Now that was a deal!

khalleron · 10-04-2009, 10:35 AM

I was killing time at the Staples in another town yesterday while waiting for a movie (got to play with the PRS-600 which I hadn't had a chance to see before).

On the clearance table they had one of the lighted covers for the the PRS-505 marked down to $31.50. I snagged it and carried it around the store trying to decide whether to buy it or not (money's kind of tight right now, trying not to make any unnecessary purchases), but finally decided I'd regret not getting it at that price since I'll probably not have another chance at it. Got up to the counter, the saleslady scanned it, and it was only $12.50!

Now I'm *really* glad I decided to get it.

Was reading with it in the movie theater before the movie started - got lots in inquiries about it.

Gotta love a good bargain.

Dr. Drib · 10-04-2009, 08:53 PM

A great price! Congratulations!

Makes one wonder what else was actually cheaper at that clearance table.

Don

Juliette · 10-05-2009, 04:55 AM

Wow, nice shot!

Boston · 10-07-2009, 07:37 PM

wow...I went to my Staples but they said you need to go to one of the larger electronics stores because the regular stores just started carrying the ebook readers.

I did find the PRS-505 covers for 50% off at Borders. They had the cover with the light ($35), pink leather ($20) and black leather covers ($20). Not a great deal but better than what they once charged.

lilac_jive · 10-07-2009, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Boston

wow...I went to my Staples but they said you need to go to one of the larger electronics stores because the regular stores just started carrying the ebook readers.

I did find the PRS-505 covers for 50% off at Borders. They had the cover with the light ($35), pink leather ($20) and black leather covers ($20). Not a great deal but better than what they once charged.

Thanks for the heads up, I wouldn't mind snagging an extra cover just in case.

mgrunk · 10-07-2009, 08:54 PM

Very nice - my light wedge is scratched and I'd love a new cover / light.

khalleron · 10-07-2009, 11:33 PM

[QUOTE=Boston;618843]wow...I went to my Staples but they said you need to go to one of the larger electronics stores because the regular stores just started carrying the ebook readers.

QUOTE]

Hm. I live in a very small town and two retailers here were carrying the 505 (one still is) for several months. One of those was Staples, now carrying the 300 and 600.

Boston · 10-08-2009, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by lilac_jive

Thanks for the heads up, I wouldn't mind snagging an extra cover just in case.

As an FYI - They weren't near the other Sony displays or book sections. I found them stuck in the clearance bins near the record and gift sections. They were easy to pick out because of the packaging (where most of the other stuff was junky odds and ends).

lilac_jive · 10-08-2009, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Boston

As an FYI - They weren't near the other Sony displays or book sections. I found them stuck in the clearance bins near the record and gift sections. They were easy to pick out because of the packaging (where most of the other stuff was junky odds and ends).

Thanks for the tip! I was going to go on my lunch break today, but I'll have to go tomorrow.

MarciaCat · 10-10-2009, 01:38 PM

I've been to a couple Staples in my area but had no luck finding the lighted cover.

They only had the leather covers-- I got my Dad one of those. I guess I'll have to wait for Target to reduce their price again; they're currently priced at $32.48. I also saw them at Borders for $32.50.

lilac_jive · 10-11-2009, 09:22 AM

I picked up an extra premium 505 cover for $20 at Borders, and they had the lighted cover on sale for $30. It wasn't out on the sales floor though, I had to ask.

mollybo · 10-11-2009, 12:53 PM

A friend of mine found a lightwedge for me the same way - in the clearance bin, for $12.50. Since I often remark that my husband is practicing to be a vampire (actually, he has migraines so we keep the lights uncomfortably dim for me) and I disliked the light I was using, he grabbed it for me. I'm delighted with it!

10-04-2009, 10:35 AM	#1
khalleron Kate Posts: 1,442 Karma: 1756285 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oregon, United States Device: Nexus 7, Sony PRS-T1 Red	Now that was a deal! I was killing time at the Staples in another town yesterday while waiting for a movie (got to play with the PRS-600 which I hadn't had a chance to see before). On the clearance table they had one of the lighted covers for the the PRS-505 marked down to $31.50. I snagged it and carried it around the store trying to decide whether to buy it or not (money's kind of tight right now, trying not to make any unnecessary purchases), but finally decided I'd regret not getting it at that price since I'll probably not have another chance at it. Got up to the counter, the saleslady scanned it, and it was only $12.50! Now I'm really glad I decided to get it. Was reading with it in the movie theater before the movie started - got lots in inquiries about it. Gotta love a good bargain. __________________ Kate My Webpage Portrait of the Past They Say Love is Blind Now available from Girlebooks.com

10-04-2009, 08:53 PM	#2
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 21,659 Karma: 7299295 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Borja (Lima), Peru Device: Pcktbk 360; Kindle Paperwhite (WiFi)/ Fire HD; nook STR & Col; KoboGlo	A great price! Congratulations! Makes one wonder what else was actually cheaper at that clearance table. 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.

10-07-2009, 11:33 PM	#7
khalleron Kate Posts: 1,442 Karma: 1756285 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oregon, United States Device: Nexus 7, Sony PRS-T1 Red	[QUOTE=Boston;618843]wow...I went to my Staples but they said you need to go to one of the larger electronics stores because the regular stores just started carrying the ebook readers. QUOTE] Hm. I live in a very small town and two retailers here were carrying the 505 (one still is) for several months. One of those was Staples, now carrying the 300 and 600. __________________ Kate My Webpage Portrait of the Past They Say Love is Blind Now available from Girlebooks.com

10-11-2009, 09:22 AM	#11
lilac_jive Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,871 Karma: 27376 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Device: PRS-505	I picked up an extra premium 505 cover for $20 at Borders, and they had the lighted cover on sale for $30. It wasn't out on the sales floor though, I had to ask. __________________ Need something to read? Check out my blog, The Book Plate! http://bookplatereads.blogspot.com (Yes, I'm finally updating it!!)

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10-05-2009, 04:55 AM	#3
Juliette I eat books Posts: 602 Karma: 5124 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Milan, Italy Device: Gen3 PRS-505 PRS-600 PB360 PB302 K2 Opus BebookMini OnyxBoox K3 KDXG	Wow, nice shot!

10-07-2009, 07:37 PM	#4
Boston Fanatic Posts: 544 Karma: 40032 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Boston :) Device: Kindle 1, PRS-650, Sony S Tablet	wow...I went to my Staples but they said you need to go to one of the larger electronics stores because the regular stores just started carrying the ebook readers. I did find the PRS-505 covers for 50% off at Borders. They had the cover with the light ($35), pink leather ($20) and black leather covers ($20). Not a great deal but better than what they once charged.

10-07-2009, 08:54 PM	#6
mgrunk Zealot Posts: 130 Karma: 96 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: metro Atlanta, GA Device: Sony Reader PRS-505	Very nice - my light wedge is scratched and I'd love a new cover / light.

10-10-2009, 01:38 PM	#10
MarciaCat Addict Posts: 287 Karma: 35726 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Diego Device: Sony 505,Nook Simple Touch & Sony T1. Dreaming of a Kobo Aura HD	I've been to a couple Staples in my area but had no luck finding the lighted cover. They only had the leather covers-- I got my Dad one of those. I guess I'll have to wait for Target to reduce their price again; they're currently priced at $32.48. I also saw them at Borders for $32.50.

10-11-2009, 12:53 PM	#12
mollybo Connoisseur Posts: 79 Karma: 2896 Join Date: Nov 2007 Device: Rocket eBook, Gemstar, and Kindle 3	A friend of mine found a lightwedge for me the same way - in the clearance bin, for $12.50. Since I often remark that my husband is practicing to be a vampire (actually, he has migraines so we keep the lights uncomfortably dim for me) and I disliked the light I was using, he grabbed it for me. I'm delighted with it!

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