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Used Kindle, guaranteed by Amazon, going this morning on Amazon for $200. This is the lowest price I've seen so far:
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« Reply #1 on: March 01, 2009, 02:36:04 PM » |
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I actually see the prices of used K1s holding fairly steady in the $200 to 250 range. I bought two a couple of weeks ago in the middle of that price range. Both are still under warranty and came with M-Edge executive leather cases included. My sister has asked me to buy her a used K1 if the prices ever drop to around $150. I must admit to being a little surprised that the prices haven't dropped a little more quickly though. People may be deciding to keep their K1s as backups or for friends/relatives rather than sell them for less than $200. Some may still be deciding between their K1s and K2 as well.
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« Reply #2 on: March 01, 2009, 02:38:45 PM » |
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I've been watching Craigslist and saw one for $180, but it didn't say what kind of condition it was in.
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« Reply #3 on: March 01, 2009, 02:56:46 PM » |
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This is why I sold mine when I did. I new this would probably happen, I got 350.00 for mine with my Oberon cover (which I got free) so I actually came out a head! I am so glad. I LOVE my K2 (expect for the screen savers)!
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« Reply #4 on: March 01, 2009, 03:20:57 PM » |
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wow 200 bucks!
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« Reply #5 on: March 01, 2009, 03:23:07 PM » |
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Used Kindle, guaranteed by Amazon, going this morning on Amazon for $200. This is the lowest price I've seen so far:
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« Reply #6 on: March 01, 2009, 03:33:31 PM » |
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With 90+ just on Amazon, the prices will drop before long. I'm waiting to pounce on a spare (ya never know what's gonna happen to your baby--flying vans...dingos..)
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« Reply #7 on: March 01, 2009, 03:43:10 PM » |
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Yeah, I'm thinking of getting a spare as well if prices drop much more.
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« Reply #8 on: March 01, 2009, 04:32:34 PM » |
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Wow, that is a pretty big drop. It's great for people that don't want to pay $359 for the new one yet still want to own a kindle.
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« Reply #9 on: March 01, 2009, 04:38:29 PM » |
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With 90+ just on Amazon, the prices will drop before long. I'm waiting to pounce on a spare (ya never know what's gonna happen to your baby--flying vans...dingos..)
Are you back in the saddle agin? Bicycles saddle that is? What are you doing to protect your adopted KK? |
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« Reply #10 on: March 01, 2009, 04:39:10 PM » |
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Yeah, I'm thinking of getting a spare as well if prices drop much more.
I could see doing that. EL |
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« Reply #11 on: March 01, 2009, 05:00:04 PM » |
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Are you back in the saddle agin? Bicycles saddle that is? What are you doing to protect your adopted KK?
Yupper, Oberon cover inside a manila bubblewrap mailing envelop for everyday dings. A Light Anti-tank Weapon for anything heavier. |
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« Reply #12 on: March 01, 2009, 05:37:53 PM » |
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I am not surprised. I am more surprised that the prices have not come down further. I give it another two weeks before they drop into the $150 range. That should be when the people who bought K2's but held onto their K1's as a safety net decide to sell their K1's or return their K2's.
I wonder when the refurbished K2's are going to start hitting Amazon.
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« Reply #13 on: March 01, 2009, 05:55:29 PM » |
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« Reply #14 on: March 01, 2009, 06:05:13 PM » |
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"A dingo ate my Kindle." Thanks BJ, made me LOL and snort coffee down my nose not a pretty sight  |
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« Reply #15 on: March 01, 2009, 06:24:04 PM » |
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I wonder how soon Amazon will be selling refurbished K2s?
With the number of posts on the other board from people who 'hate' their K2, or feel betrayed that text to speech may not be available, I would expect that some will be returned to Amazon within the 30 day window. Do you think that will put more pressure on the used K1 prices?
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« Reply #16 on: March 01, 2009, 06:25:19 PM » |
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Thanks BJ, made me LOL and snort coffee down my nose not a pretty sight It's my "special purpose." |
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After a few months' consideration and observation he abandoned this theory in favor of a new one. If they don't keep on exercising their lips, he thought, their brains start working.
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« Reply #17 on: March 01, 2009, 06:41:13 PM » |
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I wonder how soon Amazon will be selling refurbished K2s?
With the number of posts on the other board from people who 'hate' their K2, or feel betrayed that text to speech may not be available, I would expect that some will be returned to Amazon within the 30 day window. Do you think that will put more pressure on the used K1 prices?
Amazon didn't start selling refurbuished K1s until they had run out them shortly after the Oprah airing. I don't think we'll be seeing refurb K2's for sale on Amazon any time soon. They'll use whatever they get returned to replace defective units. |
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« Reply #18 on: March 01, 2009, 06:43:15 PM » |
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K2 refurb? interesting possible choice. I don't have a kindle yet and keep teetering on the fence about which one. I want K1's to be affordable enough my Mom and DH buys them and we can have them on same account. I was going to buy one today that was BIN, I just checked on an author she listed and when I came back to the listing someone bought it!! You snooze, you lose. I am picky on e-bay, no stock photos, etc. I prefer a person selling one rather than a business with multiples. I think I will wait a week or two unless something awesome pops up.
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« Reply #19 on: March 01, 2009, 06:48:51 PM » |
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It's my "special purpose."
It's better than cat juggling. Keeping too many pussies in the air exhausts the hell outta your special purpose. |
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« Reply #20 on: March 01, 2009, 07:00:42 PM » |
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I wonder how soon Amazon will be selling refurbished K2s?
With the number of posts on the other board from people who 'hate' their K2, or feel betrayed that text to speech may not be available, I would expect that some will be returned to Amazon within the 30 day window. Do you think that will put more pressure on the used K1 prices?
I don't think it will effect the K1 prices. The people buying K1's are probably the people saying that they would look at a Kindle when the price dropped under a certain price point. |
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« Reply #21 on: March 01, 2009, 08:19:48 PM » |
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« Reply #22 on: March 01, 2009, 10:27:43 PM » |
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I just bought a K1 in excellent condition for $125. Still has three months on warranty.
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« Reply #23 on: March 01, 2009, 11:43:22 PM » |
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My cousin-in-law has always wanted a Kindle but couldn't afford a new one..Once my K2 comes in and I know all is well, I'll offer it to her for $150, with M-edge cover thrown in.
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« Reply #24 on: March 02, 2009, 05:56:22 AM » |
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My brother expressed interest as I was talking to him yesterday. . . .I told him if I take the plunge on a K2 I'll pass on my K1 to him. . . I wouldn't charge him for at right now as he's not working -- but looking hard! -- but told him he can give me an Amazon GC when he gets a job again. . . .so, now I know I'd have a good home to send my K1 to, it's even harder to resist going for the K2. . .but I've promised myself that I won't do it before tax season is over. Oh, and my pastor says it makes his eyes tired. . . .I told him he probably just needs to pace himself. . .but if he really decides he doesn't want it to let me know before he sends it back! Ann |
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