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Wald07 · 06-15-2012, 05:02 PM

Again guys, thanks for the input. This is why I posted, to get additional viewpoints to consider.

Trust me when I say, the advice is still relevant & useful..
Esp considering I was going to buy 2 this way.

So please don't feel your wasting your keystrokes on me Shopaholic.
It's not entirely after the fact, more like mid-way, as I really intended on buying 2...

I think I'll spring the $10 for the warranty offered by square trade.

So let's play WORST CASE SCENARIO here:

The Kindle is Blacklisted

The Kindle is BRICKED

The Kindle is useless.

So I open a case with e-bay & I'm refunded. Lesson learned, and I move on.

The seller has listed a working kindle. If it cannot be linked to my account & used as intended, it's not fully functional, and I'm entitled to a refund.

I think my next "Gift Kindle" will be a refurb from Amazon for $69, as they offer a one-year warranty.

06-15-2012, 05:02 PM	#13
Wald07 Audiophile Posts: 452 Karma: 2470850 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Manitoba Device: Nexux7 2nd Gen & Kobo Touch	Again guys, thanks for the input. This is why I posted, to get additional viewpoints to consider. Trust me when I say, the advice is still relevant & useful.. Esp considering I was going to buy 2 this way. So please don't feel your wasting your keystrokes on me Shopaholic. It's not entirely after the fact, more like mid-way, as I really intended on buying 2... I think I'll spring the $10 for the warranty offered by square trade. So let's play WORST CASE SCENARIO here: The Kindle is Blacklisted The Kindle is BRICKED The Kindle is useless. So I open a case with e-bay & I'm refunded. Lesson learned, and I move on. The seller has listed a working kindle. If it cannot be linked to my account & used as intended, it's not fully functional, and I'm entitled to a refund. I think my next "Gift Kindle" will be a refurb from Amazon for $69, as they offer a one-year warranty.