Glo Glo Magnetic Closure Sleep Cover for $8.99 USD!

[TechniSol]

http://www.amazon.com/Magnet-Magneti...words=Kobo+Glo

I bought one on a lark, and was pleasantly surprised. Two weeks to get to USA from China, shipping included. They have them in Black, Red, Purple and Green. No clasp, they have magnetic closure and a sleep magnet. They also carry them for the mini.

For those with a Glo and worried about the sleep cover battery drain issue that some have experienced, please note the absence of a pocket or flap.

Last one in still has a nekkid Kobo!

[Ripplinger]

Thanks for posting this find, I just ordered one. While I generally hate when a reader slides inside the cover like that, it makes them bulkier and recesses the screen more, today reading out in the direct sun I found (surprisingly) that the finish on the Kobo Glo gets almost as hot as my Sony metal readers. The Sonys are ok with a skin on them, I might still break down and order just a plain black skin for the Glo. But for $8.99, you can't really go wrong in the meantime even as a spare cover.

[TechniSol]

You're welcome. For under ten bucks including shipping I couldn't resist trying one. If they came in blue or brown I'd own three by now.

[booklover6]

I couldn't resist....had to order one for the Glo and one for the Mini.

I'm glad you posted the link. I'd searched there before for a case that looked good, and this one never showed up. Even now when I just try to search, this case does not come up. Still trying (just for kicks) and can't find it. Strange. Ok finally found it in search. Still, odd.

Technisol, you should write a review on Amazon to let other people know you like it.

[VelvetElvis]

Originally Posted by TechniSol

I bought one on a lark, and was pleasantly surprised. Two weeks to get to USA from China, shipping included. They have them in Black, Red, Purple and Green. No clasp, they have magnetic closure and a sleep magnet. They also carry them for the mini.

For those with a Glo and worried about the sleep cover battery drain issue that some have experienced, please note the absence of a pocket or flap.

Last one in still has a nekkid Kobo!

Was set to buy this to replace my doctored-for-battery-drain-problem cover, as it has no inner pocket. Can't have it shipped to Canada. Odd for an item being shipped directly from China.

[TechniSol]

Well, that sucks VE. Does this mean you Canadians are now more import restrictive than China or is it the other way around? LOL! You guys better watch out, this may just be the first step, next they may sever diplomatic relations and invade so they can set up closer to their US investments to keep an eye on their money.

[VelvetElvis]

Originally Posted by TechniSol

Well, that sucks VE. Does this mean you Canadians are now more import restrictive than China or is it the other way around? LOL! You guys better watch out, this may just be the first step, next they may sever diplomatic relations and invade so they can set up closer to their US investments to keep an eye on their money.

Not the first time we've been the red-haired stepchild (stepchildren?) when it comes to Amazon. Several years ago, I was enthused by the introduction of a new Kindle, as it was splashed all over the Amazon.ca website. I was at the "Take my money" point, but when I went to check out, found that it wasn't available in Canada yet. This was in the prime Christmas shopping period. Stuck with Sonys and Kobos, and am retroactively glad I didn't get that Kindle.

[Cdesja5]

Originally Posted by TechniSol

Well, that sucks VE. Does this mean you Canadians are now more import restrictive than China or is it the other way around? LOL! You guys better watch out, this may just be the first step, next they may sever diplomatic relations and invade so they can set up closer to their US investments to keep an eye on their money.

There are lots of items on Amazon.com that you can't get shipped to Canada. I don't believe that it has anything to do with import restrictions as the same or a similar item can, in many cases be shipped but from a different source.

[Nil Einne]

If it's being shipped from China, I expect you could find the same thing on eBay or AliExpress or similar if you can't get it from Amazon.

[TechniSol]

WOW, I've seen people complain about not being able to buy books in Canada via Amazon, but I thought that was a publishing territory restriction or trade agreement thing involving copyright restrictions or the like... As this is an item shipped from China, I had no idea such a problem might exist. Perhaps you should write to the seller or Amazon inquiring why there is a restriction to free trade? Is there no way to go through the US Amazon site, or does it dump you based location?

[Cdesja5]

Originally Posted by TechniSol

WOW, I've seen people complain about not being able to buy books in Canada via Amazon, but I thought that was a publishing territory restriction or trade agreement thing involving copyright restrictions or the like... As this is an item shipped from China, I had no idea such a problem might exist. Perhaps you should write to the seller or Amazon inquiring why there is a restriction to free trade? Is there no way to go through the US Amazon site, or does it dump you based location?

You get blocked in the cart at checkout when your shipping address is entered, bold red text appears telling you the item (or one of the items if you have several) cannot be shipped to your location. This is usually for items on the site not shipped by Amazon itself but by another company. Par for the course! I usually find another way to get something similar on another site such as eBay. I couldn't be bothered to ask why they made such arrangements . They don't want to my business, I take it somewhere else

[TechniSol]

No offense intended, but if my right to purchase something, especially at a better price, was being restricted, I'd be very curious about why and exactly by whom. I certainly would not assume it was the seller or the facilitator(Amazon) preventing my purchase as trade is in their favor...

[jhuynh]

Originally Posted by TechniSol

No offense intended, but if my right to purchase something, especially at a better price, was being restricted, I'd be very curious about why and exactly by whom. I certainly would not assume it was the seller or the facilitator(Amazon) preventing my purchase as trade is in their favor...

It's Amazon that's restricting the shipping.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/custom...?nodeId=468634

[TechniSol]

Seems a little simplistic based on quoting your own link:

"Warranty issues and manufacturer restrictions prevent us from shipping certain products to all geographical locations."

That's not Amazon saying we don't want your money, that's them explaining why in some cases they can't take it. I'd personally like a more in depth explanation on a per item basis, especially something as simple as an ereader cover...

Perhaps it comes down to certain locales enacting "consumer protection" laws that over reach? The locale or governments should not have undue oversight on product warranties. The manufacturer has to figure warranties into product cost, in areas where a longer warranty is mandated it's not unreasonable to assume a higher cost.

I think it may be better to let the consumer practice a "buyer beware" policy and judge whether the warranty offered is sufficient for their purposes. Further, for most products likely to require a warranty like tech, the buyer can purchase extended warranty or often get it based on using a credit card for purchases.

[HarleyB]

Can't buy it in Australia either.

I'll have to try and find it on ebay instead.