Thread: Touch Buying used nook Simple Touch, what to look for?
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Old 12-27-2011, 01:49 PM   #2
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Originally Posted by Tired_ View Post
Hi! I'm trying to save some money, and I found someone selling a used nook Simple Touch for $70. I've never used a nook before (can't buy them in Canada), and I don't really know what all I need to check on it, to make sure I'm not being scammed. Obviously, I'll look for a cracked screen or obvious physical damage, and I'll bring SD with me to make sure the card slot works, but I'm not too sure what other things I should check before I pay the guy. Are there any 'gotcha's that you guys are aware of that I should look out for? I'd hate to pay $70 for a lemon and have to pay another $99 to get a working unit!
Be careful when buying a used Nook ereader.
Several people on the B&N forum have received a stolen one, when buying used. Those are blacklisted at B&N, and cannot be registered.
Also make sure that the previous owner deregistered the Nook using the option on the device. If the owner just resets the device, it will still be registered at B&N, and you will not be able to register. And it is very difficult to get B&N to solve this.
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