People are Hawking TikTok-Loading Phones for Thousands on eBay, Facebook

TikTok is still not available for download from U.S.-based app stores, reports CBS News. So "Some fast-acting entrepreneurs are selling phones with TikTok preloaded on devices for thousands of dollars online." The Associated Press notes that New York-based Nicholas Matthews "listed an iPhone 14 Plus with TikTok for $10,000. As of Friday, Matthews said his highest bid was for $4,550."
Another example from The New York Times:
An information technology engineer, Mr. Gustab listed his iPhone 15 Pro