Amazon selling refurb Kindles

[Atunah]

That's the first time I have seen this, or have they done this before. They are selling refurb models for 329 $, listed as in stock. Interesting.

They are listed under the market place under new and used.

LINK: Refurb Kindles from Amazon

[MonaSW]

Wow, that is new.

[Sandpiper]

Would you buy a refurbished Kindle?  I'd think about it.  I might.  I think it should be discounted a little more though.  Not at all related to Kindle, but I had good experience with Amazon earlier this year.  I think Amazon is generally a good place to do business with.  Trust 'em.

[chobitz]

Refurb is as good as new but they should have reduced the price more.

I bought that refurbished TomTom for my husband for Christmas for 79 bucks. Same model brand new was 100 bucks more!

[MonaSW]

Sure I'd buy a reconditioned Kindle. In a heart beat. For myself though, not as a gift.

[Atunah]

Looks like they offer the same 1 year warranty on them and of course since they are in stock ready for shipping, no waiting time. But they are only 30 $ less then the new ones. Not sure. I am on waiting list for February for my Kindle. I don't usually have issues with buying refurb, but for some reason I want my Kindle to be "untouched"  if that makes sense  .

I wonder how many of those refurbs they have in stock and how long they will last now with the Holiday Rush on them.

[MikeD]

If I was in the market for another, I'd buy a refurb in a heartbeat. In fact, I'm sitting here thinking about buying 5 or so to sell on ebay. Probably won't (too much hassle) but it sure is tempting...

[TM]

I have a late Feb delivery date... and am seriously considering a refurb model instead.

[Xia]

I have a late Feb delivery date... and am seriously considering a refurb model instead.

I would be, too, particularly if it comes with the same extended return time period as the spankin' new one, or any other product that is purchased from them right now (meaning, one would have until Jan 31st to return it, for any reason whatsoever).

Dang right I would.

In fact, I can really relate to Mike's thinking above  -  if these things are going for $700 to $1500 each on eBay, why not...........

-X-

[Xia]

By the way, I did just now go look at the refurb listing, and did click on the 'return policy' link embeded there, and it does say this:

"Holiday Returns Policy
Our standard policy is to accept most returns within 30 days from the date of delivery. However, we understand that many customers like to order holiday gifts early, so we have extended our returns period for the holidays.

Items sold by Amazon.com and shipped between November 1 and December 31, 2008, may be returned until January 31, 2009 for a full refund, subject to our other returns restrictions listed below."

In that case, I would so totally go for a refurb (well, if I didn't already own one; but even then, I would love to give one or two of these as gifts.... hhmmmmm....), what do you have to lose?!

Thanks for the info!!  Kindle food for thought!!

-X-

[Vampyre]

If you're going to try  the eBay route with the refurbs, you should hurry.  They wont last long.  Soon they will all be on eBay


Here's the link
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B000FI73MA/sr=8-1/qid=1227958994/ref=olp_pg_refurbished?ie=UTF8&coliid=&startIndex=0&me=&qid=1227958994&sr=8-1&seller=&colid=&condition=refurbished

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

I would certainly consider a refurb but not at that price.  The only real incentive I can see is speedy delivery. 

[stevene9]

$30 is too small a discount for me to buy a refurb. Anything short of a 20% discount is unacceptable.

Steve

[Leslie]

Hm, it's pretty tempting. If I ordered one in the next 4 hours, I could have it on Monday.

I've been thinking about getting one for the young woman who works with me in the office.

L

[Octochick]

They also have "used" ones listed from 795-1500.00! So really these refurbed are a bargain. If I didn't have one already and had a Feb. delivery date. I would buy one of these but not cancel the other till I had checked it out. I wondered what they did with ones that people got and had problems with and returned... these must be those.

Oh and I saw one had sold on eBay for over 800.00.

[LuckyRainbow]

I just looked, only 1 left.

[Leslie]

Well, I went ahead and ordered one. I have amazon prime so free shipping and I should have it on Tuesday. I'll report back as to condition, etc. If it's not perfect it will be returned asap.

L

[Betsy the Quilter]

Yay, Leslie, did you get the last one?

Betsy

[Leslie]

Yay, Leslie, did you get the last one?

Betsy

I don't think they have only one. I think it means there is only one seller (Amazon) selling the refurbished Kindles.

L

[Leslie]

What I wasn't able to find, anywhere in the order, was the place to designate it as a gift and not have it be registered to my account. I guess I'll have to deregister myself before I give it to Susan. Maybe if I had shipped it to a different address I would have had that choice. I did look at the gift options but all it had was the choice to pay $4.99 to get it wrapped (which I didn't choose since I am going to open it up and thoroughly check it out).

L

[Delby]

Hi everyone.  Just found this board.. 

been wanting a kindle.. and holding off planned to get it for xmas then found the 11 to 13 week wait.. so I waited a bit.. and saw the referbs this morning and ordered myself one..  will be getting it monday.. fingers crossed.. 

will post more about it when I get it..  but I really liked the fact that it had the same return and warrenty as a new one...   that and the no wait is what sold me on it, even if the discounted price is only $30.   

I can't really blame amazon for the low discount because they have a product that has such a long waiting list, and with used one's being sold at 2 to 4 times the price of a new one  I will say they seem to have hit the perfect time to offer them.. LOL

laters

[Leslie]

Hi Delby, welcome! Glad you found us.

Go post an intro over in the welcome & introductions board.

L

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

Hi everyone.  Just found this board.. 

Welcome.  You found a good place to be. 

been wanting a kindle.. and holding off planned to get it for xmas then found the 11 to 13 week wait.. so I waited a bit.. and saw the referbs this morning and ordered myself one..  will be getting it monday.. fingers crossed.. 

will post more about it when I get it..  but I really liked the fact that it had the same return and warrenty as a new one...   that and the no wait is what sold me on it, even if the discounted price is only $30.   

Way to go.  We'll be waiting for your good news Monday.

I can't really blame amazon for the low discount because they have a product that has such a long waiting list, and with used one's being sold at 2 to 4 times the price of a new one  I will say they seem to have hit the perfect time to offer them.. LOL

laters

Good point.  But then we should have faith in Amazon to do the right/smart thing. 

[Atunah]

Arg, I don't know what to do, what to do. I have a ship date of mid February and those refurbs are so tempting. I just don't want to get unlucky again and get one that is not in good condition. Like worn buttons or such. But now if I wait for Leslie to report back, then they might be gone again and I am again a day late and a dollar short 

I can't make up my mind wahh

[FearNot]

I wonder how many of those "refurbs" are just returns. I'm sure a lot of people ordered them, based on Operah's recommendation, then decided they weren't for them and returned them. Refurb may not mean "broken and fixed". It may also just mean, "the box was opened".