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I'm sure this has been stated somewhere else before but you know how awesome this would be if they did this in the US it would be like they were launching a new product the lines would be around the block and then some
 
Thinking.....

-if you already own an ipad,
-or if you already own a macbook air,
-and you already have battery chargers, ipods or cases for your phone,
-or bluetooth speakers

Then don't bother.

But if you don't have any of that stuff it would be kind of a fun thing to do just to say you did it and get a shirt and some cool or useful stuff.

Honestly, the ones griping about this who have a boatload of apple hardware wouldn't have gone anyway.
 
Apple DID try this in the USA in 2004. It was a black bag with a tag that said "Do you feel lucky?":apple:
 

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Sadly I really just want the backpack and the t-shirt. Wish they sold those by themselves! I really like the color combo on the backpack a lot.
 
They most likely make the profit out of the "unlucky" bags.

If you're going on raw cost, they probably profit on a lot of the "lucky" bags too -- just not to the level they'd profit by selling the item at retail price.

As to why this would never work in the United States, they would have to deal with the varying laws regarding gambling, lotteries and "games of chance" that would be involved in all 50 states (individually) to ensure compliance.

They also wouldn't be able to advertise the sale on radio or TV due to FCC laws preventing advertisement of lotteries, contests or games of chance.
 
am I the only Apple fan hipster nerd that want's one of those ringer tees?

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A few reasons:

1) Laws prohibiting it or making such a promotion difficult
2) Cultural customs
3) Civility levels (even if legal, Apple would need to have ambulances and police on the ready if they did it in the U.S.)
4) Cost of promotion exceeds potential positive publicity and goodwill gained by company
seriously, sometimes it is embarrassing to be an American. Especially an American from Louisiana...
 
Even if I already had most of these, I'd still buy one. The resell value must be ridiculous.

But I don't have any of these, so I'd definitely keep them :D
 
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Apple DID try this in the USA in 2004. It was a black bag with a tag that said "Do you feel lucky?":apple:

So I wonder what happened with it then. How was it different?

I just don't see them trying it again here. The US isn't a civilized or mature enough country to handle this type of thing without someone being beaten, stabbed or shot. People are attacked for their phones, for Black Friday items, for shoes (Jordans), etc...
 
What isn't popular? The Japanese tradition or Apple selling lottery bags? While we are at it why isn't the Fourth of July popular in other countries?

That's ridiculous. 4th of July celebrates independence of a country. These Lucky Bags are something Apple chooses to do and has nothing to do with celebrating a country's independence or freedom. There's no relevance to your post in regards to this article
 
The US got the 12 days of apps this year and look what happened. :rolleyes: The App Store is a total mess and most are whining because they think they're entitled to more than they're being offered.

We're not culturally stable enough in the US to have something like this. Everyone has $345 to blow, especially when it mean they're getting $1,000+ worth of stuff. Look at what happens on Black Friday.
Not sure this is a good example. Since many years, Black Friday sales have switched from a high rebate on a few items, to a small rebate on many items. Definitely not worth the hassle.

are you kidding me? none of the bags are worth it unless you get mac air
You do know that not all bags come with big ticket items?
All bags seem to contain at least premium-priced items. We tend to grossly underestimate accessories cost when we get a new Mac or i-device. A proper iPhone bumper-battery fetches over $69. A wireless keyboard-mouse kit sets you back $150. A decent external drive, $100. Heck, even the modest iPad cover is $50!

Someone in the US would get killed in the stampede/fights if they did this here.
A stereotypical, 300lbs American bulldozing its way through the door. The world is him!

Apple DID try this in the USA in 2004. It was a black bag with a tag that said "Do you feel lucky?":apple:
And? What happened next?
 
Love the music in that video!!

I feel like I'm at a party in an elevator, with a lot of sexy people, sophisticated cocktails, and a mirrorball!
 
What I got out of this video:

-Apple fans will always dress up in Apple clothing in Japan
-They have Square Readers now too
-Apple is Apple
 
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It was very popular and well received. They sold out quickly. No one was crushed or trampled. The deal was the same. All bags contained products roughly equal to the price of the bag and some of the luck ones got much more, a laptop or iPod etc. I don't know why they stopped offering it here.
 
Which laws? I see adds for Lotto, scratch of tickets, Casinos with new "higher payout slots," horse racing, etc., all the time...

Most radio & tv ads of lotteries and casino gambling are statutory exemptions specifically for state-licensed games (state lotteries, scratch offs, etc.) and state-licensed gaming establishments (casinos).

It's why, in many places, you hear ever commercial for a casino have some required language be read during the conclusion of the commercial that directs people with gambling addictions to seek help or telling people "Know when to stop."

The problem comes with private lotteries/contests in non-licensed establishments -- which is what the "Lucky Bag" essentially is. Advertising a contest or lottery that requires some kind of a purchase to enter is illegal -- it's why virtually every contest you see advertised on TV or radio includes the language "No purchase necessary" and then has really small print that tells you where you can mail a Self-Addressed envelope for a free entry into the game or contest.
 
That's ridiculous. 4th of July celebrates independence of a country. These Lucky Bags are something Apple chooses to do and has nothing to do with celebrating a country's independence or freedom. There's no relevance to your post in regards to this article

It's not ridiculous. Lucky bags celebrate in Japan. Car dealerships offer discounts and sales on Independence Day In the US. There's a great amount of relevance to the article within my post and in reply to the other comment.
 
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