Bebook - pricing and coupon code information

bigmoney · 01-26-2009, 09:25 AM

Hi there!

I am seriously thinking about buying the Bebook, after reading lots of reviews at this forum.

One thing that is leaving me scratching my head is that when I go to mybebook.com on 2 different machines, I see 2 different prices on the top of the page! In one machine (a Mac, set with language = English) I see it as 279.99 USD, which is great, while in the other machine (Linux, language = French) it shows 339 EUR!!

That's 50% more so it makes a lot of difference!

I live in Belgium, so I am confused what is the actual price around here. Can anyone clarify?

Another thing is that I went through the checkout process for a while (didn't confirm but I wanted to see the price there) and I didn't see any place to enter the coupon code..is that at the very last page (the one I didn't dare to click) or what?

Best regards

Rod

Sweetpea · 01-26-2009, 09:58 AM

Wow, that's one heck of a price difference:

330 euro = 427 dollar...

For that price difference, you can actually go to the States and pick one up there...

HarryT · 01-26-2009, 12:10 PM

Part of the difference will be due to the fact that the French price will include VAT @19.6%, whereas the US price will not.

bigmoney · 01-26-2009, 12:34 PM

I got an answer from the BeBook sales team:

"We apologize for any confusion about pricing. For all European countries the BeBook price is EUR 329,95, incl. taxes. Prices differ for each region. The final price is based on a lot of things like transport, local taxes, import regulations etc. etc."

Argh, I was all excited about getting an e-reader for 210 EUR or so (279 USD)..

330 EUR is too much.

Flolo · 01-27-2009, 07:51 AM

Order it from the UK. With the current GBP <-> EUR exchange, you will get if for less than 300 EUR (e.g. sustuu.com or maplin.com will send it for 240 GPB, which is approx. 260 EUR).

HarryT · 01-27-2009, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flolo

Order it from the UK. With the current GBP <-> EUR exchange, you will get if for less than 300 EUR (e.g. sustuu.com or maplin.com will send it for 240 GPB, which is approx. 260 EUR).

... and by doing that you're benefitting from the UK's 15% VAT rate, which is lower than that of most other EU countries.

bigmoney · 01-27-2009, 08:34 AM

Great tip guys, will do that

Looking forward to get my first e-book reader..

Sweetpea · 01-27-2009, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flolo

Order it from the UK. With the current GBP <-> EUR exchange, you will get if for less than 300 EUR (e.g. sustuu.com or maplin.com will send it for 240 GPB, which is approx. 260 EUR).

Hmm, that might actually be a good idea...

btw, the small print of sustuu.com is funny:

Quote:

Please Note: Maya 2000 Ltd cannot be held responsible for any delays caused by Acts of God, industrial action, vehicle breakdown, stock availability and delivery companies.

01-26-2009, 09:25 AM	#1
bigmoney Connoisseur Posts: 50 Karma: 110 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: BeBook w/ OpenInkpot	Bebook - pricing and coupon code information Hi there! I am seriously thinking about buying the Bebook, after reading lots of reviews at this forum. One thing that is leaving me scratching my head is that when I go to mybebook.com on 2 different machines, I see 2 different prices on the top of the page! In one machine (a Mac, set with language = English) I see it as 279.99 USD, which is great, while in the other machine (Linux, language = French) it shows 339 EUR!! That's 50% more so it makes a lot of difference! I live in Belgium, so I am confused what is the actual price around here. Can anyone clarify? Another thing is that I went through the checkout process for a while (didn't confirm but I wanted to see the price there) and I didn't see any place to enter the coupon code..is that at the very last page (the one I didn't dare to click) or what? Best regards Rod

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Sweetpea Grand Sorcerer Posts: 9,707 Karma: 32763414 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Krewerd Device: Pocketbook Inkpad 4 Color; Samsung Galaxy Tab S6	Wow, that's one heck of a price difference: 330 euro = 427 dollar... For that price difference, you can actually go to the States and pick one up there...

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HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Part of the difference will be due to the fact that the French price will include VAT @19.6%, whereas the US price will not.

01-26-2009, 12:34 PM	#4
bigmoney Connoisseur Posts: 50 Karma: 110 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: BeBook w/ OpenInkpot	I got an answer from the BeBook sales team: "We apologize for any confusion about pricing. For all European countries the BeBook price is EUR 329,95, incl. taxes. Prices differ for each region. The final price is based on a lot of things like transport, local taxes, import regulations etc. etc." Argh, I was all excited about getting an e-reader for 210 EUR or so (279 USD).. 330 EUR is too much.

01-27-2009, 07:51 AM	#5
Flolo Member Posts: 10 Karma: 12 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: none	Order it from the UK. With the current GBP <-> EUR exchange, you will get if for less than 300 EUR (e.g. sustuu.com or maplin.com will send it for 240 GPB, which is approx. 260 EUR).

01-27-2009, 08:34 AM	#7
bigmoney Connoisseur Posts: 50 Karma: 110 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: BeBook w/ OpenInkpot	Great tip guys, will do that Looking forward to get my first e-book reader..

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