Just placed my order.

numindast · 12-15-2008, 09:52 AM

I know this isn't a useful or informative post but ...

... I just had to shout to the world that I just placed my order for a PRS-700. Stupid me left my PRS-505 on a plane and totally forgot to take it out of the pocket in front of me before deplaning.

The worst thing is it wasn't even paid for! gah! So now I have TWO monthly payments, one for HSBC and now one for GE. I feel like such an idiot. Well, I feel that way 'cause it's true.

I debated having the PRS-700 engraved with my name & email and "reward if found" but decided I'd just be smarter and tape my business card to the back. If only I'd done that with the 505, whose leather cover even has a slot for that. (Of course I called the airline, they reported nothing in Lost & Found to match...)

Will report my observations when I get my new Reader. Thanks to the MobileRead community for all your info and guidance.

rebarnmom · 12-15-2008, 12:47 PM

I am so sorry for your loss.

As much as I'd like to have my long anticipated eBook reader device, I can't imagine finding someone else's and keeping it as my own. What happened to the decency of turning something in even though there's no identification on it? Whoever came up with "Finders Keepers" was a crook! You may think you're an idiot, but at least you're not the thief. I'm still mourning the loss of my digital camera. Even though the camera was eventually replaced, it's the pictures that were on it that were the greatest loss. I've never been able to bring myself to engrave something, but do you think that the business card or even engraving would've compelled the finder to turn it in? Based on my experience, it's definitely something I'll have to think more seriously about.

shighfield · 12-15-2008, 12:50 PM

I've lost PDA's in the past and by having the owner information filled out with the words "Reward offered" both times I have been contacted by the people who found them and was able to get them back.

Both times no reward was accepted. For the most part I think people are honest...

rebarnmom · 12-15-2008, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shighfield

I've lost PDA's in the past and by having the owner information filled out with the words "Reward offered" both times I have been contacted by the people who found them and was able to get them back.

Thanks! That's good to know!

Quote:

Both times no reward was accepted. For the most part I think people are honest...

You're right! Unfortunately, some of us get that small percentage that are scoundrels!

Andybaby · 12-15-2008, 10:36 PM

thats great for you, my girlfriend lost her cell phone 2 days ago. and despite both her sister and me calling her phone trying to get the finder to answer, it wasnt returned.

Dr. Drib · 12-16-2008, 05:44 AM

Well, first of all numindast, you're NOT an idiot!

You're forgetful, but so are millions of other people - including me and probably half the people on this site - or even more! (If someone does a poll, we'll all be astounded - by those who aren't forgetful!)

Let us all know when you get your 700, and what your reactions are.

Have fun!

Don

pilotbob · 12-16-2008, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

You're forgetful, but so are millions of other people - including me and probably half the people on this site - or even more! (If someone does a poll, we'll all be astounded - by those who aren't forgetful!)

I will set up a poll. But, if you don't see it... I probably forgot.

BOb

zelda_pinwheel · 12-16-2008, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pilotbob

I will set up a poll. But, if you don't see it... I probably forgot.

BOb

i was going to post my condolences for your loss, but, um, i forgot.

pilotbob · 12-16-2008, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel

i was going to post my condolences for your loss, but, um, i forgot.

It must be the chill. Perhaps you should put on some mittens and a cap.

BOb

zelda_pinwheel · 12-16-2008, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pilotbob

It must be the chill. Perhaps you should put on some mittens and a cap.

BOb

you're saying the socks aren't enough ? pff. some people are just never satisfied.

pilotbob · 12-16-2008, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel

you're saying the socks aren't enough ? pff. some people are just never satisfied.

Hey, they'er your goosebumps.

BOb

zelda_pinwheel · 12-16-2008, 10:32 AM

you're right though. a hat is very important for staying warm.

12-15-2008, 09:52 AM	#1
numindast Enthusiast Posts: 34 Karma: 296 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chicago Device: K2, DX (had PRS500, 505, 700)	Just placed my order. I know this isn't a useful or informative post but ... ... I just had to shout to the world that I just placed my order for a PRS-700. Stupid me left my PRS-505 on a plane and totally forgot to take it out of the pocket in front of me before deplaning. The worst thing is it wasn't even paid for! gah! So now I have TWO monthly payments, one for HSBC and now one for GE. I feel like such an idiot. Well, I feel that way 'cause it's true. I debated having the PRS-700 engraved with my name & email and "reward if found" but decided I'd just be smarter and tape my business card to the back. If only I'd done that with the 505, whose leather cover even has a slot for that. (Of course I called the airline, they reported nothing in Lost & Found to match...) Will report my observations when I get my new Reader. Thanks to the MobileRead community for all your info and guidance.

12-16-2008, 05:44 AM	#6
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 21,612 Karma: 7299295 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Borja (Lima), Peru Device: Pcktbk 360; Kindle Paperwhite (WiFi)/ Fire HD; nook STR & Col; KoboGlo	Well, first of all numindast, you're NOT an idiot! You're forgetful, but so are millions of other people - including me and probably half the people on this site - or even more! (If someone does a poll, we'll all be astounded - by those who aren't forgetful!) Let us all know when you get your 700, and what your reactions are. Have fun! Don __________________ “How to Write the First 3 Paragraphs of YOUR Indie Novel” - by Max Waxwelp 1) Always write 3 sentences of exposition; 2) now create some dialogue, preferably no more than 2 sentences; and 3) make certain the dialogue is either inane or humorous. Example: “Bob, I did not know you wore yellow suspenders,” Sally remarked. “Gee, Sally, those are not suspenders. I am wearing yellow underwear today,” Bob revealed. The dialogue above will help produce at least 100 more pages of dialogue.

12-16-2008, 10:32 AM	#12
zelda_pinwheel zeldinha zippy zeldissima Posts: 27,828 Karma: 908606 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Paris, France Device: eb1150 & is that a nook in her pocket, or she just happy to see you?	you're right though. a hat is very important for staying warm. __________________ blog.ex-elibris.fr : les liseuses, les ebooks, nos lectures, la technologie… I don't want none of that mischief on my eels! - pdurrant since i would never want to disappoint wde and vr, we are thrilled to present the next exciting avatar in zelda's wardrobe, by vivaldirules himself.

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12-15-2008, 12:47 PM	#2
rebarnmom Wizard Posts: 1,289 Karma: 2412599 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: rural Illinois, USA Device: Sony PRS-700 (traded in), Sony PRS-650	I am so sorry for your loss. As much as I'd like to have my long anticipated eBook reader device, I can't imagine finding someone else's and keeping it as my own. What happened to the decency of turning something in even though there's no identification on it? Whoever came up with "Finders Keepers" was a crook! You may think you're an idiot, but at least you're not the thief. I'm still mourning the loss of my digital camera. Even though the camera was eventually replaced, it's the pictures that were on it that were the greatest loss. I've never been able to bring myself to engrave something, but do you think that the business card or even engraving would've compelled the finder to turn it in? Based on my experience, it's definitely something I'll have to think more seriously about.

12-15-2008, 12:50 PM	#3
shighfield Groupie!? GROUPIE!?!? Posts: 317 Karma: 649 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: The Dirty Shwa Device: EBW 1150, Kobo Touch	I've lost PDA's in the past and by having the owner information filled out with the words "Reward offered" both times I have been contacted by the people who found them and was able to get them back. Both times no reward was accepted. For the most part I think people are honest...

12-15-2008, 10:36 PM	#5
Andybaby Wizard Posts: 1,279 Karma: 2683 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New York Device: PRS-700	thats great for you, my girlfriend lost her cell phone 2 days ago. and despite both her sister and me calling her phone trying to get the finder to answer, it wasnt returned.


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