Solana Faces Inventory Challenges with Saga Phones
Solana is currently experiencing difficulties managing the inventory of its newly released Saga phones. This has resulted in a number of order cancellations, as stated in a Solana Mobile post. The problem arose when the company’s third-party distributor mismanaged the inventory, leading to an inaccurate representation of available stock. As a result, Solana was unable to fulfill several orders that were placed after the actual inventory had been depleted.
Canceling Suspicious Orders to Ensure Fair Distribution
In addition to the inventory shortfall, Solana also canceled orders that exhibited suspicious activity, such as excessive purchases or payment risks. This measure was taken to ensure that the limited devices would be distributed among genuine customers.
If you haven’t received a cancellation notice, your Saga phone is on its way. Solana’s team is prioritizing delivery, and all shipping notifications should be sent out before the end of the year.
Soaring Solana and Bonk Prices Drive Demand for Saga Phones
The increased demand for Saga phones can be attributed to the rising price of Solana (SOL) and the growing popularity of Bonk (BONK). According to CoinMarketCap, Solana is currently trading at $94.83, marking a 74% increase from a month ago. Similarly, Bonk has seen a 331% increase in value over the past month since being listed on Binance.
Originally priced at $599, Saga phones have been selling for over $2,000 on eBay and even reaching up to $5,000. Each purchase of a Saga phone initially included an airdrop of 30 million Bonk tokens. The value of this airdrop quickly surpassed the phone’s price tag, driving further demand.
Saga Phone Criticized by Popular Tech YouTuber
In a recent video by Marques Brownlee, a tech influencer with over 18 million followers on YouTube, Solana’s Saga phone was heavily criticized. Brownlee awarded it the title of “Bust of the Year” and advised against purchasing it, comparing it to buying a timeshare.
Hot Take: Solana Struggles to Meet Demand for Saga Phones
Solana is currently facing challenges in managing the inventory of its Saga phones, resulting in order cancellations. This issue arose due to mismanagement by the company’s third-party distributor, leading to inaccurate stock representation. To ensure fair distribution, Solana also canceled suspicious orders. The demand for Saga phones has been driven by the rising prices of Solana and Bonk tokens. Despite the high demand, popular tech influencer Marques Brownlee criticized the phone in a recent video. Solana is working to prioritize delivery and aims to send out shipping notifications before the end of the year.