10-07-2009, 04:53 AM | #46 | |
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It seems like the 1.99$ fee will only be applicable if you get your book delivered via Whispernet!
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10-07-2009, 04:56 AM | #48 |
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10-07-2009, 05:03 AM | #51 |
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I wonder if that charge is the real reason for prices being a minimum of $11.99 everywhere else, they have simply rolled the $1.99 into the price and then countries such as the uk that have potentially higher prices it is the extra amount on top of the $11.99 that is due to local taxes.
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10-07-2009, 05:06 AM | #52 |
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No kindle app in my austrian ITS yet.
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10-07-2009, 05:07 AM | #53 |
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10-07-2009, 05:09 AM | #54 |
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10-07-2009, 05:28 AM | #57 |
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Slashgear says that the kindle will be shipped directly from the US so buyers will be responsible for shipping, import taxes and duty fees.
"A UK buyer, for instance, can expect $20.98 shipping and $45 in fees, bringing the total cost to $344.98." Last edited by olis; 10-07-2009 at 05:34 AM. |
10-07-2009, 05:33 AM | #58 |
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Now it gets interesting
In the UK this is going to shake things up. I love my Sony 505, and my efforts at the moment are centred around justifying and importing a red 600. But $1.99 surcharge or not, this can only be good news for eBooks. My big fear is that someone (Apple?) actually gets a tablet right, and these expensive eInk readers fall by the wayside, and our retinas are back to being fried alive. I think this move makes that less likely, and I'm stunned at the figures Amazon are quoting for Kindle editions versus dead tree versions. Exciting times! amjb |
10-07-2009, 05:39 AM | #59 |
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You can buy US iTunes gift certificates (I bought them from a commercial provider, paid US 52.41 for US$ 50 face value), then you can download the Kindle app. And you also get your music much cheaper then in other countries, besides many things are only offered at US itunes.
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10-07-2009, 05:43 AM | #60 | |
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The day amazon sell e-book on their french website, as ePub, and to non kindle owner, i'll think about buying books from them. |
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