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SquareSpace isn't giving away new iPhones, exactly
Web publishing providers SquareSpace are giving away 30 new iPhone 3GSs over a period of 30 days on Twitter ... or are they? If you read the fine print -- and SquareSpace's FAQ for the contest, you'll see that what they're actually giving away is a $199 Apple gift certificate. For some people -- like new AT&T customers, that amounts to a new iPhone. For other winners who already have iPhones, it might be a harsh wakeup call when the $199 only covers a fraction of the unsubsidized price. What AT&T and Apple decide to charge for an iPhone isn't SquareSpace's problem, and if I found $199 on the ground, I would pick it up. On the other hand, though, there's something a bit tricky about getting hundreds of Twitter users to spread the word about your product and land you on the trending topics using the promise of an iPhone that may or may not actually be attainable through your giveaway. That $199 can be used for anything from the Apple Store, and a discount on a new MacBook Pro is nothing to sniffle at, but it's not an iPhone 3GS.
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Subscribe to commentsMattJun 11th 2009 11:37AM
Some people will find anything to bitch about.. or write about.
rcarmJun 11th 2009 11:50AM
Some people will find anything to bitch about.. or comment about.
ToddJun 11th 2009 1:46PM
You say tricky I say smart advertising
SVJun 11th 2009 2:48PM
It's a point squarespace has made several times. Look at you... generating buzz and whatnot.
tfootball1234Jun 17th 2009 5:21PM
One thing is for certain- the promotional code that saved me 12% on my subscription to squarespace.com. I used promo code "TECH" AND SAVED 12% OFF my subscription. I'd take a $199 gift certificate on top of that in a heartbeat!