How to tell the difference between a new kindle dx graphite and a refurbushed one?

[melodysilence]

Hi,

Just wondering in what way you can tell if it is a brand-new kindle dxg or a refurb? Are there any marks can be used to differentiate them?

Cheers

[bZkindle]

Originally Posted by melodysilence

Hi,

Just wondering in what way you can tell if it is a brand-new kindle dxg or a refurb? Are there any marks can be used to differentiate them?

Cheers

I've asked the refurb question before and the answer is apparently 'no'.
It will come with a red sticker on the box though, so I've been told.

[melodysilence]

Originally Posted by bZkindle

I've asked the refurb question before and the answer is apparently 'no'.
It will come with a red sticker on the box though, so I've been told.

By saying the answer is 'no' do you mean refurb looks exactly the same as the brandnew one?

[bZkindle]

Originally Posted by melodysilence

By saying the answer is 'no' do you mean refurb looks exactly the same as the brandnew one?

yes.

[melodysilence]

Originally Posted by bZkindle

yes.

I really hate refurbished products. Why they exist!

[kranu]

Originally Posted by melodysilence

I really hate refurbished products. Why they exist!

Because they're cheaper. If you want a new one, buy a new one?

[rcuadro]

Originally Posted by melodysilence

I really hate refurbished products. Why they exist!

It is fixed by the OEM, you save money and the warranty is the same... how is this bad

[melodysilence]

Originally Posted by kranu

Because they're cheaper. If you want a new one, buy a new one?

Originally Posted by PhillipA82

My old iphone is refubnished. I had it for like 3 years, never had a problem with it.

Originally Posted by rcuadro

It is fixed by the OEM, you save money and the warranty is the same... how is this bad

Hey guys, the reason I hope there is no refurbished goods is because in some place, some people labled them as a brandnew one and sell them at the brandnew one's price. Comsumers cant tell the difference and think it is the new one they are holding.

[bZkindle]

Originally Posted by melodysilence

Hey guys, the reason I hope there is no refurbished goods is because in some place, some people labled them as a brandnew one and sell them at the brandnew one's price. Comsumers cant tell the difference and think it is the new one they are holding.

there is the red sticker on the box of refurbs.
if the box is open, well then it's used and it's a difference that makes no difference.
besides, I would probably trust a refurb more since it means that quality control has gone over that unit with a fine-tooth comb.

[melodysilence]

Originally Posted by bZkindle

there is the red sticker on the box of refurbs.
if the box is open, well then it's used and it's a difference that makes no difference.
besides, I would probably trust a refurb more since it means that quality control has gone over that unit with a fine-tooth comb.

Cheers mate!
It seems that you have all versions of kindle readers except Kindle 1, and you even got a stone tablet? I bet it has a touch screen, does it?

[bZkindle]

Originally Posted by melodysilence

Cheers mate!
It seems that you have all versions of kindle readers except Kindle 1, and you even got a stone tablet? I bet it has a touch screen, does it?

nah, maybe the next generation.
it does come with a chisel stylus though.

[melodysilence]

Originally Posted by bZkindle

nah, maybe the next generation.
it does come with a chisel stylus though.

Actually I found plenty of stone tablets in my backyard! All refurbished ones though.

[kranu]

Originally Posted by melodysilence

Hey guys, the reason I hope there is no refurbished goods is because in some place, some people labled them as a brandnew one and sell them at the brandnew one's price. Comsumers cant tell the difference and think it is the new one they are holding.

What do you expect them to do? Throw the product in the trash?

I could use your same argument about used "like new" products.