[Gary_M_Mugford]

Hi all,

Once I seeded a Kobo with my mother, I caused a bit of a bloom of Kobo-using readers in her family ... one that has ten sisters. Kobo's ease of use and Canadian origins has caused the majority of them to, more-or-less, demand Kobo's from whoever is doing the gift-giving. And in that way, they've become their own little Kobo support group.

Now it's time for Aunt Irma who lives out west in Manitoba and I wanted to brighten up her life a bit, since she's been going through some tough times. So, I thought I'd get her an Original Kobo, loaded up with some books my Mom says she would like, and get it delivered to her. She doesn't need anything more than the Original. She's ... well, let's say mature but spry. Doesn't have a computer or a cell phone. But she's got the ereader bug from her sisters.

When I went out to get one here in Brampton, I couldn't find one. Or a refurb. And my on-line search was a bit less than fruitful.

Anybody know where I can buy a classic, refurb or not, in the northwest Toronto area? I do have a separate Sony charger that I;m led to believe will also work on her Kobo, obviating the need for a computer and a USB port. If I'm wrong, please feel free to correct me.

Thanks in advance, GM