Paperwhite packaging (difference between 1st and second)

route66 · 10-13-2013, 09:24 AM

What are the differences in outside packaging between the two Paperwhites.

Someone wants to sell me one, I want to make sure it's the 2nd Gen.

Thanks

Yolina · 10-13-2013, 10:00 AM

Having just retrieved my PW1 box as I'm about to put the thing on ebay, the only difference I can see on the black cardboard box is that on the side, PW1 has "Kindle Paperwhite" over 2 lines, and PW2 has "Kindle Paperwhite" over a single line. That's for UK devices, don't know if its the same for all countries.

Edit: pic now attached

Also, you can check the serial number on the box - it seems that all Wi-Fi PW2 start B0D4 (not sure about SO ones, and 3G model not out yet I believe)

route66 · 10-13-2013, 10:11 AM

Wow thanks a lot! Yes it's the UK version I'm interested in.

Do you think I should open the box before I agree to buy it from the seller? It is sealed I think it should be okay...

route66 · 10-13-2013, 10:13 AM

If I'm not mistaken there are 3 blue, boxed, small labels in the bottom left hand corner of the PW2 and the books on the cover are different.

My PW1 has "Catching Fire" and others.

Yolina · 10-13-2013, 10:15 AM

Well if the box hasn't ben opened then should be ok, otherwise if it's been opened just take the PW out and look at the back - PW1 has "kindle" and PW2 has "amazon"

jswinden · 10-13-2013, 10:28 AM

I don't have a PW1, but the back of the PW2 box (outer box) has ©2013 in the area of small text.

Just curious, but why would they be selling a PW2 that can still be returned to Amazon? Better check and make sure it is working and that it isn't blacklisted.

jswinden · 10-13-2013, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yolina

Having just retrieved my PW1 box as I'm about to put the thing on ebay, the only difference I can see on the black cardboard box is that on the side, PW1 has "Kindle Paperwhite" over 2 lines, and PW2 has "Kindle Paperwhite" over a single line. That's for UK devices, don't know if its the same for all countries.

Edit: pic now attached

Also, you can check the serial number on the box - it seems that all Wi-Fi PW2 start B0D4 (not sure about SO ones, and 3G model not out yet I believe)

My WiFi with SO model also starts with B0D4.

route66 · 10-13-2013, 11:01 AM

Thanks guys. The seller has quite a few, is selling online but am meeting in person and paying cash as he lives locally

ProfCrash · 10-13-2013, 11:02 AM

I would trust that Amazon sent the PW2.

HarryT · 10-13-2013, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by route66

Thanks guys. The seller has quite a few, is selling online but am meeting in person and paying cash as he lives locally

A hint, in that case: meet somewhere with public WiFi and ensure that the device can be registered before you part with your money. There are "blacklisted" devices floating around, and there's no reason whatsoever for anyone to be selling a new PW2 at below Amazon's price.

jswinden · 10-13-2013, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

A hint, in that case: meet somewhere with public WiFi and ensure that the device can be registered before you part with your money. There are "blacklisted" devices floating around, and there's no reason whatsoever for anyone to be selling a new PW2 at below Amazon's price.

Yes, and take a buddy with you. This sounds like a shady deal. Actually, nothing about this deal sounds good. I think you are walking into a bad situation where you are going to most likely be offered stolen merchandise, or perhaps robbed. Was this a Craigslist ad?

HarryT · 10-13-2013, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jswinden

Yes, and take a buddy with you. This sounds like a shady deal. Actually, nothing about this deal sounds good. I think you are walking into a bad situation where you are going to most likely be offered stolen merchandise, or perhaps robbed. Was this a Craigslist ad?

I agree entirely. If you want a PW2, buy one from Amazon. Anyone offering one cheaply raises major red flags for me. If you decide to go through with this, make sure you meet in a public place - Starbucks and MacDonalds both have free WiFi and are good choices.

sparklemotion · 10-13-2013, 11:28 AM

As others have said, be careful! This sounds very shady to me too.

Josieb1 · 10-13-2013, 12:00 PM

The box should have the serial number on it. PW1s start with B024 and PW2s ate reported to be B0D4 for the US, not sure what the UK serial number starts with but it should be different to B024.

Edited to say I wouldn't touch this 'deal' with a barge pole.

soulfuldog · 10-13-2013, 12:05 PM

Yes this sounds even shadier than buying a unregisterable PW from ebay for $39..... What HarryT says about picking somewhere with free wi-fi available so you can check it can be registered ok is a good one.

It might be perfectly legitimate, or they could be stolen and you would only discover that when you try to register it and find it's been blacklisted - just remember, buyer beware & good luck!

10-13-2013, 09:24 AM	#1
route66 Connoisseur Posts: 72 Karma: 279654 Join Date: Feb 2012 Device: none	Paperwhite packaging (difference between 1st and second) What are the differences in outside packaging between the two Paperwhites. Someone wants to sell me one, I want to make sure it's the 2nd Gen. Thanks

10-13-2013, 10:00 AM	#2
Yolina Wizard Posts: 1,179 Karma: 11573197 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: London, UK Device: Voyage	Having just retrieved my PW1 box as I'm about to put the thing on ebay, the only difference I can see on the black cardboard box is that on the side, PW1 has "Kindle Paperwhite" over 2 lines, and PW2 has "Kindle Paperwhite" over a single line. That's for UK devices, don't know if its the same for all countries. Edit: pic now attached Also, you can check the serial number on the box - it seems that all Wi-Fi PW2 start B0D4 (not sure about SO ones, and 3G model not out yet I believe) Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Yolina; 10-13-2013 at 10:10 AM.

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10-13-2013, 10:11 AM	#3
route66 Connoisseur Posts: 72 Karma: 279654 Join Date: Feb 2012 Device: none	Wow thanks a lot! Yes it's the UK version I'm interested in. Do you think I should open the box before I agree to buy it from the seller? It is sealed I think it should be okay...

10-13-2013, 10:13 AM	#4
route66 Connoisseur Posts: 72 Karma: 279654 Join Date: Feb 2012 Device: none	If I'm not mistaken there are 3 blue, boxed, small labels in the bottom left hand corner of the PW2 and the books on the cover are different. My PW1 has "Catching Fire" and others.

10-13-2013, 10:15 AM	#5
Yolina Wizard Posts: 1,179 Karma: 11573197 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: London, UK Device: Voyage	Well if the box hasn't ben opened then should be ok, otherwise if it's been opened just take the PW out and look at the back - PW1 has "kindle" and PW2 has "amazon"

10-13-2013, 10:28 AM	#6
jswinden Nameless Being	I don't have a PW1, but the back of the PW2 box (outer box) has ©2013 in the area of small text. Just curious, but why would they be selling a PW2 that can still be returned to Amazon? Better check and make sure it is working and that it isn't blacklisted.

10-13-2013, 11:01 AM	#8
route66 Connoisseur Posts: 72 Karma: 279654 Join Date: Feb 2012 Device: none	Thanks guys. The seller has quite a few, is selling online but am meeting in person and paying cash as he lives locally

10-13-2013, 11:02 AM	#9
ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	I would trust that Amazon sent the PW2.

10-13-2013, 11:28 AM	#13
sparklemotion dangerous when cornered Posts: 1,855 Karma: 22891237 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: USA Device: Kobo H2O, Kindle Paperwhite	As others have said, be careful! This sounds very shady to me too.

10-13-2013, 12:00 PM	#14
Josieb1 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,082 Karma: 18051062 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: UK Device: Kindle Scribe, Coloursoft, PW SE, Kindle 6, Kobo Libra Colour, Libra 2	The box should have the serial number on it. PW1s start with B024 and PW2s ate reported to be B0D4 for the US, not sure what the UK serial number starts with but it should be different to B024. Edited to say I wouldn't touch this 'deal' with a barge pole.

10-13-2013, 12:05 PM	#15
soulfuldog I ♥ Calibre Posts: 2,073 Karma: 5678911 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis, Voyage, Sony PRS-350, Hudl2	Yes this sounds even shadier than buying a unregisterable PW from ebay for $39..... What HarryT says about picking somewhere with free wi-fi available so you can check it can be registered ok is a good one. It might be perfectly legitimate, or they could be stolen and you would only discover that when you try to register it and find it's been blacklisted - just remember, buyer beware & good luck!