Kindle now $189!

koland · 06-21-2010, 05:44 PM

Barnes and Noble started a price war this morning, when they dropped the price of the nook to $199 and announced a new, wireless only (no 3G cellular), nook to be priced at $149. The response was swift, as Amazon has just announced a new $189.00 price on the Kindle with global wireless. Currently in stock (and now cheaper than a refurbished unit), I'd expect a lot of orders on them at this price.

If you recently purchased (within the last 30 days), I'd contact Kindle Customer Service to see if you can get a credit on your account, as they have done this in the past after price drops on the Kindle. That avoids having to deal with the hassle of a return and re-order.

cheerio6414 · 06-21-2010, 06:14 PM

Glad to see the price finally dropped

SensualPoet · 06-21-2010, 07:41 PM

OMG. That changes everything. Kobo is in a lot of trouble now.

Pickering · 06-21-2010, 07:43 PM

Hmmm... I bought mine on May 22. that's cutting it close for a price match!

koland · 06-21-2010, 09:36 PM

They are definitely matching the last 30 days. Beyond that it may depend on who you talk to (after all, you could return after 30 days for a partial refund and probably still come out ahead).

BenLee · 06-21-2010, 10:49 PM

If I didn't already have one, this would be a good time. $189 for a Kindle 2 is a steal compared to the original price. Well worth it.

oksahmof2 · 06-21-2010, 11:07 PM

Now the refurbished price is only $139.99! Now that puts it in my budget!

koland · 06-22-2010, 09:36 AM

I may have to return my Kobo and buy another Kindle. I've been looking at a case, but it only fits the K2, not my original Kindle.....

greencat · 06-22-2010, 07:11 PM

I reckon it might be time to consider an upgrade from my original Kindle. But with my recently acquired iPad perhaps that is a tad excessive on the ereader front.

burghguy · 06-23-2010, 09:59 AM

I bought one a few weeks ago and paid more (259) and got the free 50 dollar gift card. call the 1800 number with your reciept info and you will get a 10 dollar credit card refund, which evens out the price. They tried to get me to accept a 10 dollar gift card, but I said I didn't want it. They tried to tell me that b/c I hadn't used the gift card within 14 days of purchase that would not do anything. I threatened to return it and by and Kindle and they gave me the money.

I would actually add that NO ONE SHOULD PURCHASE A NOOK. A few weeks prior they pulled the same thing, by adding the 50 dollar gift card to the 259 price. If you do buy it, make sure to get a GIFT RECIEPT which extends the return policy to 30 days.

As far as I'm concerned companies that pull this stuff (i.e. apple as well) should be boycotted until they make restitution

luqmaninbmore · 06-23-2010, 10:08 AM

What on earth does this have to do with the Kindle?

Dr. Drib · 06-23-2010, 12:03 PM

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Mare of Earth · 06-23-2010, 12:58 PM

$189 is a great price. I would be tempted, however, all of my $$ will be going away at my furry darlings yearly appointment on Tuesday. ($65 each for the vaccinations, then Advantage for a few months at $14.25 a dose - yeah, broke is in my immediate future.)

luqmaninbmore · 06-23-2010, 09:07 PM

Where did you find the 139 refurb? Warehouse Deals has them for 179 IIRC.

ASparrow · 06-24-2010, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SensualPoet

OMG. That changes everything. Kobo is in a lot of trouble now.

Not for me. I'd still rather have a Kobo. I don't like the Kindle design at all.

06-21-2010, 05:44 PM	#1
koland Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,560 Karma: 8033155 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: TN, USA Device: kindle(all), nook, nookcolor, Sony, Kobo, epic, iphone, iPad, pc	Kindle now $189! Barnes and Noble started a price war this morning, when they dropped the price of the nook to $199 and announced a new, wireless only (no 3G cellular), nook to be priced at $149. The response was swift, as Amazon has just announced a new $189.00 price on the Kindle with global wireless. Currently in stock (and now cheaper than a refurbished unit), I'd expect a lot of orders on them at this price. If you recently purchased (within the last 30 days), I'd contact Kindle Customer Service to see if you can get a credit on your account, as they have done this in the past after price drops on the Kindle. That avoids having to deal with the hassle of a return and re-order.

06-21-2010, 07:43 PM	#4
Pickering Connoisseur Posts: 66 Karma: 29886 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Colorado Springs Device: Kindle 2, Kindle 3	Hmmm... I bought mine on May 22. that's cutting it close for a price match! Last edited by Pickering; 06-21-2010 at 07:50 PM.

06-23-2010, 09:59 AM	#10
burghguy Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: NOOK	If you paid 259... I bought one a few weeks ago and paid more (259) and got the free 50 dollar gift card. call the 1800 number with your reciept info and you will get a 10 dollar credit card refund, which evens out the price. They tried to get me to accept a 10 dollar gift card, but I said I didn't want it. They tried to tell me that b/c I hadn't used the gift card within 14 days of purchase that would not do anything. I threatened to return it and by and Kindle and they gave me the money. I would actually add that NO ONE SHOULD PURCHASE A NOOK. A few weeks prior they pulled the same thing, by adding the 50 dollar gift card to the 259 price. If you do buy it, make sure to get a GIFT RECIEPT which extends the return policy to 30 days. As far as I'm concerned companies that pull this stuff (i.e. apple as well) should be boycotted until they make restitution

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cheerio6414 Addict Posts: 210 Karma: 36 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Kindle 2	Glad to see the price finally dropped

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SensualPoet Wizard Posts: 2,302 Karma: 2607151 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Toronto Device: Kobo Aura HD, Kindle Paperwhite, Asus ZenPad 3, Kobo Glo	OMG. That changes everything. Kobo is in a lot of trouble now.

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koland Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,560 Karma: 8033155 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: TN, USA Device: kindle(all), nook, nookcolor, Sony, Kobo, epic, iphone, iPad, pc	They are definitely matching the last 30 days. Beyond that it may depend on who you talk to (after all, you could return after 30 days for a partial refund and probably still come out ahead).

06-21-2010, 10:49 PM	#6
BenLee eReader Junkie Posts: 304 Karma: 1220 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New York City, NY Device: Kindle + Sony	If I didn't already have one, this would be a good time. $189 for a Kindle 2 is a steal compared to the original price. Well worth it.

06-21-2010, 11:07 PM	#7
oksahmof2 Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2010 Location: NE Oklahoma Device: Kindle 2	Now the refurbished price is only $139.99! Now that puts it in my budget!

06-22-2010, 09:36 AM	#8
koland Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,560 Karma: 8033155 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: TN, USA Device: kindle(all), nook, nookcolor, Sony, Kobo, epic, iphone, iPad, pc	I may have to return my Kobo and buy another Kindle. I've been looking at a case, but it only fits the K2, not my original Kindle.....

06-22-2010, 07:11 PM	#9
greencat Freebie finder Posts: 907 Karma: 2046472 Join Date: Jul 2009 Device: Sony, Kindle	I reckon it might be time to consider an upgrade from my original Kindle. But with my recently acquired iPad perhaps that is a tad excessive on the ereader front.

06-23-2010, 10:08 AM	#11
luqmaninbmore Da'i Posts: 1,144 Karma: 1217499 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Baltimore Device: Toshiba Thrive, Kobo Touch, Kindle 1, Aluratek Libre, T-Mobile Comet	What on earth does this have to do with the Kindle?

06-23-2010, 12:03 PM	#12
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 44,748 Karma: 55645321 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: Kindle: Oasis 3, Voyage WiFi; Kobo: Libra 2, Aura One	Dear Members: For a more robust discussion of this topic, please also see our News Forum located here: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=87838 Don (Moderator)

06-23-2010, 12:58 PM	#13
Mare of Earth Leaver of Hoofmarks Posts: 207 Karma: 24077 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Alabama Device: Kindle Scribe, Kindle Paperwhite 4	$189 is a great price. I would be tempted, however, all of my $$ will be going away at my furry darlings yearly appointment on Tuesday. ($65 each for the vaccinations, then Advantage for a few months at $14.25 a dose - yeah, broke is in my immediate future.)

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06-23-2010, 09:07 PM	#14
luqmaninbmore Da'i Posts: 1,144 Karma: 1217499 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Baltimore Device: Toshiba Thrive, Kobo Touch, Kindle 1, Aluratek Libre, T-Mobile Comet	Where did you find the 139 refurb? Warehouse Deals has them for 179 IIRC.