Thursday, May 28, 2009
Today I made a quick stop at SouthPark mall right after work. I parked near Macy’s and as I was about to walk out the door to head home, this caught my eye:
Yes. An iPod vending machine. Let’s just dismiss the fact that there is an Apple store in SouthPark mall for the moment and focus on the thought that there is a vending machine full of iPod products ready to dispense at the touch of a button.
I can’t imagine what type of impulse buys this machine creates.
I found the placement of the machine at this particular Macy’s pretty interesting. It was at an exit right in between men’s suits and children’s clothing. Hmmm…wonder who they are targeting? Businessmen and busy moms have many good reasons for purchasing an iPod.
I’m not sure how long these machines have been around, but I did find out that they are in Macy’s and various airports. I suppose this would make good money in an airport…all those times you’re sitting in a terminal looking at others waiting for your flight too, only to notice a loud person you hope isn’t forced to sit next to you for the next few hours.
The machines look pretty fun. I’d buy something just to touch the bright touch screen and see how the machine works. Once again, Apple marketers seem to catch onto some new/crazy/inventive/unpredictable idea to get you to buy their oh-so-wonderful products.
What do yall think? Stupid or Useful? Would you even consider making such a large purchase through a machine like this?
2 comments:
Can you pay with a card or do you have to have a few hundred dollars in cash?
As for me, I think I'd walk a few blocks to the Apple store. I would want to touch it and make sure it is legit before I put that much money into a little vending machine. Scaaaary
I think you can pay with your card too. That's what it looked like at least.
I'm with you, I would like to touch the product too. That box may be empty when it falls down to the bottom for me to reach in and get it. haha.
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