Huh why a shot at Apple? Irrespective of one is an Apple user/hater/fan is, why are they even pertinent to this discussion?
Honda civics are the most stolen cars in the US, so why not blame them for somebody purchasing a stolen Kindle too?
Further $120 is not an unreasonably price to pay for a wifi kindle in craigslist, there could be a situation where somebody got it as a gift and would rather sell it and keep the cash. The only thing I would have done is to open the unit and make sure it boots up and registers with Amazon.
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Originally Posted by GBerlin
You know, I generally don't buy Amazon books for my Kindle. But that's not the issue. THe guy bought stolen goods and the owner is identifiable. There is no issue. Return it to the owner. Just as we would all like all stolen items returned to us if possible. I think Apple has fostered this "theft is ok" idea because although they have the ability Aazon has, they have chosen not to use it and the huge market in stolen Apple products seems to have dulled moral sense in a lot of folks.
If I knew someone who knowingly retained stolen goods, I would consider him dangerous to be around and worth avoiding actively.
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