LA Biz Observed: Waiting it out for an iPhone

Waiting it out for an iPhone

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The lines will be long - very long - come this Friday, when the much-anticipated gadget goes on sale. That, of course, means a bidness opportunity - or haven't you checked out Craigslist recently? If you haven't any plans, it might be worth waiting in line for those early adapters (what we really mean are those competitive, Type A so-and-sos who are desperate to have a phone, but not about to stand in any stinkin' line). The going rate seems to be $200-$300, which is likely to jack up as the week goes on. (Cnet, CL)

(From Santa Monica): iPhone LineSitter Wanted - Easy $. "I am looking for several people who will wait in line for me to buy the new Apple iPhone on Friday, June 29...You need to be reliable, mature, and patience will definitely be a plus! What you do while you're in line is your business, but unless you devise a foolproof strategy, you cannot leave the line."
(From Cupertino): I want an iphone, but i cant skip work. "I want an iphone! but I cant skip work. I'm looking for someone willing to stand in line for me starting thursday afternoon, camp out, and trade spots with me around 4-5pm friday...It seems like the asking price for people to stand in line is 200-300 dollars (however i have seen offers for 150). but I want to make SURE that i get one, and I'm pretty much willing to pay the 200-300 extra for it...contact me and make me an offer - if i dont get any, i may have to camp out myself and just get in trouble with work :)"

(From Santa Monica): "I am looking for someone who can wait in line for me to buy the new Apple iPhone on Friday, June 29 - I have to travel for work that day, or I'd be out waiting myself. Our target is the Apple Store at the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica. The gig starts at 5am and ends at about 5pm. You need to be reliable and focused on the success bonus...Let's make this happen." This message will self-destruct in 30 seconds.

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