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Lost_Adams · 03-15-2009, 02:30 PM

Howdy, Y'all,
I've been thinking about buying a used Kindle 1. I've seen an ad from someone who hasn't ever used theirs (or even opened the box?) and seems a little clueless.

Assuming I am satisfied with the physical condition of the reader, what else do I need to make sure of? From some of the threads here, I gather that I can't register it unless they first de-register. Is there any way I can ensure that has been done? Particularly, without a long startup if the unit really is "new in the box"?

Is there any place I can check the Serial Number against units reported stolen?

Thanks.

03-15-2009, 02:30 PM	#1
Lost_Adams Greenhorn Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southwest US Device: none	What Do I Need From Kindle Seller? Howdy, Y'all, I've been thinking about buying a used Kindle 1. I've seen an ad from someone who hasn't ever used theirs (or even opened the box?) and seems a little clueless. Assuming I am satisfied with the physical condition of the reader, what else do I need to make sure of? From some of the threads here, I gather that I can't register it unless they first de-register. Is there any way I can ensure that has been done? Particularly, without a long startup if the unit really is "new in the box"? Is there any place I can check the Serial Number against units reported stolen? Thanks.