the event of damage or scratches, the tenant will buy out or pay compensation.
"Many consumers do not have professional testing capabilities, and it is impossible to know whether there are problems with the mobile phones provided by the platform."
Wu Yixia, a lawyer at a law firm in Guangxi, suggested that consumers should choose a formal leasing platform and pay attention to carefully checking the configuration, model and quality of the mobile phone when they get the mobile phone. Before returning, you can take photos and videos to facilitate the protection of your rights and interests in the event of disputes. In addition, we should pay special attention to the rules and clauses in the platform, and whether there are "overlord clauses" that improperly increase their own obligations and exempt themselves from their rights.
"In the process of using the mobile phone, all kinds of chat records, photos, bank accounts, passwords, etc., will leave traces on the mobile phone."
Yang Lei, a second-level researcher at the Guangxi Academy of Sciences, said that consumers must pay attention to cleaning up personal information and removing private data in a timely manner before returning their mobile phones, so as not to be used by unscrupulous businesses or criminals, resulting in the leakage of personal privacy information. "Ordinary users can choose to restore the factory settings, and the platform side should also carry out professional data cleaning of the mobile phone to ensure the privacy and security of users."
Mobile phone leasing as an emerging economic model
Can bring new experiences to consumers
Nan Ge also reminded everyone
Choose a reputable regular leasing platform
And pay attention to personal privacy data security
For this consumption pattern
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