Mourning a loss

astrodad · 02-18-2009, 09:22 PM

Well, it's official. My Sony Reader is officially lost. I don't know if I left it on one of my Southwest flights from Ft. Lauderdale to Orlando to Baltimore or if it was taken from work but it's gone and I doubt I'll ever see it again.

It was my constant companion on over 120 flights over the past year. I've read more in one year on my Reader than I have in any other year of my life.

I guess I'll have to start over saving for a new one. If anyone happens to see a Sony Reader in a nice Sony lightwedge case, please let me know.

Does anyone know if I can contact Sony to contact me if someone tries to register it again?

Patricia · 02-18-2009, 09:30 PM

Well, it certainly worth contacting Sony and having a go.

I'd be lost without my Reader.

desertgrandma · 02-18-2009, 09:33 PM

Did you have any info on it that would let someone contact you if they found it?

I kinda got a icky feeling in the pit of my stomach when I read your post...much like what most of the people here are getting, I'm sure.

So sorry for your loss.

lilac_jive · 02-18-2009, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

Did you have any info on it that would let someone contact you if they found it?

I kinda got a icky feeling in the pit of my stomach when I read your post...much like what most of the people here are getting, I'm sure.

So sorry for your loss.

I second this

I'm really sorry to hear it. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you, maybe it'll make it's way back home.

frabjous · 02-18-2009, 09:55 PM

Did you contact Southwest Airlines to make sure they keep an eye out for it as well?

astrodad · 02-18-2009, 10:02 PM

Yes I used PRSCustomizer to put my name and email on the about page. I should have put my name somewhere more conspicuous. I'm on the phone with Sony Support right now, waiting to talk to a manager, but their policy is absolutely ridiculous. Here I am, the rightful owner, who can validate all of the account information for the device (which I registered and authorized in the Sony software) telling them that my device has been lost or stolen. I would like to be notified if someone tries to deauthorize my current account or authorize a new account with this reader. The rep is telling me that if the person has the serial number, or device ID, that they (support) will deauthorize any existing accounts without questions. So even if I tell support, and they put it into the comments, anyone can claim the device.

So frustrating!

astrodad · 02-18-2009, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frabjous

Did you contact Southwest Airlines to make sure they keep an eye out for it as well?

Yes I opened a report with them. I also contacted the Orlando and Baltimore airports and they have seen nothing.

I am going to call Southwest right now and find out the destination cities for the flights I flew and I'm going to contact those airports to see if someone might have found it.

The very nice lady at Southwest told me that she sees those reported all the time and that people DO get them back, so hopefully, someone nice will find it and turn it in!

astrodad · 02-18-2009, 10:07 PM

Aha! I was able to find my original registration email with the serial number. They flagged the device and said that I will be notified if someone tries to register or authorize the device. Won't THAT be an interesting conversation?

astrodad · 02-18-2009, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patricia

Well, it certainly worth contacting Sony and having a go.

I'd be lost without my Reader.

I am completely lost without it. I'm here at the hotel with absolutely nothing to do. Thank God for calibre and Dropbox! I can still access my book, at least from my computer.

desertgrandma · 02-18-2009, 10:10 PM

Please be sure and post again if you get it back so that we can rejoice with you..

astrodad · 02-18-2009, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

Please be sure and post again if you get it back so that we can rejoice with you..

Absolutely.

AnemicOak · 02-18-2009, 10:44 PM

Wow, that sucks. Hope it turns up.

I know I'd be lost without a reader.

FizzyWater · 02-18-2009, 11:17 PM

I don't know what to say, but I know I'd be just sick if this happened to me!

I hope you encounter a good Samaritan who finds your baby and gets it back to you!

Until then, here's a virtual beer to help numb the pain.

Riocaz · 02-19-2009, 05:37 AM

I feel your pain.

pcmedic · 02-19-2009, 08:50 AM

I hope you find it. That would really stink.

David S.

02-18-2009, 09:22 PM	#1
astrodad Guru Posts: 962 Karma: 568242 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Kindle Oasis 3, Kindle Paperwhite 1, iPad, iPhone	Mourning a loss Well, it's official. My Sony Reader is officially lost. I don't know if I left it on one of my Southwest flights from Ft. Lauderdale to Orlando to Baltimore or if it was taken from work but it's gone and I doubt I'll ever see it again. It was my constant companion on over 120 flights over the past year. I've read more in one year on my Reader than I have in any other year of my life. I guess I'll have to start over saving for a new one. If anyone happens to see a Sony Reader in a nice Sony lightwedge case, please let me know. Does anyone know if I can contact Sony to contact me if someone tries to register it again?

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02-18-2009, 09:30 PM	#2
Patricia Reader Posts: 11,504 Karma: 8720163 Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Wales, UK Device: Sony PRS-500, PRS-505, Asus EEEpc 4G	Well, it certainly worth contacting Sony and having a go. I'd be lost without my Reader.

02-18-2009, 09:33 PM	#3
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	Did you have any info on it that would let someone contact you if they found it? I kinda got a icky feeling in the pit of my stomach when I read your post...much like what most of the people here are getting, I'm sure. So sorry for your loss.

02-18-2009, 09:55 PM	#5
frabjous Wizard Posts: 1,213 Karma: 12890 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Amherst, Massachusetts, USA Device: Sony PRS-505	Did you contact Southwest Airlines to make sure they keep an eye out for it as well?

02-18-2009, 10:02 PM	#6
astrodad Guru Posts: 962 Karma: 568242 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Kindle Oasis 3, Kindle Paperwhite 1, iPad, iPhone	Yes I used PRSCustomizer to put my name and email on the about page. I should have put my name somewhere more conspicuous. I'm on the phone with Sony Support right now, waiting to talk to a manager, but their policy is absolutely ridiculous. Here I am, the rightful owner, who can validate all of the account information for the device (which I registered and authorized in the Sony software) telling them that my device has been lost or stolen. I would like to be notified if someone tries to deauthorize my current account or authorize a new account with this reader. The rep is telling me that if the person has the serial number, or device ID, that they (support) will deauthorize any existing accounts without questions. So even if I tell support, and they put it into the comments, anyone can claim the device. So frustrating!

02-18-2009, 10:07 PM	#8
astrodad Guru Posts: 962 Karma: 568242 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Kindle Oasis 3, Kindle Paperwhite 1, iPad, iPhone	Aha! I was able to find my original registration email with the serial number. They flagged the device and said that I will be notified if someone tries to register or authorize the device. Won't THAT be an interesting conversation?

02-18-2009, 10:10 PM	#10
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	Please be sure and post again if you get it back so that we can rejoice with you..

02-18-2009, 10:44 PM	#12
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	Wow, that sucks. Hope it turns up. I know I'd be lost without a reader.

02-18-2009, 11:17 PM	#13
FizzyWater You kids get off my lawn! Posts: 4,220 Karma: 73492664 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Device: Oasis 2 and Libra H2O and half a dozen older models I can't let go of	I don't know what to say, but I know I'd be just sick if this happened to me! I hope you encounter a good Samaritan who finds your baby and gets it back to you! Until then, here's a virtual beer to help numb the pain.

02-19-2009, 05:37 AM	#14
Riocaz Fulfilled but not by iRex Posts: 932 Karma: 286846 Join Date: May 2006 Location: London Device: Far too many	I feel your pain.

02-19-2009, 08:50 AM	#15
pcmedic Enthusiast Posts: 26 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Sony 505	I hope you find it. That would really stink. David S.