Where to buy Sony PRS 505 in London ?

DudeInLondon · 03-08-2009, 07:29 AM

I'm currently in London and will fly back to Berlin on Wednesday..

I'm interested in purchasing a Sony 505 Reader here, but probably at a retail shop. What's the best deal at this time ?

I saw some at Waterstone for 230 pounds - which is significantly higher then the 180 pounds at some internet stores.

Any hints appreciated, thanks in advance!

HarryT · 03-08-2009, 07:34 AM

The main retail outlets are John Lewis, Sony Stores, and Waterstones.

Might be worth trying the electronics shops along Tottenham Court Road.

BubbleBoy · 03-08-2009, 09:04 AM

hi
try this:
http://www.currys.co.uk
you can to find a shop
or other online shop:
http://www.thelink.co.uk - £ 199.99 Free Next Day Delivery
( Voucher Code: AW2 Discount : £4.00)

DudeInLondon · 03-08-2009, 01:06 PM

Thanks Harry, Thanks BubbleBoy,

200 pounds is a good price, but I don't think I will be available all day for receiving a packet on tuesday, so retail-shop is probably better. Why is it that online shops have prices around 180 pounds and retail stores are way above (like in 225 or 230 pounds) ?

I'll probably check out retail stores around tottenham court road tomorrow.

thanks for your help,

amjbrown · 03-08-2009, 02:38 PM

If you are flying back from LHR T5, the Sony shop had them in stock the other day for £194 I think. You can call them and check the price and get them to hold one for you.

+44 (0)330 440 4050 on the BAA portal - sure I had an 020 number the other day. Can't find it though

If I was you, I'd pay the extra and get it from John Lewis. The have exclusive UK access to the red ones, and they are the best! IMHO

Valloric · 03-08-2009, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amjbrown

The have exclusive UK access to the red ones, and they are the best!

Pffft! Everyone knows the blue ones are the best.

HarryT · 03-09-2009, 03:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DudeInLondon

Thanks Harry, Thanks BubbleBoy,

200 pounds is a good price, but I don't think I will be available all day for receiving a packet on tuesday, so retail-shop is probably better. Why is it that online shops have prices around 180 pounds and retail stores are way above (like in 225 or 230 pounds) ?

I'll probably check out retail stores around tottenham court road tomorrow.

thanks for your help,

Some of the price difference will be due to the fact that online stores generally quote prices which exclude VAT (15%), whereas retail outlets always include VAT in the displayed price.

sheppy124 · 03-09-2009, 04:15 AM

If not already got one, have noticed argos do them as well for £225, havent looked at them for a while, and a bit surprised with the increase in price.

HarryT · 03-09-2009, 05:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheppy124

If not already got one, have noticed argos do them as well for £225, havent looked at them for a while, and a bit surprised with the increase in price.

Exchange-rate changes, most likely. All the devices sold in the UK seem to have increased in price over the last few months.

gwynevans · 03-09-2009, 06:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amjbrown

If you are flying back from LHR T5, the Sony shop had them in stock the other day for £194 I think. You can call them and check the price and get them to hold one for you.

That's what my parents did when they were flying out earlier this year & got a reasonable discount off the high-street price.

DudeInLondon · 03-12-2009, 03:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

Might be worth trying the electronics shops along Tottenham Court Road.

That's what I did. Bought it £199 at 'Sony centre gallery' - which is a quite reasonable price. I tried getting other retailers into matching the price, but no luck there.

I later found it for £194 at Gatwick airport (including VAT, i think)

Anyway, thanks for the help. I really like the device

bookstar · 03-25-2009, 02:36 PM

I purchased mine across the road from Selfridges, the small Waterstones shop. Selfridges book deptartment was sold out. Waterstones charged £229 I believe. That particular Waterstones only had silver. They had not heard of a blue or red version. The only knew about different coloured covers.

igorsk · 03-25-2009, 05:41 PM

As far as I know:
Waterstone's sells only silver Readers. Red model is sold exclusively by John Lewis. Blue model is not available in UK.

bookstar · 03-26-2009, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by igorsk

As far as I know:
Waterstone's sells only silver Readers. Red model is sold exclusively by John Lewis. Blue model is not available in UK.

I was not aware of this, cheers for that info.

03-08-2009, 07:29 AM	#1
DudeInLondon Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: Sony PRS-505 (soon)	Where to buy Sony PRS 505 in London ? I'm currently in London and will fly back to Berlin on Wednesday.. I'm interested in purchasing a Sony 505 Reader here, but probably at a retail shop. What's the best deal at this time ? I saw some at Waterstone for 230 pounds - which is significantly higher then the 180 pounds at some internet stores. Any hints appreciated, thanks in advance!

03-08-2009, 09:04 AM	#3
BubbleBoy Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: Sony Prs-505	hi try this: http://www.currys.co.uk you can to find a shop or other online shop: http://www.thelink.co.uk - £ 199.99 Free Next Day Delivery ( Voucher Code: AW2 Discount : £4.00) Last edited by BubbleBoy; 03-08-2009 at 09:25 AM.

03-25-2009, 02:36 PM	#12
bookstar Noobie Posts: 17 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: London Device: PRS-505	I purchased mine across the road from Selfridges, the small Waterstones shop. Selfridges book deptartment was sold out. Waterstones charged £229 I believe. That particular Waterstones only had silver. They had not heard of a blue or red version. The only knew about different coloured covers. Last edited by bookstar; 03-25-2009 at 04:49 PM.

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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	The main retail outlets are John Lewis, Sony Stores, and Waterstones. Might be worth trying the electronics shops along Tottenham Court Road.

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DudeInLondon Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: Sony PRS-505 (soon)	Thanks Harry, Thanks BubbleBoy, 200 pounds is a good price, but I don't think I will be available all day for receiving a packet on tuesday, so retail-shop is probably better. Why is it that online shops have prices around 180 pounds and retail stores are way above (like in 225 or 230 pounds) ? I'll probably check out retail stores around tottenham court road tomorrow. thanks for your help,

03-08-2009, 02:38 PM	#5
amjbrown Addict Posts: 322 Karma: 1231044 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: London, UK Device: Kindle Oasis 3, Kindle app on the iPhone	If you are flying back from LHR T5, the Sony shop had them in stock the other day for £194 I think. You can call them and check the price and get them to hold one for you. +44 (0)330 440 4050 on the BAA portal - sure I had an 020 number the other day. Can't find it though If I was you, I'd pay the extra and get it from John Lewis. The have exclusive UK access to the red ones, and they are the best! IMHO

03-09-2009, 04:15 AM	#8
sheppy124 Member Posts: 14 Karma: 11 Join Date: Jul 2008 Device: Sony prs505	If not already got one, have noticed argos do them as well for £225, havent looked at them for a while, and a bit surprised with the increase in price.

03-25-2009, 05:41 PM	#13
igorsk Wizard Posts: 3,442 Karma: 300001 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Belgium Device: PRS-500/505/700, Kindle, Cybook Gen3, Words Gear	As far as I know: Waterstone's sells only silver Readers. Red model is sold exclusively by John Lewis. Blue model is not available in UK.

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