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Chapter 548 Slapping the Face of Competitors

Ernst really doesn't need to worry about the sales of the second-generation IP. If he has any concerns, they should be about inventory or the safety of personnel.

It's also his fault for not turning on the TV; otherwise, Monica wouldn't have asked those questions.

AiTech has once again taught all its competitors a lesson, showing them that as long as the product is excellent, there's no need to cater to prices; you can make money simply by standing tall.

Rewind to four hours earlier, at 4:30 a.m., the streetlights on Fifth Avenue in New York were still on, and the cold air, carrying tiny snowflakes, swirled in the air above the street.

In Macy's windows, the bright red 50% off signs were already dazzling, and employees were making final preparations, waiting for today's frenzy.

The three-story home appliance and electronics zone seemed somewhat out of place at this moment, with the AiTech store standing out.

Other brand products were covered with discount signs, starting at 20% off, and some items were even on sale for 50% off, just like the signs outside Macy's.

The Keai Technology counter had no discount signs inside; only a sign at the entrance with gold lettering read: "IP Generation 2, Officially Launched Today."

"Are these lunatics trying to be funny?" Rod Wilson stood in front of the Sony counter he was in charge of, glanced at the iTech counter not far away, and couldn't help but complain to his colleague, "Today is Black Friday! All the retailers in America are having a shopping spree, and they dare not offer discounts?"

This is Black Friday! Before Double 11 in China, all manufacturers have to kneel before me on this day.

Even newly released products, even symbolic ones, should have some discounts. AI Tech has broken history; not only are the second-generation IPs launching today, but even the first generation, which has been on the market for almost a year, isn't discounted.

Actually, the first-generation IP was already discounted, because as early as the 1st of this month, iTech lowered the price of the first-generation IP from $339 to $279.

As soon as Rod finished speaking, his colleague Turner followed his gaze to the AI ​​Technology counter, a hint of interest in his eyes. "Their first-generation IP sold so well last year, maybe they have the confidence not to offer discounts?"

Turner still remembers the consumer frenzy during last Christmas and the outrageous prices that were inflated several times over on the black market.

"Confidence?" Rod scoffed, his face full of disbelief. "Does AI Technology think it's still Christmas last year? The market has changed a lot this year."

"The new MP3 players from Sony and Panasonic are equipped with Hitachi's new 1.8-inch hard drive. Although the maximum capacity is only 5 bytes, which is less than the 10-byte and 20-byte capacity of the second-generation IP, it is more than enough to store a thousand songs and can fully meet the needs of ordinary users."

"And they're all 30% off today, so the price is only $199 after the discount, which is $80 cheaper than the $279 price of the first-generation iTech IP after the price reduction. Even a fool would know which one to choose."

"I bet it would be a miracle if Atech could sell twenty units today." Rhodes' tone was resolute, as if he had already foreseen Atech's crushing defeat.

"That's AI Technology," someone in the crowd said, then changed the subject, "I bet forty of them."

Rod was taken aback, then burst into laughter, and several of his colleagues joined in the commotion.

During a sales season like Black Friday, whether you sell twenty or forty units, it means a complete failure.

According to historical data from Macy's electronics section, popular new products need to sell at least 800 units on Black Friday to be considered successful, while products with deep discounts routinely sell over 1,000 units in a single day. Amidst the jeers and doubts, the clock struck five in the morning precisely.

Macy's doors slowly opened, and customers who had been waiting outside poured in like a tide, instantly filling the spacious aisle.

Rod and his colleagues immediately tensed up, preparing to welcome wave after wave of customers, but the scene before them froze them in place.

The first consumers to flood into the electronics section on the third floor did not hesitate at all and all rushed toward the AiTech counter, which was originally empty and was instantly surrounded by a huge crowd.

"What... what's going on?" Turner's eyes widened, and Rhodes was also stunned, his face full of astonishment. Then everyone was dumbfounded.

However, there was no time for them to think. As more consumers flooded into the third floor, the counters of various brands began to get busy.

Around nine o'clock in the morning, the first shopping peak in the mall gradually subsided.

Although Macy's was still bustling with people, it no longer had the overwhelming crowds and difficulty in moving forward that it had a few hours earlier.

Rhodes, catching his breath, then noticed the situation on AiTech's side, and an expression of disbelief appeared on his face.

"What's going on? Why do they still have so many people over there?"

Inside the AiTech counter, the scene was similar to what they had seen two hours earlier – it was impossible to move an inch.

Outside, the queue stretched from the entrance all the way to the mall's elevators, forming three separate lines with hundreds of people. To the uninitiated, it looked like American soldiers queuing to board a ship.

"My God, are all these people in line crazy?" The guy who said earlier that AiTech's sales today would definitely not exceed forty units was now gaping wide enough to fit an egg.

"Are these people idiots? Why buy IPs that cost twice as much instead of Sony or Panasonic at $199?"

It's not just Macy's; almost every shopping mall that sells IPs is doing the same thing. The whole of America is completely baffled by iTech's actions.

Many manufacturers are asking themselves, "So, will love really disappear? Even discounts won't work?"

It was as if the scene from last Christmas had been repeated. The men with all sorts of tattoos on their arms had changed their fierce appearance from the past, and their faces were almost squashed into chrysanthemum shapes.

They all volunteered to help maintain order, and when they saw a customer who had bought something, they would go up to ask if the customer would be willing to pay a higher price.

Of course, the price isn't as outrageous as it was last year, but people are still willing to buy an IP for an extra twenty or thirty dollars.

After all, Aike Technology has learned from last year's experience and has ensured that its inventory is absolutely sufficient.

You can definitely buy them, it's just a matter of waiting in line for a few days.

Even if it's delayed by a few days, some people are still willing to do it to earn twenty or thirty dollars, or even thirty or fifty dollars.

The reporters were equally stunned. Weren't they saying the IPs wouldn't be discounted today? Why are there so many buyers?

And you social parasites, do you have to laugh to that extent? Don't you feel disgusted?

What kind of day is this? Global Gang Peace Day?