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Old 10-21-2009, 06:17 PM   #14
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Originally Posted by Abulia View Post
So without knowing how many B&N stores are around you in Poughkeepsie, you might not be able to get one at launch.
But that's my point. I don't need one at launch just to be able to say I've got one. I'd rather check it out before spending money on it. If the return wasn't so costly if I didn't like it, it would be a different story, but to be charged $40 to restock it plus the cost of the overnight shipping (which will probably be another $20) plus the cost to me to ship it back, seems a high price to pay for something that I don't need to have the first day it is available.

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Your comments are all fair points but it really sounds like you're seeking validation for your decision or rationalizing it out loud.
No, I was simply enumerating some reasons why it might not be a good idea to preorder the Nook as opposed to checking it out first in the store. Some other MR members might not have been aware of the restocking fee, of the 14-day return limit, and the possibility of having to reimburse B&N for the expedited shipping. Although I have never ordered a Kindle, my understanding is that Amazon doesn't charge any of these fees and has a 30-day return policy, so other MRers might mistakenly assume that B&N has similar terms.
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