Sony Reader outside US - Page 24

BKeeper · 10-26-2007, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by NatCh

I thought it was the other way around, BKeeper -- that the MSRP was what the manufacturer suggested as the price. And also what the manufacturer sells it for themselves, going no lower than that to prevent undercutting their retail partners ....

I see no contradiction between what you said and what I said.
I'm the one who's lost now.

In any case I agree with you.

I used the MSRP 'cause that's more common, but could be any price.
Given that retailers get volume discounts the MSRP helps prevent that the big fishes take advantage of that hurting the rest of the distribution chain.

Of course I could be wrong, this is not my area of expertise.

NatCh · 10-26-2007, 04:50 PM

Nah, I think I just confused myself.

Happens more than I like to admit.

Kaboom · 10-26-2007, 11:52 PM

I ordered one from Adorama on the 17th as well. I'll be furious if they cancel my order now because im overseas as i could have one by now if i went off ebay. It's for a gift and now it will be a late gift no matter who i get it from!

JSWolf · 10-27-2007, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Kaboom

I ordered one from Adorama on the 17th as well. I'll be furious if they cancel my order now because im overseas as i could have one by now if i went off ebay. It's for a gift and now it will be a late gift no matter who i get it from!

You could go look in the flea market and find the message where I'm offering to get a 505 for someone overseas and put in that you want one and you could get one that way.

Kaboom · 10-27-2007, 01:49 AM

Thanks JSWOLF. Had considered it but adorama are a shop and have a good price. If it's gonna be late i'd rather it be late from Adorama or BH.

JSWolf · 10-27-2007, 01:55 AM

But nobody has yet to get a 505 from Adorama and nobody here knows anything about them. B&H has no stock of 505 yet.

ricdiogo · 10-27-2007, 09:12 PM

I live in Europe. Does anyone know if/how/where can I buy the Reader with a 2 year parts+labour+replacement warranty?

HarryT · 10-28-2007, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

But nobody has yet to get a 505 from Adorama and nobody here knows anything about them. B&H has no stock of 505 yet.

Adorama are a very reputable store when it comes to cameras, etc. They have an excellent reputation.

ebookworm · 10-30-2007, 04:04 AM

Has anyone outside US been able to successfully order the 505 yet?

HarryT · 10-30-2007, 04:08 AM

A number of people have bought them via eBay. I don't believe anyone's managed to find a shop which has them in stock and ships internationally.

Perhaps you should consider a CyBook Gen3 instead?

maxk · 10-30-2007, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

A number of people have bought them via eBay. I don't believe anyone's managed to find a shop which has them in stock and ships internationally.

Perhaps you should consider a CyBook Gen3 instead?

By the time we pay CyBook shipping and silly VAT weirdness we'd be paying EBay PRS-505 prices.

HarryT · 10-30-2007, 07:49 AM

If you're in the EU you're going to have to pay VAT whether you buy a Sony Reader or a CyBook. The Sony may appear cheaper, but I think you'll find that it works out pretty much the same after you've paid import duties and VAT if you buy one from the US.

Mihail · 10-30-2007, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

A number of people have bought them via eBay. I don't believe anyone's managed to find a shop which has them in stock and ships internationally.

This store http://www.bhphotovideo.com./ does.

I read on a Russian version of mobileread that folks froim Russia and Ukraine were ordering readers from this store.

JSWolf · 10-30-2007, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Mihail

This store http://www.bhphotovideo.com./ does.

I read on a Russian version of mobileread that folks from Russia and Ukraine were ordering readers from this store.

The problem is that B&H does not yet have the 505 in stock and we have no idea when. So at present, you cannot order from them.

maxk · 10-30-2007, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

If you're in the EU you're going to have to pay VAT whether you buy a Sony Reader or a CyBook. The Sony may appear cheaper, but I think you'll find that it works out pretty much the same after you've paid import duties and VAT if you buy one from the US.

I'm referring to a post someone made in the CyBook forum about them adding VAT automatically to the price when the consumer was in Australia. If that gets worked out it might be a nice buy.

BTW I just got an update from Adorama, maybe automatic, an apology that they're still waiting for shipment of the 505/blue.

I'm really quite happy to wait in order to get it at a reasonable price.

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10-26-2007, 04:50 PM	#347
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	Nah, I think I just confused myself. Happens more than I like to admit.

10-26-2007, 11:52 PM	#348
Kaboom Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2007 Device: Sony PRS-505	I ordered one from Adorama on the 17th as well. I'll be furious if they cancel my order now because im overseas as i could have one by now if i went off ebay. It's for a gift and now it will be a late gift no matter who i get it from!

10-27-2007, 01:49 AM	#350
Kaboom Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2007 Device: Sony PRS-505	Thanks JSWOLF. Had considered it but adorama are a shop and have a good price. If it's gonna be late i'd rather it be late from Adorama or BH.

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10-30-2007, 04:04 AM	#354
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HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,560 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	A number of people have bought them via eBay. I don't believe anyone's managed to find a shop which has them in stock and ships internationally. Perhaps you should consider a CyBook Gen3 instead?

10-30-2007, 07:49 AM	#357
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,560 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	If you're in the EU you're going to have to pay VAT whether you buy a Sony Reader or a CyBook. The Sony may appear cheaper, but I think you'll find that it works out pretty much the same after you've paid import duties and VAT if you buy one from the US.