Comments on: 8 People Bought ‘I Am Rich’, the $999.99 app http://www.theiphoneblog.com/2008/08/08/8-people-bought-i-am-rich-the-99999-app/ For people who dare to Phone Different. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:48:12 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Dave http://www.theiphoneblog.com/2008/08/08/8-people-bought-i-am-rich-the-99999-app/comment-page-1/#comment-12153 Dave Mon, 11 Aug 2008 09:30:27 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=3721#comment-12153 <p>I say one of these people will put their iPhone with the "I am Rich" application on eBay and get several thousand dollars for it, after all there are only eight in existence.</p> I say one of these people will put their iPhone with the “I am Rich” application on eBay and get several thousand dollars for it, after all there are only eight in existence.

]]> By: Edison C http://www.theiphoneblog.com/2008/08/08/8-people-bought-i-am-rich-the-99999-app/comment-page-1/#comment-12101 Edison C Sun, 10 Aug 2008 06:10:11 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=3721#comment-12101 <p>People who buy this should be labeled as "I am an idiot."</p> People who buy this should be labeled as “I am an idiot.”

]]> By: Dennis http://www.theiphoneblog.com/2008/08/08/8-people-bought-i-am-rich-the-99999-app/comment-page-1/#comment-12091 Dennis Sat, 09 Aug 2008 19:35:07 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=3721#comment-12091 <p>Todd, if Apple makes the call as to worth, why should developers bother to make apps? I sure as hell wouldn't spend time creating a program only to have Apple sell it for less than I think it's worth. The price of several apps have already dropped, so developers are perfectly capable of adjusting the price to meet demand on their own.</p> Todd, if Apple makes the call as to worth, why should developers bother to make apps? I sure as hell wouldn’t spend time creating a program only to have Apple sell it for less than I think it’s worth. The price of several apps have already dropped, so developers are perfectly capable of adjusting the price to meet demand on their own.

]]> By: robert http://www.theiphoneblog.com/2008/08/08/8-people-bought-i-am-rich-the-99999-app/comment-page-1/#comment-12057 robert Sat, 09 Aug 2008 02:10:05 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=3721#comment-12057 <p>MAYBE IT WILL BE A FREE APP BY NEXT WEEK,I CAN ONLY HOPE</p> MAYBE IT WILL BE A FREE APP BY NEXT WEEK,I CAN ONLY HOPE

]]> By: Todd http://www.theiphoneblog.com/2008/08/08/8-people-bought-i-am-rich-the-99999-app/comment-page-1/#comment-12047 Todd Fri, 08 Aug 2008 22:13:00 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=3721#comment-12047 <p>This and other apps that have recently come under review as being pure and utter garbage is the EXACT problem with letting everything into the store. Part of the draw to the iPhone and the App store is that it is Apple, and Apple has great design style and sensibilities. If Apple is reviewing all the apps then they should be making the call on value and worth as well...otherwise it is just Palm ll over again.</p> This and other apps that have recently come under review as being pure and utter garbage is the EXACT problem with letting everything into the store. Part of the draw to the iPhone and the App store is that it is Apple, and Apple has great design style and sensibilities. If Apple is reviewing all the apps then they should be making the call on value and worth as well…otherwise it is just Palm ll over again.

]]> By: Brian Hart http://www.theiphoneblog.com/2008/08/08/8-people-bought-i-am-rich-the-99999-app/comment-page-1/#comment-12045 Brian Hart Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:59:42 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=3721#comment-12045 <p>It sure is purdy... and it gets brighter when you adjust your iPhone's brightness!</p> It sure is purdy… and it gets brighter when you adjust your iPhone’s brightness!

]]> By: AnteL0pe http://www.theiphoneblog.com/2008/08/08/8-people-bought-i-am-rich-the-99999-app/comment-page-1/#comment-12044 AnteL0pe Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:24:53 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=3721#comment-12044 <p>This, and any other, app are worth exactly what people will pay for them. This is simple supply and demand and we're looking at the far left of the graph, price is high and demand is low, but it's still a valid product at a valid price.</p> This, and any other, app are worth exactly what people will pay for them. This is simple supply and demand and we’re looking at the far left of the graph, price is high and demand is low, but it’s still a valid product at a valid price.

]]> By: Anthony http://www.theiphoneblog.com/2008/08/08/8-people-bought-i-am-rich-the-99999-app/comment-page-1/#comment-12043 Anthony Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:12:33 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=3721#comment-12043 <p>They bought it most likely because they can, and that's just stupid. Also, don't forget about kids who have access to some iPhones and could have purchased this. But $999.99 for that? Come on, there are better designs on napkins.</p> They bought it most likely because they can, and that’s just stupid. Also, don’t forget about kids who have access to some iPhones and could have purchased this. But $999.99 for that? Come on, there are better designs on napkins.

]]> By: The Reptile http://www.theiphoneblog.com/2008/08/08/8-people-bought-i-am-rich-the-99999-app/comment-page-1/#comment-12042 The Reptile Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:12:04 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=3721#comment-12042 <p>I think that the buyers should at least get some bling along with their purchase - even if it's cubic zarconia with iron pyrite that turns green after you wear it. The software alone says I've been taken for a ride. The bling says I got it goin' on. For 999.99 you got to show people a little love.</p> I think that the buyers should at least get some bling along with their purchase – even if it’s cubic zarconia with iron pyrite that turns green after you wear it. The software alone says I’ve been taken for a ride. The bling says I got it goin’ on. For 999.99 you got to show people a little love.

]]> By: PSM http://www.theiphoneblog.com/2008/08/08/8-people-bought-i-am-rich-the-99999-app/comment-page-1/#comment-12041 PSM Fri, 08 Aug 2008 19:50:11 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=3721#comment-12041 <p>OK, the guy who bought the app by "mistake" is an idiot. "Hmm, here's something that costs $1,000, let me just click on 'buy' and see what happens!" It's just like people who bid ridiculous prices on eBay auctions as a "joke." Guess what, it's real money, you agreed to the terms to buy it. </p> <p>I'm not saying this app isn't stupid, but I have to side with the developer that it's not deceptive or malicious in any way. It seems to be exactly what it's represented as, and it's up to Apple to decide if they want to limit apps based on basic criteria like illegal or harmful apps, or for more philosophical reasons. "It's our opinion that your app is stupid, therefore we will prevent anyone from having access to it." Is that really what we want? In this case, maybe, but I think that's a slippery slope.</p> OK, the guy who bought the app by “mistake” is an idiot. “Hmm, here’s something that costs $1,000, let me just click on ‘buy’ and see what happens!” It’s just like people who bid ridiculous prices on eBay auctions as a “joke.” Guess what, it’s real money, you agreed to the terms to buy it.

I’m not saying this app isn’t stupid, but I have to side with the developer that it’s not deceptive or malicious in any way. It seems to be exactly what it’s represented as, and it’s up to Apple to decide if they want to limit apps based on basic criteria like illegal or harmful apps, or for more philosophical reasons. “It’s our opinion that your app is stupid, therefore we will prevent anyone from having access to it.” Is that really what we want? In this case, maybe, but I think that’s a slippery slope.

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