Kindle backorders filled with Kindle 2 - Page 2

JSWolf · 02-10-2009, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Elsi

Probably not since I'd bet they are seriously out of stock and no more will be produced.

What would happen if people took Amazon to court over this since (we highly suspect) that Amazon made the K1 shortage on purpose to then sell the K2. If it's true that Amazon did this, then they did indeed fraud users as they placed an order for what they thought was a K1. The K2 now costs more since the cover is seperate. And if people don't want to pay the K2's increased cost, then I do think Amazon should make good on K1 orders.

wallcraft · 02-10-2009, 05:24 PM

I assume Amazon does have some K1's for those who ordered and still want them, or some other deal to keep their customers happy.

JSWolf · 02-10-2009, 05:35 PM

And how many people don't realize that they'll need to purchase a case?

StanDaMan · 02-10-2009, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by wallcraft

I assume Amazon does have some K1's for those who ordered and still want them, or some other deal to keep their customers happy.

I still don't quite understand why on earth someone would want the old instead of the new. when there's no upgrade fee. hmmm

desertgrandma · 02-10-2009, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by StanDaMan

I still don't quite understand why on earth someone would want the old instead of the new. when there's no upgrade fee. hmmm

Because we feel its a better product? sometimes, new isn't better.

bwaldron · 02-10-2009, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

Because we feel its a better product? sometimes, new isn't better.

Yep. Or they also ordered accessories (e.g., a case) that will only work with the original Kindle.

Sporadic · 02-10-2009, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by bwaldron

Yep. Or they also ordered accessories (e.g., a case) that will only work with the original Kindle.

You think it would be easier to contact Amazon and return the accessories instead of demanding a Kindle 1 or taking them to court

1.4 GB will be enough for any of the customers they want to attract (people buying exclusively from the Amazon store, not people with GBs of graphic novels or books from other places)

Is the missing case that big of a deal? I heard the one that came with the Kindle 1 was poor quality and the new one seems much better thanks to the redesigned hooks...even if it's an extra $30

MattEcho · 02-10-2009, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

What would happen if people took Amazon to court over this since (we highly suspect) that Amazon made the K1 shortage on purpose to then sell the K2. If it's true that Amazon did this, then they did indeed fraud users as they placed an order for what they thought was a K1. The K2 now costs more since the cover is seperate. And if people don't want to pay the K2's increased cost, then I do think Amazon should make good on K1 orders.

For there to be a case of fraud, Amazon would need to have taken money from K1 orderers. This is not the case. Amazon does not charge the customers' credit card until the item is ready for shipping. All K1 orderers from December forward are given ample opportunity to cancel their order if they are unsatisfied with the change.

Matt

KindleKat · 02-10-2009, 07:28 PM

I think they should let you choose, personally. though it's cool they are doing that.

parasky · 02-10-2009, 07:36 PM

You can't sue Amazon. You weren't damaged, they didn't charge your credit card. You haven't paid anything.

bwaldron · 02-10-2009, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Sporadic

You think it would be easier to contact Amazon and return the accessories instead of demanding a Kindle 1 or
taking them to court

Yeah, any talk of lawsuits is rather absurd.

adfleisher · 02-10-2009, 09:37 PM

If you'd rather have a K1 i'll trade you for your new k2

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wallcraft reader Posts: 6,977 Karma: 5183568 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mississippi, USA Device: Kindle 3, Kobo Glo HD	I assume Amazon does have some K1's for those who ordered and still want them, or some other deal to keep their customers happy.

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