2026-01-18 08:22:23

Have you ever thought that the appreciation potential of today's smartphones is more attractive than going to college?

Think about it, a flagship phone with powerful performance, long battery life, and incredible camera capabilities can still hold its value quite well when resold. If you understand market trends and chase popular new models, the resale price difference can cover your initial investment. In contrast, spending four years and hundreds of thousands on tuition to graduate and then compete with thousands of others for the same job.

Of course, this is an extreme comparison and not meant to suggest abandoning degrees to speculate on phones. But it does reflect a phenomenon: the return on traditional education is decreasing, while the iteration speed and value retention of tech products are becoming more stable. Especially in certain emerging fields, skills and practical experience are worth much more than diplomas.

This also inspires us to rethink asset allocation—not just financial assets, but also the value comparison of human capital and tangible assets.

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TokenomicsPolice

· 6h ago

Flipping phones to retain value is not as good as learning some real skills; certificates are just a stepping stone.

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FastLeaver

· 6h ago

Haha, I'm laughing to death. We are indeed in an era where people make money by flipping phones for profit. Bro, your analogy is really hits home. Those four years in college truly made it hard to break even. But honestly, only a few iPhone models have stable resale value, while domestic flagship phones drop in value like jumping off a building. Educational devaluation is real, but relying solely on flipping phones is too risky; it's not less risky than studying. Practical experience is valuable, but having a degree as backup can help you avoid many pitfalls. These days, everything is competitive, including flipping phones. It's better to diversify your strategies.

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AirDropMissed

· 6h ago

Haha, no, you can't compare trading phones and reading books at all. --- These are extreme cases; in reality, things are not that simple. --- Honestly, having a diploma definitely feels much better. --- Wake up, the value retention rate of phones isn't always stable. --- It's still best to have both hands on the wheel; you can't bet everything on one. --- I think the key still depends on personal ability; a diploma is just a stepping stone. --- That logical flaw is a bit big. --- Anyway, there aren't many people around me making money by trading phones. --- The devaluation of academic credentials is real, but the risks with phones are quite high too. --- Emerging fields indeed don't require degrees, but have you calculated the opportunity cost?

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AirdropF5Bro

· 7h ago

Haha, I really didn't expect this logic. Isn't this just comparing degrees and mobile phones? Honestly, that's a bit of a stretch. The ones truly making money are those who understand technology and know how to operate, regardless of whether they have a degree or not. Can trading phones keep their value stable? I don't believe a word of it. In the end, you still need to have a brain; anything is possible as long as you think.

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