I ma thinking of trying to write to Apple and terying to get a free Ipod, is that legal? Like if i say i am making a website that tests MP3 plaers and Mmusic DOwnloading programs and then ask if i can have an ipod and say i will put advertisemnt for them on my website. Is that legal???
2006-08-31 11:34:15 · 13 answers · asked by magemaster 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Judging by your lack of spelling skills, I don't think you could write a letter that would fool anyone.
2006-08-31 11:39:31 · answer #1 · answered by stevewbcanada 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Hey Master,
Yup, well sorta... It will take a lot more than a letter. If you can imagine there are hundreds of letters that pile into Apple's Customer Service center every month. Everyone has a request, Free computers for this class, Free printers for the senior center, Free iPods for the homeless.... you get my drift. Since yours is an "alleged" for profit venture, they will want your lawyers to contact their lawyers to review a licensing agreement. (since you are a start-up, they won't have any background information regarding you.) In lieu of a licensing agreement, they will want you to let them see your website and provide information on how may hits you get in a month or so.
That being said, once they determine that you are legitimate, they will have no problem LOANING you equipment for your review and will request a copy of your review for future P/R stuff.
You could probably save yourself some money and send them a letter that says; "Hey. my name is Jack. After working hard, I bought an iPod with extra money I made during the summer. It was stolen and I am not able to buy another one. Is there a chance that you may have one that was returned, scratched or unsellable that you could send to me?
I would be eternally grateful!
Love, Jack."
There is a very good chance that they will send you a new iPod or at least send you a certificate for one from a local store. Be forewarned, if you are 35 and they think that they are sending this to a 17 year old kid, you may end-up with egg on your face.
Good Luck,
James in San Diego
2006-08-31 18:50:31 · answer #2 · answered by jpr_sd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you do it, and they are foolish enough to send you the iPod, and then you actually make the website (go to freewebs.com, make a free account and the only thing on the page will say BUY APPLE STUFF with a link to apple.com) then it's fine. it won't work, but it isn't illegal.
Plenty of companies try to scam people at home out of money by sending stuff every month and charging you for it (it's in the fine print of the policy agreement, usually), unless you send a letter every month to say you don't want it. There's nothing illegal about that; it's just quite shadowy. By all means, you can try to get an iPod from Apple, but I doubt they'll do it.
2006-08-31 18:41:32 · answer #3 · answered by Dan 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you are wanting free stuff, just go to freecycle.org . Find the one for your area. Everything has to be free or it can't be posted on the freecycle groups. Not only can you get free stuff , but you can also post stuff you want to get rid of yourself. I have given tons of stuff away from clothing to furniture. Plus, I got two matching desks from a lady just yesterday. You never know what people will post. It is free, legal, no spam, no s/h, no hidden bs and you can help the landfills at the same time.
2006-09-04 12:10:18 · answer #4 · answered by simolianturtle2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if you actually do what you say you will. Otherwise the company that sends the stuff will have the right to demand return of the product. I doubt that unless you actually run a reputable business or consumer reports site that anyone will send you anything for free.
2006-08-31 18:40:47 · answer #5 · answered by April C 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That is illegal... aka fraud. Don't think Apple will fall for it because they will not consider your website to be credible anyways. Also, their iPods are selling like hot cakes and they probably don't need your help to tell the public what they already know.
2006-08-31 18:42:29 · answer #6 · answered by BPL 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Corporations just don't give out products w/out proof of intent...especially if you don't have a website established. They don't get as powerful as they do, falling for tricks like that. Is it illegal...well, only if you signed a contract. Unethical, yes.
2006-08-31 18:40:46 · answer #7 · answered by ♥austingirl♥ 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
LOL.....and you think they are going to just rush one right out in the mail to you? They will do their due diligence, you are not the first person to come up with his cockamamie idea. You will however give them something to laugh about in the marketing department. It's legal......but they will see through you in a second.
2006-08-31 18:40:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes it is illegal, it is known as obtaining goods by false pretenses and can earn you a prison sentence.
2006-08-31 18:39:06 · answer #9 · answered by U.K.Export 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Theft by deception. Be careful.
2006-08-31 18:37:53 · answer #10 · answered by Salem 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋