Bank of America tracked a global average shipping delay of 82 days as of Oct 19, while Apple described consumer demand as "nothing short of extraordinary." This supply crunch follows reports that assembly yields at Foxconn were just above 60% in late September, causing an immediate sellout of initial inventory. The shortage has fueled a secondary market where some pre-order units have listed for as much as $5,000 on eBay.
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Apple Pushes iPhone Duo New Order Deliveries to February
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Crowds in Shanghai and Melbourne queued for the official release of the iPhone Duo on Oct 23, although most consumers face steep wait times for the $1,999 handheld. Delivery estimates for new orders have slipped further to February, and the first foldable phone from Apple is only available to pre-order customers in China, France, Hong Kong, India, and Japan. In other markets, the company has allocated only a small number of units for walk-in customers.
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