UK: Expansys refurbished model deal!!

Tripitaka · 02-10-2009, 02:41 PM

Hi peeps!

I've been lurking on these forums for quite a while trying to choose an e-ink device and eventually decided on the PRS-505.

Unfortunately I couldn't justify spending £200+ on my first device, however today I found a refurbished blue model for £117.40 inc next day delivery (with a £10 off voucher).

It appears that was the last one in stock however they do have silver models at £133.99 (£123.99 with voucher which you can find by doing a quick google search).
Link: http://www.expansys.com/p.aspx?i=169547

Seems like a great deal and Expansys is a well recognised company in the UK for electronic devices. I'm still a bit dubious, however it does come with a 1 year warranty. I'll update this thread when I receive the reader and give you my impressions of the unit and the service from Expansys!

Pleasant reading all!

/Tripitaka

MickeyC · 02-10-2009, 03:23 PM

Hi Tripitaka and welcome to the Forum. I've had a 505 for a little over a year and am very pleased with it. I expect you will be too.

HarryT · 02-10-2009, 03:53 PM

Expansys are a great company - I buy virtually all my electronic "odds and ends" from them.

astra · 02-11-2009, 06:21 AM

This is the first time I hear the name "Expansys". Although I am buying online only from 2003...

tompe · 02-11-2009, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

Expansys are a great company - I buy virtually all my electronic "odds and ends" from them.

It is the place I look at if I cannot find an item in Sweden. The only disadvantage from my viewpoint is the the postage and package cost is a bit high if you just need to buy a cable.

nick_f · 02-11-2009, 08:12 AM

Hey yeah ive ordered one from expansys yesterday, a silver 505,
hopefully all is well with it!

Dedale · 02-11-2009, 08:20 AM

the word "refurbished" is a bit scary, can you expect as if it was a new one or it might have some glitches or scratches ?

HarryT · 02-11-2009, 08:32 AM

I would imagine they are ones that people have returned for whatever reason. No reason to suppose they are faulty.

Tripitaka · 02-12-2009, 08:26 AM

The reader arrived today in an official sealed "Sony Refurbished" box. In pristine condition, looks like it's never been touched! I've charged and tested it, no problems at all though the firmware is an older version. I'm just waiting for it to fully charge before I update it!

I'd highly recommend buying a refurbished model from Expansys (almost half the price of a new one!) assuming they're all in the same condition as mine

/Tripitaka

Riocaz · 02-12-2009, 08:27 AM

After reading this thread I sold 3 of them for expansys with 2 more "I'm thinking about it's".

One of this arrived this morning (the others were after the 4:30 cut-off).

tinyblob · 02-12-2009, 08:52 AM

I'm waiting for mine to arrive at the moment!

pdurrant · 02-12-2009, 09:03 AM

I've just ordered one myself - it will be interesting to compare it with my CyBook. With the £10 off voucher I got from

http://tinyurl.com/10quidoff

the total cost including UK postage was just £131.40. (Oh - and I used a mailinator.com address to get the voucher, just in case.)

I'll report back when it arrives - hopefully tomorrow.

Paul

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tripitaka

It appears that was the last one in stock however they do have silver models at £133.99 (£123.99 with voucher which you can find by doing a quick google search).
Link: http://www.expansys.com/p.aspx?i=169547

nick_f · 02-12-2009, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tripitaka

The reader arrived today in an official sealed "Sony Refurbished" box. In pristine condition, looks like it's never been touched! I've charged and tested it, no problems at all though the firmware is an older version. I'm just waiting for it to fully charge before I update it!

I'd highly recommend buying a refurbished model from Expansys (almost half the price of a new one!) assuming they're all in the same condition as mine

/Tripitaka

Mine is due today hopefully it will be same as yours!

Faenad · 02-12-2009, 11:50 AM

Seems like the blue one is back in stock, and there are still alot of silver ones.
It's a very good price, I almost ordered a second one for me

They will ship worldwide, the total price shipped worldwide is 130£ which is still very good.
So far best deal I have seen

TS-Rick · 02-12-2009, 12:26 PM

Wow!

Couldn't resist

Just ordered a blue one.

Great find and thanks for the coupon. It more than saved on the shipping

Price was $165.20 without shipping. Shipping to Boston, Mass was $10.95.

Rick

02-10-2009, 02:41 PM	#1
Tripitaka Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 17 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: PRS-505	UK: Expansys refurbished model deal!! Hi peeps! I've been lurking on these forums for quite a while trying to choose an e-ink device and eventually decided on the PRS-505. Unfortunately I couldn't justify spending £200+ on my first device, however today I found a refurbished blue model for £117.40 inc next day delivery (with a £10 off voucher). It appears that was the last one in stock however they do have silver models at £133.99 (£123.99 with voucher which you can find by doing a quick google search). Link: http://www.expansys.com/p.aspx?i=169547 Seems like a great deal and Expansys is a well recognised company in the UK for electronic devices. I'm still a bit dubious, however it does come with a 1 year warranty. I'll update this thread when I receive the reader and give you my impressions of the unit and the service from Expansys! Pleasant reading all! /Tripitaka Last edited by Tripitaka; 02-10-2009 at 02:42 PM. Reason: Edited for "over-excited purchase" spelling mistakes!!

02-12-2009, 08:26 AM	#9
Tripitaka Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 17 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: PRS-505	It's arrived.... The reader arrived today in an official sealed "Sony Refurbished" box. In pristine condition, looks like it's never been touched! I've charged and tested it, no problems at all though the firmware is an older version. I'm just waiting for it to fully charge before I update it! I'd highly recommend buying a refurbished model from Expansys (almost half the price of a new one!) assuming they're all in the same condition as mine /Tripitaka

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02-10-2009, 03:23 PM	#2
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,731 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	Hi Tripitaka and welcome to the Forum. I've had a 505 for a little over a year and am very pleased with it. I expect you will be too.

02-10-2009, 03:53 PM	#3
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Expansys are a great company - I buy virtually all my electronic "odds and ends" from them.

02-11-2009, 06:21 AM	#4
astra The Introvert Posts: 8,307 Karma: 1000077497 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: United Kingdom Device: Sony Reader PRS-650 & 505 & 500	This is the first time I hear the name "Expansys". Although I am buying online only from 2003...

02-11-2009, 08:12 AM	#6
nick_f Member Posts: 23 Karma: 146 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: sony prs 505	Hey yeah ive ordered one from expansys yesterday, a silver 505, hopefully all is well with it!

02-11-2009, 08:20 AM	#7
Dedale Guest Star Posts: 147 Karma: 9848 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Montreal (Canada) Device: Sony PRS-700, Nook STR	the word "refurbished" is a bit scary, can you expect as if it was a new one or it might have some glitches or scratches ?

02-11-2009, 08:32 AM	#8
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	I would imagine they are ones that people have returned for whatever reason. No reason to suppose they are faulty.

02-12-2009, 08:27 AM	#10
Riocaz Fulfilled but not by iRex Posts: 932 Karma: 286846 Join Date: May 2006 Location: London Device: Far too many	After reading this thread I sold 3 of them for expansys with 2 more "I'm thinking about it's". One of this arrived this morning (the others were after the 4:30 cut-off).

02-12-2009, 08:52 AM	#11
tinyblob Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: none	I'm waiting for mine to arrive at the moment!

02-12-2009, 11:50 AM	#14
Faenad Ad astra per aspera Posts: 347 Karma: 724 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mexico Device: PRS-505, PRS-300 & HTC HD2	Seems like the blue one is back in stock, and there are still alot of silver ones. It's a very good price, I almost ordered a second one for me They will ship worldwide, the total price shipped worldwide is 130£ which is still very good. So far best deal I have seen

02-12-2009, 12:26 PM	#15
TS-Rick Member Posts: 22 Karma: 20 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mass, USA Device: CyBook Gen3, iPhone, PRS-505 (Blue)	Wow! Couldn't resist Just ordered a blue one. Great find and thanks for the coupon. It more than saved on the shipping Price was $165.20 without shipping. Shipping to Boston, Mass was $10.95. Rick

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