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If buying the new Apple iPhone isn’t enough of a status symbol, try having someone else do it for you. You’ll still be paying, of course–probably double, since many “stand-ins” are charging as much as the cost of the phone for their services–but at least you won’t have to wade through an endless line of anxious Apple enthusiasts to do it.

Over the past few weeks, Craigslist has become overrun with listings offering stand-in-line services for those who want iPhone status without the fuss. Buyers seeking stand-ins have several options to choose from as everyone from schoolteachers to high-school students are prepared to offer their services. Many highlight special line-standing techniques, such as policing the line for cutters, which they say will help them stand out among the competition. The practice has even become a part-time business for some, as popular releases, such as the Nintendo Wii and Sony PS3, mean major bucks for stand-ins.

If your an entrepreneur and want to make money, do like we did with the PS3 or Nintendo Wii and sell it on eBay.