If I had to guess, this newcomer was probably some script kiddy with lots of money. I home Tim brings security.
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Tim Cook Coffee Auction Ends with $610,000 Bid
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Exactly what I was thinking. Though with it being Apple, and taking place at Apple HQ, they probably have TSA level screenings anyway.
My bid got rejected. Oh well, I'll just grab the few bucks in my bank to buy my own coffee and chat with Tim when I see him inside campus.
Exactly. While this may be an exorbitant amount of money for most of us, at least it's going to a good cause.
I wonder what a bid with Steve Jobs would have garnered. Regardless of his legacy, I cannot imagine working as hard as he did while struggling with the most severe form of cancer. His job was truly his passion.
When you're a small company that's selling something that might be useful in the Oil industry, yes, you probably would care that much.
Apple sells smartphones, mp3 players and a fistful of computers. In the grand scheme of things, that's about as important as certain companies that sell soft drinks. Obviously, a lot of money can be made with these things, but there's a huge world behind that small horizon.
You, the bidders, the receiving charity, Apple, those who clicked on the article, etc.
So based on this, and the average life expectancy of 75 (google) Tim is "worth" around $40 Billion... Obviously there are a tonne of other factors to consider too.
Just interesting, based on how much somebody is willing to pay for one hour.
All human beings are priceless, this is not a means of putting a price on them, please do not take it that way! Don't start an argument about political correctness either, this is just simple math based on the price somebody is willing to pay per hour.
Just interesting, based on how much somebody is willing to pay for one hour.
All human beings are priceless, this is not a means of putting a price on them, please do not take it that way! Don't start an argument about political correctness either, this is just simple math based on the price somebody is willing to pay per hour.
Tim, I'll invite you coffee and pie for free. And if you wish to donate to my "One new iMac for me" Charity, you are welcome to it, but it's not required. 
iHOP places a full pot of coffee on the table. I wonder if waitress is entitled to 18% of the bid.
Reminder to winning bidder: silence your iPhone during the chat.
Then why did you bother to even comment? Nobody cares if you don't care. I don't care that you don't care, but I'm curious why you waste your time posting on a topic you don't care about.