Apple's 2026 Fall Event Set for Sept 9; iPhone 18 and Foldable Pre-Order Fees on Resale Platforms Reach 1,500
Apple's 2026 fall launch event is scheduled for September 9. Ahead of the release, resale platforms have raised pre-order fees, with iPhone 18 series fees ranging from 300 to 500 yuan and foldable phone fees from 400 to 700 yuan. Hong Kong versions of the iPhone 18 command fees of 1,000 to 1,500 yuan, with some scalpers adding about 2,500 yuan. The first foldable iPhone shows significant premiums, with some sellers planning markups of 3,000 to 5,000 yuan.
Ahead of the new device launch, pre-order fees on resale platforms have already risen. Fees for the iPhone 18 series range from approximately 300 to 500 yuan, while those for the foldable phone range from about 400 to 700 yuan. For the Hong Kong version of the iPhone 18 series, pre-order fees reach 1,000 to 1,500 yuan, with some scalpers adding about 2,500 yuan.
Pre-order methods vary. Some require buyers to provide e-commerce platform account credentials for login and purchase, while others ask for real names, the last four digits of ID numbers, and email addresses. Additionally, Apple's first foldable phone is seeing significant premiums in the second-hand market. Some scalpers have marked their listings with "price to be determined after the launch event," while others indicate they will add 3,000 to 5,000 yuan above the initial release price, with the exact increase depending on market conditions.