Nexus 5 Release Date Coming: Device Pre-Orders Surface On eBay
As we wait for the Nexus 5 to be announced, possibly on Thursday, the upcoming handset has already made its way to eBay.
A recent leak of the Nexus 5 on the Google Play Store has confirmed its price at $349 for the 16GB model; many expect the 32GB model will be priced at $399. However, several eBay sellers are offering the device for pre-order for as much as $700, a price rivaling those of Apple and Samsung smartphones.
One listing in particular has ended since being discovered; however it notes that two Nexus 5 handsets were pre-ordered, while it is listed that three more are available. A total of 13 people bid on the $650 32GB Nexus 5 before the listing ended.
Pundits note that prospective Nexus 5 customers should be careful with purchasing from such listings on eBay. If they are not complete scams, the transaction may be the seller offering to attempt to get a Nexus 5 handset on its release day and ship it out to the customer. Several sellers have already tried to cover themselves by listing that they reserve the right to cancel the transaction in the event that they are not able to obtain a Nexus 5 handset. Some also note that sellers may cancel transactions if the eBay price for the Nexus 5 significantly increases once it is released, likely to relist their offer at a higher price.
Many have taken the appearance of Nexus 5 pre-orders on eBay as a sign that
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