Overview
- A LinkedIn post by Meenank Minnu that went viral on Saturday described why he sold his iPhone and MacBook, bought a Vivo and an ASUS, and still drives a 10-year-old hatchback to avoid being charged more.
- Minnu says the change is not about money but perception, claiming vendors and officials raise prices or fines when someone appears wealthy and that his replacements actually cost more than the Apple devices.
- His examples include everyday price differences such as higher grocery costs a steeper traffic fine and pricier phone accessories when sellers assume a buyer is rich.
- The account is self-reported and widely reported by multiple outlets without independent verification of the specific price claims or fines he described.
- The story has prompted a wider conversation about negotiation culture in India and the role of visible wealth in everyday transactions, which could influence how some people choose to present themselves in markets and public life.