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: : : : : : :¯’’~~~~~~’’’ : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : | : : : : : : : : : - inactive, on 08/07/2008, -12/+91Someone's wife is getting a beating
- inactive, on 08/07/2008, -16/+80For those of you who are unsure whether or not to feel bad for the guy (I was before finishing this paragraph)... think through the fact that he actually clicked "buy this app." He says he clicked it as a joke, but it looks like the joke is on him. This reads like a "funny last words." How is he going to get his money back? It is not a scam. You clicked "buy this" and you bought it! I do agree that there are developers who are abusing the AppStore, and that the store itself is not run the best that it could (*cough* updates *cough*). The developer is here on digg, so, if you are reading this, I personally would not digg or comment on this. Don't let people know if you saw this. He legitimately bought the application, and you only do something about this if you are contacted by his lawyer, or by Apple. Products in this world vary in price. Think of a guy going into a car lot, seeing the price on a Ferrari, and saying "that's a crazy price! must be a joke" then handing over his credit card, waiting to see balloons and confetti as a surprise. It is understandable about not knowing that this "iclick" thing was enabled, but that is your fault for forgetting, and maybe even your wife's fault for installing. not. the developer.
that is my opinion. if you don't agree, then argue, don't bash - SuicideMouse, on 08/07/2008, -7/+30Give some credit to the guy who took the pic, which you then took and posted.
- PoopOnPaul, on 08/07/2008, -2/+21The developer may not be obligated to give the guy a refund by law, but he is obligated by the "don't be a douchebag" principle.
- megaton, on 08/07/2008, -1/+15Oh, c'mon! The first ever LEGITIMATE use of the "It's a trap!" meme in a digg comment...and he gets buried??
- neasteflorin, on 08/07/2008, -3/+15How can you BUY(at 999$) something thinking it's a 'joke'. OMG how stupid can you be?
- moofer, on 08/07/2008, -2/+14What do we give him credit for? The smarts to hold down two buttons at once?
- Hudon689, on 06/13/2009, -0/+8I don't agree because he stated he didn't know iclick was enabled. How the ***** could he know that his wife enabled such a thing? Usually, when you click "buy", you go through a confirmation process. THAT's what he was expecting. Therefore, your comparison with the ferrari dealership falls apart, because handing out your credit card is completely different to what he was doing. He though he WOULDN'T have to hand out his credit card by just pressing this button. Obiously, once the confirmation page would appear, he would click no.
Thus, the way the app store dealed with his purchase was unfair, because misclicks happen. Of course, in this case it was an intentional misclick, but nonetheless, the fact that the user was expecting a confirmation dialogue that he didn't get shows that the store is faulty. It should at least tell the user iclick is enabled.
Give the man his money back. - RSKueffner, on 08/07/2008, -0/+7There is a legal cool down period on all transactions in America of three days. Until said time has elapsed, the individual has every right to a full cash return.
- icodebot, on 08/07/2008, -0/+7OK you've proved yourself an uptight ass if you think this guy should be billed for this. He had a brain fart, and clicked a button with a computer mouse. The comparison to buying a car is ludicrous. People make mistakes. If I lost a 100 dollar bill and you found it before I did, I get the feeling you'd be the type person to be saying "finders keepers!"
- KMartSheriff, on 08/07/2008, -3/+10Anyone who actually buys this deserves losing $999.99. Accident or not, no forgiveness.
- inactive, on 08/07/2008, -3/+9In the name of stupidity I allow him to take credit this one time. :)
original comment: http://digg.com/apple/THE_1000_dollar_iPhone_app_t ... - heanshi, on 08/07/2008, -6/+12iDiot
- hollywoodphony, on 08/07/2008, -7/+13"Wah! Wah! Wah!"
That's you. That's what you sound like. - amelify, on 08/07/2008, -2/+6i wonder if more ppl would have bought this 'by accident' if it was cheaper. i don't understand how this is a scam when the app description clearly states that this app doesn't do anything but flash an image of a gem... he didn't try to hide the fact or anything.
- TheSnuffster, on 08/07/2008, -0/+4steal traffic... riiiight... thats why most servers stop responding, because we no longer visit the source...
/facepalm - WZot, on 08/07/2008, -0/+4Yes indeed. Press the menu and power button and voilá!
- inactive, on 08/07/2008, -2/+6Apple removed it
http://www.iphonehacks.com/2008/08/iphone-iamrich. ... - oflaherty, on 08/07/2008, -0/+4i'm pretty sure he meant if he was the developer of the app he wouldn't digg or comment it
- inactive, on 08/07/2008, -0/+3Soooooo everyone that sells a house in the US should be in Jail.
- jaxter2010, on 06/17/2009, -3/+6More like: I bought this app thinking I would be totally baller with some iPhone bling, but all my friends just laughed at me and called me a tool. Now I need to make up some crazy tale to try and get my money back.
- tomarocco, on 08/07/2008, -1/+4Apple itself is a fraud. Good luck.
- anxcaptain, on 08/07/2008, -2/+5He needs to download the update for it
- TransientTRP, on 08/07/2008, -0/+3What if he lives in a state with no sales tax?
- inactive, on 08/07/2008, -0/+3I love the irony in the fact that the first (and only, so far) person to buy the "I am rich" application, was not, in fact, rich.
(also, does anybody else notice that everyone (?) is starting off with 0 comment diggs, and need to pass a CAPTCHA? what the hell is going on?) - hivoltage815, on 08/07/2008, -0/+3Absolutely. If someone doesn't intend on purchasing it a refund should be given.
I just accidentally bought a King size bed set at Bed, Bath, and Beyond intending on buying a Queen. I would have been pretty pissed if they didn't take it back.
And now I get the award for lamest analogy in a techie community. - bjornski, on 08/07/2008, -0/+3How could it be a fraud?
The description of the app says it's nothing but a status symbol.
No fraud there. - inactive, on 08/08/2008, -0/+3"nope, why should they?"
Ok...let's pretend for a minute, for the sake of argument, that the vendor is unequivocally correct. We'll pretend that everyone agrees that said vendor has no obligation to return the money, and we all agree that the customer should just suck it up.
That said, isn't the vendor still an *****? Shouldn't you feel ***** if you make a product that people regret having bought? What kind of person knowingly sells a rip-off product? One that the vast majority of people will feel that they got the short end of the stick after having purchased it. If you sell such a product, your soul is dog *****. I feel bad for anyone doing such a thing when they have to look in the mirror. - plainOldFool, on 08/07/2008, -0/+3His wallet couldn't repel an app of this crapitude
- Thogster, on 08/07/2008, -1/+4Yeah, and technically it's not a scam. It does what is says it does in the description. You're just a ***** idiot if you actually buy it.
- morcheeba, on 08/07/2008, -0/+3So, now it's even more exclusive!!
- jessestorm, on 08/07/2008, -0/+2more like someone's wife is gonna GIVE a beating
- g0tanks, on 08/07/2008, -0/+2Too bad the picture wasn't taken with a camera.
- sfelton, on 08/07/2008, -0/+2I hope that anyone who buys this app doesn't get there money back. First you would have to be stupid to attach a cc to your iTunes, come on get at Amazon and for apps just use gift cards. Also you have to be pretty stupid to joke in buying something. It's like saying "can I have the steak and lobster dinner," then after the meal you say "I did it as a joke." The only way I could see someone getting there money back, I hope, is if they don't have an iPhone or an iPod Touch thus not using the actual app.
- Seldon2639, on 08/07/2008, -0/+2I disagree with your main point. The buyer's assumption was that the price was a glitch in the AppStore. He was wrong, but it was not his intention to purchase the application for that price. Given that I can't imagine that any of us are immune from that kind of mistake, I can have a lot of sympathy for him. Especially when you throw in that it automatically bought the program when he clicked the button, as opposed to reconfirming as one would normally expect, it looks like he has a legitimate complaint.
Not for nothing, but the fact that the application has since been removed gives credence to his claim of having been duped. I certainly feel more for the buyer than the developer (despite the concept of caveat emptor). Now, it's easy to claim that the product does exactly what it's supposed to do (though it may be possible to bring a false advertising claim based on the common understanding of the term application), and this guy did screw up, but this isn't completely cut and dry - whiledo, on 03/25/2009, -1/+3http://www.nolo.com/article.cfm/ObjectID/EEF1D683- ...
"Canceling a Contract Within Three Days
"Cooling-off rules" allow you to cancel certain types of contracts within three days.
There are several federal laws (known as "cooling-off rules") that allow you to cancel certain contracts within a few days of signing them. They apply to contracts made during door-to-door or trade show sales, contracts for home equity loans, or delayed mail order or Internet purchases. In addition, some states' laws allow you to cancel contracts for health club memberships, dating services, and weight loss programs, among other contracts."
Also:
http://www.nolo.com/article.cfm/objectId/298BFAFB- ... - inactive, on 08/07/2008, -0/+2it really depends on whether the developer was looking at the adudience of a) rich fools who would actually pay for this crap, or b) somebody to stumble over it and accidentally buy it.
Somehow, I don't think many people foresaw that somebody would get it "accidentally," but either way, the guy was trying to make money, of course.
In a digg comment of his, which I will heavily modify for his anonymity (seriously, I think some people would be really pissed at him) he said: "[it only takes one person for this to work]" - cloudberries, on 08/07/2008, -0/+2When the hell was the last time that clicking "Buy now" signalled the demise of the best part of a grand from the confines of your comfy wallet? In all my years of internet experience, the worst thing that's ever happened to me upon clicking "Buy now" is being presented with badly formatted checkout screens, or address forms that won't recognise my address.
Handing over a credit card in the example you quoted gives you ample opportunity (a second or more, at least - loads more time than this guy had) to change your mind - inactive, on 08/07/2008, -0/+2I bought 2 of these and now I'm richer then Donald Trump.
- sloppjyoe890, on 08/07/2008, -0/+2Your taste buds can't repel flavor of this magnitude!
- Bermygoon, on 08/07/2008, -0/+2Finally a legit 'it's a trap'
Awesome usage. - umdigger, on 08/07/2008, -0/+2Yes, some things should be returnable, but I'm not sure how he could have expected this to be anything different. The description was pretty detailed.
- Aitese, on 08/07/2008, -1/+3The purchase wasn't even "accidental" as he deliberately clicked the buy button to see what would happen. The button functioned as intended. Nothing accidental occurred. He's a ***** idiot is all.
- hiimcliff, on 08/07/2008, -0/+2exactly. this guy is apparently a moron for even thinking clicking buy on such an outrageous item was a "joke". no sympathy from me.
- Tiak, on 08/07/2008, -1/+3Is it weird that somehow watching the same Robot Chicen episode 12 or so times has made me desire cereal upon seeing this ASCII art?
- serpanterra, on 08/07/2008, -0/+2I agree with you mate, but if I saw something with Ball00nMobile written on it I'd buy it right away!
I think you're on to a good scam of your own there. Best of luck! - inactive, on 08/07/2008, -0/+2More specifically, you have to hold the Home button and while holding the home button you have to tap the sleep/wake button and the screen should flash white and then the image of whatever was on your screen at the time will go right to your camera roll in the photo library.
- cloudberries, on 08/07/2008, -1/+3Not just you - my freshly toasted comment just started life with 0 diggs (I'm new here but thought all comments started with +1)
EDIT : My comments now have +1 each. Curious - nmckinlay, on 08/07/2008, -1/+3I disagree. It wasn't a scam. He put his program on the market, set a price, and a consumer purchased it. Epic fail.
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