How many ereaders you have? - Page 11

Josieb1 · 04-08-2015, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

My experience is that book readers sell very well and fetch good prices, but you need to sell them at the right time, when they're still reasonably current. I've resold almost all the readers that I've bought over the years, and often got prices for them that are as much as three quarters of what I paid for them.

That's what I've found too. I now have three readers, two current models, the Kobo H20 and the Voyage, and an old Kobo Glo I'd never sell anyway. The H20 is probably safe as its waterproof but I replace my Voyage i'd sell it straight away, especially as I have a transferable Warrenty with it too.

You can't hold onto ereaders as they become worthless.

iluvgadgets · 04-11-2015, 11:57 AM

I held mine old readers too long , no trade or sell value now really . I'll just pass them on to goodwill or maybe donate to a library or school.

faithbw · 04-14-2015, 06:20 PM

Try Craigslist. You might be able to get a few pennies for your e-readers. I sold a Kindle 4 NT on there recently. It can't hurt and if no one expresses any interest, you're out of nothing except the time you spent creating the posting.

ernieh · 03-23-2019, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ernieh

Have had many computers, tablets laptops netbooks etc all of them obviously capable of reading but sticking to dedicated readers with the help of my wife the tally is as follows. Elonex, CoolEr, 2 Irivers, Cybook Orizon, Kobo touch, Kobo Mini, 2 Prestigio Per3464B and a Verso. All of these are e ink except for the Verso which is a LCD dedicated e reader. That is a total of 10 of which 2 have died, the CoolEr and one of the Irivers. The Kobo mini and the Prestigios are in reserve. The thing which has made it worse is that it is very difficult to get readers in South Africa (no one actually reads so no demand) so you tend to jump in when they are available. I am sure some of you have never heard of some of the brands above, I think they sell excess production in SA under a strange brand name. For example they sold a simple but smart e reader (which for once I don't have) called an A-Tek which I am sure very few have heard of.
I believe it was actually an Icarus which name is also fairly unknown.
It seems that very few can make a go of selling e readers so try to make the money from book sales of which Kindle and Kobo are particularly egregious examples. I have never used the Kobo store and the wifi has never been switched on and as for the restrictive Kindle I would never go close. When paying for e books I get them from local independent sellers.
I find this thread interesting as I am sure it is the only place unknown brands of e readers are mentioned and it is a good searchable place where the curious can start their research.

Since my previous list of readers I obtained a 6 inch Icarus Illumina and a 8 inch Icarus Illumina and a Kobo touch that I had to get as it was dirt cheap as seller could not sell them. The 8 Illumina the low resolution one. Just recently I got the high resolution Likebook Mars, a very similar machine to the Icarus which is a now defunct rebranding and software replacement organization. Surviving readers are the Mars, both Icaruses, 2 Kobo touches, an Iriver, a Kobo mini and a Prestigio, all other on my previous list have been disposed of or broken or bricked by my experimentation with firmware.

Heim · 04-01-2019, 10:48 AM

I have three. A Kindle PW that I used for many years. Eventually I decided to switch to Kobo. I bought a Kobo Clara and enjoyed using that for a little while. Today, however, I received my Kobo Forma. I may be selling the Clara eventually.

ilovejedd · 04-01-2019, 10:58 AM

Lol, my e-ink collection seems to have ballooned.

unused
Sony PRS-350

seldom used
Kobo Aura HD
Kindle Paperwhite 2
Kobo Glo HD

frequently used
Kindle Paperwhite 3
Kindle Paperwhite 4

Got multiples of both the PW3 and PW4 once I got into jailbreaking so I have JB backups for when Amazon blocks exploits.

maximus83 · 04-01-2019, 10:59 AM

Years ago I had several Kindles for myself and my kids, made the mistake of trading them in, which was a huge rip-off. I should've sold them on ebay to get a better price, after hearing what @HarryT was able to get for his. Thanks Harry.

Now, all I have is a PW4--by far the best small reader I've ever had--and a Kobo Forma, the best premium reader I've ever laid hands on. And my usual menagerie of Android devices, which I seem to accumulate like my wife does antiques. :-)

ilovejedd · 05-13-2019, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by maximus83

Years ago I had several Kindles for myself and my kids, made the mistake of trading them in, which was a huge rip-off. I should've sold them on ebay to get a better price, after hearing what @HarryT was able to get for his. Thanks Harry.

I got $5 gift card + $45 discount = $50 for a broken PW3 that I traded in. If my Kindle had been working, I would've gotten $25 GC+$45 discount = $70.

I don't believe I could've gotten better than that on ebay plus I'd have deal with fees, shipping and potential scammers.

Tarana · 05-13-2019, 07:40 PM

I've just traded in ereaders that were not working well. Would have received maybe $8 for parts for them on Ebay, so trade-in was a deal. Same with the Fire. The wifi was no longer working and traded it in for a new Fire with some improved features. Still have lots of older ereaders and they get used monthly or are sold.

I'm down to 3 Voyages, PW2, PW3, Basic 7 (2), Basic 8, Touch, Kindle 5, Kindle Keyboard (4) and Nook Glo3 plus 2 Fire 8s and one Fire 7 (mostly used for a Calibre library).

Wearever · 05-14-2019, 08:28 AM

So far I've never sold or traded in any of my devices. I will give older ones I'm not using anymore to family members or friends that are still in good working condition.

ilovejedd · 05-14-2019, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Wearever

So far I've never sold or traded in any of my devices. I will give older ones I'm not using anymore to family members or friends that are still in good working condition.

I do that for smartphones and tablets.

Alas, most of my friends/family are not interested in dedicated e-readers and those that are already have their own (usually newer model).

teija · 05-14-2019, 02:24 PM

For me, I started with a Kobo Mini that I held onto until last month when I tearfully parted with it (sold it for about half of what I paid for it about 5 years ago, so I can't complain). I picked up a used Kobo Touch and enjoyed that one until I got a great deal on a Kobo Aura HD. Since I REALLY don't need that many readers on the go, and some would end up unused for many months at a time, I figured it was better to try and sell than to leave them for the battery to degrade - I managed to sell the Touch for about what I paid for it. My Sony PRS-350 is still sitting in a drawer and probably needs a new battery at this point. I will probably keep that one lying around as it is such a gorgeous specimen of a device (I am still in love with the brushed metal casing).

Over the past year I have been lucky and managed to get my hands on a couple of Kindles for decent prices (Kindle basic 2014 and a Kindle Paperwhite 2) and although I resisted them for years, I am quite liking their ease of use and convenience! So now I am currently using 2 Kindles and a Kobo Aura HD.

ilovejedd · 05-14-2019, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by teija

My Sony PRS-350 is still sitting in a drawer and probably needs a new battery at this point. I will probably keep that one lying around as it is such a gorgeous specimen of a device (I am still in love with the brushed metal casing).

Yep! The PRS-350 had both form and function down. The slot for the stylus was very convenient. The light weight plus soft touch back made it a joy to hold during marathon reading sessions. If only it had wifi and front light, I'd still be using it.

Tarana · 05-14-2019, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Wearever

So far I've never sold or traded in any of my devices. I will give older ones I'm not using anymore to family members or friends that are still in good working condition.

I'm afraid many of my friends and family are no longer in good working condition

Nobody wants one - either they don't read or they read on their phone and don't want to be bothered with a standalone unit that only does one thing.

Mikou · 05-14-2019, 09:43 PM

frequently used: Kindle Paperwhite 3

less used: Kobo Aura One

retired: Sony PRS-650

I would sell my Sony if there was any interest, but I missed the window of opportunity.

I'm considering selling my Kobo because I really don't like flush screens.

I read comics and manga on my tablet (iPad Air 2 and Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.4).

05-13-2019, 07:40 PM	#159
Tarana Wizard Posts: 3,979 Karma: 38840460 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Minneapolis Device: PWSE, Voyage, K3, HDX, KBasic 7 & 8, Nook Glo3, Echos, Nanos	I've just traded in ereaders that were not working well. Would have received maybe $8 for parts for them on Ebay, so trade-in was a deal. Same with the Fire. The wifi was no longer working and traded it in for a new Fire with some improved features. Still have lots of older ereaders and they get used monthly or are sold. I'm down to 3 Voyages, PW2, PW3, Basic 7 (2), Basic 8, Touch, Kindle 5, Kindle Keyboard (4) and Nook Glo3 plus 2 Fire 8s and one Fire 7 (mostly used for a Calibre library). Last edited by Tarana; 05-13-2019 at 07:44 PM.

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04-11-2015, 11:57 AM	#152
iluvgadgets Connoisseur Posts: 52 Karma: 300 Join Date: Apr 2015 Device: kindle paperwhite	I held mine old readers too long , no trade or sell value now really . I'll just pass them on to goodwill or maybe donate to a library or school.

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faithbw Guru Posts: 618 Karma: 1526148 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: A place where the sun always shines Device: Kindle Oasis, iPad Mini 2	Try Craigslist. You might be able to get a few pennies for your e-readers. I sold a Kindle 4 NT on there recently. It can't hurt and if no one expresses any interest, you're out of nothing except the time you spent creating the posting.

04-01-2019, 10:48 AM	#155
Heim Zealot Posts: 105 Karma: 9702 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Belgium Device: Kobo Libra 2	I have three. A Kindle PW that I used for many years. Eventually I decided to switch to Kobo. I bought a Kobo Clara and enjoyed using that for a little while. Today, however, I received my Kobo Forma. I may be selling the Clara eventually.

04-01-2019, 10:58 AM	#156
ilovejedd hopeless n00b Posts: 5,111 Karma: 19597086 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: in the middle of nowhere Device: PW4, PW3, Libra H2O, iPad 10.5, iPad 11, iPad 12.9	Lol, my e-ink collection seems to have ballooned. unused Sony PRS-350 seldom used Kobo Aura HD Kindle Paperwhite 2 Kobo Glo HD frequently used Kindle Paperwhite 3 Kindle Paperwhite 4 Got multiples of both the PW3 and PW4 once I got into jailbreaking so I have JB backups for when Amazon blocks exploits.

04-01-2019, 10:59 AM	#157
maximus83 Nameless Being	Years ago I had several Kindles for myself and my kids, made the mistake of trading them in, which was a huge rip-off. I should've sold them on ebay to get a better price, after hearing what @HarryT was able to get for his. Thanks Harry. Now, all I have is a PW4--by far the best small reader I've ever had--and a Kobo Forma, the best premium reader I've ever laid hands on. And my usual menagerie of Android devices, which I seem to accumulate like my wife does antiques. :-)

05-14-2019, 08:28 AM	#160
Wearever Wizard Posts: 1,063 Karma: 10944084 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New England Device: Oasis 2,Voyage, Kindlle hdx 8.9, Ipad mini 4. Air 2	So far I've never sold or traded in any of my devices. I will give older ones I'm not using anymore to family members or friends that are still in good working condition.

05-14-2019, 02:24 PM	#162
teija Gadget fiend Posts: 354 Karma: 2111100 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Vancouver, Canada Device: Kobo Clara HD, Aura HD, Kindle Paperwhite 2021, Sony PRS-350	For me, I started with a Kobo Mini that I held onto until last month when I tearfully parted with it (sold it for about half of what I paid for it about 5 years ago, so I can't complain). I picked up a used Kobo Touch and enjoyed that one until I got a great deal on a Kobo Aura HD. Since I REALLY don't need that many readers on the go, and some would end up unused for many months at a time, I figured it was better to try and sell than to leave them for the battery to degrade - I managed to sell the Touch for about what I paid for it. My Sony PRS-350 is still sitting in a drawer and probably needs a new battery at this point. I will probably keep that one lying around as it is such a gorgeous specimen of a device (I am still in love with the brushed metal casing). Over the past year I have been lucky and managed to get my hands on a couple of Kindles for decent prices (Kindle basic 2014 and a Kindle Paperwhite 2) and although I resisted them for years, I am quite liking their ease of use and convenience! So now I am currently using 2 Kindles and a Kobo Aura HD.

05-14-2019, 09:43 PM	#165
Mikou Zealot Posts: 148 Karma: 5052779 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Device: Kobo Libra, Amazon Fire 10, Kobo Clara, Kobo Aura One	frequently used: Kindle Paperwhite 3 less used: Kobo Aura One retired: Sony PRS-650 I would sell my Sony if there was any interest, but I missed the window of opportunity. I'm considering selling my Kobo because I really don't like flush screens. I read comics and manga on my tablet (iPad Air 2 and Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.4).