A Nasty Surprise at the Checkout for Those Wanting to Buy an iPhone: The Ministry of Trade Has Taken Action.

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Following the release of the iPhone 18 models, some consumers claimed that they were told they needed to purchase insurance or coverage in order to buy the phones at technology stores. The Ministry of Trade stated that the sale of a good or service cannot be made conditional on the purchase of another product or service, and announced that inspections would be carried out at the businesses in question.

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Since its release, the new iPhone has been a constant topic of discussion in Türkiye due to its high price, and now another development has occurred regarding the issue. Additional conditions faced by citizens wishing to purchase the new iPhone 18 in stores have drawn criticism, and the Ministry has issued a statement on the matter.

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Following the release of the iPhone 18 models, some consumers claimed they were told they needed to purchase insurance or coverage in order to buy the phones at technology stores. The Ministry of Trade has issued a statement.

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The Ministry of Trade has launched an investigation into surprises encountered at the checkout during iPhone purchases; warnings for consumers and details of the investigation. 🚆

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Complaints have surfaced that some technology stores are forcing consumers who want to buy iPhones to purchase insurance or other forms of coverage in order to acquire the device. Following these allegations, the Ministry of Trade announced that an investigation will be launched and stated that sales cannot be conditional on the purchase of any other service.

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In some technology stores, consumers who wanted to buy iPhones were faced with the condition of purchasing insurance or other forms of coverage. The Ministry of Trade stated that sales cannot be conditioned on the purchase of another service and announced that inspections would be carried out at the relevant businesses.