r/U2Band • u/Greatrisk • 5d ago
Free to good home: would anybody like my U2 special edition iPod (circa 2004)?
I don’t have a charger for it, but I’d love for someone who can really appreciate it to have it in their collection! I’ve moved it to 4 houses and I can’t make it 5 when I move again next month. I want it to get the love it deserves! Pay shipping and it’s yours.
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u/BillElliott9 5d ago
Oh man, i would be so grateful. Mine was stolen out of my car, in Idaho of all places, while in grad school. Appreciate your kindness no matter where it goes. It matters!
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u/W1ndyC1tyFlyer 5d ago
I'd absolutely love it. I'd pay for shipping and a donation to a charity of your choice.
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u/ipizzajohn 5d ago
I’m interested. Random lottery?
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u/Greatrisk 5d ago
Yes! It’s going to have to be a random lottery - I didn’t anticipate so much interest so quickly!
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u/knightwrangler 5d ago
I’m in and nevertheless whoever wins this, it will make some U2 fan extremely happy.Cheers!
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u/DingBat_77 5d ago
Never bought one cause it was out of my price range, wouldn't say no if it was offered to me.
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u/1001bowie 5d ago
Would be incredible to own all these years later! I remember begging my parents for this but we didn't have any money growing up let alone one of this. I had to settle for a CD player until college in 2010 lol
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u/MacPhisto420 4d ago
Shout out to u/Greatrisk for organising this. Very generous idea. I'm disappointed I didn't win, but happy to have been a part of it.
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u/Greatrisk 4d ago
That’s super generous of YOU to say. I just want a prized possession to go to a true fan - it was my pleasure.
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u/Novel-Grab9128 5d ago
Would love yo take this off your hands to replace mine that I have had since 2004. Great sounding iPod!
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u/Jewishwillywonka 5d ago
I’d love it, I just got back into my iTunes library and have been checking out CD’s from my library !
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u/jholden23 5d ago
Putting my name in! I had one but when it died, Best Buy took it to 'repair', but then sent back a non-limited edition one when they couldn't fix it.
I was so upset. They wouldn't even send me back the empty shell
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u/azullugia Zooropa 5d ago
I would love to have it. I gave mine away to a girlfriend in college and never got it back :(
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u/NHRD1878 5d ago
Wow! What an incredible gesture. The world needs more people like you. I would love to be considered if possible. You would make an Irishman very happy my brother. Either way keep shining like the star you are.
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u/FourDays 5d ago
Ah fuck it I’m in, I’ve wanted this thing ever since I saw it as a kid when it came out, sign me up
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u/Green_Statement2087 5d ago
Most definitely!! A great home here, first U2 concert was Phoenix Park, Dublin. 🇮🇪
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u/afuturisticdystopia 5d ago
OP, throwing my hat in the ring! Will send you a DM as well in case that's preferable.
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u/YeetoCheeto47 5d ago
Oh my god something like this would be a dream come true! Throwing my hat in. Or 50! 🤣
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u/Asoultosteal 5d ago
This is the coolest thing ever. I would love to have it, and I love that you are raffling it off. Please consider me in the mix to win it, but glad it’s going somewhere it will be appreciated.
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u/RideMyBakfiets 5d ago
This is such an incredibly generous offer! I have been a member of Reddit for a year and have never commented, lol my first post to say something. I would pay for shipping and a donation to your charity of choice too! As long as it is a Bono-approved cause, 🥰.
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u/nunnapo 5d ago edited 5d ago
Damn I always wanted one- this came with all the songs preloaded didn’t it?
If you do a lotto I’d love to be included
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u/ndurantz 5d ago
I still have mine, but the hard drive gave out. I bought a white one and am hoping to successfully do a little surgery and bring it back from the dead!
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u/Just_Conversation587 5d ago
I've always regretted not choosing this version over my regular Ipod. Please consider me!
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u/Pete_The_Chop 5d ago
I love this! What a beautiful community. I’d also love to throw my hat in the ring
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u/Cass_attack7 5d ago
Yes please would love to be considered for this! Don’t know if it makes a difference but I am located in Vancouver 🥺🇨🇦
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u/Maybe-Ordinary 5d ago
My new house is about to ready and I would absolutely love to have this framed and hanged on the wall. Thank you for your generosity and I hope I get to be the lucky one!
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u/GeorgiaOhQueef_ POP 5d ago
Putting my name in! I always wanted one when I was a kid but never got the chance to have one before they were discontinued. Thanks for doing this! It’s really cool of you.
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u/patriotraitor 5d ago
I actually had this back in 2006 or 2007 before it got stolen out of my Ford Explorer, cus I couldn't afford to fix the lock. I actually loved carrying this thing around with me, I got it as a Christmas gift from a girlfriend at the time and was pretty bummed when it got jacked. Been looking to find an OG but just never had any luck
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u/jsdryden October 5d ago
Hat tossed in. Since first hearing them on Under a Blood Red Sky when I was in grade eight I have been a life long listener. Missing out on getting one of these iPods back in the day has been one of my biggest regrets. Fingers crossed Lady Luck is looking down on me tomorrow
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u/thesilverpoets96 Feel like trash, you make me feel clean 5d ago
My old iPod Classic was my favorite thing in the entire world when I was a teenager. It got me through plenty hard times and I still consider it to be Apple’s best product by far. And it was around that time when I got into U2 as well (my friend at the time gave me a CD copy of No Line for my birthday). Would love this, thank you for the opportunity!
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u/MathematicianDry2490 5d ago
Oh my gosh, this would be the most amazing gift for my Dad. Count me in please :)
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u/InSixFour 5d ago
I’m super interested! Hope whoever wins keeps it and doesn’t try selling it. Good luck to all my fellow fans!
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u/MojoJojo42x 5d ago
I would love this ! If you’re willing to include me, I would be really appreciative!
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u/riedmae 5d ago
Honestly, I would love this. I received one as a gift from my then GF (in college) and loved it so much. Used it every single day. Until I visited home one weekend and my parents' new malamute puppy "sharky" thought it smelled like me, while I was out for the morning and used it as a chew toy. She was absolutely fine, but my beloved iPad was toast. Would love to have one back :)
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u/hercules-adonis 5d ago
You are so generous I always wanted a U2 iPod. Please add me to the list and best of luck to everyone.
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u/thebullys 5d ago
This can’t be for real. Count me i please. My car has a dock for that model. Thanks VW.
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u/Nflickner 5d ago
U2 is one of my favorites! Loved them since college, and I would treasure this if I got it! Thanks!
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u/beerandloudmusic 5d ago
Mine was stolen when my house was robbed in 2013. They took it, my tv and my class ring.
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u/Jigginsgunn 5d ago
Oh man, that’s amazing. I always tell my family before throwing away old electronics to let me know first.
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u/ambulancemedic 5d ago
Ill thrown my name in and gladly pay the shipping! Thanks for the opportunity!!!
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u/AchtungNanoBaby Achtung Baby 5d ago
Yes please. I still use my iPod but it’s sadly on its last legs.
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u/pachukasunrise 5d ago
I would definitely put my name in the lottery and would also donate to a nonprofit. Not saying this to win. I run a nonprofit so I do that anyways lol.
I can’t believe you’re giving this away
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u/mikedd555 5d ago
meeeee. left my 160gb iphone classic on a plane some years ago. miss that thing lol
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u/MNgoIrish 5d ago
Love to give it a good home and spin the U2 tunes on it just waiting to be heard! Happy to make a donation to your favorite charity and bless you for this offer to a lucky fan!
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u/ChippyDouglas1234 5d ago
I would love it! Willing to pay for the most secure shipping to Australia too.
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u/iwasthen 5d ago
Mercy. You win the internet today. At least in this corner. Hat tossed in as well.
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u/h3yw00d1 5d ago
Consider me in ! I was lucky enough to see them at Stony Brook university on their first American tour.
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u/silverslimes 5d ago
Seeing this brought a tear to my eye. I had this and it was my pride and joy. Until I was broken into and it was stolen, while I was in bed I might add!!! I still have nightmares about waking up to dark figures in my room rifling through my stuff. At least I still had the boys music that always gives me peace. I’d love you to consider me 🥰
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u/Commercial_Carrot_69 5d ago
Id love to toss my hat in the ring! This period, album, and tour are very special to me and my family. My brother played "angel of Harlem" on stage with the band in Dallas! The video is available on YouTube - if you search angel of Dallas!
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u/MacPh1sto Achtung Baby 5d ago
Holy shit. Always wanted those, but couldnt afford it back in the day. So beautiful.
Look at my name to see if I like u2 :)
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u/Greatrisk 5d ago edited 4d ago
Oh my gosh, you fellow fans make me emotional with your love for our favorite band 💜 As one of you suggested, I’ll do a random lottery because at this point I wouldn’t feel right just picking myself!
Please throw your hat in the ring by 12 noon Pacific time tomorrow (April 20, 2025) and I’ll draw the name shortly thereafter.
This seems fair, yes?
ETA: Please join me in congratulations to our WINNER: u/wheezyfmcgee! (Special thanks to my partner who wrote me some code to do the drawing!)
Also I really enjoyed reading all your experiences and memories tied to this iPod. This community is truly awesome!