I wrote earlier, mentioning that I was anxiously awaiting the arrival of a
Kindle from my sister-in-law who lives in the US. I am in Canada and
am completely ignorant as to how Canadians are "working around" the
system to be able to enjoy their Kindle.
Today, I received a letter from my relative, returning my Money Order, with
the explanation that her husband didn't feel right about ordering
the Kindle, as he felt it was unethical, from what he has read on Amazon.
In view of all the bad things happening in the world, I realize this news
is insignificant. However, I am so darned disappointed.
I would order a Kindle 1 or 2 from e-bay or elsewhere in a second, if I knew for certain what to do when I receive it. There have been tips from many folks how to go about this. Some have suggested that I go to Sumas, Washington to get a US address, while others say somehow my Visa can show both Canadian and US addresses. There is also the problem of registering it. Again, there have been many possibilities mentioned, but none that I fully understand. I can't see there is any way around having a US
credit card.
If any non US folks have actually bought a Kindle from e-bay or elsewhere and successfully got through the registration process and are able to buy and
download books, I would love to hear from you and if you have the time,
I would appreciate a 1, 2, 3, 4 list of what I should do once I have it in hand.
If no sure-fire answer to this situation exists, so be it. I feel silly writing
this letter, but had to give it one more try. Thanks for listening.
My e-mail address is
jennyhat@shaw.ca