Kindle 2 reduced to $259

advocate2 · 10-07-2009, 11:07 AM

Maybe Amazon wants to pull the carpet out from under Sony. Competition is great!

http://www.amazon.com/Kindle-Wireles...pf_rd_i=507846

JeremyZ · 10-07-2009, 07:27 PM

I just wrote to amazon this morning. I bought my K2 less than a month ago for $300. I asked them to please refund $40 or give me $40 credit at amazon.com.

Otherwise, I can technically return my Kindle2, get a full refund, then buy another one. I'm fairly sure they'd rather just refund $40. We'll see.

Thanks for the heads-up.

juj1n · 10-07-2009, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeremyZ

I just wrote to amazon this morning. I bought my K2 less than a month ago for $300. I asked them to please refund $40 or give me $40 credit at amazon.com.

Otherwise, I can technically return my Kindle2, get a full refund, then buy another one. I'm fairly sure they'd rather just refund $40. We'll see.

Thanks for the heads-up.

Please keep us updated on the status of this situation.

tejohn · 10-07-2009, 09:42 PM

Wow, talk about savings!

I've never owned a kindle so this will be my first time buying one!

Can't wait!!

lovemov · 10-07-2009, 11:23 PM

The new $279 one will not ship to Canada again?! Supposed to have International 3G covered, why not Canada...Toooo bad.

JeremyZ · 10-08-2009, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by juj1n

Please keep us updated on the status of this situation.

Amazon agreed to refund the $40 price difference. I don't know if it was because I bought it less than 30 days ago, or because I asked for it. I'm happy either way. It was one of my key worries when purchasing the K2.

poohbear_nc · 10-08-2009, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeremyZ

Amazon agreed to refund the $40 price difference. I don't know if it was because I bought it less than 30 days ago, or because I asked for it. I'm happy either way. It was one of my key worries when purchasing the K2.

From previous posts after Amazon price reductions, the key seems to be: ASK for the refund - I've never seen a post from someone who was turned down by CS.

JMikeD · 10-08-2009, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by lovemov

The new $279 one will not ship to Canada again?! Supposed to have International 3G covered, why not Canada...Toooo bad.

Could be copyright problems or problems getting agreements with wireless carriers. It could even be problems with government regulatory agencies (I've dealt with them for years). I'm pretty sure it's not because they hate Canada.

FligMupple · 10-08-2009, 02:52 PM

According to today's Globe and Mail, it's an issue with the wireless carriers, and it's being worked on. Amazon wants the Kindle in Canada.

magster518 · 10-08-2009, 04:52 PM

Which email address did you use to contact Amazon? i can't find one on its Web site. Thanks! My Kindle shipped on Sept. 8 so I made it in with one day to spare.

juj1n · 10-08-2009, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeremyZ

Amazon agreed to refund the $40 price difference. I don't know if it was because I bought it less than 30 days ago, or because I asked for it. I'm happy either way. It was one of my key worries when purchasing the K2.

Cool! Thanks for the update.

fugazied · 10-08-2009, 07:36 PM

One thing I'll say about Amazon - because they are an internet company they respond to price changes FAST. Other traditional companies have slow price changes because they are based on old school models.

I wish Apple lowered prices this fast as computer prices drop.. :S

Bluesman7 · 10-08-2009, 09:03 PM

Amazon will only credit those that purchased units within the past 30 days from what I was told.

Blog Kindle · 10-09-2009, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluesman7

Amazon will only credit those that purchased units within the past 30 days from what I was told.

Back in July (after the previous price cut), somebody claimed that his account was credited despite the fact that it was 35 days since he purchased.

Bluesman7 · 10-09-2009, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Blog Kindle

Back in July (after the previous price cut), somebody claimed that his account was credited despite the fact that it was 35 days since he purchased.

Maybe because it was so "close" in time?

I can only tell you what the two email replies to my inquires disclosed.

Trust me, I'd be happy if they started offering rebates or gift certificates to those who have had them a bit longer.

10-07-2009, 11:07 AM	#1
advocate2 My Kingdom for Karma Posts: 430 Karma: 7125 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Las Vegas Device: Sony 350, 650, 950, Nook Color	Kindle 2 reduced to $259 Maybe Amazon wants to pull the carpet out from under Sony. Competition is great! http://www.amazon.com/Kindle-Wireles...pf_rd_i=507846

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JeremyZ Addict Posts: 303 Karma: 1000702 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chicago Device: Nook ST, Kindle 2, Samsung Galaxy Stellar phone	I just wrote to amazon this morning. I bought my K2 less than a month ago for $300. I asked them to please refund $40 or give me $40 credit at amazon.com. Otherwise, I can technically return my Kindle2, get a full refund, then buy another one. I'm fairly sure they'd rather just refund $40. We'll see. Thanks for the heads-up.

10-07-2009, 09:42 PM	#4
tejohn Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: none	Wow, talk about savings! I've never owned a kindle so this will be my first time buying one! Can't wait!!

10-07-2009, 11:23 PM	#5
lovemov Enthusiast Posts: 37 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: sony 505	The new $279 one will not ship to Canada again?! Supposed to have International 3G covered, why not Canada...Toooo bad.

10-08-2009, 02:52 PM	#9
FligMupple Enthusiast Posts: 49 Karma: 192 Join Date: Nov 2007 Device: Kindle DX	According to today's Globe and Mail, it's an issue with the wireless carriers, and it's being worked on. Amazon wants the Kindle in Canada.

10-08-2009, 04:52 PM	#10
magster518 Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: kindle	Which email address did you use to contact Amazon? i can't find one on its Web site. Thanks! My Kindle shipped on Sept. 8 so I made it in with one day to spare.

10-08-2009, 07:36 PM	#12
fugazied Wizard Posts: 1,305 Karma: 1958 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: iPod Touch	One thing I'll say about Amazon - because they are an internet company they respond to price changes FAST. Other traditional companies have slow price changes because they are based on old school models. I wish Apple lowered prices this fast as computer prices drop.. :S

10-08-2009, 09:03 PM	#13
Bluesman7 Book 'em Danno Posts: 156 Karma: 180 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Blue Ridge Mtns, NC Device: Kindle 2	Amazon will only credit those that purchased units within the past 30 days from what I was told.

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