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rcentros · 12-23-2019, 04:03 PM

It looks like in-store prices for Kobo Aura Edition 2s are as low as $30 (most are $49). But you only see these if you get the Walmart App for your Android and (I assume) iPhone. Currently there is one store in our area that shows a $30 Kobo and (supposedly) its in stock. So I'll probably take a run out there this afternoon and see if they actually exist. (I'll report back one way or the other.) I guess the catch is it has to be a store that actually sells Kobo devices.

Should mention that, after I discovered this, I saw someone mentioning it on Slick Deals. (My brother suggested the app because he was able to find a Roku TV at Black Friday prices and a store that had it in stock using the app).

EDIT: Walmart actually is selling these on clearance in some of its stores. There were about eight of them in the Electronics Clearance section in the "head" Walmart in this area. I don't know why some of the stores are showing that you can order and pick up these "in the store," for $49, but I'm guessing these are going to go on clearance "again" online soon. Maybe Kobo is going to upgrade this line to match the hardware Tolino is selling.

12-23-2019, 04:03 PM	#1
rcentros eReader Wrangler Posts: 7,894 Karma: 52566355 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Boise, ID Device: PB HD3, GL3, Voyage	Walmart app and $30 (and $49) Kobo Auras? It looks like in-store prices for Kobo Aura Edition 2s are as low as $30 (most are $49). But you only see these if you get the Walmart App for your Android and (I assume) iPhone. Currently there is one store in our area that shows a $30 Kobo and (supposedly) its in stock. So I'll probably take a run out there this afternoon and see if they actually exist. (I'll report back one way or the other.) I guess the catch is it has to be a store that actually sells Kobo devices. Should mention that, after I discovered this, I saw someone mentioning it on Slick Deals. (My brother suggested the app because he was able to find a Roku TV at Black Friday prices and a store that had it in stock using the app). EDIT: Walmart actually is selling these on clearance in some of its stores. There were about eight of them in the Electronics Clearance section in the "head" Walmart in this area. I don't know why some of the stores are showing that you can order and pick up these "in the store," for $49, but I'm guessing these are going to go on clearance "again" online soon. Maybe Kobo is going to upgrade this line to match the hardware Tolino is selling. Last edited by rcentros; 12-24-2019 at 03:09 AM.