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Old 11-02-2019, 09:20 AM   #37
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Which to me means suggesting Walmart would require a rather significant reason why they are better. A day or two more shipping hardly qualifies. And as to defective units despite this forum they’re most likely a statistical minority. Meaning returns are a smaller concern.
I agree, but otoh, if all else is equal, why not get that marginal additional benefit? But I also agree, that since all else isn't equal, because:

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I don’t question why someone doesn’t like a mega corporation like Walmart there are plenty of reasons why someone wouldn’t want to give them money.
there's still no case to be made for ordering from Kobo. Chapters is cheaper on a device coming from Canada.

Anecdote time: The three Kobos listed under my devices all came from Chapters in five or six days (depending on the weekend) after I placed the order. At that time, there were significant lags on Kobo shipping and I'm glad to hear that's been addressed. But bottom line, Chapters is cheaper!
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