Amazon selling refurb Kindles

[Angela]

Why did you refuse your original? Why would any one refuse delivery?

Because it decided to take a tour of the US before coming to Texas and Amazon sent me a second one that got here first!

[Angela]

That fish isn't nearly large enough to knock me off the pier.

[Angela]

What a good boss you are, Leslie.  You understand Kindlemania.

gertie... you need to post this one in the Kindle vocab thread.

[NYCKindleFan]

I am so glad I got mine with the Oprah discount and before the sell out. Took 3 days or so to get here. The prices on Ebay are insane. That's nothing but pure greed on the part of the sellers. I mean my Kindle is absolutely priceless to me but I still wouldn't pay $1K for one!

[Jade]

Hey guys...allow me to introduce myself. I'm not only new to the forum but I just got my unwanted refurb baby in tonight. Adopted her and named her "Zoey" in case anyone is wondering The kindle is smaller than I thought it would be and looks nicer than I was expecting. I've managed to get it setup and I purchased some books to get me started. I suspect "Zoey" and I are going to get along just great.

I've been lurking here for a few days and I must say this forum has been a big help. Excellent info & help in this forum. I look forward to spending time here & getting to know everyone.

My refurb baby is in excellent condition. The way it was packaged I really couldn't tell that it wasn't a new product...Everything setup easy and seems to be working as intended. Just figured I'd post this info in case anyone is considering a refurb.

*remember refurbs need love too

[Leslie]

Hi Jade, welcome! Glad to have you and Zoey here.

Go post an intro on the hello board, if you haven't done so already.

Leslie

[Marci]

Hi, Jade & Zoey -

Yes, we will welcome any and all reborn Kindles and their people 

Looking forward to seeing more posts from you.

Have fun with Zoey!

Marci

[Linda Cannon-Mott]

Welcome Jade, I am thrilled Zoey is in a loving home! We love everything and anything Kindle here. Browse the boards and I look forward to reading more of your posts. Got a new baby, next stop is Accessories!  Hope you will join us in Jan for our bookclubs.

Linda

[TM]

Welcome Jade! Enjoy Zoey... and yes, reborn kindles need lots of love...

[durphy]

Would that make Zoey a Cabbage Patch Kindle?

[Jade]

Would that make Zoey a Cabbage Patch Kindle?

LOL, I suppose you're right. Thanks for the chuckle

[Jade]

Welcome Jade, I am thrilled Zoey is in a loving home! We love everything and anything Kindle here. Browse the boards and I look forward to reading more of your posts. Got a new baby, next stop is Accessories!  Hope you will join us in Jan for our bookclubs.

Linda

Thanks so much Linda and everyone. Your warm welcomes mean so much. I'd love to join this bookclub you speak of in Jan. I suppose I should get searching to find out what its all about As for accessories, I'm planning to purchase a M-Edge cover and a skin from Decal Grl probably next week.

[Octochick]

I just walked my friend through buying one for her husband for Xmas. I had mentioned it to here back when I bought mine,
at the time her husband wanted to wait for the next generation  ... Anyway, I guess he did a little research and changed his mine, only for her to find out they was a 3 month wait.
She told me today via my fascebook page and I quickly sent her the link to the refurbs and called her, knowing she would need reassurance that this was a good option. Once she saw it had the same warranty and came packaged the same she agreed and ordered. Why this makes me so happy, I am not sure! I guess, knowing he will get a happy surprise Christmas morning, thanks to me! 

[Gertie Kindle 'a/k/a Margaret Lake']

Do they have more refurbs?  I thought they sold out.

[Vampyre]

I just checked the link and they have some in stock again it seems.  I'm sure they wont last the day.

[Atunah]

Yes, they currently have some in stock again. They seem to come and go.

[quiltlvr]

They just got some more up, I snatched one after checking w/ hubby to verify that he hadn't gotten my Christmas present yet. Whoo hoo! I am so excited!

[Leslie]

They just got some more up, I snatched one after checking w/ hubby to verify that he hadn't gotten my Christmas present yet. Whoo hoo! I am so excited!

Excellent, quiltlvr! Congratulations...!

L

[Anne]

They just got some more up, I snatched one after checking w/ hubby to verify that he hadn't gotten my Christmas present yet. Whoo hoo! I am so excited!

Congrats You are Lucky. Enjoy your Kindle when it comes. I love mine.

[Jovi]

Has anyone received a refurbished Kindle?  Does it come in the same sealed package as if it were brand new?  I understand the warranty is the same as a brand new Kindle?  I'm having some problems with the idea of a refurbished Kindle at only $30 off and would appreciate some feedback from others.  This is for personal use and not a gift, so timing is not an issue.

If the return policy is normally 30 days, if we purchase a refurbished Kindle now will the return period be extended to January 31, 2009 because of the holidays?

[Leslie]

Jovi,

I am going to move this message into the thread we already have going on refurbished Kindles. Lots of your questions should be answered there and I am sure others will chime in with their thoughts.

Leslie

[Jovi]

Thanks, Leslie.  I'm dealing with a mega-cold today and my brain is congested      I appreciate it.

[Leslie]

Thanks, Leslie.  I'm dealing with a mega-cold today and my brain is congested      I appreciate it.

No problem.

To answer your questions, I ordered a refurb Kindle for my right-hand office person. It arrived yesterday. It looked brand spanking new, right down to the cellophane on the box. I could see no evidence that any human had touched it after it had been packed.

My understanding is that the return period is extended until January 31, 2009 for holiday purchases. The warranty for the refurb (or reborn) Kindle is the same as for a "new" one -- one year.

L

[Vampyre]

Has anyone received a refurbished Kindle?  Does it come in the same sealed package as if it were brand new?  I understand the warranty is the same as a brand new Kindle?  I'm having some problems with the idea of a refurbished Kindle at only $30 off and would appreciate some feedback from others.  This is for personal use and not a gift, so timing is not an issue.

If the return policy is normally 30 days, if we purchase a refurbished Kindle now will the return period be extended to January 31, 2009 because of the holidays?

Yes, several people have posted here about receiving their reborn Kindles.  They have all said that if you didn't know it was a refurb, you couldn't tell the difference.  They look just like the new Kindles.

[Jade]

Has anyone received a refurbished Kindle?  Does it come in the same sealed package as if it were brand new?  I understand the warranty is the same as a brand new Kindle?  I'm having some problems with the idea of a refurbished Kindle at only $30 off and would appreciate some feedback from others.  This is for personal use and not a gift, so timing is not an issue.

If the return policy is normally 30 days, if we purchase a refurbished Kindle now will the return period be extended to January 31, 2009 because of the holidays?

I received my refurbished kindle last night, see my earlier post. It was packaged as new and I couldn't tell the difference. It would make even make a lovely gift because no one would be the wiser. As for the $30 off, I didn't have an issue with that since I wanted one so bad and didn't want to wait 11 to 13 weeks for delivery, and as you said you do get 30 days to inspect it and try it out first. From looking at mine, I don't think it was ever really used, but once these devices are returned, they can't by law sell it as a new device. Get yourself a  kindle and enjoy it