eBay sellers are cashing in on the uncertain status of TikTok in the U.S. by offering secondhand smartphones with the app pre-installed at inflated prices.

As noted by *Wired*, there has been a notable increase in the number of listings for phones featuring TikTok as the debate over the app’s possible ban continues. On January 18, U.S. users encountered a notification saying, “A law banning TikTok has been enacted in the U.S. Unfortunately, that means you can’t use TikTok for now.” However, the app became accessible again the next day after President Trump declared a 75-day delay of the ban to give his administration time to “figure out the right course of action.”

With TikTok’s status uncertain, downloading the app from Apple and Google app stores is no longer possible. This scenario has opened a door for eBay sellers to take advantage of the situation. A search for “TikTok phone” now reveals over 24,000 listings, with prices spanning from $400 to an astonishing $4,970,400. Some entries also feature CapCut, a video editing tool owned by TikTok’s parent organization, ByteDance.

While the higher-priced listings have not yet found buyers, auctions in the mid- to low-range, priced between $50 and $500, are attracting considerable attention. For example, Mashable uncovered an iPhone 13 with TikTok installed that has already garnered five bids, with the current amount at $10,000. Clearly, some individuals are prepared to invest significantly for uninterrupted access to the app.

TikTok and other ByteDance applications remain unavailable for download in the U.S. due to the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act (PAFACA), which continues to be in effect. According to Apple, they must adhere to local laws, which means users cannot redownload TikTok if they remove it or switch to a new device. Furthermore, in-app purchases and new subscriptions are unsupported, and U.S. users will not receive updates, which could result in diminished functionality over time.

For anyone who bought a new phone after January 19 or mistakenly deleted TikTok, the app is no longer accessible—unless they are ready to pay a hefty sum on eBay. While this workaround presents a tiny sliver of hope, it comes at a substantial price.