With the launch of Apple’s flagship iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus drawing near, some Vietnamese phone traders are seeking people who are willing to queue up overnight to buy the devices in Singapore.

Viet Nam is not among the countries where the smartphones will be officially available for purchase this Friday, September 25.

But just like the previous iPhone versions, Vietnamese phone traders would try to buy as many handsets as possible in such nearby markets as Singapore and Hong Kong to bring home and resell for hefty profits.

The new Apple iPhone 6S and 6S Plus are displayed during an Apple media event in San Francisco, California, September 9, 2015. Reuters

Those Vietnamese who are paid to get in line before Apple stores in the city-state will receive VND2 million (roughly $90) each, regardless of whether they could buy the iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus or not, according to ads posted on Facebook.

People are expected to queue nearly a day in advance, and stand in the queue throughout the night, to be able to buy the smartphones. Each buyer is allowed to purchase 2 handsets as per Apple policy.

The devices will be immediately transferred to Viet Nam for delivery to their real owners at much higher prices than those quoted by Apple stores in Singapore.

An iPhone 6S is available in Singapore at a starting price of $737 and iPhone 6S Plus, from $856, according to the Apple website.

In Viet Nam, the unofficially distributed products will cost no less than VND20 million ($893), and even up to VND30 million ($1,339) for those who want to get them immediately after the Singapore launch, according to traders.

Apple officially took the wraps off its biggest money maker on September 9. The new 6S and 6S Plus have the same size as the previous versions, 4.7 inches and 5.5 inches, respectively, but come with a better camera, faster chips, new colors and the force-sensitive 3D Touch, according to Reuters.

(Source: tuoitrenews)