MacUpdate Software Bundle Sale [Update]

[Donnacha]

The BIG GUNS have Arrived!!

Well, what do you know, Joel came through for us!

The unlock for Intaglio has been lowered to 3,800 - with sales currently at 3,769 and 14.5hrs left to run, that makes it a sure thing, so, if you've been holding out, now is the time to jump in.

More interestingly, the unlock for the $99 Tech Tools Pro has also been lowered, from 9,999 to 5,999.

Is 5,999 achievable? I believe so - I estimate that at least 1,000 people have been holding off for Intaglio, so, we could be looking at 3,800 (Intaglio) within the next hour or two, and then 5,000 within the following few hours.

Up until now, sales have been maxing out at around 24 per hr but this radical change should really get the momentum going.

Just to clarify:

1. The invites issue has been dealt with, just ignore them unless you want the free MacUpdates membership (value $20), in which case you need to give them 4 email addresses, real or fake, doesn't matter.

2. Ordering through MacHeist.com gets you the same deal but with some nice extras such as the excellent WriteRoom.

3. Joel was NOT lying about having a surprise up his sleeve - just pretty late in revealing it but, of course, he would have had to re-negotiate all this with the developers of the unlocked items.

So, get in there, enjoy the apps and spread the word

 

[Donnacha]

Intaglio Unlocked

Yup, you read it right, sales have rocketed and Intaglio has been set free.

Now, with 14hrs left to run, the target of 5,999 for Tech Tools Pro is in sight.

Both the MacUpdate and MacHeist sites are struggling to keep up right now, so, that means that there were, indeed, a huge number of people holding out for Intaglio. Could we see this hit 5000 sales before the 12hr mark and then a steady march towards TTP? Things are getting interesting.

BTW, I've been playing around with BrowseBack and I think it's something I'm going to make part of my regular set-up.

 

[eenu]

I was referring to this.

I know what you were referring to, however, you said how i was slagging Mac Heist and Arn off only to then say the above quote. What i am saying to you is that the bundle i am talking about buying is not part of Mac Heist it is part of Mac Update promo where i know for certain the developers are being paid fairly. Therefore i have not contradicted myself in my statement

The content earlier in the thread was regarding Mac Heist and how i would rather buy from the devs directly instead of MH.

 

[Donnacha]

Well, let's put all the **** behind us and get behind what is now a great deal, so that there will be plenty more bundles like this in the future.

Anyone questioning the usefulness of the line-up should download demos and give them a whirl. I've been enjoying WriteRoom, Browseback, Little Snitch, iWow and Profcast.

 

[keirnna]

Intaglio is now unlocked. Email me if you need an invite. Tech Tools Pro's unlock was dropped to 5,999.

 

[Donnacha]

Keirnna, no-one needs an invite anymore, they haven't for the last 36hrs - instead, if you actually want the MacUpdate membership, you are asked to give 4 email addresses AFTER you buy and they don't even have to be real addresses.

The whole misguided invites thing almost killed this promo because it was an unnecessary complication and put people off.

Anyone who wants this bundle, just go to macheist.com, pay $49 and you're set, no invite necessary.

 

[Donnacha]

People who have already bought and want to spread the good news about the early Intaglio unlock can help by digging it:

MacUpdate Bundle unlocks 9 Mac apps for $49.99 (value: $333)

Would also be good if you left a quick comment.

With almost 4,000 sales already, I reckon that, if word gets out quickly enough to all the people who were holding out for Intaglio, there's an excellent chance that the 5,999 unlock level for Tech Tool Pro will be achieved in the remaining 13hrs.

 

[Donnacha]

Arn - how about a follow-up story / fresh thread on this as they head into the final 12hrs?

I can imagine you might be reluctant, given the kicking you already received over this, but I think it would be newsworthy, especially with the major changes and I think even Eenu would agree now that it is something most Mac users would like to know about.

Last time I looked, sales were 4,037, so, I think there's a very good chance of them hitting the ultimate target of 5,999 and that success is important if we want to see more bundles like this.

 

[shadowfax]

Last time I looked, sales were 4,037, so, I think there's a very good chance of them hitting the ultimate target of 5,999 and that success is important if we want to see more bundles like this.

have you tallied the current rate? It seems like i have seen at least 40 sales this last hour.

<edit>crap! I just refreshed and it's 4064! this thing is really running away!</edit>

 

[iAlice]

Arn - how about a follow-up story / fresh thread on this as they head into the final 12hrs?

I can imagine you might be reluctant, given the kicking you already received over this, but I think it would be newsworthy, especially with the major changes and I think even Eenu would agree now that it is something most Mac users would like to know about.

Last time I looked, sales were 4,037, so, I think there's a very good chance of them hitting the ultimate target of 5,999 and that success is important if we want to see more bundles like this.

Yes, great idea, Donnacha, I second the motion.

Please help us hit the 5,999 target for TechTool Pro by posting a high-profile news update!

Thanks for everything, I love this bundle and hope to see more like it in the near future.

I recommend buying through MacHeist to get even more apps than are offered in the basic MacUpdate offer:
http://macheist.com/index

--Alice

 

[Donnacha]

have you tallied the current rate? It seems like i have seen at least 40 sales this last hour.

<edit>crap! I just refreshed and it's 4064! this thing is really running away!</edit>

Yeah, running way more than 40 per hr, was exactly 4,082 with 12hrs to go but there is something a little screwy with their counter, probably too much load on the server right now, MacHeist is also having problems drawing numbers from it.

160 sales per hr needed to unlock TTP.

Getting to 5,000 will be the key.

 

[eenu]

Yes, great idea, Donnacha, I second the motion.

Please help us hit the 5,999 target for TechTool Pro by posting a high-profile news update!

Thanks for everything, I love this bundle and hope to see more like it in the near future.

I recommend buying through MacHeist to get even more apps than are offered in the basic MacUpdate offer:
http://macheist.com/index

--Alice

Alice, every post you have made you have 'recommended' mac heist and given us the same link! Its repeat posting can you please change the record. People only need the link once! not to mention the fact its already placed in the original article. Your posts are very suspect.....

 

[slughead]

Alice, every post you have made you have 'recommended' mac heist and given us the same link! Its repeat posting can you please change the record. People only need the link once! not to mention the fact its already placed in the original article. Your posts are very suspect.....

You're right, here's a better link
http://macheist.com/buy

They lowered the goal for TTP to 6000 and intaglio has just been unlocked!

now is the time to buy!

 

[LimeiBook86]

I just purchased this bundle like I did the previous MacHiest promotion, and I'm happy with my purchase. GarageSale and Fetch (along with LittleSnitch!) was worth the $49 alone. Hopefully we'll be able to get Tech Tool Pro!

Don't forget to digg the story, it might just help.

 

[jackc]

Isn't Macupdate.com membership free?

Edit: nevermind, I see the comparison to the free account

 

[slughead]

anyone notice that Arn put a link on the front page to macheist for this?

Rock on, Arn.

 

[cube]

mupromo is getting kind of macdotted.

 

[jackc]

I didn't read the whole thread, what is the deal, some people don't like MacHeist?

 

[bigandy]

I have to admit, I'm confuzzled.

I want to buy it, but I also want to get the extra apps that MacHeist be offering.

Me understands it that this works just by purchasing it through MacHeist instead of MacUpdate?

 

[shadowfax]

I have to admit, I'm confuzzled.

I want to buy it, but I also want to get the extra apps that MacHeist be offering.

Me understands it that this works just by purchasing it through MacHeist instead of MacUpdate?

Yeah... exactly.

 

[cube]

If you click "buy now" at MacHeist it just takes you to MacUpdate with a simple special link. The transaction is done at macupdate and they inform MacHeist later.

 

[eenu]

I'll be interested to see Intaglios upgrade deal given its nearly in 3.xx, it seems most have bought the bundle for this app alone

EDIT: If that app is $89 normally and now people are getting it for $50..... then even a half price upgrade means it would cost you more than the full retail version. I just hope most people find a use for the other apps as people tend to use 1-2 programs from the 10. Personally i am going to wait for version 3.xx, trial it then buy it.

 

[cube]

I repeat:

There were a couple of very interesting upgrading deals for some apps bundled with MacHeist. Several apps got free upgrades. Only for one the upgrade price was not a special deal. A pair saw no new versions.

I don't think that holding back to buy a newer full version later is such a good idea.

And most people didn't buy the bundle just for Intaglio.

 

[eenu]

I repeat:



And most people didn't buy the bundle just for Intaglio.

If you read the thread pre promo extension you will see they did.

And your quote is no good without specifics. I was a Heist purchaser and i don't remember having to upgrade any of it yet.

 

[cube]

I read the whole thread. Only a few people said they were holding for Intaglio to unlock. Same at macupdate.

There was a special promo to get FotoMagico to Pro 2.0. There was some other little app I forgot for which there was a very little upgrade price (maybe not special). RapidWeaver point upgrade is regular.