All Kindles (including Fire) coming to U.S. stores soon! - Page 2

Casey57 · 11-09-2011, 11:15 AM

I tried to purchase my K3 at one of the Targets in my area orginally, but they were always out of stock, so I ended up going through Amazon. I think the same may be true of these new items, at least initially.

And with a Target Visa or Red Card, you can save 5%! I ordered the Fire through Amazon, but just thought I'd throw that out there too!

jswinden · 11-09-2011, 11:48 AM

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Amazon.com today announced that over 16,000 stores across the U.S. will be selling the new Kindle family starting November 15.

That little word starting is what makes all the difference. This does NOT mean that on Nov 15 ALL stores will have ALL Kindles in stock. It means that beginning on Nov 15 Kindles will start to be stocked in stores, at the stores' discretions, as soon as they are available to the stores. It is marketing speak and should be translated as such rather than assuming it means all stores everywhere will have all models on Nov 15.

BTW, I doubt all the Best Buy stores will have any particular model at any time. They are notorious for taking a longer time to stock new items than some other stores, and they are just as notorious for not replenishing stocks in a timely fashion.

Cpl Punishment · 11-09-2011, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by carld

I've never considered buying a Kindle at Best Buy before, but the ability to walk out of the store with a Kindle Fire in hand is mighty appealing. Is there any difference between buying at Amazon or Best Buy as far as Amazon is concerned? I'd much rather deal with Amazon directly than Best Buy if a problem crops up.

BestBuy will take anything back if your not happy with it...I just returned a new Sony TS-1 (?) after having it for 35 days yesterday...No problems at all...

Cpl Punishment · 11-09-2011, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by carld

I've never considered buying a Kindle at Best Buy before, but the ability to walk out of the store with a Kindle Fire in hand is mighty appealing. Is there any difference between buying at Amazon or Best Buy as far as Amazon is concerned? I'd much rather deal with Amazon directly than Best Buy if a problem crops up.

BestBuy will take anything back if your not happy with it...I just returned a new Sony TS-1 (?) after having it for 35 days yesterday...No problems at all...

Blossom · 11-09-2011, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by tbruin3235

One thing to keep in mind is you have to pay sales tax if you buy from a local store, and probably don't if you order from Amazon.

Yeah this is why I will order mine from Amazon.com because our sales tax is high here! 9.86% I'd have to get hubby to drive two hours from here to Bristol, Virginia's BB to get 6%.

gweminence · 11-09-2011, 03:54 PM

This is why I never buy electronics from anyone but Costco or Amazon. At Costco, you can return electronics up to 90 days. Everything else, you can return forever. And amazon's return/exchange is second to no other online service. For that reason alone, I'll wait the extra day or three to get my fire directly from them.

sadievan · 11-09-2011, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Cpl Punishment

BestBuy will take anything back if your not happy with it...I just returned a new Sony TS-1 (?) after having it for 35 days yesterday...No problems at all...

I think Best Buy's return policy for computers, tablets, etc. is 14 days.

Carol

sadievan · 11-09-2011, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by gweminence

This is why I never buy electronics from anyone but Costco or Amazon. At Costco, you can return electronics up to 90 days. Everything else, you can return forever. And amazon's return/exchange is second to no other online service. For that reason alone, I'll wait the extra day or three to get my fire directly from them.

Costco is great. No questions asked.

Carol

Cpl Punishment · 11-09-2011, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by sadievan

I think Best Buy's return policy for computers, tablets, etc. is 14 days.

Carol

45 days for Platinum/premium members....(buys 1000 bucks a year or more..)

sadievan · 11-10-2011, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Cpl Punishment

45 days for Platinum/premium members....(buys 1000 bucks a year or more..)

I wasn't aware of that. Good to know. Thanks.

Carol

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11-09-2011, 11:15 AM	#16
Casey57 Connoisseur Posts: 65 Karma: 1000454 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Philly suburbs Device: Kindle 3/Kindle Fire/Kindle Touch/iPhone/iPod/iPad	I tried to purchase my K3 at one of the Targets in my area orginally, but they were always out of stock, so I ended up going through Amazon. I think the same may be true of these new items, at least initially. And with a Target Visa or Red Card, you can save 5%! I ordered the Fire through Amazon, but just thought I'd throw that out there too!

11-09-2011, 03:54 PM	#21
gweminence Fat Guy Posts: 408 Karma: 24165 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Kindle Voyage	This is why I never buy electronics from anyone but Costco or Amazon. At Costco, you can return electronics up to 90 days. Everything else, you can return forever. And amazon's return/exchange is second to no other online service. For that reason alone, I'll wait the extra day or three to get my fire directly from them.