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Inside the weird and quirky world of building a startup behind a wall of tariffs
Think quick -- how much does a top-of-the-line iPhone 15 Pro Max cost? If you said around $1,600, you'd be right, but only if you're based in the U.S. In
As the Getmobil founders navigated the complexities of the electronics repair market, they identified a significant gap between the high cost of brand-new devices and the consumer’s desire for more economically viable alternatives. By playing ball with the government’s regulations, Getmobil bought itself an edge — by promising to stick to the rules, adhering to high standards of quality and customer service, the company got itself a tremendous competitive advantage. The team tells TechCrunch that the pervasive black market continues to be a big challenge: This shadow economy not only undercuts prices of legitimate refurbished electronics but also often compromises on quality and after-sales services, posing a significant threat to consumer trust.
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