Free Back Pack for Bose S1 Pro Owners

edmang · #1 05-11-2018, 05:47 AM

Found out about this and did not notice it posted here.

https://bosebackpack.com/en/enter

Fill out the form with your serial number

You get a backpack, and you get a backpack, and you get a backpack..

Methos1979 · #2 05-11-2018, 06:55 AM

Awesome - thanks for this!!

Captain Jim · #3 05-11-2018, 07:34 AM

Classy move by Bose to make it retroactive for early purchasers.

martingitdave · #4 05-11-2018, 07:40 AM

Thanks for the heads up. I put in my claim.

Ruppster · #5 05-11-2018, 08:16 AM

THIS is why I love AGF!!! A big thank you...

DavidE · #6 05-11-2018, 08:27 AM

One of the big dealers is including the battery for free now.

Captain Jim · #7 05-11-2018, 09:42 AM

I was told the "free backpack" was for those who bought the S1 before the battery was included (started yesterday). I ordered mine today.

DavidE · #8 05-11-2018, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Captain Jim

I was told the "free backpack" was for those who bought the S1 before the battery was included (started yesterday). I ordered mine today.

That’s too bad. If it came with both I’d give it a shot.

DavidE · #9 05-11-2018, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Captain Jim

I was told the "free backpack" was for those who bought the S1 before the battery was included (started yesterday). I ordered mine today.

Who told you that? The Bose page says 2018 with no date limit. I’d be pissed if I bought one today based on that representation and then was denied.

Captain Jim · #10 05-11-2018, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by DavidE

Who told you that? The Bose page says 2018 with no date limit. I’d be pissed if I bought one today based on that representation and then was denied.

It is on the Bose Pro forum. Essentially, as of May 10th, if you buy an S1, it will come with a battery (formerly an additional $100). To support their early adopters of the S1, Bose is doing the free backpack for those who bought prior to yesterday. So... free battery... or, paid for the battery (or bought before May 9th), you get a free backpack.

I think that is a good way for Bose to handle it. According to what Bose posted they listened to their users, who felt the battery is what makes that unit truly "portable." I don't see anything to be pissed about - I just ordered mine and am excited to have the battery included in the price.

I held off buying the S1, thinking that Bose has offered "a sale" on their PA units periodically. When that sale came up, the S1 was not included. The battery being included is better than 10% off the original price.

https://www.bosepro.community/g/portable/forum/s1-pro

I have been using Bose products for years and have been very pleased with the performance and durability. The S1 gets a lot of enthusiastic reviews. I'm all about small and lighter these days.

DavidE · #11 05-11-2018, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Captain Jim

It is on the Bose Pro forum. Essentially, as of May 10th, if you buy an S1, it will come with a battery (formerly an additional $100). To support their early adopters of the S1, Bose is doing the free backpack for those who bought prior to yesterday. So... free battery... or, paid for the battery (or bought before May 9th), you get a free backpack.

I think that is a good way for Bose to handle it. According to what Bose posted they listened to their users, who felt the battery is what makes that unit truly "portable." I don't see anything to be pissed about - I just ordered mine and am excited to have the battery included in the price.

I held off buying the S1, thinking that Bose has offered "a sale" on their PA units periodically. When that sale came up, the S1 was not included. The battery being included is better than 10% off the original price.

I have been using Bose products for years and have been very pleased with the performance and durability. The S1 gets a lot of enthusiastic reviews. I'm all about small and lighter these days.

Except the page with the offer of a free backpack doesn’t say it’s limited to certain dates. It just says 2018. I almost ordered one this morning thinking I’d get the free battery and free back pack. It’s misleading.

Captain Jim · #12 05-11-2018, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by DavidE

Except the page with the offer of a free backpack doesn’t say it’s limited to certain dates. It just says 2018. I almost ordered one this morning thinking I’d get the free battery and free back pack. It’s misleading.

You just have to read the release from Bose. In order to get to the form to claim a free backpack, the dates of purchase are clear. In fact, if you put in today's date on that form, you get a red box. You have to list your purchase date AND the serial number, so if that serial number is one with an included battery, no free backpack. I don't see anything misleading about it - if you were to order the S1 today, you get the battery included. If you bought the S1 prior to the battery being included, you get a free backpack... I still see this as a very classy way for Bose to offer more (free battery) and still take care of their early adopters (free backpack). No downside that I see.

DavidE · #13 05-11-2018, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Captain Jim

You just have to read the release from Bose. In order to get to the form to claim a free backpack, the dates of purchase are clear. In fact, if you put in today's date on that form, you get a red box. You have to list your purchase date AND the serial number, so if that serial number is one with an included battery, no free backpack. I don't see anything misleading about it - if you were to order the S1 today, you get the battery included. If you bought the S1 prior to the battery being included, you get a free backpack... I still see this as a very classy way for Bose to offer more (free battery) and still take care of their early adopters (free backpack). No downside that I see.

I went to the link list in the original post above. I know I can’t fill it out today because I don’t have the serial number. I order from an online dealer today and wait until the unit arrives. On that day I fill out the form and suddenly learn that I’m not eligible for the free backpack. That’s the issue.

Captain Jim · #14 05-11-2018, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by DavidE

I went to the link list in the original post above. I know I can’t fill it out today because I don’t have the serial number. I order from an online dealer today and wait until the unit arrives. On that day I fill out the form and suddenly learn that I’m not eligible for the free backpack. That’s the issue.

My dealer (Sweetwater) explained it to me when I placed the order this morning. Really, no issue. The information is out there. If you didn't read it, I don't see how that is Bose's fault. Any way you look at this (unless you feel entitled to free stuff and more free stuff), Bose is making this S1 Pro an even better buy. Now, and for those who already bought!

For the record, today's date (5/11/18) is already "redded out" on that form. I think this is pretty clear.

DavidE · #15 05-11-2018, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Captain Jim

My dealer (Sweetwater) explained it to me when I placed the order this morning. Really, no issue. The information is out there. If you didn't read it, I don't see how that is Bose's fault. Any way you look at this (unless you feel entitled to free stuff and more free stuff), Bose is making this S1 Pro an even better buy. Now, and for those who already bought!

For the record, today's date (5/11/18) is already "redded out" on that form. I think this is pretty clear.

But why would I even attempt to fill out the form if I don’t have the serial number?? That doesn’t make sense. The information is not on the page at the link above where it should be.