Comments on: How To Get $200 Back If You Just Got An iPhone http://gigaom.com/2007/09/05/how-to-get-200-back-if-you-just-got-an-iphone/ Trusted Insights and Conversations on the Next Wave of Technology Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:35:15 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Microsoft Zune Price Drops; Apple Announces New Products, Lower Prices, and An iPod That Looks And Acts Like An iPhone (Without The Phone) http://gigaom.com/2007/09/05/how-to-get-200-back-if-you-just-got-an-iphone/#comment-918131 Microsoft Zune Price Drops; Apple Announces New Products, Lower Prices, and An iPod That Looks And Acts Like An iPhone (Without The Phone) Tue, 16 Dec 2008 08:25:02 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/09/05/how-to-get-200-back-if-you-just-bought-an-iphone/#comment-918131 <p>[...] The iPod Shuffle will soon cost $79, the iPod Nano will cost $149-$199, the classic iPod will cost $249 (now 80GB)-$360 (160GB), the Apple iPhone will cost $499-$599, and the iPod Touch has built in wi-fi and will cost $299-$399. With the iPhone price drop, some customers may be able to get a refund. [...]</p> [...] The iPod Shuffle will soon cost $79, the iPod Nano will cost $149-$199, the classic iPod will cost $249 (now 80GB)-$360 (160GB), the Apple iPhone will cost $499-$599, and the iPod Touch has built in wi-fi and will cost $299-$399. With the iPhone price drop, some customers may be able to get a refund. [...]

]]> By: Some iPhone Buyers May Want a Refund Now| Zoli’s Blog http://gigaom.com/2007/09/05/how-to-get-200-back-if-you-just-got-an-iphone/#comment-892931 Some iPhone Buyers May Want a Refund Now| Zoli’s Blog Sat, 09 Aug 2008 22:04:48 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/09/05/how-to-get-200-back-if-you-just-bought-an-iphone/#comment-892931 <p>[...] Update: At the time of originally writing this, I had no idea just how correct the title would prove to be. Apparently Apple has just cut the price of the 8G iPhone from $599 to $399, and the 4G model, which no-one quite wanted is to be discontinued. Here’s OM’s tip on getting your refund. [...]</p> [...] Update: At the time of originally writing this, I had no idea just how correct the title would prove to be. Apparently Apple has just cut the price of the 8G iPhone from $599 to $399, and the 4G model, which no-one quite wanted is to be discontinued. Here’s OM’s tip on getting your refund. [...]

]]> By: How To Get $200 Back If You Just Got An iPhone « Apple News http://gigaom.com/2007/09/05/how-to-get-200-back-if-you-just-got-an-iphone/#comment-636074 How To Get $200 Back If You Just Got An iPhone « Apple News Tue, 30 Oct 2007 04:06:02 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/09/05/how-to-get-200-back-if-you-just-bought-an-iphone/#comment-636074 <p>[...] you can help yourself and get $200 back. Apple’s store return policy states:[…] Thanks to PatrickA for providing this nice story on [...]</p> [...] you can help yourself and get $200 back. Apple’s store return policy states:[…] Thanks to PatrickA for providing this nice story on [...]

]]> By: Apple To Sell 3 Million iPhones By End of 2007 « GigaOM http://gigaom.com/2007/09/05/how-to-get-200-back-if-you-just-got-an-iphone/#comment-549015 Apple To Sell 3 Million iPhones By End of 2007 « GigaOM Thu, 13 Sep 2007 15:31:19 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/09/05/how-to-get-200-back-if-you-just-bought-an-iphone/#comment-549015 <p>[...] September 13, 2007 at 8:23 AM PT | No comments UBS Research analysts are predicting that recent price cuts will push Apple (AAPL) iPhone sales to a total of around 3 million by end of 2007. They expect [...]</p> [...] September 13, 2007 at 8:23 AM PT | No comments UBS Research analysts are predicting that recent price cuts will push Apple (AAPL) iPhone sales to a total of around 3 million by end of 2007. They expect [...]

]]> By: Jobs’ Mea Culpa is Apple’s Victory « GigaOM http://gigaom.com/2007/09/05/how-to-get-200-back-if-you-just-got-an-iphone/#comment-534153 Jobs’ Mea Culpa is Apple’s Victory « GigaOM Sat, 08 Sep 2007 11:48:24 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/09/05/how-to-get-200-back-if-you-just-bought-an-iphone/#comment-534153 <p>[...] by Kevin Kelleher Friday, September 7, 2007 at 7:00 AM PT | 13 comments Steve Jobs is sorry. He wants to give you $100 back for what you paid when you bought your iPhone too early. Provided, [...]</p> [...] by Kevin Kelleher Friday, September 7, 2007 at 7:00 AM PT | 13 comments Steve Jobs is sorry. He wants to give you $100 back for what you paid when you bought your iPhone too early. Provided, [...]

]]> By: Travis Vocino http://gigaom.com/2007/09/05/how-to-get-200-back-if-you-just-got-an-iphone/#comment-530854 Travis Vocino Sat, 08 Sep 2007 00:21:49 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/09/05/how-to-get-200-back-if-you-just-bought-an-iphone/#comment-530854 <p><strong>Rails Rumble and the Army of Monkeys</strong></p> <p>The first annual Rails Rumble Competition will be starting in just a matter of hours now. It will most likely consume my weekend and render me incommunicado.</p> <p>I’ve been sick all week after catching a head cold (probably from Spearmint Rhino, p...</p> Rails Rumble and the Army of Monkeys

The first annual Rails Rumble Competition will be starting in just a matter of hours now. It will most likely consume my weekend and render me incommunicado.

I’ve been sick all week after catching a head cold (probably from Spearmint Rhino, p…

]]> By: ZenWarrior http://gigaom.com/2007/09/05/how-to-get-200-back-if-you-just-got-an-iphone/#comment-528708 ZenWarrior Fri, 07 Sep 2007 13:05:19 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/09/05/how-to-get-200-back-if-you-just-bought-an-iphone/#comment-528708 <p>Why are people (Mac fan-boys & fan-girls) complaining? For <em>only</em> a measly $200 they got chance to be the coolest people in the entire universe for 10 weeks! And, isn't that exactly what they all wanted? That aside, I read plenty of pre-release articles that clearly indicated Apple's margins were to die for on the iPhool.</p> <p>Grow up, cry babies. Even better, leave the in-your-dreams heaven of Apple and join the rest of us here in reality on planet Earth.</p> Why are people (Mac fan-boys & fan-girls) complaining? For only a measly $200 they got chance to be the coolest people in the entire universe for 10 weeks! And, isn’t that exactly what they all wanted? That aside, I read plenty of pre-release articles that clearly indicated Apple’s margins were to die for on the iPhool.

Grow up, cry babies. Even better, leave the in-your-dreams heaven of Apple and join the rest of us here in reality on planet Earth.

]]> By: Judy http://gigaom.com/2007/09/05/how-to-get-200-back-if-you-just-got-an-iphone/#comment-526004 Judy Fri, 07 Sep 2007 00:59:36 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/09/05/how-to-get-200-back-if-you-just-bought-an-iphone/#comment-526004 <p>I bought my 8gb iphone for $599 on August 12th. Now I learn it is $200 less. In addition, I am unable to make calls from our house due to poor reception. I was willing to continue and be content with service while on the road. This is a bit much.</p> I bought my 8gb iphone for $599 on August 12th. Now I learn it is $200 less. In addition, I am unable to make calls from our house due to poor reception. I was willing to continue and be content with service while on the road. This is a bit much.

]]> By: JusttPuked http://gigaom.com/2007/09/05/how-to-get-200-back-if-you-just-got-an-iphone/#comment-525706 JusttPuked Thu, 06 Sep 2007 22:51:26 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/09/05/how-to-get-200-back-if-you-just-bought-an-iphone/#comment-525706 <p>I bought my 8gb iphone for $599 12 days ago. I printed out my receipt and walked into the local store. The manger gave me a $200 store credit. I put the $200 bucks toward the purchase of the last 4gb iphone they had in stock. For only $100 bucks more out of pocket. $700 bucks for 2 iphones. I have no idea if that’s REALLY a good deal or not but I’m happy. And yeah, I absolutely love my iphone.</p> I bought my 8gb iphone for $599 12 days ago. I printed out my receipt and walked into the local store. The manger gave me a $200 store credit. I put the $200 bucks toward the purchase of the last 4gb iphone they had in stock. For only $100 bucks more out of pocket. $700 bucks for 2 iphones. I have no idea if that’s REALLY a good deal or not but I’m happy. And yeah, I absolutely love my iphone.

]]> By: Chris http://gigaom.com/2007/09/05/how-to-get-200-back-if-you-just-got-an-iphone/#comment-525572 Chris Thu, 06 Sep 2007 21:52:00 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/09/05/how-to-get-200-back-if-you-just-bought-an-iphone/#comment-525572 <p>Are you happy now OM :) http://www.apple.com/hotnews/openiphoneletter/</p> Are you happy now OM :) http://www.apple.com/hotnews/openiphoneletter/

]]> By: iPhone Rebates & Power Of The People « GigaOM http://gigaom.com/2007/09/05/how-to-get-200-back-if-you-just-got-an-iphone/#comment-525539 iPhone Rebates & Power Of The People « GigaOM Thu, 06 Sep 2007 21:40:07 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/09/05/how-to-get-200-back-if-you-just-bought-an-iphone/#comment-525539 <p>[...] by Om Malik Thursday, September 6, 2007 at 2:40 PM PT | No comments The $200-price cut announced by Apple (AAPL) yesterday turned into a bit of a PR disaster for the company. The cuts penalized [...]</p> [...] by Om Malik Thursday, September 6, 2007 at 2:40 PM PT | No comments The $200-price cut announced by Apple (AAPL) yesterday turned into a bit of a PR disaster for the company. The cuts penalized [...]

]]> By: Nate http://gigaom.com/2007/09/05/how-to-get-200-back-if-you-just-got-an-iphone/#comment-525466 Nate Thu, 06 Sep 2007 21:04:21 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/09/05/how-to-get-200-back-if-you-just-bought-an-iphone/#comment-525466 <p>Honestly, I believe Apple is doing 1 of 2 things here.</p> <ol> <li>Show NBC that Apple can still sell their products with or without them.</li> </ol> <p>-or-</p> <ol> <li>Take a different approach by selling more 'iproducts' to make up for the loss of revenue from NBC.</li> </ol> Honestly, I believe Apple is doing 1 of 2 things here.

  1. Show NBC that Apple can still sell their products with or without them.

-or-

  1. Take a different approach by selling more ‘iproducts’ to make up for the loss of revenue from NBC.
]]> By: Lady http://gigaom.com/2007/09/05/how-to-get-200-back-if-you-just-got-an-iphone/#comment-525291 Lady Thu, 06 Sep 2007 20:10:00 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/09/05/how-to-get-200-back-if-you-just-bought-an-iphone/#comment-525291 <p>Apparently, the two weeks thing is simply because they don't want half of the people that purchased the phone to demand two-hundred dollars back.</p> <p>How can they afford this anyway? Does that mean that the iPhone is so overpriced that each phone pays for itself two times over?</p> <p>I'm not buying one and from the looks of it, I'm not planning on it even if they drop lower.</p> Apparently, the two weeks thing is simply because they don’t want half of the people that purchased the phone to demand two-hundred dollars back.

How can they afford this anyway? Does that mean that the iPhone is so overpriced that each phone pays for itself two times over?

I’m not buying one and from the looks of it, I’m not planning on it even if they drop lower.

]]> By: Big Fella http://gigaom.com/2007/09/05/how-to-get-200-back-if-you-just-got-an-iphone/#comment-525150 Big Fella Thu, 06 Sep 2007 19:18:21 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/09/05/how-to-get-200-back-if-you-just-bought-an-iphone/#comment-525150 <p>Well, some of us don't have to be concerned about the $200 premium paid by "first adopters", we'll wait until every vendor comes up with the commoditized version.</p> <p>http://indefatigable-indolence.org/blog1/?p=179</p> Well, some of us don’t have to be concerned about the $200 premium paid by “first adopters”, we’ll wait until every vendor comes up with the commoditized version.

http://indefatigable-indolence.org/blog1/?p=179

]]> By: Robin Wolaner http://gigaom.com/2007/09/05/how-to-get-200-back-if-you-just-got-an-iphone/#comment-525093 Robin Wolaner Thu, 06 Sep 2007 18:59:23 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/09/05/how-to-get-200-back-if-you-just-bought-an-iphone/#comment-525093 <p>Crying like a girl demeans you. You are much better than this. J. Sheppard on September 5th, 2007 at 1:48 pm</p> <p>How about posting like an sexist pig, J. Sheppard? Does that demean you?</p> Crying like a girl demeans you. You are much better than this. J. Sheppard on September 5th, 2007 at 1:48 pm

How about posting like an sexist pig, J. Sheppard? Does that demean you?

]]> By: Bad http://gigaom.com/2007/09/05/how-to-get-200-back-if-you-just-got-an-iphone/#comment-524932 Bad Thu, 06 Sep 2007 18:16:07 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/09/05/how-to-get-200-back-if-you-just-bought-an-iphone/#comment-524932 <p>Nice catch!</p> <p>Of course, I'm not sure what the point of this sort of policy really is. There is ALWAYS going to be a cutoff point past which you bought something too late to get a refund: why is it anymore reasonable that the cutoff is the day of the announcement vs. 14 days earlier?</p> Nice catch!

Of course, I’m not sure what the point of this sort of policy really is. There is ALWAYS going to be a cutoff point past which you bought something too late to get a refund: why is it anymore reasonable that the cutoff is the day of the announcement vs. 14 days earlier?

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