Classic Nook on eBay already-unreal

Copynik · 11-28-2009, 02:09 PM

I guess I shouldn't be surprised. People are selling nooks they haven't even received yet on eBay for considerably more than the $259 selling price. Those being sold with guaranteed delivery in time for Christmas are priced from $350 all the way up to the ridiculous "Buy it Now" price of $799!!!!

Maybe I should've pre-ordered two and sold one, but it just all seems so ridiculous to me. It's amazing what people will pay for instant gratification. They could easily pre-order the nook from B&N for $259 for post-holiday delivery and give the recipient the holiday card B&N is offering for nook pre-orders.

WT Sharpe · 11-28-2009, 02:23 PM

Capitalism! Ya' gotta' love it!

shrktank · 11-28-2009, 09:53 PM

I am one of those evil capitalist.

Sold it for 444, then looking to order a new one to keep with delivery in January.

But I am still enjoying my Sony 505

RTownsend · 11-28-2009, 09:58 PM

Wow - I haven't heard of that before. I am looking forward to getting one, although I am developing quite an eReader collection. It looks as though there will be a few more fabulous options by Jan or Feb 2010.

daffy4u · 11-28-2009, 10:02 PM

They're mostly going for people outside of the U.S. where the nook won't be sold.

coolbreeze · 11-29-2009, 10:51 PM

I'm probably going to list mine for like $500 or so.

My refurb $189 K2 really is adequate. Offer free overnight shipping and BIN with MSFT cashback and you will sell if fast. Nice free Kindle from the profit.

WT Sharpe · 11-30-2009, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shrktank

I am one of those evil capitalist.

Sold it for 444, then looking to order a new one to keep with delivery in January.

But I am still enjoying my Sony 505

I'm not complaining; only wishing I had the same foresight!

Let's see: (259 * 2) - 444 = $74.00 that you paid for your Nook.

Not bad. Not bad at all! And somewhere out there in e-bayland, some yuppie with more money than brains has a $444 gift to make his beloved smile!

Copynik · 11-30-2009, 09:12 PM

What's wild is there are still several listings on eBay claiming the nook will ship to the highest bidder the week of 11/30. Not going to happen now.

One seller is claiming he or she will receive theirs 12/4 and they will refund $50 to the winning bidder if the bidder receives it AFTER 12/10.

Given the delays, I'm sure that seller is going to eat $50.

desertgrandma · 12-06-2009, 05:18 PM

The silly things people do. Here is a listing on ebay as of 5 minutes ago.............already 30 bids, and price is up to $550.......closes in 2 hrs. For a product that sells for $259
retail.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Barnes-Noble-Noo...item27ad7e0b99

Now, pay particular attention to the disclaimer...."sold as is, no returns"

Do you suppose BN will handle any defective or problems when bought by a third party?

That will be an interesting thing to find out.

Nitrousoxide · 12-06-2009, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

The silly things people do. Here is a listing on ebay as of 5 minutes ago.............already 30 bids, and price is up to $550.......closes in 2 hrs. For a product that sells for $259
retail.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Barnes-Noble-Noo...item27ad7e0b99

Now, pay particular attention to the disclaimer...."sold as is, no returns"

Do you suppose BN will handle any defective or problems when bought by a third party?

That will be an interesting thing to find out.

I imagine they will treat it the same as if you gifted the Nook to someone.

Not_A_Crook · 12-06-2009, 07:47 PM

This is more of a chicken-fight than a black-market habit.

Likely, these units are potentially ones that had been put into the reject pile.... Nothing like getting a buggy, constantly crashing Nook for christmas...

(To surpress the feeling of being jinxed, this is why I'm glad I just pre-ordered the Nook as an early adopter)

Connallmac · 12-06-2009, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

The silly things people do. Here is a listing on ebay as of 5 minutes ago.............already 30 bids, and price is up to $550.......closes in 2 hrs. For a product that sells for $259
retail.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Barnes-Noble-Noo...item27ad7e0b99

Now, pay particular attention to the disclaimer...."sold as is, no returns"

Do you suppose BN will handle any defective or problems when bought by a third party?

That will be an interesting thing to find out.

I found this disclaimer from the seller amusing!
"- I am not responsible for any delays by Barnes & Noble or the shipping company."

desertgrandma · 12-06-2009, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Not_A_Crook

This is more of a chicken-fight than a black-market habit.

Likely, these units are potentially ones that had been put into the reject pile.... Nothing like getting a buggy, constantly crashing Nook for christmas...

(To surpress the feeling of being jinxed, this is why I'm glad I just pre-ordered the Nook as an early adopter)

No........I think these are one that people have pre-ordered, then when the "shortage" came, realized they could turn a quick profit.....

Not_A_Crook · 12-06-2009, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

No........I think these are one that people have pre-ordered, then when the "shortage" came, realized they could turn a quick profit.....

That's where the concern bases itself- COULD their be a fishy motive behind all that trouble?

I'm just wondering if their is an authentication system for unreleased devices in postal services... (Such as, how is this device legally slated for shipping?)

/I'm coming off as paranoid, I guess

desertgrandma · 12-06-2009, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Not_A_Crook

That's where the concern bases itself- COULD their be a fishy motive behind going through that trouble?

I'm just wondering if their is an authentication system for unreleased devices in postal services... (Such as, how is this device legally slated for shipping?)

/I'm coming off as paranoid, I guess

urm.......yes I think so .

Last year, the same thing was happening with Kindles around Christmas. I distinctly remember one being listed for $1500!!! It didn't sell for that, of course, but still.........

11-28-2009, 02:09 PM	#1
Copynik Member Posts: 20 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NJ, USA Device: nook	Nook on eBay already-unreal I guess I shouldn't be surprised. People are selling nooks they haven't even received yet on eBay for considerably more than the $259 selling price. Those being sold with guaranteed delivery in time for Christmas are priced from $350 all the way up to the ridiculous "Buy it Now" price of $799!!!! Maybe I should've pre-ordered two and sold one, but it just all seems so ridiculous to me. It's amazing what people will pay for instant gratification. They could easily pre-order the nook from B&N for $259 for post-holiday delivery and give the recipient the holiday card B&N is offering for nook pre-orders.

12-06-2009, 07:47 PM	#11
Not_A_Crook Which way is up? Posts: 217 Karma: 94 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: Nook, Alphasmart Neo (word processor, Viable document reader.)	This is more of a chicken-fight than a black-market habit. Likely, these units are potentially ones that had been put into the reject pile.... Nothing like getting a buggy, constantly crashing Nook for christmas... (To surpress the feeling of being jinxed, this is why I'm glad I just pre-ordered the Nook as an early adopter) Last edited by Not_A_Crook; 12-06-2009 at 07:48 PM. Reason: Grammar

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WT Sharpe Bah, humbug! Posts: 39,072 Karma: 157049943 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chesapeake, VA, USA Device: Kindle Oasis, iPad Pro, & a Samsung Galaxy S9.	Capitalism! Ya' gotta' love it!

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11-30-2009, 09:12 PM	#8
Copynik Member Posts: 20 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NJ, USA Device: nook	What's wild is there are still several listings on eBay claiming the nook will ship to the highest bidder the week of 11/30. Not going to happen now. One seller is claiming he or she will receive theirs 12/4 and they will refund $50 to the winning bidder if the bidder receives it AFTER 12/10. Given the delays, I'm sure that seller is going to eat $50.

12-06-2009, 05:18 PM	#9
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	The silly things people do. Here is a listing on ebay as of 5 minutes ago.............already 30 bids, and price is up to $550.......closes in 2 hrs. For a product that sells for $259 retail. http://cgi.ebay.com/Barnes-Noble-Noo...item27ad7e0b99 Now, pay particular attention to the disclaimer...."sold as is, no returns" Do you suppose BN will handle any defective or problems when bought by a third party? That will be an interesting thing to find out.

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