Brick-and-Mortar Store Thread - Page 3

Michele · 10-01-2006, 04:44 PM

Doin' the Happy Dance!!

I went to Kinko's (thanks, NatCh) and used their fax to order the Reader from a Sony Styles store. The especially cool thing is that they don't charge for FedEx shipping because the item is out of stock on the website. So it's going to cost me less this way. Now all I have to do is cancel my web order Monday.

I can't believe how lucky I am.

diabloNL · 10-01-2006, 05:24 PM

Good, good...the more people cancel online the sooner I will get mine.

Mwuahahahahahah

Xtremegene · 10-01-2006, 06:59 PM

For Houstonians, the Sony Style store in the Galleria shopping center had the Readers in stock. At least, they did when I went by there 3 hours ago.

They said that they had 11 in stock though apparently 13 people had called in and said that they wanted to reserve one. When I called shortly before visiting the store, the salesperson said they only had them on display (3, it turns out). After I went in though and am pretty sure I said that I had not reserved one, a salesperson brought out another salesperson (manager?) who then sold me the Reader.

I also got the $45, 2-year Accidental Damage from Handling (ADH) plan along with the Reader. Time to play now...

Greg G · 10-01-2006, 07:34 PM

I called my local Sony Style Store (Menlo Park Mall in NJ) and they had one for display but none to sell. They have no idea when they will receive stock. At leat they know what the reader is.

Borders had better do some serious employee education since it seems that pretty much anyone that has reported talking to them found the sales person had no clue that the reader even existed.

WilliamG · 10-01-2006, 10:02 PM

That sounds right. I called every Borders in Minneapolis/St. Paul and not a single one had even heard of the thing.

NatCh · 10-02-2006, 01:08 PM

They've added a Dealer Locator tool to the Sony Style page ... looks like there are six current/future retail locations within 34 miles of me!

tmastern · 10-02-2006, 01:31 PM

The Sony Style store at the Kenwood Mall in Cincinnati had a couple in stock also.
One less now

.

diabloNL · 10-02-2006, 02:00 PM

Come on people, cancel those orders online and get it in a real shop.

I have a feeling my shipping estimate will go down very soon.

WilliamG · 10-02-2006, 02:44 PM

I called my local Borders once again (I'm sure they're tired of me calling by now), and once again they tell me it's on order but they've no idea when it'll be in stock.

Just for kicks, I called a Sony store in some random state, and they have several in stock but can't ship to me!

tekchic · 10-02-2006, 02:59 PM

Here's my update:

I called four Borders in Phoenix and Scottsdale this morning. Surprisingly, three of the four stores had indeed heard of the Sony Reader.

Store 1: "This month coming in, no preorder, it's not in our system."
Store 2: "Never heard of it"
Store 3: Took my first name and phone number, will call when in stock
Store 4: Actually took full name, address, and phone number, and let me place an order for hold -- this means they'll call me when it's available and I can go pick it up. He mentioned he thought a week to ten days, but they're getting shipments today and tomorrow (of books, and maybe there will be some Sony Readers on the truck, not sure).

Otherwise, my Sony online order is set for 11/02/2006, and unfortunately, one of the few weekends this year I'll be out of town! *arrrrgh*

I'll keep everyone posted for the Phoenix search. I'm planning to call every Borders in Arizona (not the Waldenbooks ones though).

bingle · 10-02-2006, 06:56 PM

Another source for those in the Bay Area: As of today, the Palo Alto Sony Style store had 2 units in stock. The guy said they got 10 on Saturday, and had 2 left at the beginning of today (Monday). So sounds like demand is fairly high...

Of course, Palo Alto seems like the perfect place for ebook devices to flourish.

geekraver · 10-03-2006, 12:50 AM

I will have 12 more units coming on Wednesday that I can ship out Friday (possibly Thursday); see my thread in the flea market section of the forums if interested.

kacir · 10-03-2006, 01:51 AM

Hi guys.

I am thinking about asking some friends that are visiting USA to buy Reader for me.

How much does it actually cost in the Brick-and-Mortar Store?
I mean the final price. Including tax and other expenses.

Thank you.

bugsbunny14 · 10-03-2006, 04:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kacir

Hi guys.

I am thinking about asking some friends that are visiting USA to buy Reader for me.

How much does it actually cost in the Brick-and-Mortar Store?
I mean the final price. Including tax and other expenses.

Thank you.

about $ 380 inc tax .

m42 · 10-03-2006, 09:17 AM

Bought mine in sonystyle nyc. Salesman told me that they had 17 left. No accessories are available. Its beautiful. I love it. Case is kinda cheap though.

10-01-2006, 04:44 PM	#31
Michele Addict Posts: 209 Karma: 999496 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: California Device: Kindle 3	Doin' the Happy Dance!! I went to Kinko's (thanks, NatCh) and used their fax to order the Reader from a Sony Styles store. The especially cool thing is that they don't charge for FedEx shipping because the item is out of stock on the website. So it's going to cost me less this way. Now all I have to do is cancel my web order Monday. I can't believe how lucky I am. Last edited by Michele; 10-01-2006 at 10:03 PM.

10-01-2006, 05:24 PM	#32
diabloNL Gadget Force® Posts: 705 Karma: 2733 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The Netherlands Device: Sony PRS-300 + Cybook with funny screen :P	Good, good...the more people cancel online the sooner I will get mine. Mwuahahahahahah Last edited by diabloNL; 10-01-2006 at 05:27 PM.

10-02-2006, 01:08 PM	#36
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	New Toy over at Sony Style! They've added a Dealer Locator tool to the Sony Style page ... looks like there are six current/future retail locations within 34 miles of me!

10-03-2006, 01:51 AM	#43
kacir Wizard Posts: 3,465 Karma: 10684861 Join Date: May 2006 Device: PocketBook 360, before it was Sony Reader, cassiopeia A-20	How much does Sony reader cost? Hi guys. I am thinking about asking some friends that are visiting USA to buy Reader for me. How much does it actually cost in the Brick-and-Mortar Store? I mean the final price. Including tax and other expenses. Thank you.

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10-01-2006, 06:59 PM	#33
Xtremegene Connoisseur Posts: 66 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: TX, USA Device: Sony Reader PRS-500 --- Nokia n800	For Houstonians, the Sony Style store in the Galleria shopping center had the Readers in stock. At least, they did when I went by there 3 hours ago. They said that they had 11 in stock though apparently 13 people had called in and said that they wanted to reserve one. When I called shortly before visiting the store, the salesperson said they only had them on display (3, it turns out). After I went in though and am pretty sure I said that I had not reserved one, a salesperson brought out another salesperson (manager?) who then sold me the Reader. I also got the $45, 2-year Accidental Damage from Handling (ADH) plan along with the Reader. Time to play now...

10-01-2006, 07:34 PM	#34
Greg G Groupie Posts: 181 Karma: 66 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NJ Device: Kindle Papwerwhite	I called my local Sony Style Store (Menlo Park Mall in NJ) and they had one for display but none to sell. They have no idea when they will receive stock. At leat they know what the reader is. Borders had better do some serious employee education since it seems that pretty much anyone that has reported talking to them found the sales person had no clue that the reader even existed.

10-01-2006, 10:02 PM	#35
WilliamG Addict Posts: 307 Karma: 60998 Join Date: Sep 2006	That sounds right. I called every Borders in Minneapolis/St. Paul and not a single one had even heard of the thing.

10-02-2006, 01:31 PM	#37
tmastern Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2006 Device: PRS-500	The Sony Style store at the Kenwood Mall in Cincinnati had a couple in stock also. One less now .

10-02-2006, 02:00 PM	#38
diabloNL Gadget Force® Posts: 705 Karma: 2733 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The Netherlands Device: Sony PRS-300 + Cybook with funny screen :P	Come on people, cancel those orders online and get it in a real shop. I have a feeling my shipping estimate will go down very soon.

10-02-2006, 02:44 PM	#39
WilliamG Addict Posts: 307 Karma: 60998 Join Date: Sep 2006	I called my local Borders once again (I'm sure they're tired of me calling by now), and once again they tell me it's on order but they've no idea when it'll be in stock. Just for kicks, I called a Sony store in some random state, and they have several in stock but can't ship to me!

10-02-2006, 02:59 PM	#40
tekchic Zealot Posts: 106 Karma: 120 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Device: iPhone X, iPad Pro	Here's my update: I called four Borders in Phoenix and Scottsdale this morning. Surprisingly, three of the four stores had indeed heard of the Sony Reader. Store 1: "This month coming in, no preorder, it's not in our system." Store 2: "Never heard of it" Store 3: Took my first name and phone number, will call when in stock Store 4: Actually took full name, address, and phone number, and let me place an order for hold -- this means they'll call me when it's available and I can go pick it up. He mentioned he thought a week to ten days, but they're getting shipments today and tomorrow (of books, and maybe there will be some Sony Readers on the truck, not sure). Otherwise, my Sony online order is set for 11/02/2006, and unfortunately, one of the few weekends this year I'll be out of town! arrrrgh I'll keep everyone posted for the Phoenix search. I'm planning to call every Borders in Arizona (not the Waldenbooks ones though).

10-02-2006, 06:56 PM	#41
bingle Addict Posts: 273 Karma: 499 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Francisco Device: Sony Reader	Another source for those in the Bay Area: As of today, the Palo Alto Sony Style store had 2 units in stock. The guy said they got 10 on Saturday, and had 2 left at the beginning of today (Monday). So sounds like demand is fairly high... Of course, Palo Alto seems like the perfect place for ebook devices to flourish.

10-03-2006, 12:50 AM	#42
geekraver Addict Posts: 364 Karma: 1035291 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Device: iPad Mini,Kindle Paperwhite	I will have 12 more units coming on Wednesday that I can ship out Friday (possibly Thursday); see my thread in the flea market section of the forums if interested.

10-03-2006, 09:17 AM	#45
m42 Enthusiast Posts: 38 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2006 Device: Kindle fire and paperwhite, Ipad mini and Retina, Note 2, Nook tab,HD	Bought mine in sonystyle nyc. Salesman told me that they had 17 left. No accessories are available. Its beautiful. I love it. Case is kinda cheap though.

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