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Mar 1, 2004, 03:30 AM

Apple's San Francisco Apple Store (http://www.apple.com/retail/sanfrancisco/gallery.html) opened this weekend.

Unique to this opening was the sale of Lucky Bags (http://www.macrumors.com/pages/2004/02/20040226205225.shtml) containing Apple products. The $250 bags were said to contain between $600-$1000 of products, but the contents were secret.

One reader posted (http://forums.macrumors.com/showpost.php?p=729392&postcount=148) about his Lucky Bags.

According to natekendrick, there were at least 3 variations of the Lucky Bags. All bags contained iLife, Keynote, .Mac subscription, 10% Discount card, Bluetooth USB adapter, Wireless Mouse, and a Wireless Keyboard. Beyond this, some bags contained an Airport Extreme, an iPod Mini or a 20GB iPod.

Photos (http://homepage.mac.com/kendrick/) of the Bag Contents.

JDOG_

Mar 1, 2004, 03:39 AM

I'd jump on that deal in a second! Just the Airport Extreme alone puts the bag at around $200, not to mention the rest of the stuff! Nice work Apple....wish I was there!

punter

Mar 1, 2004, 03:47 AM

two ratings, one positive, one negative. If that negative voter would like to sell me their bag for $250 I'd do it in a flash

Nik_Doof

Mar 1, 2004, 03:53 AM

Nice,

Gratz to all those lucky SOBs who got there hands on one of these bags.

kugino

Mar 1, 2004, 04:14 AM

i'm one of those lucky SOBs...we had a blast staying up all night. the biggest prize, however, went to matt, our buddy who flew in from scotland just for the opening. found out about it friday morning in scotland, booked a ticket, and then was waiting in line by 8 pm friday evening in s.f. dedication.

my wife and i got the same bags...the airport extreme base station...we only heard of two bags with ipods in 'em. nevertheless, the anticipation and just the possibility that an ipod could be in the bag was worth it. most of the other stuff is on ebay now...and i figure things will sell for more than the bag cost...AND, i got to keep a few items for myself. thank you mr. jobs for my (free) airport extreme station and for two years of (free) .Mac.

leenoble

Mar 1, 2004, 04:44 AM

I would have been disapointed with the AE Base station because it would mean I'd have to buy a new Mac to use its capabilities.
But the bluetooth adaptor would be useful since none of my Macs have BT.

I think there is a very limited crossover with those two products. How many Macs came Non-Bluetooth enabled but WITH Airport Extreme?

If you have an older Mac you can't use the Base Station (fully).
If you have a newer Mac you have no need of the BT adaptor.

alset

Mar 1, 2004, 05:04 AM

My bag is also for sale on eBay. In addition to the bags, we met some really great people (kugino, for example). Best time I've ever had in a line.

Dan

Savage Henry

Mar 1, 2004, 05:05 AM

According to natekendrick, there were at least 3 variations of the Lucky Bags. All bags contained iLife, Keynote, .Mac subscription, 10% Discount card, Bluetooth USB adapter, Wireless Mouse, and a Wireless Keyboard. Beyond this, some bags contained an Airport Extreme, an iPod Mini or a 20GB iPod.

Photos (http://homepage.mac.com/kendrick/) of the Bag Contents.

I'm a reasonably cynical old duffer, but that doesn't sound like a bad stash, and I would have been happy with my 250 clam gamble.

hvfsl

Mar 1, 2004, 06:34 AM

I actually said the bag would contain most of those things. Too bad I live over 8000 miles away. :mad:

Little Endian

Mar 1, 2004, 08:13 AM

That is what I call a promo! I would have bought a bag for $250 even if I did not know it's contents as long as the contents were valued between $800-$1000. That's the kind of Promo that Apple should offer at it's online Apple Store! Something like buy a new mac and receive the option of buying a Lucky Bag for $250 thru March 27, much better than the Epson Printer rebate and the Ram for less Promos that they are currently offering.
That would really get existing imac and PowerMacs out of the way for New releases next month.

Photorun

Mar 1, 2004, 08:22 AM

two ratings, one positive, one negative. If that negative voter would like to sell me their bag for $250 I'd do it in a flash

Feh! I voted negative. iLife? Free with new computer. Keynote? How many people really need Apple's version of PowerPoint? Wireless mouse? One button, totally worthless to almost all professional Mac users (of which I'm one), .Mac? You're kidding me right? Lackluster ISP if you can call it that, no dial up numbers, you have to have that separately. Bluetooth adapter? Uh... why? Not everyone has BT devices.

I was thinking these would be full of some actual electronic good swag, if you ask me these are bags full of things most people don't want/need, sounds like Apple was merely clearing inventory of things that can't sell. :rolleyes:

Now if I got a bag with an iPod Mini, I'd feel like I've scored, the other stuff would look nice... in my closet and/or not used.

lemurs

Mar 1, 2004, 09:13 AM

I would have been disapointed with the AE Base station because it would mean I'd have to buy a new Mac to use its capabilities.

Hence the 10% off discount card! Easily saves you another $100-$500 on your next Mac, depending on how fancy you are.

AirUncleP

Mar 1, 2004, 09:25 AM

Hence the 10% off discount card! Easily saves you another $100-$500 on your next Mac, depending on how fancy you are.
I would bet there are restrictions on the 10% off. Anyone?

sparkleytone

Mar 1, 2004, 09:26 AM

those bags are eBay jewels. well worth the investment just to turn a profit the next day :)

FriarTuck

Mar 1, 2004, 09:51 AM

So... nobody got the head of Bill Gates? :(

Maybe next time.

the_mole1314

Mar 1, 2004, 11:11 AM

Feh! I voted negative. iLife? Free with new computer. Keynote? How many people really need Apple's version of PowerPoint? Wireless mouse? One button, totally worthless to almost all professional Mac users (of which I'm one), .Mac? You're kidding me right? Lackluster ISP if you can call it that, no dial up numbers, you have to have that separately. Bluetooth adapter? Uh... why? Not everyone has BT devices.

I was thinking these would be full of some actual electronic good swag, if you ask me these are bags full of things most people don't want/need, sounds like Apple was merely clearing inventory of things that can't sell. :rolleyes:

Now if I got a bag with an iPod Mini, I'd feel like I've scored, the other stuff would look nice... in my closet and/or not used.

And you would rather use PowerPoint, or the ****ty Appleworks presentation sofware? I'd die for a bag like this! Keynote is part of my life now, the bluetooth keyboard is awsome, same with the mouse, even if it's one button. Don't forget about the Airport Base Station and the 10% off card too, that adds a lot to the bag.

Gravity

Mar 1, 2004, 11:55 AM

One button, totally worthless to almost all professional Mac users (of which I'm one)

I'm a professional mac user, and I have absolutely no problem using my Apple Pro Mouse (one button) for all my photoshop, illustrator, Indesign/Quark work. Doesn't bother ME one bit.

Don't lump all professionals together. Different strokes, you know?

wdlove

Mar 1, 2004, 12:05 PM

I would bet there are restrictions on the 10% off. Anyone?

I sure that Apple has put restrictions on its use. It will be interesting to fin out the particulars. I hope that it won't be just on one item like software. At least it should be on a new Mac.

Bob Knob

Mar 1, 2004, 01:00 PM

I would have been disapointed with the AE Base station because it would mean I'd have to buy a new Mac to use its capabilities.

You do realize that AE is 100% compatible with any version of Apple wireless gear don't you...

FlamDrag

Mar 1, 2004, 01:06 PM

I'd love to have a one-button mouse for casual home use to supplement my tablet use at work. I would have loved to get one of those bags. I own keynote, but other than that, it would not have been the least bit redundant.

However, for many mid-level mac heads and super mac heads I can see how the bags could have been quite a disappointment.

Mr. Anderson

Mar 1, 2004, 01:07 PM

those bags are eBay jewels. well worth the investment just to turn a profit the next day :)

http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?cgiurl=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2Fws%2F&krd=1&from=R8&MfcISAPICommand=GetResult&ht=1&SortProperty=MetaEndSort&query=apple+lucky+bag

So far not so bad :D

And I bet some will be a 100% return on investment :)

And this one is unopened....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2790995962&category=171

D

kugino

Mar 1, 2004, 01:21 PM

I sure that Apple has put restrictions on its use. It will be interesting to fin out the particulars. I hope that it won't be just on one item like software. At least it should be on a new Mac.

according to the term and conditions of the gift card, it is good toward and one purchase at the store. hardware, software, accessories, etc. you just can't use it toward the purchase of a gift certificate. and it can't be combined with other promotions (so i'm assuming you can't use both the education discount and the gift card)

elo

Mar 1, 2004, 01:30 PM

Not to delve too deeply into the one-button vs. two-button debate, but as a point of fact, many design professionals prefer the Apple one-button mouse. (And it was designed with that group, NOT new/inexperienced users) in mind. Designers are and always have been a critical core of Apple's users, and many of them are after the best pointing tool, not necessarily the mouse with the most features.

As far as the bag goes, if you're itemizing the contents as one person did, then the promotion isn't for you. The point is to take a chance; not everyone "wins." If you don't want to spend your money this way, then don't. But some of us really like taking this sort of gamble. (If you *do* get an iPod mini, or even the AE base station, then you've really made a haul!)

elo

Omad0n

Mar 1, 2004, 02:43 PM

What an awsome promo. I could really use a close to free airport base station, as well as most of the otehr stuff. just wish I had been anywhere near the opening :(

MacFan25

Mar 1, 2004, 03:27 PM

It seems like quite a deal at $250. I know I would be tempted to buy one if given the chance. :p

morkintosh

Mar 1, 2004, 09:24 PM

I'm a professional mac user, and I have absolutely no problem using my Apple Pro Mouse (one button) for all my photoshop, illustrator, Indesign/Quark work. Doesn't bother ME one bit.

Don't lump all professionals together. Different strokes, you know?

ah I was once like you; and I still think that the shallow design of the pro mouse is better than anything else I've tried ... one use of the expose mappings to my mouse buttons and I was a back to the multi-button mouse of my PC days.

Sabenth

Mar 2, 2004, 01:07 AM

if i was in the uk i would have jetset of over there cheap flights and all but australia is just to dam far to fly.. oh well

great idea though they should make it a regualar thing for online stuff or store stuff

Little Endian

Feb 8, 2005, 01:30 PM

Bump

Applespider

Feb 8, 2005, 02:45 PM

Bump

Why? There aren't any flagship openings coming up and from reports on ifoapplestore.com, there aren't going to be any more Lucky Bags.

Little Endian

Feb 8, 2005, 05:46 PM

Why? There aren't any flagship openings coming up and from reports on ifoapplestore.com, there aren't going to be any more Lucky Bags.

Sorry I had multiple windows open at the same time and in a state of delerium posted in the wrong thread.

wdlove

Feb 9, 2005, 02:46 PM

Why? There aren't any flagship openings coming up and from reports on ifoapplestore.com, there aren't going to be any more Lucky Bags.

One can still dream. When the time is right Steve will surprise us.

EssentialParado

Feb 18, 2005, 03:33 AM

Actually, just a few months ago, Europe's first Apple store opened in London - Lucky Bag's an all. If i'd seen this thread before and known of the wonders you get inside, I would've gone to the opening and got one! Dammit.

But I've noticed a few UK people complaining about the distance in this thread. Didn't any of you guys go and get lucky bags? :)

Found this:
The Lucky Bags may contain a selection of the following items in any combination: Airport Express, Wireless Mouse, Wireless Keyboard, D-Link, Keynote, .Mac, iLife, iSight Camera, 20GB iPod, Silver iPod Mini, JBL on Tour, GarageBand Jam Pack, Limited Edition iPod Case, Limited Edition iPod Mini Case, ProCare, 10% off coupon, Insider’s Guide to London DVD or a World Book Encyclopedia.
http://www.apple.com/uk/retail/regentstreet/luckybag.html

Look at that - "any combination" :eek: Imagine getting the Silver iPod Mini, 20GB iPod, Wireless Keyb./mouse, 10% off coupon, Airport express, iSight, iLife, Keynote......" :D

But then, also imagine spending £250 ($500) on an Insider's guide to London, Encyclopedia, .Mac, Limited Edition iPod Mini Case, Limited Edition iPod case, D-Link (?), just a wireless mouse.... :(

Maybe it's better I didn't go and get one after all..... hmm, maybe next time. The US store one's sound much better anyway. Encyclopedia's? What's that about?

-Luke

maxterpiece

Feb 18, 2005, 10:23 AM

Bluetooth adapter? Uh... why? Not everyone has BT devices.

obviously if you are getting the apple wireless keyboard and you don't already have BT, then you need it.

Dunepilot

Feb 18, 2005, 11:56 AM

ah I was once like you; and I still think that the shallow design of the pro mouse is better than anything else I've tried ... one use of the expose mappings to my mouse buttons and I was a back to the multi-button mouse of my PC days.

You have seen The Mouse BT (http://www.dvforge.com/themousebt.shtml) and The Mouse (http://www.dvforge.com/themouse.shtml) haven't you? They're very closely designed around Apple's Pro Mouse but with the added attraction of a scroll wheel and a button on each side.

If you're really into the style of the 'free' Apple mouse (I know I'm not) that's the way to go.

wdlove

Feb 18, 2005, 12:48 PM

cheekyspanky

Feb 18, 2005, 06:15 PM

Didn't any of you guys go and get lucky bags? :)

Yup, I went along with two of my mates, got there for 10pm the night before - was about 180th in the queue! In my lucky bag I got: an iSight, Airport Express, Bluetooth Keyboard and Mouse, iLife '04, Keynote, .Mac, a Garageband Jam pack, that encyclopedia thing, the guide to London, Pro Care and thats about it I think. Guy in front of me got a 20GB iPod the lucky sod!

I sold it on eBay a few days after the opening and made a nice profit :)

It was an awesome experience, very cool being welcomed in by all the staff cheering and clapping!

Still have the unopened t-shirt if anyone is interested..?!

Chimera

Feb 18, 2005, 06:23 PM

I also got a lucky bag at London and I made a massive £250 profit on the stuff I didn't want! and I still have the 10% discount to use. To the guy above I just sold my t-shirt for £50 which I couldn't believe but i was lucky as there were two people bidding against each other on eBay but you can get £20 no problems.

Yvan256

Feb 18, 2005, 09:02 PM

You do realize that AE is 100% compatible with any version of Apple wireless gear don't you...

Isn't AE 100% compatible with 802.11g, anyway? That would also include 802.11b. Which is a LOT of hardware devices out there.

Yvan256

Feb 18, 2005, 09:10 PM

Photos (http://homepage.mac.com/kendrick/) of the Bag Contents.

Is it only me, or that's no photos of a lucky bag contents? It's problems with a 23" cinema display...

Yvan256

Feb 18, 2005, 09:12 PM

http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?cgiurl=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2Fws%2F&krd=1&from=R8&MfcISAPICommand=GetResult&ht=1&SortProperty=MetaEndSort&query=apple+lucky+bag

So far not so bad :D

And I bet some will be a 100% return on investment :)

And this one is unopened....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2790995962&category=171

D

All auctions seem to have been pulled... :confused:

EssentialParado

Feb 19, 2005, 06:30 AM

Yvan256 - check the dates of the posts :)

Would've been nice to see a picture of a bag, though (before anyone posts up a picture of a bag - you know I mean a lucky one :rolleyes: ) Anyone have a picture? Were they actually bags or boxes? How big were they? :confused:

Applespider

Feb 19, 2005, 07:44 PM

I'm sure there were some pics back in the London opening thread but it's quicker to post these than search for the link

EssentialParado

Feb 20, 2005, 04:15 AM

I'm sure there were some pics back in the London opening thread but it's quicker to post these than search for the link
Gasp! :eek:
It's like a completely stuffed sports bag. AWESOME!
I am so flying to the next Apple store opening! :D

Thanks,
-Luke

cheekyspanky

Feb 20, 2005, 05:08 PM

And most importantly those bags smelt really nice!

Looked strange seeing people flocking out of the store with identical bags...would look a little suspicious if you weren't clued up!

Lots of people were trying to do swaps for other bits and bobs in the store but i kept mine intact - it was a fun day. :D

EssentialParado

Feb 21, 2005, 04:42 AM

Looked strange seeing people flocking out of the store with identical bags...would look a little suspicious if you weren't clued up!
Especially if they were all sniffing the bags too! hehe

puckhead193

Feb 21, 2005, 04:52 AM

when/where is the next store opening...

Floop

Feb 22, 2005, 03:39 PM

I was at the London opening, it was wild! About 140th in the queue and got my lucky bag.

I paid £248.99 for the lucky bag.

I sold the Apple Wireless Mouse, the Apple Wireless Keyboard, iLife 04, Keynote, .Mac, World Book 2005 and Garage Band Jam Pack 1 for £260, a profit of £10.

In addition to this small profit, it meant that I could keep all the other items that I wanted - the Airport Express, the JBL On Tour Speakers, the D-Link Bluetooth Module, the 10% off card, the ProCare card, the Apple T-Shirt and the London DVD (okay the last one is rubbish!) - for basically free!

It was wicked, but I don't think Lucky Bags are going to happen any more.

Floop

adamjay

Feb 23, 2005, 12:08 AM

only time will tell till they start shoving Mac Mini's in those bags. :D

thrash

Feb 23, 2005, 03:12 AM

Holy crap! yes! I have 2 apple stores opening near me soon! (and by "near" I mean I can walk to them :D )

StarbucksSam

Feb 23, 2005, 01:17 PM

I wish they'd open an Apple Store in Wilmington or Philadelphia so I could go and get one of these bags.

evilgEEk

Feb 23, 2005, 02:38 PM

when/where is the next store opening...
They don't sell lucky bags at any store opening do they? I thought it was only at flagship stores. It would be sweet if they make them available at regular store openings as well because I plan on going to an opening in June (hopefully).

Can anyone else with more knowledge on the subject answer this question?