Where are all the cheap K2's?

J.M. Pierce · 08-29-2010, 09:03 PM

It was my hope that when the K3 exploded onto the scene that there would be a flood of cheap used K2's. So far I haven't seen them. I saw the thread below in regards to "How much did you sell your K2 for to get your K3", but I've been all over ebay and can't find anything cheaper than what I could just go ahead and buy a K3 for. Do I just skip buying a used K2? What are your thoughts?

JSWolf · 08-29-2010, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by J.M. Pierce

It was my hope that when the K3 exploded onto the scene that there would be a flood of cheap used K2's. So far I haven't seen them. I saw the thread below in regards to "How much did you sell your K2 for to get your K3", but I've been all over ebay and can't find anything cheaper than what I could just go ahead and buy a K3 for. Do I just skip buying a used K2? What are your thoughts?

I would forgo a used K2 and get a K3. If what some are saying about the new screen is even 1/2 true, you'll want a K3 and not a k2.

RiddleMeThis · 08-29-2010, 09:53 PM

I don't post much on here, but I do post on Kindle Boards and multiple other non kindle forums if you wanted to look into my history, but I have a K2 US version I'm looking to sell. You could PM me with what you were looking to pay if you were interested.

Pushka · 08-29-2010, 10:39 PM

I "know" Riddlemethis from Kindleboards if you are interested JM Pierce.

nickinev · 08-30-2010, 02:26 PM

I just got one on ebay for $112 (including shipping). I decided to go ahead and get a k2 while I'm waiting for my k3. I sold my nook too soon - I miss reading on an a e-ink device. I may sell it after I get my k3 or give it to my mom. She has a Jetbook lite, but is having trouble getting books on it by herself (I'm in another state).

Nicole

vega07 · 08-30-2010, 03:45 PM

what is your price point?

ProfCrash · 08-30-2010, 03:54 PM

There are enough differences between the K2 and the K3 that there will be folks who prefer the K2. I am guessing that the five way controller change and the buttons could be deal breakers for some. This could also mean that there are people who will be willing to pay a higher price for a used K2 because they prefer the featurs on it to a K3.

The K1 sold at a premium price for quite some time even after the K2 came out. That was partly because there were folks who wanted the removable battery and the SD slot.

rcuadro · 08-30-2010, 07:41 PM

craigs list my man.... craigs list

matt314159 · 08-30-2010, 07:54 PM

They can be had. Just not as readily as I thought at first. Just a day or two after the K3 announcement, I went on eBay and picked up a used K2i for $100 + free S&H. About a week ago I threw it on there for $130 and it flew out of my hands so quickly that I wished I'd priced it at least $20 higher. I just didn't want to be greedy.

J.M. Pierce · 08-30-2010, 08:03 PM

Thanks everyone. I just opened up a heart attack of an electric bill so I think my wife would frown upon any purchase for now. I guess I was hoping for $80 or somewhere in that range. I know that sounds crazy cheap but I just figured that everyone would be scrambling for the K3 and dumping the K2's. Riddleme if that's in your range let me know. I can be very careful in asking my wife!

BTW, if it comes off like my wife wears the pants...yep. I learned a while ago that the house is a much happier place if she gets her way more often than not.

Thanks again everyone. Maybe next month after the weather's cooled off and the electric bill goes down?

matt314159 · 08-30-2010, 08:05 PM

heh reminds me of the old expression, "If momma ain't happy, ain't nobody happy." ;-)

08-29-2010, 09:03 PM	#1
J.M. Pierce Author of Failing Test Posts: 33 Karma: 1258 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Kindle	Where are all the cheap K2's? It was my hope that when the K3 exploded onto the scene that there would be a flood of cheap used K2's. So far I haven't seen them. I saw the thread below in regards to "How much did you sell your K2 for to get your K3", but I've been all over ebay and can't find anything cheaper than what I could just go ahead and buy a K3 for. Do I just skip buying a used K2? What are your thoughts?

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nickinev Enthusiast Posts: 44 Karma: 7248 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: iPhone 4, iPad 1, K4, and Kindle Fire	I just got one on ebay for $112 (including shipping). I decided to go ahead and get a k2 while I'm waiting for my k3. I sold my nook too soon - I miss reading on an a e-ink device. I may sell it after I get my k3 or give it to my mom. She has a Jetbook lite, but is having trouble getting books on it by herself (I'm in another state). Nicole

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ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	There are enough differences between the K2 and the K3 that there will be folks who prefer the K2. I am guessing that the five way controller change and the buttons could be deal breakers for some. This could also mean that there are people who will be willing to pay a higher price for a used K2 because they prefer the featurs on it to a K3. The K1 sold at a premium price for quite some time even after the K2 came out. That was partly because there were folks who wanted the removable battery and the SD slot.

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rcuadro Wizard Posts: 1,686 Karma: 874275 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Device: Kindle DX	craigs list my man.... craigs list

08-30-2010, 07:54 PM	#9
matt314159 Groupie Posts: 198 Karma: 1000 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: High Desert, SoCal Device: KSO, NookColor (CM7.1), Samsung Mesmerize	They can be had. Just not as readily as I thought at first. Just a day or two after the K3 announcement, I went on eBay and picked up a used K2i for $100 + free S&H. About a week ago I threw it on there for $130 and it flew out of my hands so quickly that I wished I'd priced it at least $20 higher. I just didn't want to be greedy.

08-30-2010, 08:03 PM	#10
J.M. Pierce Author of Failing Test Posts: 33 Karma: 1258 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Kindle	Thanks everyone. I just opened up a heart attack of an electric bill so I think my wife would frown upon any purchase for now. I guess I was hoping for $80 or somewhere in that range. I know that sounds crazy cheap but I just figured that everyone would be scrambling for the K3 and dumping the K2's. Riddleme if that's in your range let me know. I can be very careful in asking my wife! BTW, if it comes off like my wife wears the pants...yep. I learned a while ago that the house is a much happier place if she gets her way more often than not. Thanks again everyone. Maybe next month after the weather's cooled off and the electric bill goes down?

08-30-2010, 08:05 PM	#11
matt314159 Groupie Posts: 198 Karma: 1000 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: High Desert, SoCal Device: KSO, NookColor (CM7.1), Samsung Mesmerize	heh reminds me of the old expression, "If momma ain't happy, ain't nobody happy." ;-)

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