DJI Pocket 3: Unboxing and Sharing Immature Usage Experience [Party R]

To sum it all up, I managed to secure the TB billion-yuan subsidy in just about 40 minutes—a small victory worth sharing!

Drawing on the collective wisdom of experts from Xiaohongshu, I explored various purchasing options: physical stores, JD (just for fun), the DJI official website, the DJI Mall app, the DJI official store on Douyin, and even the WeChat DJI mini-shop. After three days of meticulous research, I finally succeeded. Here’s a detailed account of my journey.

In early March, as I planned a trip to Xinjiang, the idea of buying a photography device began to take shape. The Pocket caught my eye with its compact portability and the live mode I adore. After reviewing some expert opinions, I concluded that the standard version would more than suffice for my needs. Let me walk you through my experiences across these different channels.

First, the winning strategy: On the TB billion-yuan subsidy channel, search for “Pocket3” and refresh every minute at precisely the top of the hour or between 15 and 40 minutes past the hour. When the page displays 3489, act immediately! My friend and I teamed up to grab it, but there were instances where we saw 3489 only to find the final price exceeding 4000. Stay vigilant during checkout—if you keep refreshing, you’ll eventually land on a purchasable 3489!

Alternatively, the simplest route is booking an appointment at your local authorized DJI store. This ensures you earn mall points while avoiding refurbished units. However, delivery times can be unpredictable. My hesitation cost me the chance, as I only decided to buy right before my trip. To make matters worse, the staff’s attitude left me disheartened. As they say, if you have to chase after a deal, it might not be worth it. Why spend money and still endure poor service?

JD operates on a reservation system, requiring you to check out from your cart at exactly 3 PM after reserving. Navigating this process proved tricky. Despite two days of attempts, my friend and I came up empty-handed.

I suspect the DJI official website and the DJI Mall app share the same inventory. Customer service informed me that the all-inclusive version would restock at 11 AM the following day, though accessories are non-refundable. If you’re set on the all-inclusive version, it might be worth waiting.

The DJI official store on Douyin brought me closest to success. With the customer service link in hand, I started grabbing at 3 PM sharp. I snagged it—but was booted out during payment, falling short once again.

It’s rumored that the “DJI mini-shop” on WeChat typically posts Pocket3 links around 3 PM. Unfortunately, after two days of relentless refreshing, I never spotted it.

Ultimately, I hope everyone reading this finds their own path to success. Happy hunting!