Filed under: Apple Corporate, Software, Apple
What are these coupons for, anyway?
I have
been buying Apple software for years and years now. As a result, I have a stack of these proof-of-purchase coupons. I
don't know what they're for, because I've never, ever used them for anything. The coupons themselves say, "To
get software updates and other special offers from Apple, you'll need to use the coupons below as your proof of
purchase."I got four of them just with my copy of iLife '06, which suggests that I'll have several opportunities to take advantage of "special offers from Apple" that require these coupons. It hasn't happened yet.
There's more. The card of coupons also warns, "Important: Do not discard these coupons. Only original coupons can be used as proof of purchase. Copies will not be accepted." Wow, "Do not discard" in bold type. Like I said, I've got a stack of these, from various pieces of software. Just waiting for a special offer. Anytime now, Apple. I'm ready. With my coupons.
I stopped by the San Francisco Apple Store
last night to pick up a copy of iLife '06. There was a serious line at the cash register, and everybody seemed to be
buying iLife. My friend tried to get the Family Pack and was told it was sold out. The moral -- if you want a copy of
iLife right away and can't wait for shipping from the online store, get to your local Apple Store quick. Granted
there's probably a higher demand in San Francisco right now than elsewhere, but once people catch on to how cool the
new version of iLife is, there could be a run at other Apple Stores too.
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