Question from a future kindle buyer

andrewyi1114 · 05-01-2011, 01:48 AM

Hi I'm planning on getting the Kindle DX pretty soon, but I just had some questions.

I was looking on ebay to maybe get a used one out of the box for cheaper, but some of the listings on there are a lot more than the price of $379 on amazon.com. why is this?

I reckon that some of them are the 2nd generation ones unopened so they are rare and sought after by collectors or whatever, but there are some graphite DXs that I see that are over 400. I don't understand why this is so and would like to know why.

And also there's no reason for me to get the older version right? I've been researching a little bit, and it seems like the newest model is better in every way?

Thanks for any help!

Mark Rehorst · 05-01-2011, 02:19 AM

Some ebay based businesses can make a profit by buying product from Amazon and reselling to ebay buyers who live in countries where amazon doesn't ship.

Ebay is a seller's market. Try Craig's list instead. You're more likely to find a deal because there is much less competition among buyers. I picked up my nearly new DXG with leather cover for $220 via Craig's list.

By the way, the leather cover makes the whole DXG + cover weigh almost twice as much as the DXG alone. It's heavy enough to be tiring holding it for long reading sessions. Consider alternatives.

AnemicOak · 05-01-2011, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by andrewyi1114

I was looking on ebay to maybe get a used one out of the box for cheaper, but some of the listings on there are a lot more than the price of $379 on amazon.com. why is this?

I reckon that some of them are the 2nd generation ones unopened so they are rare and sought after by collectors or whatever, but there are some graphite DXs that I see that are over 400. I don't understand why this is so and would like to know why.

At a guess, maybe because the eBay seller will ship some places Amazon won't???

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And also there's no reason for me to get the older version right? I've been researching a little bit, and it seems like the newest model is better in every way?

Can't think of any. The DXg uses the newer Pearl screen which is much nicer IMO.

kindlekitten · 05-01-2011, 11:39 AM

anecdotally we have had more than a few ebay purchasers that have received kindles that may have "fallen off of the truck" and are actually blacklisted. unless you have a geographic shipping location, it is highly recommended to buy it straight from Amazon or one of the big box stores. ebay sellers seem to think that they can inflate the prices, and the market will stand it. it works. sometimes. especially around the holidays

welcome to the forums!

mr ploppy · 05-01-2011, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by andrewyi1114

I was looking on ebay to maybe get a used one out of the box for cheaper, but some of the listings on there are a lot more than the price of $379 on amazon.com. why is this?

Ebay's fees for sellers are very high, so it will always be the most expensive place to buy new items.

bhartman36 · 05-01-2011, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mr ploppy

Ebay's fees for sellers are very high, so it will always be the most expensive place to buy new items.

The thing about eBay is, there are no "new" items on eBay. If it's being auctioned off, it's at least some form of used, even if it's still in the box.

You can still get good deals on eBay. I've been on both ends of some pretty low prices. But it's about popularity. The 3rd generation DX is a pretty hot item right now. You can save yourself some money by going with a previous generation. I've seen those for as low as $300. In fact, that's how I got my first Kindle: I waited until the Kindle 2 was out for a while, and then I got the Kindle 1 on eBay.

ProfCrash · 05-01-2011, 12:40 PM

Keep an eye out at Amazon and Staples. Both have had specials recently where the DXG was sold for $300. It would be better to buy one at that price, new, from an approved store then off of EBay or Craigslist.

andrewyi1114 · 05-01-2011, 01:46 PM

thanks for all the help everyone! I'm gonna keep checking back on amazon and craigslist because 370's still a little steep for me. There aren't too many people selling dx's though around here...

ProfCrash · 05-01-2011, 01:51 PM

I think most DXG users are pretty happy with their purchase.

MichelRenaud · 05-01-2011, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by bhartman36

The thing about eBay is, there are no "new" items on eBay. If it's being auctioned off, it's at least some form of used, even if it's still in the box.

That may have been true 10 years ago, but for several years now a number of news items have been sold via eBay. A lot of online stores actually set up shop as an eBay store, or add it as a second presence to make them more visible - all the while selling new stuff.

That said, I wouldn't buy a Kindle anywhere other than "Amazon-approved" sellers (Amazon, BestBuy, Staples...)

jocampo · 05-01-2011, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by andrewyi1114

Hi I'm planning on getting the Kindle DX pretty soon, but I just had some questions.

I was looking on ebay to maybe get a used one out of the box for cheaper, but some of the listings on there are a lot more than the price of $379 on amazon.com. why is this?

I reckon that some of them are the 2nd generation ones unopened so they are rare and sought after by collectors or whatever, but there are some graphite DXs that I see that are over 400. I don't understand why this is so and would like to know why.

And also there's no reason for me to get the older version right? I've been researching a little bit, and it seems like the newest model is better in every way?

Thanks for any help!

May I ask why you are thinking on the DX version? If that's for PDF only, I would suggest an iPad instead. Unless you are planning to read "linear" PDF files or do not need annotations, the DX won't give you lot of PDF features.

Do not get me wrong, it's a great device and lighter than most devices with that screen size, but Amazon has not made firmware upgrades for it in a while.

AnemicOak · 05-01-2011, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jocampo

May I ask why you are thinking on the DX version? If that's for PDF only, I would suggest an iPad instead. Unless you are planning to read "linear" PDF files or do not need annotations, the DX won't give you lot of PDF features.

Do not get me wrong, it's a great device and lighter than most devices with that screen size, but Amazon has not made firmware upgrades for it in a while.

I'd agree with this somewhat, but it depends on intended use. I'm currently considering a Galaxy Tab 10.1 (once they come out in June) because any PDF reading I'd want to do be able to 'flip around' in reference books and stuff and I think a tablet is more suited to what I'd be doing and color would be too. However I can see someone wanting the benefits of eInk for reading PDF's and a DX would be a great option in that case.

jocampo · 05-01-2011, 04:03 PM

@AnemicOak,

I just wish Amazon could provide similar or better PDF features that they do provide on Kindle 3, which by the way, is less expensive.

For people looking for a device to make annotations, jump from chapter A to B, the DX is not the best choice, not in my opinion. Now, is amazing for poetry or programming books; perfect screen size and great battery too.

By the way, if you are looking for a tablet in order to read or use PDFs, take a look on iPad+GoodReader. I tried RepliGo on my Galaxy Tab, but GoodReader is just amazing!

SkyDream · 05-01-2011, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by andrewyi1114

Hi I'm planning on getting the Kindle DX pretty soon, but I just had some questions.

Better think twice about it.
It seems that Amazon abandoned KDXG only investing in K3.

ProfCrash · 05-01-2011, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SkyDream

Better think twice about it.
It seems that Amazon abandoned KDXG only investing in K3.

What makes you say that?

05-01-2011, 01:48 AM	#1
andrewyi1114 Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2011 Device: none	Question from a future kindle buyer Hi I'm planning on getting the Kindle DX pretty soon, but I just had some questions. I was looking on ebay to maybe get a used one out of the box for cheaper, but some of the listings on there are a lot more than the price of $379 on amazon.com. why is this? I reckon that some of them are the 2nd generation ones unopened so they are rare and sought after by collectors or whatever, but there are some graphite DXs that I see that are over 400. I don't understand why this is so and would like to know why. And also there's no reason for me to get the older version right? I've been researching a little bit, and it seems like the newest model is better in every way? Thanks for any help!

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05-01-2011, 02:19 AM	#2
Mark Rehorst was engr, now dentist Posts: 143 Karma: 18558 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Riverside, Ca Device: Kindle DXG	Some ebay based businesses can make a profit by buying product from Amazon and reselling to ebay buyers who live in countries where amazon doesn't ship. Ebay is a seller's market. Try Craig's list instead. You're more likely to find a deal because there is much less competition among buyers. I picked up my nearly new DXG with leather cover for $220 via Craig's list. By the way, the leather cover makes the whole DXG + cover weigh almost twice as much as the DXG alone. It's heavy enough to be tiring holding it for long reading sessions. Consider alternatives.

05-01-2011, 11:39 AM	#4
kindlekitten Professional Adventuress Posts: 13,368 Karma: 50260224 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Olympic Peninsula on the OTHER Washington! (the big green clean one on the west coast!) Device: Kindle, the original! Times Two! and gifting an International Kindle	anecdotally we have had more than a few ebay purchasers that have received kindles that may have "fallen off of the truck" and are actually blacklisted. unless you have a geographic shipping location, it is highly recommended to buy it straight from Amazon or one of the big box stores. ebay sellers seem to think that they can inflate the prices, and the market will stand it. it works. sometimes. especially around the holidays welcome to the forums!

05-01-2011, 12:40 PM	#7
ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	Keep an eye out at Amazon and Staples. Both have had specials recently where the DXG was sold for $300. It would be better to buy one at that price, new, from an approved store then off of EBay or Craigslist.

05-01-2011, 01:46 PM	#8
andrewyi1114 Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2011 Device: none	thanks for all the help everyone! I'm gonna keep checking back on amazon and craigslist because 370's still a little steep for me. There aren't too many people selling dx's though around here...

05-01-2011, 01:51 PM	#9
ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	I think most DXG users are pretty happy with their purchase.

05-01-2011, 04:03 PM	#13
jocampo Layback feline Posts: 3,034 Karma: 6980745 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA Device: Oasis 2nd gen, Sony DPTS1, iPad Pro 10.5"	@AnemicOak, I just wish Amazon could provide similar or better PDF features that they do provide on Kindle 3, which by the way, is less expensive. For people looking for a device to make annotations, jump from chapter A to B, the DX is not the best choice, not in my opinion. Now, is amazing for poetry or programming books; perfect screen size and great battery too. By the way, if you are looking for a tablet in order to read or use PDFs, take a look on iPad+GoodReader. I tried RepliGo on my Galaxy Tab, but GoodReader is just amazing!

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