Getting a PRS-505 for $150

Zero9 · 05-27-2009, 12:17 PM

Anybody looking to get a PRS-505 probably already knows about this deal, but I just found out about it today and am excited. I searched FatWallet for Sony Reader deals and found this: http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/hot-deals/924275

I know Sony does these new credit card sign-up deals often, but here's the current one. As long as you don't already have a Sony (Visa) Card, you can sign up and get a $150 credit after you buy a PRS-505/SC through their Sony Rewards store (and if you spend $500 or more each month for 6 months they'll throw another $200 credit on there, which is over twice as good as my current rewards card). I've been having trouble choosing between Kindle and Sony, but I think this makes the choice pretty simple.

Just wanted to share my excitement before I beg my wife to approve and head over to the Sony website to order my PRS-505!

MickeyC · 05-27-2009, 01:20 PM

Hey, congrats on your new Sony. Be sure and let us know how you like it once you get it.

jj2me · 05-27-2009, 02:43 PM

That's a good deal.

At the end of 2008, it was $100 and the other $100 was for something like $1,200 charged within 3 months (I forget exactly). I did get both $100s.

Then I saw in the beginning of 2009, there was no more mention of that second rebate.

So yours is a good Sony Card deal.

P.S. I really like my $200-after-rebate PRS-505.

F1Wild · 05-28-2009, 03:40 AM

Good for you and hope you enjoy your new Sony - I know you will!!

Willie Aames · 05-28-2009, 08:12 AM

Just did the same - $150 was too hard to pass up. Originally, wanted the K2 simply for it's newspaper functionality, but then I found Calibre. Digital versions of the NYT, WP, Economist, etc, in a format I design - Kovid is a rockstar and will be getting a donation from me.

This site was an amazing resource in helping find that and ultimately steering me towards the 505. Thanks again to all.

Zero9 · 05-28-2009, 08:18 AM

I got my wife's blessing, but I'm still waiting for the Sony Rewards site to let me register. I'm not sure if it just needs a day or two for my new credit card info to become active, or if I need to receive my physical card in the mail and activate it first. Either way, I'm hoping the deal doesn't expire before I get a chance to order.

Willie Aames · 05-28-2009, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Zero9

I got my wife's blessing, but I'm still waiting for the Sony Rewards site to let me register. I'm not sure if it just needs a day or two for my new credit card info to become active, or if I need to receive my physical card in the mail and activate it first. Either way, I'm hoping the deal doesn't expire before I get a chance to order.

I ran into the same issue (in fact, my card still won't register after 6 days). Here's what I did:

Logged into my Sony Rewards account. (Assuming you would need to create one if you don't already have) and added the PRS-505 to my cart. When I checked out, it asked for a credit card, with the default option Sony Rewards. Putting the card info in there worked (you need all the info on the acceptance form, including CVV).

Not guaranteeing this is the proper approach, but the language on the offer form seems to indicate as such. I've printed out the offer just in case there are any issues.

Zero9 · 05-28-2009, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Willie Aames

I ran into the same issue (in fact, my card still won't register after 6 days). Here's what I did:

Logged into my Sony Rewards account. (Assuming you would need to create one if you don't already have) and added the PRS-505 to my cart. When I checked out, it asked for a credit card, with the default option Sony Rewards. Putting the card info in there worked (you need all the info on the acceptance form, including CVV).

Not guaranteeing this is the proper approach, but the language on the offer form seems to indicate as such. I've printed out the offer just in case there are any issues.

Ok! So you paid the $299.99 plus tax on the Sony card, and the proof that it worked will come when the $150 is credited to your card, right?

Willie Aames · 05-28-2009, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Zero9

Ok! So you paid the $299.99 plus tax on the Sony card, and the proof that it worked will come when the $150 is credited to your card, right?

That's the plan. However, given how smooth the process has been, I do have a feeling it will require some phone calls to the Sony Card customer service in the near future

Zero9 · 05-28-2009, 09:39 AM

My main hesitation came from how a similar deal worked back in 2007 with the PRS-500. For that one you specifically had to wait for the card, activate it, and register a new Sony Rewards account using the new card to do so. BUT, this current offer doesn't say anything about. In fact, when I got approved it said "Be sure to use your card today to take advantage of this offer".

So I'm not sure what I'll so. I wish they were clearer about these things.

forkyfork · 05-28-2009, 10:16 AM

Could you use this for the PRS-700 too, or is it only the PRS-505?

Zero9 · 05-28-2009, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by forkyfork

Could you use this for the PRS-700 too, or is it only the PRS-505?

The promo page specifically says you must buy the PRS-505/SC, so it even has to be the silver color. Too bad it didn't include the 700.

Willie Aames · 05-29-2009, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Zero9

My main hesitation came from how a similar deal worked back in 2007 with the PRS-500. For that one you specifically had to wait for the card, activate it, and register a new Sony Rewards account using the new card to do so. BUT, this current offer doesn't say anything about. In fact, when I got approved it said "Be sure to use your card today to take advantage of this offer".

So I'm not sure what I'll so. I wish they were clearer about these things.

Yeah, I'm living on the edge a bit on this one. You may need to register as you need at least 50 Sony rewards points to add an item to your cart, and I'm assuming registering adds those points. But, I'll worry about all that later, as my 505 arrives today, and I need to burn through my last pBook before it arrives.

FYI - My card was finally able to register today, without receiving the physical card (after ~5 days).

Zero9 · 05-29-2009, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Willie Aames

...FYI - My card was finally able to register today, without receiving the physical card (after ~5 days).

That's good to know! I'll be playing it safe and waiting for my card to register, but I'm VERY jealous that you'll have your PRS-505 already.

Canuck_in_Japan · 05-31-2009, 09:41 AM

Why oh why does Sony not do this deal for its Canadian customers?

05-27-2009, 12:17 PM	#1
Zero9 Zealot Posts: 129 Karma: 550 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Iowa, USA Device: Kindle Touch	Getting a PRS-505 for $150 Anybody looking to get a PRS-505 probably already knows about this deal, but I just found out about it today and am excited. I searched FatWallet for Sony Reader deals and found this: http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/hot-deals/924275 I know Sony does these new credit card sign-up deals often, but here's the current one. As long as you don't already have a Sony (Visa) Card, you can sign up and get a $150 credit after you buy a PRS-505/SC through their Sony Rewards store (and if you spend $500 or more each month for 6 months they'll throw another $200 credit on there, which is over twice as good as my current rewards card). I've been having trouble choosing between Kindle and Sony, but I think this makes the choice pretty simple. Just wanted to share my excitement before I beg my wife to approve and head over to the Sony website to order my PRS-505!

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05-27-2009, 01:20 PM	#2
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,732 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	Hey, congrats on your new Sony. Be sure and let us know how you like it once you get it.

05-27-2009, 02:43 PM	#3
jj2me Guru Posts: 820 Karma: 8820388 Join Date: Dec 2008 Device: Sony PRS-505, -350; Kindle 3 3G, DX, PW 2; various tablets	That's a good deal. At the end of 2008, it was $100 and the other $100 was for something like $1,200 charged within 3 months (I forget exactly). I did get both $100s. Then I saw in the beginning of 2009, there was no more mention of that second rebate. So yours is a good Sony Card deal. P.S. I really like my $200-after-rebate PRS-505.

05-28-2009, 03:40 AM	#4
F1Wild Addict Posts: 346 Karma: 170 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Phoenix (Ahwatukee), AZ Device: Paolo-my Kindle2, Blackberry Curve	Good for you and hope you enjoy your new Sony - I know you will!!

05-28-2009, 08:12 AM	#5
Willie Aames Member Posts: 17 Karma: 34 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Boston Device: Kindle 2, iPhone	Just did the same - $150 was too hard to pass up. Originally, wanted the K2 simply for it's newspaper functionality, but then I found Calibre. Digital versions of the NYT, WP, Economist, etc, in a format I design - Kovid is a rockstar and will be getting a donation from me. This site was an amazing resource in helping find that and ultimately steering me towards the 505. Thanks again to all.

05-28-2009, 08:18 AM	#6
Zero9 Zealot Posts: 129 Karma: 550 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Iowa, USA Device: Kindle Touch	I got my wife's blessing, but I'm still waiting for the Sony Rewards site to let me register. I'm not sure if it just needs a day or two for my new credit card info to become active, or if I need to receive my physical card in the mail and activate it first. Either way, I'm hoping the deal doesn't expire before I get a chance to order.

05-28-2009, 09:39 AM	#10
Zero9 Zealot Posts: 129 Karma: 550 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Iowa, USA Device: Kindle Touch	My main hesitation came from how a similar deal worked back in 2007 with the PRS-500. For that one you specifically had to wait for the card, activate it, and register a new Sony Rewards account using the new card to do so. BUT, this current offer doesn't say anything about. In fact, when I got approved it said "Be sure to use your card today to take advantage of this offer". So I'm not sure what I'll so. I wish they were clearer about these things.

05-28-2009, 10:16 AM	#11
forkyfork Zealot Posts: 145 Karma: 1664 Join Date: May 2009 Device: It's a long story ;)	Could you use this for the PRS-700 too, or is it only the PRS-505?

05-31-2009, 09:41 AM	#15
Canuck_in_Japan Wizard Posts: 1,475 Karma: 14328611 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tokyo, Japan Device: Aura, Aura H2O, Kindle PW3	Why oh why does Sony not do this deal for its Canadian customers?

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