12-13-2010, 02:55 PM | #1 |
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Sony eMail "A gift from Sony for our Reader Pocket owners"
Just received an email with an offer for a free case for Pocket Readers while stocks last.
A free Christmas gift for our Reader™ owners* *While stocks last We’re giving our Reader Pocket Edition™ owners a free case. Well it is Christmas. There’s no catch. All you need to do to claim your free gift is give us a call before we run out. We’ll need the model number of your Reader™ and the address you’d like us to send your gift to. Call Sony now on 01379 649401 to claim your free gift I rang the number on the email, and hey presto, despite not having any opening times listed, they were shut and the number goes over to a FAX!!!!!! |
12-13-2010, 03:12 PM | #2 |
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Yes, I rang too - with the same result. I also tried the links for discounted ebooks in the email and found that even with the voucher code for 20% off, (sonyxmas), they were still about £1 more expensive than from places like the Book Depository.
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12-13-2010, 03:16 PM | #3 |
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That number belongs to this place.
Not sure if it's legit or not, but a very cursory glance suggests that they may handle something like this for somebody like Sony |
12-13-2010, 03:57 PM | #4 |
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Anybody receive a similar offer in the US?
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12-13-2010, 04:27 PM | #5 |
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I would've thought a spare stylus might be more useful!
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12-13-2010, 09:58 PM | #6 |
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12-14-2010, 04:50 AM | #7 | |
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12-14-2010, 05:52 AM | #8 |
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Yes, they have changed it, it was a mistake in the email, the correct number ends "499" not "401", I phoned up this morning and got my free case ordered.
Any item what type of case it is going to be? |
12-14-2010, 05:59 AM | #9 |
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They probably did put a fax no in as I rang today and after 15 mins of trying got through to be told to ring 01379 649499 , which i did and after another 10mins a nice lady took my name and address and model and promised me the case would be in the mail.
I believe that Sonys offices in the UK are in Diss as thats where I sent my claim on the VAT refund for my 650 I also received mail from them with the return of my receipt etc that I had sent them and a note that the refund would soom be paid to my account all in all im pretty happy with Sony at the moment |
12-14-2010, 06:59 AM | #10 |
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I had the email but for my PRS-650, finally got through and a cover is on it's way.
I've had my receipts back from Sony and the cash has been paid into my bank. |
12-14-2010, 09:59 AM | #11 |
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I finally got through on the new number and was told I could choose between a case for the 350 or a screen protector for the 650. I was hoping for a case for my new 650 but that wasn't an option, although I did try. I chose the case as I don't find a screen protector to be necessary. As I am selling the 350, I will probably sell the case when it arrives, then at least it will help fund the case for my 650.
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12-29-2010, 08:24 AM | #12 |
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PRS-300 Case Recieved Today
I've recieved my free case from Sony today.
I was expecting it to be the normal boring black Sony one but was pleasantly surprised as it's a Proporta leather one |
12-29-2010, 10:35 AM | #13 |
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My case arrived today as well. However, it is for a 300, not the 350 case I was expecting so it will be going on Ebay. It's a pity as it is the nice blue leather one I nearly bought myself last year, when I owned a 300.
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12-29-2010, 11:01 AM | #14 |
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Shame we didn't get this portion in the US. We are a major Sony household with my wife and sister-in-law's 505s, my father -in-law's 600, my two boys 300s and my 650. Extra cases are always a bonus.
Congrats to those who were able to get this. |
12-29-2010, 12:09 PM | #15 |
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I never got a case, I got a screen protector instead, although when I phoned up they said they'd send a case?
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