iPhone 3G Contest - Post and Win A Free 16GB iPhone 3G On Us

[Michael Johnston]

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I'd say it's high time we held our first contest here at iPhone Alley, and so we're starting off with a bang. To be precise, we're giving away a brand new 16GB iPhone 3G. Yarly.

Here's the dealio: Over the course of 30 days, every post made in our <a href="http://www.iphonealley.com/forums">forums</a> counts as one entry into the contest. At the end of the contest, we'll pick the winner randomly from the pool of entries. Each post is an entry, so the more you post, the greater chance you'll have of winning. <b>But don't think you can simply post garbage. We'll be watching each post closely and only quality posts will be counted. Spammers will be banned.</b> If you don't win the iPhone, we still have one runner-up prize. The second name drawn will receive a Marware Sport Grip of either the <a href="http://www.marware.com/PRODUCTS/iPhone-3g-cases/Sport-Grip-for-iPhone-3G" target="_blank">3G</a> or <a href="http://www.marware.com/PRODUCTS/iPhone-Products/Sport-Grip-for-iPhone" target="_blank">original variety</a>, depending on the winner's preference.

The contest starts on June 16th at Midnight Pacific Time and ends on July 16th at Midnight Pacific. The exhaustive list of details follow after the jump. Happy posting!<!--break-->

Contest Rules
<ul>
<li>The "contest start date" is June 16th at 12AM PDT and the "contest end date" is July 16th at 12AM PDT
<li>The "grand prize" or "prize" is a 16GB iPhone 3G. A "runner up prize" will be awarded to the second participant picked at random after the "grand prize" winner is determined. The grand prize winner is eligible to win the runner up prize if chosen a second time.
<li>The runner up prize is a Sport Grip iPhone case made by Marware. The winner of the runner up prize may choose to receive either the first or second generation model of the case.
<li>To be entered into the contest, participants must be a registered member of iPhone Alley and make at least one quality post in the iPhone Alley Forums within the contest start date and its end date.
<li>A "contest entry", or "entry" is defined as a quality post in the iPhone Alley Forums. Subsequent posts will be counted as further entries and will increase the chances of winning
<li>For posts to be deemed eligible, they must be directly related to the context of the thread where posted. Threads must relate to the context of the forum where posted. Posts containing advertising of any kind in signature or in post body will not be counted. Spammers will be immediately disqualified. A post will be deemed ineligible at the sole discretion of iPhone Alley Forum staff members.
<li>For posts to be counted, participants must be logged in. Any post made while not logged in (e.g., posting as a guest) will not be counted.
<li>The winner will be chosen at random based on amount of entries.
<li>Participants must be 18 years or older.
<li>iPhone Alley staff and forum moderators are not eligible to win.
<li>The winner of the grand prize will receive one (1) Apple Gift Card valued at $300 USD. iPhone Alley is not responsible for taxes, service charges, obligatory contractual agreements with service providers, or currency exchanges.
<li>The Apple Gift Card can be applied only to qualified purchases directly from Apple at an Apple Store, the Apple Store online, or Apple Telesales (1-800-MY-APPLE) in the <b>United States</b>.
<li>The Apple Gift Card may not be redeemed at Apple Store locations outside the United States.
<li>GENERAL CONDITIONS: This Giveaway is void where prohibited by law. The Released Parties are not responsible for technical, network, electronic, computer, hardware or software failures of any kind, including any injury or damage to entrant’s or any other person’s computer related to or resulting from participating in or downloading any materials in the Giveaway. The Released Parties are not responsible for incomplete, garbled or delayed Internet or e-mail computer entries.
<li>Winners will be notified by email. If a winner does not respond within three (3) business days, we reserve the right to select an alternate winner.
<li>There is no purchase necessary.
<li>Disclaimer: iPhone Alley is an independent publication and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Apple, Inc.
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[Michael DeLisi]

Great contest idea, but we should know who wins on July 10. Either way I'll have my iPhone 3G on July 11 ;). You guys are going to have to moderate a lot more spam with the contest, though :p.

[wildwolf]

the Contest only for these live in the USA or anyone can do it? and what about these who cant speak good English? (Like me).

[Jayman720]

Great idea on the contest, and great solution with the $300 gift card.

Anyone hear anything else regarding the ability to purchase a 3G iPhone online yet??

[nic08]

Nice contest, well I guess this is my first entry right? :)

[*Omar warr]

Anyone hear anything else regarding the ability to purchase a 3G iPhone online yet??

yaa send me $199.00 U.S and i will make sure you get your new iphone.

[crpndeth]

Ditto on ending the contest earlier so the winner can be notified before July 11th. I know my chances are slim that I'll win the contest...but I'm planning on getting the iPhone 3G on launch day.

[stratcat09]

Good contest. Especially for those who stood in line for hours last June and paid $600 and are a little hesitant to shell out more money.

[Pearldrm7]

To upgrade, or not to upgrade.... That is the question I have been racking my brain over. But, if I win this contest, you will solve this problem for me.

Truly a great idea to up the comment base on this site. I have been an avid reader of your site since the beginning, but am only now registering.

Great business plan.

[ShawVegas]

This will definately stimulate me to begin helping people in the forums again. Get ready, cause here I come.

[leorou]

Love the idea! Prepare to view a lot of my comments! :D

[Michael Johnston]

the Contest only for these live in the USA or anyone can do it? and what about these who cant speak good English? (Like me).

Well technically, anyone can participate. Thing is, since the dollar is in such a crappy place right now, it may not be a good idea.

[xxx]

Its like an iphonealley economical stimulus program. :)

Time to brick the phone in every way possible ;)

[agent6998]

I is going to have a 3G iFone from iPA! :D This is a great opportunity iPA. Your site is getting more popular! :cool:

[agent6998]

I is going to have a 3G iFone from iPA! :D This is a great opportunity iPA. Your site is getting more popular! :cool:

Noo. Me is not 18! :( U broked my hart iPA. Haha. I'm still posting on this site!

[heart attacked]

This would be awesome considering my friend dropped my first gen iPhone 6 months ago and i've been using it with a cracked screen / no home button since, ha. Getting a free one would rule!

[Seisto]

How are you going to win a 3G iPhone when you can't even buy one as a gift? Am I going to be on an AT&T contract through iPhoneAlley.com?

Again, a really great contest and thank you guys for the hard work and updates. It's a shame you're not going to be able to follow through and buy an iPhone 3G for the lucky winner since you can't walk out of the F'ing store without signing away your life.

[Fatsvernon]

I have a rare condition called Purchase-itus. It forces me to make unwise purchases even when I know it's bad for me....like the iPhone 3g. Such a great phone, but with AT&T in the mix, well...it's just bad.

Please save me from this illness by purchasing a 3G iphone for me. Thank you.

[rs6er]

How will you provide a 3G iPhone without activation?

[gdrage]

I think its a great idea. I would do something similar if I were Michael

[donlphi]

I was just happy to see the facelift to the site. This is pretty cool iPA, you've outdone yourself again! Where is the smily for applying brown to my nose?

[eclipse]

Let the games begin.....lol but seriously good contest.

[theboy02]

heccckkk yeaah :cool:

[theboy02]

aannndddd again!

[WatersWest]

iPhone Alley, NICELY DONE! The only thing better than having a new 3G iPhone in hand would be having a new, free 3G iPhone in hand! Can't wait until mid-July so that I can finally say 'see ya later' to WinMob!!

[theboy02]

aannndddd again!

its funny when you actually read the rules.....and then look at your previous post and feel like an idiot.....dosent start till midnight....man...i'm an idiot...:[

i'll be back.....Killer Contest though!

[Peter000]

Thanks for offering up the "top of the line" instead of the 8 GB. :) It always irritates me when contests offer up the lowest possible configured option.

Great podcast, keep up the good work!!

[Peter000]

its funny when you actually read the rules.....and then look at your previous post and feel like an idiot.....dosent start till midnight....man...i'm an idiot...:[

i'll be back.....Killer Contest though!

12 am June 16 was midnight last night, technically. So I think today is part of the contest. Right?

[Peter000]

Also, genius move to increase traffic to the site, and increase forum participation.

[hfolmt]

I am waiting at least one day before I buy the iPhonee. I was in the apple store today and it was a madhouse. It was like they were giving the stuff away.
When I talk with one of the consultants he said it was worse yesterday. (Fathers Day). As it still stands activation is happening in the store.

I'll wait, but not to long. I must have the iPhone goodness. I have a Treo 700p that will will do car duty.

"there are not luggage racks on a hearse"

[chrisP0852]

Just out of curiousity is it gonna be black or white???

[almugheera]

Oh! that's a Great one.... Do u ship it over seas?? or is it in the States only?

I want one :"(

[esemepe@pobox.com]

I want my iphone. I deserve it for being a good girl. Really!

[meego]

Oh! that's a Great one.... Do u ship it over seas?? or is it in the States only?

I want one :"(

(almugheera = me) :D

i was so exited i forgot to login :P

[xxscaxx]

i guess this will be my first...of many:p

[Parrothedd]

How will you provide a 3G iPhone without activation?

That was my question until I read a little further... You win a $300 Apple gift card. Nice work around but, to be technically correct, you would need to cover the taxes as well.

When I win though, you won't hear any complaining! :-)

JT

[iPhone3Glucho]

Great contest idea, but we should know who wins on July 10. Either way I'll have my iPhone 3G on July 11 ;). You guys are going to have to moderate a lot more spam with the contest, though :p.

Yeah, I think this contest should end on July 10. That way the winner (me!!) can know he doesn't need to make the line the next day!

Me me me me me me.... please?

[gbs]

wonderful, keep up the good ideas and great work!!! :)

[iPhone3Glucho]

i forgot to ask... does it come unlocked???? ; )

[PCKid]

For those who want to know how IPA will give you a phone they don't. It's a $300 US Gift Voucher which, here in Australia, translates to AUS $318.50. Which means you might be lucky and get an 8G model for that price. Knowing how they inflate things from Apple over here. Rumours are it isn't a true 3G phone on our NextG network. Anyone care to comment on that? And why does the spelling checker tell me that Rumours should be spelt Rumors? ;P

[iphonefreak11]

A contest is great. Finally, a great website doing something fro it's audience. Anyways, the new iPhone is amazing since it has 3G and GPS, now I can never get lost. :D

The iPhone could also be better with these things:

-Better camera.
-Video capture
-Non-exclusive contracts with one carrier D:

[iphonefreak11]

Yeah, I think this contest should end on July 10. That way the winner (me!!) can know he doesn't need to make the line the next day!

Me me me me me me.... please?

You can't win as a guest .... sorry :D

[Kuma]

For those who want to know how IPA will give you a phone they don't. It's a $300 US Gift Voucher which, here in Australia, translates to AUS $318.50. Which means you might be lucky and get an 8G model for that price. Knowing how they inflate things from Apple over here. Rumours are it isn't a true 3G phone on our NextG network. Anyone care to comment on that? And why does the spelling checker tell me that Rumours should be spelt Rumors? ;P

It maybe a gift voucher.. which can be turned into something far more valuable.. iTunes credits on the US Store

At least I'm hoping that is the case.:D

[steve101]

so wait it the prize is a $300 gift card, y isnt the contest adverstized as a free 16gb iphone 3g ($299) and one dollar!?

[BillyMayes]

so wait it the prize is a $300 gift card, y isnt the contest adverstized as a free 16gb iphone 3g ($299) and one dollar!?
Because it sounds better?

It's not like they're trying to screw with you, that's just the way it works. If you don't want it, dont post :P

[rex]

i can't wait for this new phone to come out i was an early buyer actually i was 3rd in line for a phone here at the only apple store in my town.. and i have bought two for family members and an upgrade to 16 gigs... it would be super sweet to win a free one

[rex]

i can't wait for this new phone to come out i was an early buyer actually i was 3rd in line for a phone here at the only apple store in my town.. and i have bought two for family members and an upgrade to 16 gigs... it would be super sweet to win a free one


everything i said above stands just now in a more offical way:D

[thebeast09]

Haha, it would be "Super Sweet" to win a free one... there is NO Apple store in my city (unfortunalty) but ATT is the main carrier near us so i will have to wait to get one then.

It's a good thing it is coming out in the summer, otherwise i wouldn't be able to be the first one to get one! Standing outside waiting, LOL!... Who will be ready and waiting for them to open the gaits?

[Michael Johnston]

I changed the "name" of the contest to be more in line with what's actually happening. To be clear, we're giving away a $300 Apple Store gift card. Essentially, we're buying the winner an iPhone 3G.

Good luck!

[gravityandapples]

Michael, thanks for pointing this out to all of the posters that obviously didn't read the contest rules closely enough. With the $300 gift card I can even choose the white one....Though I never would unless the black ones were sold out for months. Seriously, is there anyone out there who wants the white iPhone?

[anthoj]

How are you going to win a 3G iPhone when you can't even buy one as a gift? Am I going to be on an AT&T contract through iPhoneAlley.com?

Again, a really great contest and thank you guys for the hard work and updates. It's a shame you're not going to be able to follow through and buy an iPhone 3G for the lucky winner since you can't walk out of the F'ing store without signing away your life.

They did mention that you are going to win it as a gift card right? Then you can go out and buy your own phone with a contract. I guess the title of the drawing should be "Win a $300 Apple Gift Card". However, not as catchy as a 16GB iPhone 3G though.

[napierzaza]

Well, whatever, they're shelling out as much

[*dsave]

Anybody knows if the iphone 3g will be available in dominican republic?

[GERGreg427]

Def a great idea. I just wish AT&T would not jack up the price that Apple is selling it for. It must be scare tactics. I bet if you are eligable for an upgrade, you would get it 50% off of the 199/299. Who wants to bet?

[thebeast09]

Michael, thanks for pointing this out to all of the posters that obviously didn't read the contest rules closely enough. With the $300 gift card I can even choose the white one....Though I never would unless the black ones were sold out for months. Seriously, is there anyone out there who wants the white iPhone?
Definitely not! I'm sticking to the black unless the black color is like the black MacBook... My computer gets fingerprints, and grease on it and it shows like glowing neon stripes on black leopard!
Black is definitely the best choice!

[jmzjmz]

You have to buy in store, because you have to have a contract to get one.

[Snoop1990]

I am just wondering if only the forum posts are relevant for the post count or if the comments, like this one is relevant as well.

Second question, I am from germany so if I win (I hope so) who pays the shipping or is it a digital 300$ card ?

[*BenBronson]

I've been debating on whether or not to switch carriers to AT&T and go with a new iPhone, or stick with T-Mobile and keep the Blackberry. If I win, I guess that'll end the debate.

[BenBronson]

Crum, I commented without logging in :mad:

[Snoop1990]

As it is mentioned above you have to register first and start posting afterwards like I did with 50 posts on the first day :D because I also want to win this iphone !

[char_bishop]

I've been a Mac Pro user since 2004 coming from PC's and Windows XP. :( The transition was great. :D Of course I was one of those early adapters of the iPhone, standing in line to be one of the first iPhone owners. I will be there again July 11, 2008 for the 3G. I am giving my 2G iPhone to my son-in-law. He uses Cellar South, he will have to jailbreak it to use his sim, and of course I am telling him about iPhone Alley to keep up to date on iPhone news.:D

[iphonefreak11]

The white iPhone is there as an alternative... it looks cool but the black one just screams awesome to me.

Also, if you win the gift card in another country like Canada would it be a cash gift card or an Apple gift card? If an Apple gift card, would it work with Apple Canada?

[tre flip]

Its on

[Justin Mellor]

They did mention that you are going to win it as a gift card right? Then you can go out and buy your own phone with a contract. I guess the title of the drawing should be "Win a $300 Apple Gift Card". However, not as catchy as a 16GB iPhone 3G though.

As a listener of the podcast, and now a member, this is a good way to attract people to the site, good marketing haha. Also could give the site some notoriety and add more sponsors, and sponsors = good news for iphonealley, and its staff in general!

[Snoop1990]

As a listener of the podcast, and now a member, this is a good way to attract people to the site, good marketing haha. Also could give the site some notoriety and add more sponsors, and sponsors = good news for iphonealley, and its staff in general!

Me too ;-) I do not have a iphone at the moment but heard about is on either Maccast or Macobserver (I'm not sure which one it was) and that is the reason why I signed and joined your community. (marketing succeeded :D )

[*flgatrs18]

yea so ready for the release baby

[iphonefreak11]

I have been a loyal reader since two weeks before the iPhone came out and it has not been until this contest that I became a member. I posted from time to time as a guest but this contest just brings me in. :D

[NIVED79]

this is a great idea.
i like just south of chicago... and there is no att 3g coverage here. i'm going to be pretty annoyed with paying 30 bucks for 3g service when ill be stuck with EDGE... so i hope att rolls out 3g where i live or you can chose to only get EDGE service for the 20 bucks... or something.

[Snoop1990]

this is a great idea.
i like just south of chicago... and there is no att 3g coverage here. i'm going to be pretty annoyed with paying 30 bucks for 3g service when ill be stuck with EDGE... so i hope att rolls out 3g where i live or you can chose to only get EDGE service for the 20 bucks... or something.

Mmh yeah I would like to see more options on the service, enable 3G or not and maybe change some inclusive minutes to free SMS, that would be really cool.

[TheMackrell]

So if I win a new iPhone, I then only have 30 days to register the phone into an AT&T account. I have Verizon. It would be hard to change and while I like the contest and would love to have the 3g iPhone, it's always hard to register to win something that I am going to have to pay for, for the next 2 years. that would be an awesome prize, atleast the first year but I know that it would be expensive to pay for (from the contest providers). But I would still take one.

[Snoop1990]

So if I win a new iPhone, I then only have 30 days to register the phone into an AT&T account. I have Verizon. It would be hard to change and while I like the contest and would love to have the 3g iPhone, it's always hard to register to win something that I am going to have to pay for, for the next 2 years. that would be an awesome prize, atleast the first year but I know that it would be expensive to pay for (from the contest providers). But I would still take one.

There is a difference between giving away a free iphone 300$ and an iphone + 1 year feeds which is about 1000$ depending on the country you choose ... So I guess it was the right choice to give away a free iphone.

[Smin]

Great contest. GL Everyone.

[xxscaxx]

another

[xxscaxx]

why not another :)

[Snoop1990]

why not another :)

??? I just do not get it ???

[blt5309]

Alright a free iphone 3g. I will post as much as I can without spamming

[iphonefreak11]

So if I win a new iPhone, I then only have 30 days to register the phone into an AT&T account. I have Verizon. It would be hard to change and while I like the contest and would love to have the 3g iPhone, it's always hard to register to win something that I am going to have to pay for, for the next 2 years. that would be an awesome prize, atleast the first year but I know that it would be expensive to pay for (from the contest providers). But I would still take one.

why would you have to register in 30 days? Since it is a gift card you could just wait until you got off your verizon plan. Also, this contest is for someone who is planning to buy an iPhone and would rather not pay for it and saving money for the plan and contract with At&t. Plus, it's free don't complain! :mad:

[frannyc28]

They did mention that you are going to win it as a gift card right? Then you can go out and buy your own phone with a contract. I guess the title of the drawing should be "Win a $300 Apple Gift Card". However, not as catchy as a 16GB iPhone 3G though.

And I have another interesting question: Can you get the iPhone with a Gift Card? As far as I remember this was not possible with the original iphone. ???? By the way a friend of me that came from Germany yesterday was showing off a bran new 3G iPhone... Per what he told me the company that he owns has an INTERESTING contract with Apple and they were able to get it last week... The new features are really cool and the internet connection is sick compared with the EDGE one.

[Snoop1990]

And I have another interesting question: Can you get the iPhone with a Gift Card? As far as I remember this was not possible with the original iphone. ???? By the way a friend of me that came from Germany yesterday was showing off a bran new 3G iPhone... Per what he told me the company that he owns has an INTERESTING contract with Apple and they were able to get it last week... The new features are really cool and the internet connection is sick compared with the EDGE one.

Already on the iphone 3G ? very cool I would be pleased to see some photos and some more reports about his personal likes and dislikes !

[iphonefreak11]

And I have another interesting question: Can you get the iPhone with a Gift Card? As far as I remember this was not possible with the original iphone. ???? By the way a friend of me that came from Germany yesterday was showing off a bran new 3G iPhone... Per what he told me the company that he owns has an INTERESTING contract with Apple and they were able to get it last week... The new features are really cool and the internet connection is sick compared with the EDGE one.

I would love to work for a company who had interesting deals with apple. Sadly, I do not! Oh well, guess we will all have to wait until July 11. Man I wonder if MMS is not too far in the future?

[Snoop1990]

Man I wonder if MMS is not too far in the future?

I am just wondering what you need MMS for ? They are really overpriced at least in my country. Therefore I prefer emails !

[Snoop1990]

This Is Entry1
hi
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No spamming is allowed in this contest, don't forget that !

[xxscaxx]

another post in for a free iphone!

[TDB]

This would be sweet. Good luck everybody.

[Coolmaster]

I'm still up so decided to check the results. This will be a great opportunity for whoever wins. I'm hoping but I have much less posts than many of the members of iPA. Good Luck everyone. This was a great idea for a contest. It made me visit the site more and i helped quite a few people out who needed help. Once again, good luck.

[Snoop1990]

Oh I hope I win ... I worked hard (over 400 posts) and I really like to have a iphone 3g but I am a student so it is hard to pay for me so having the phone paid and just the monthly feed left for me.

[Coolmaster]

Dude, I know what you mean. I saved up a bunch to get the 1st gen iphone and now buying another right now isn't looking to be possible. I'm a student too, but nice job posting. Without an iphone, you're pretty knowledgeable.

[Coolmaster]

I'm tired right now at 2:30, but I want to know who wins. Snoop, you're probably on edge right now.

[Snoop1990]

I might have the most posts but this does not make me win it just increase my chance to win.

[steve101]

todays the day!!! i really hope i win, i created my account just for this. hehe
i also got thanked 7 times in 7 posts. haven't seen anyone with that yet....jk.

[xxx]

Now the cool thing to see is who is going to stop posting after today? Just because they lost!

[Jaylon]

HEEELLLLLSSS Yeeeahh!!! This is a great contest. A once in a life time contest. My phone is old and janky. I would love an iphone.

[ScoobyDoes]

Im so excited. Thank you for this contest and goodluck ya.

[ScoobyDoes]

iPHONE iPHONE iPHONE iPHONE! I just watch the video with Steve Jobs revealing the iphone 3g and it was like candy.

[ScoobyDoes]

today is the day!!!

[ScoobyDoes]

APPLE rules!!!

[ScoobyDoes]

hey since the 3G has a plastic back, so is it lighter than the 2g?

[xxx]

hey since the 3G has a plastic back, so is it lighter than the 2g?

Only by a none noticable amount. Aluminum and a filled polymer back weigh about the same.