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Could flipping MacBooks across borders be the ultimate tech side hustle?
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Episode 3163
Arbitrage is a classic entrepreneurial play: buy low, sell high. But what if you tried it internationally, using price differences between countries? Mateo from Sydney has been eyeing Apple products, noticing that MacBooks, iPhones, and iPads sometimes cost significantly more depending on the market. Could you really build a profitable side hustle buying new tech devices where they’re cheaper and reselling them where they’re expensive? Let’s unpack the fantasy—and the friction."I’ve been reading about price differences in Apple products between countries, and it got me wondering: could you actually build a business doing MacBook arbitrage? Like, buying new Apple laptops or devices in one country where they’re cheaper and reselling them in another where they’re marked up? On paper it sounds clever, but I’m guessing there are legal, logistical, or tax hurdles that make it harder than it looks. What do you think—could international arbitrage work for premium electronics, or is it just a fantasy?"Listen to today's episode to learn more...
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