PRS-505 price

Eldubb · 02-16-2010, 11:04 PM

If you could buy a second hand PRS-505 tomorrow, how much would you be willing to pay for it? Lets assume its in great condition, no scratches etc.

Wanting to know as someone is selling one but im not sure what they're worth?

edbro · 02-17-2010, 12:03 PM

Have you checked ebay?

dhbailey · 02-17-2010, 05:16 PM

I'd pay $200.

Eldubb · 02-17-2010, 09:42 PM

ebbro - i find ebay overprices items but a big margin.

dhb - thats about $220 AUD so thanks. I was thinking around the same.

Elecman · 02-18-2010, 06:31 PM

I am ready to buy a PRS-505 as well, and have been pricing them, to get the best value possible.

For example, on eBay, the last 3 ending auctions I've watched for dark Blue PRS-505s have been about $227, $227, and $202 respectively.

Silver 505s as we know are at 2-3x more common but whos prices aren't that much different.

By the way my first e-reader was the Astak 5" EZp and after the novelty wore off, I just found its screen's contrast not up to par, esp after reading and seeing the 505's screen. So now that's why I'm looking to buy the 505.

UPDATE: Just found a used Dk blue 505 on the bay for $229 shipped.

Robert Minneman · 02-23-2010, 06:21 PM

I find it amazing how these devices have held their value. My wife originally paid around 250 dollars for my 505...

silverraven · 02-24-2010, 04:18 PM

I've been toying with buying a used 505, but should I worry about battery life?
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Robert Minneman · 02-24-2010, 05:25 PM

As I understand it, you can easily purchase and replace the 505's battery.

I'm in the market too and am not concerned at all with battery life.

I've replaced the battery and upgraded the hard drive in my Zune so I'm very sure the PRS won't be any big deal at all.

buecherhans · 02-27-2010, 06:15 AM

For all interested in the Sony 505, I understand that in some countries these units are not sold any more, while here in Germany it is one of the few eBook readers you can get in the shops. They are around EUR 200. (new and includes 19% VAT) Used 505s on the German eBay are not much cheaper.

Elecman · 02-27-2010, 11:00 AM

Just got the PRS-505 in the mail yesterday. It replaces the first E-Reader I had; the Astak EZ 5" Pro which I had but just 2 weeks. I can definitely see how the 505 is superior in most ways; screen, user interface, and also the e-reader library software which is actually pretty decent. Contrast and readability is so much better. Also like the typically excellent Sony build quality and all-metal housing.
The only books I have so far are the .lit freebees that originally came with my first PDA; the Cassiopeia E-125. Calibre-converted them to epub and all is well. Now to finish the 2nd half of Dracula which seems much more fun to read on an electronic device rather than a paperback...

Sniperet · 02-27-2010, 01:16 PM

Bought mine new about 6 months ago for $199 US

PaladinBL · 03-05-2010, 06:53 AM

I bought PRS-505 recently in Vienna for 200€.

AmonRaa · 03-06-2010, 03:46 AM

Can you guys share some links for shops in Germany (or Austria) where you can buy it for 200 euro?

Eldubb · 03-07-2010, 01:53 AM

Just bought a PRS-505 off ebay for AUD290

that's USD260 and GPB175, so...

they've gone a little bit cheaper but not by much on ebay.

Ilkyway · 03-07-2010, 11:40 AM

I bought mine on Thalia but not in the www. It was the 20.02.2010 for € 179
I looked it up in the internet but there they had non. The man toled me, that they are selling there stock and that is it than. If you whant, try and call them: 0049395 3631510 that is the number from the store where I bought mine. If they have one but wont deliver, than pm me and I will see if I can help.
Good luck, Ilkyway

02-16-2010, 11:04 PM	#1
Eldubb Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: none	PRS-505 price If you could buy a second hand PRS-505 tomorrow, how much would you be willing to pay for it? Lets assume its in great condition, no scratches etc. Wanting to know as someone is selling one but im not sure what they're worth?

02-18-2010, 06:31 PM	#5
Elecman Enthusiast Posts: 25 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Massachusetts Device: Nook Color	I am ready to buy a PRS-505 as well, and have been pricing them, to get the best value possible. For example, on eBay, the last 3 ending auctions I've watched for dark Blue PRS-505s have been about $227, $227, and $202 respectively. Silver 505s as we know are at 2-3x more common but whos prices aren't that much different. By the way my first e-reader was the Astak 5" EZp and after the novelty wore off, I just found its screen's contrast not up to par, esp after reading and seeing the 505's screen. So now that's why I'm looking to buy the 505. UPDATE: Just found a used Dk blue 505 on the bay for $229 shipped. Last edited by Elecman; 02-19-2010 at 05:50 PM.

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Eldubb Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: none	ebbro - i find ebay overprices items but a big margin. dhb - thats about $220 AUD so thanks. I was thinking around the same.

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silverraven Guru Posts: 970 Karma: 3438612 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Kindle Voyage, Kindle 4NTB x 4	I've been toying with buying a used 505, but should I worry about battery life? S

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Robert Minneman Connoisseur Posts: 53 Karma: 18010 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: Sony PRS-505	As I understand it, you can easily purchase and replace the 505's battery. I'm in the market too and am not concerned at all with battery life. I've replaced the battery and upgraded the hard drive in my Zune so I'm very sure the PRS won't be any big deal at all.

02-27-2010, 06:15 AM	#9
buecherhans Enthusiast Posts: 28 Karma: 20 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Karlsruhe, Germany Device: iPad, iPhone	For all interested in the Sony 505, I understand that in some countries these units are not sold any more, while here in Germany it is one of the few eBook readers you can get in the shops. They are around EUR 200. (new and includes 19% VAT) Used 505s on the German eBay are not much cheaper.

02-27-2010, 11:00 AM	#10
Elecman Enthusiast Posts: 25 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Massachusetts Device: Nook Color	Just got the PRS-505 in the mail yesterday. It replaces the first E-Reader I had; the Astak EZ 5" Pro which I had but just 2 weeks. I can definitely see how the 505 is superior in most ways; screen, user interface, and also the e-reader library software which is actually pretty decent. Contrast and readability is so much better. Also like the typically excellent Sony build quality and all-metal housing. The only books I have so far are the .lit freebees that originally came with my first PDA; the Cassiopeia E-125. Calibre-converted them to epub and all is well. Now to finish the 2nd half of Dracula which seems much more fun to read on an electronic device rather than a paperback...

02-27-2010, 01:16 PM	#11
Sniperet Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: Sony Reader PRS-505	Bought mine new about 6 months ago for $199 US

03-05-2010, 06:53 AM	#12
PaladinBL Enthusiast Posts: 46 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Banjaluka, BiH Device: Sony PRS-505	I bought PRS-505 recently in Vienna for 200€.

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03-06-2010, 03:46 AM	#13
AmonRaa Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: none	Can you guys share some links for shops in Germany (or Austria) where you can buy it for 200 euro?

03-07-2010, 01:53 AM	#14
Eldubb Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: none	Just bought a PRS-505 off ebay for AUD290 that's USD260 and GPB175, so... they've gone a little bit cheaper but not by much on ebay.

03-07-2010, 11:40 AM	#15
Ilkyway Enthusiast Posts: 25 Karma: 282 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Germany Device: Sony 505	I bought mine on Thalia but not in the www. It was the 20.02.2010 for € 179 I looked it up in the internet but there they had non. The man toled me, that they are selling there stock and that is it than. If you whant, try and call them: 0049395 3631510 that is the number from the store where I bought mine. If they have one but wont deliver, than pm me and I will see if I can help. Good luck, Ilkyway