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Selling family jewels for the latest iPhone sparks debate in India
Original: Sell family jewels for latest iPhone? In India, craze dials up debate
A debate is underway in India over reports that some consumers are selling family jewellery to afford the latest iPhone. The story has drawn attention to the premium smartphone's status-symbol appeal in the country and the lengths some buyers go to fund purchases, prompting criticism and discussion about consumer spending habits.
Why now: A news report on Indians selling jewellery to buy iPhones has reignited debate over luxury spending and consumer debt.
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- Sell family jewels for latest iPhone? In India, craze dials up debate · South China Morning Post
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