Eight people purchase "I am Rich"

MacGeek7 · Aug 7, 2008, 11:22 PM

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Apple couldn't pull it down before curious aristocrats -- eight of them -- had purchased it. Six people from the United States, one from Germany and one from France dropped a grand for the gem in the first 24 hours it was available, Heinrich said. That's $5,600 in revenue for Heinrich and $2,400 for Apple, which collects 30% of each sale for "store upkeep."

Here's the link to the story http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/tech...-i-am-ric.html

The developer made $5,600 from those 8 purchases...

MacRumors · Aug 7, 2008, 11:23 PM

LA Times reports that eight individuals bought the $999.99 I am Rich application from the App Store before it was pulled off the store.

The developer states he does not know why Apple removed the application

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Heinrich, a German software developer, has yet to hear back from Apple concerning the removal. "I have no idea why they did it and am not aware of any violation of the rules to sell software on the App Store," Heinrich said in an e-mail with The Times today.

According to Heinrich, six people in the U.S., one from Germany and one from France bought the $999.99 application. This brought Heinrich $5600 in net revenue.

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Mudbug · Aug 7, 2008, 11:27 PM

next up for sale: "I'm a sucker" for $999

swb1192 · Aug 7, 2008, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MacRumors

LA Times reports that eight individuals bought the $999.99 I am Rich application from the App Store before it was pulled off the store.

The developer states he does not know why they removed the applicationAccording to Heinrich, six people in the U.S., one from Germany and one from France bought the $999.99 application. This brought Heinrich $5600 in net revenue.

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I'm 99.99% sure that when he called the App "I am Rich," he was referring to himself! (He earned $5600 for... what? Downloading the SDK?)

HaroldC · Aug 7, 2008, 11:28 PM

it never ceases to amaze me how many idiots there are out there......

tonyeck · Aug 7, 2008, 11:30 PM

Haha, I wonder how many were like, "oh look at this funny app for $999.99... oh crap I pressed the buy button"

Superdrive · Aug 7, 2008, 11:31 PM

I don't care who you are....

That's funny right there.

Sun Baked · Aug 7, 2008, 11:32 PM

Can't wait for "I Am Rich 2" with improved artwork featuring Steve the Bobblehead, with realistic sounds and head movement using the accelerometers.

CP1091 · Aug 7, 2008, 11:33 PM

The developer was smart. Talk about making a quick 6 grand..

xix · Aug 7, 2008, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by HaroldC

it never ceases to amaze me how many idiots there are out there......

Apparently, there are eight.

rstone3 · Aug 7, 2008, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by tonyeck

Haha, I wonder how many were like, "oh look at this funny app for $999.99... oh crap I pressed the buy button"

I'll bet you are right and that's why it was pulled - 6 out of the 8 were trying to impress their girlfriends and accidently bought it. I'll bet the developer won't make very much after all.

tothelimit · Aug 7, 2008, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by tonyeck

Haha, I wonder how many were like, "oh look at this funny app for $999.99... oh crap I pressed the buy button"

its funny you say that.. i read a thread earlier today from a guy who said he did EXACTLY that. he said he saw it on there and thought it was some sort of joke so he clicked it. turned out he had 1 click buy turned on and was stuck with it. he was asking for advice on contacting apple about a refund/charge back.

WillJS · Aug 7, 2008, 11:40 PM

Even if Apple did pull it, he still won.

DreamPod · Aug 7, 2008, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by rstone3

I'll bet you are right and that's why it was pulled - 6 out of the 8 were trying to impress their girlfriends and accidently bought it. I'll bet the developer won't make very much after all.

Why wouldn't the developer make any money? 8 people bought it, end of story. There are no returns with the App Store, no saying "I accidentally bought it" and getting your money back. Otherwise people would buy Monkeyball, play it a few days until they were tired of it, and then demand their money back.

Not to mention, I dunno about anyone else, but when *I* buy something from the store, either on the device or in iTunes, it asks me for my password. *And* it asks if I'm sure I want to make the purchase.

pianoplayer1 · Aug 7, 2008, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DreamPod

*****There are no returns with the App Store, no saying "I accidentally bought it" and getting your money back. Otherwise people would buy Monkeyball, play it a few days until they were tired of it, and then demand their money back.*****

Thats exactly what people do - the only disadvantage is that you don't get updates. I did that for crash since its a bit laggy. I just complained that the shopping cart doesn't work.

godfreyhk · Aug 7, 2008, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by rstone3

I'll bet you are right and that's why it was pulled - 6 out of the 8 were trying to impress their girlfriends and accidently bought it. I'll bet the developer won't make very much after all.

Hey even if it's just $100 he already get his membership for free

I wondered why I didn't think of that before... I thought about writing some kind of apps for iphone but then I figured I'd have to learn objective-c first. But then.. I am pretty sure this app is just drag-and-drop in xcode... should have done that

bigm978 · Aug 7, 2008, 11:49 PM

it was probobly a little kid on there parents account and their parents credit card who thought it would be cool and at the end of the month when they get the bill they are gonna be upset

nanofrog · Aug 7, 2008, 11:53 PM

Well, it's only artwork. $5600 for a few hours work? Likely 'Not Bad', from his POV.

Those that bought it might check out their next purchase more carefully.

ayasin · Aug 7, 2008, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by pianoplayer1

Thats exactly what people do - the only disadvantage is that you don't get updates.

Thats exactly what people do who lack morals. Fixed that for you. They have a word for lying to get money/stuff.

ayasin · Aug 8, 2008, 12:00 AM

I say let him keep the money. These people knew exactly what they were getting, no one was tricked into buying it. Yes it's a retarded app and it should be called "I'm a jackass" but he didn't lie in his description or violate the terms of the SDK.

Daiden · Aug 8, 2008, 12:09 AM

Honestly, if those people are stupid enough to give their money away, then they don't deserve to have it. Good job to the developer for taking advantage of the stupid among us out there.

deannnnn · Aug 8, 2008, 12:11 AM

Lol that is absolutely incredible.

Somebody should make a free 'I Am Rich' ripoff app and really piss off the 8 people that bought the real one.

sushi · Aug 8, 2008, 12:12 AM

Let's see, the app:

Was clearly listed.

Did not violate any rules.

was purchased by 8 individuals.

Why is it still not listed on the app store like this?

TimJim · Aug 8, 2008, 12:13 AM

I think we're all jealous. The developer is a genius, and Apple is wrong for pulling it.

Iggy · Aug 8, 2008, 12:13 AM

Good lord.

Aug 7, 2008, 11:27 PM	#3
Mudbug macrumors god Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Northwest Louisiana	next up for sale: "I'm a sucker" for $999 __________________ happy thankschrismahanakwaanzicasmasgiving.

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HaroldC macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2006	it never ceases to amaze me how many idiots there are out there...... __________________ my brain (running v1.0)

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tonyeck macrumors 6502 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Falls Church, VA	Haha, I wonder how many were like, "oh look at this funny app for $999.99... oh crap I pressed the buy button" __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/tonysphotographs/ http://twitter.com/tony_e

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Sun Baked macrumors 603 Join Date: May 2002	Can't wait for "I Am Rich 2" with improved artwork featuring Steve the Bobblehead, with realistic sounds and head movement using the accelerometers. __________________ May you be plagued by images of Richard Simmons flouncing through you brain, and squat thrusting his way though all waking thoughts.

Aug 7, 2008, 11:33 PM	#9
CP1091 macrumors regular Join Date: Aug 2007	The developer was smart. Talk about making a quick 6 grand.. __________________ MBP SR 2.4 Ghz, 2 GB RAM30 GB iPod Video8 GB iPhone

Aug 7, 2008, 11:31 PM	#7
Superdrive macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Minneapolis, MN	I don't care who you are.... That's funny right there.

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WillJS macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: 2,368 miles from that infinte loop.	Even if Apple did pull it, he still won. __________________ "If broke people are making fun of your financial plan...you're on track!" - Dave Ramsey

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bigm978 macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2008	it was probobly a little kid on there parents account and their parents credit card who thought it would be cool and at the end of the month when they get the bill they are gonna be upset __________________ 2g 16gb iPod Touch 3.1

Aug 7, 2008, 11:53 PM	#18
nanofrog macrumors 601 Join Date: May 2008	Well, it's only artwork. $5600 for a few hours work? Likely 'Not Bad', from his POV. Those that bought it might check out their next purchase more carefully.

Aug 8, 2008, 12:00 AM	#20
ayasin macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2008	I say let him keep the money. These people knew exactly what they were getting, no one was tricked into buying it. Yes it's a retarded app and it should be called "I'm a jackass" but he didn't lie in his description or violate the terms of the SDK. __________________ iNeedStuff Shopping Assistant - MacLife called it "the ultimate iPhone grocery list maker". Follow me on Twitter Need a developer? PM me.

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Daiden macrumors 6502 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New York, NY	Honestly, if those people are stupid enough to give their money away, then they don't deserve to have it. Good job to the developer for taking advantage of the stupid among us out there. __________________ http://www.deliciousmacs.com

Aug 8, 2008, 12:11 AM	#22
deannnnn macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New York City & South Florida	Lol that is absolutely incredible. Somebody should make a free 'I Am Rich' ripoff app and really piss off the 8 people that bought the real one. __________________ MacBook 2.2 GHz Intel, 2 GB RAM iMac G5 20" 1.8 GHz PPC, 1.25 GB RAM iPhone 3GS 32GB

Aug 8, 2008, 12:12 AM	#23
sushi macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kanagawa-Ken	Let's see, the app: Was clearly listed. Did not violate any rules. was purchased by 8 individuals. Why is it still not listed on the app store like this? Attached Thumbnails __________________ You only live twice, once when you are born, and when you look death in the face. Basho style poem from 007 YOLT.

Aug 8, 2008, 12:13 AM	#24
TimJim macrumors 6502a Join Date: May 2007	I think we're all jealous. The developer is a genius, and Apple is wrong for pulling it.

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Iggy macrumors regular Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Bournemouth, UK	Good lord.

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