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Indie Hacker Funds MacBook Purchase by Selling Ad Space on Laptop Lid
Key points
- Vincent raised $3,274 from 10 sticker positions.
- The funds exceed the MacBook's retail price.
- Advertisers' logos appear on the laptop and the project website.
- Vincent plans to offer a backend service for similar projects.
MacBook Funded Through Ad Space Sales
Vincent, an indie hacker known as @VynseDev, has funded the purchase of a new MacBook by selling advertising space on its lid. His project, Brand My Mac, has raised $3,274 from 10 sticker positions, surpassing 111% of the laptop's retail price with over 12 days remaining in the auction.
Project Mechanics and Visibility
Advertisers bid for specific spots on the MacBook lid. The winning bidders have their logos printed as die-cut vinyl stickers and applied to the laptop. The project website displays the current leading bidders' logos and positions on a rendered Apple laptop, and a link to the advertiser's site is included. The most expensive spot, above the Apple logo, currently has a bid of $761 from RISTI.
Inspiration and Future Plans
Vincent acknowledges that Brand My Mac is not an original concept, citing previous projects like Outbid and BrandMyTesla. Due to the project's success and the emergence of copycat endeavors, Vincent plans to create a backend service. This service will allow others to set up similar advertising space auctions for their own devices, handling the sticker spots, auction process, and other logistics.
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Reporting from
An indie hacker, Vincent, has successfully pre-sold advertising sticker space on his MacBook lid, raising 111% of the laptop's retail price. This project, named Brand My Mac, allows advertisers to place their logos on his device, gaining visibility both online and offline.