Recently brought iPhone 17 at 80k from local shop. I was saving for around 3 years (I’m in the final year of my Veterinary Studies next year my internship will start). I saved my scholarship and pocket money. Some may say it is a waste of money for a student but for me it is like a milestone or dream for me. I’m planning to use it for minimum of 5 years. 

Now the important part. Please avoid buying expensive stuff from Flipkart/ any other e-commerce platform. I was able to place an order on Flipkart last Thursday at 70k (via Flipkart Axis Bank Credit Card). I was really exited that I was getting the phone on Friday. At midnight Flipkart cancelled my order and my money was with held. Now comes the terrifying part for me. My money got stuck in the card If I want to withdraw there will be a 2.8k loss for me. I was really frustrated and totally lost. My money was stuck for 2-3 days at Flipkart. I was really really scared. 

Then finally the money was added to the Credit Card. I have learned a great lesson. A mere 5-10k is not worth of my peace of mind.

I can ask my parents to help me but I don’t want it. I’m sure they would have helped me. I want to purchase my first iPhone with my hard earned money. 

Now thinking back, the money is not the concern I am from a financially stable middle class family and will become a Doctor after 2 years. So, it has been a great learning experience for me.

To all of you my request is kindly avoid any BBD or Great Indian sales or any other sale to purchase expensive item from Flipkart. 

My first iPhone .