Glo Why is Kobo still selling the glo? - Page 2

Anak · 05-10-2014, 01:31 PM

I guess Kobo keeps selling the Glo so they can charge a higher premium price for the Aura 6". Which is pretty much the same device but not identical. As there are some minor technical differences. I guess when buying an Aura you mainly pay for the new tablet look design. A choice that every buyer should make for themselves.

Personally I bought a Glo when my permanently bricked my Touch (old model with flash memory).
I am waiting for the release of the new Kindle PaperWhite, which is rumoured to have a high resolution screen (app. 300 dpi) and possible Aura HD killer.
At least, it would force the other ereader manufacturers (including Kobo) to respond to introduce devices with similar specs. What about a Aura HD2?

Kudalufi · 05-10-2014, 04:55 PM

They are still selling the Glo because they have stock of them.

Sales are hard to predict, and they crafted plans for the Aura quite some time ago. They had to decide when to produce the Aura and when to stop production of the Glo with months of lead time. They gave themselves a buffer of stock on the Glo so that they wouldn't run out while they were making the switch to the Aura. So, quite simply, they have both the Glo and the Aura because they still have stock of the Glo and the Aura is in production now.

It's as simple as that.

Dr. Drib · 05-10-2014, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Kudalufi

They are still selling the Glo because they have stock of them.

Sales are hard to predict, and they crafted plans for the Aura quite some time ago. They had to decide when to produce the Aura and when to stop production of the Glo with months of lead time. They gave themselves a buffer of stock on the Glo so that they wouldn't run out while they were making the switch to the Aura. So, quite simply, they have both the Glo and the Aura because they still have stock of the Glo and the Aura is in production now.

It's as simple as that.

Well, that certainly clears up the mystery.

Time for me to close the thread now?

Rizla · 05-11-2014, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Kudalufi

They are still selling the Glo because they have stock of them.

Sales are hard to predict, and they crafted plans for the Aura quite some time ago. They had to decide when to produce the Aura and when to stop production of the Glo with months of lead time. They gave themselves a buffer of stock on the Glo so that they wouldn't run out while they were making the switch to the Aura. So, quite simply, they have both the Glo and the Aura because they still have stock of the Glo and the Aura is in production now.

It's as simple as that.

Except that Kobo is currently selling the Aura 6" at an offer price cheaper than the Glo. If they were just shedding stock, they would sell the Glo cheaper. It looks like they are shedding Auras to make way for the next gen. And yet, the Glo continues, at the same price...Weird.

davidfor · 05-11-2014, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Rizla

Except that Kobo is currently selling the Aura 6" at an offer price cheaper than the Glo. If they were just shedding stock, they would sell the Glo cheaper. It looks like they are shedding Auras to make way for the next gen. And yet, the Glo continues, at the same price...Weird.

That isn't the case here in Australia. The main shop that stocks Kobo's here had the Touch at about $30 off and the Glo at about $20 off over the weekend. I don't think I have seen either the Aura or Aura HD on sale at anything except the recommended retail price.

DNSB · 05-11-2014, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by davidfor

That isn't the case here in Australia. The main shop that stocks Kobo's here had the Touch at about $30 off and the Glo at about $20 off over the weekend. I don't think I have seen either the Aura or Aura HD on sale at anything except the recommended retail price.

Chapters/Indigo have the Aura on for $110 Cdn. while the Glo is at it's $130 Cdn. list price. The Touch and Aura HD are also at their regular prices. The Arc 7 shows as sold out while the Arc 7HD is selling at $20 off and the Arc 10HD is selling for $50 off. The Arc is supposedly $20 off but shows as sold out as well.

I noticed this while doing some shopping for a Mother's Day present.

Regards,
David

Ripplinger · 05-11-2014, 09:45 PM

For me, none of the Kobo readers are on sale, not even the Aura. Just because there's a sale doesn't mean it because they're emptying stock. Stores often do it just for certain holidays, that's probably all it is for Mother's Day in this instance.

Sometimes a sale is just a sale.

hleo12 · 05-14-2014, 08:00 AM

We don't even have Auras here. We o ly have the Touch and Glo...

VirgoGirl · 05-14-2014, 02:14 PM

I bought a Glo because it was $126.99 for the Glo and a sleep cover vs $129.99 for a Glo alone. The Aura was $107.99 with no sleep cover. All prices CDN from Future Shop and Best Buy.

But, I only knew about the Glo because Kobo has been pushing it on TV, the Aura wasn't even on my radar.

speakingtohe · 05-14-2014, 02:55 PM

Not that I will likely buy anything from Kobo again (firmware issues have been very bad for me, and if they haven't fixed them in a year or so I am sure it is because they are unable to, not because they don't care) but if a miracle happened I would buy a mini or a glo. They feel better and look better and functionality is the same for my usage.

Helen

Rizla · 05-18-2014, 10:34 AM

I've noticed that a number of stores are not stocking the Glo, while they have the Aura 6". Could it be the beginning of the end?

dragon77 · 05-18-2014, 02:23 PM

Why do they still sell the Glo? Heck, they still sell the Touch. Like others have said, Apple still sells the second gen iPad and the iPhone 4s from three generations ago. Microsoft and Sony still sell last generation's consoles. Not everyone needs or wants the latest most expensive model. Companies can still make money off of their older models and please consumers who were waiting for a price drop.

Rizla · 05-19-2014, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by dragon77

Why do they still sell the Glo? Heck, they still sell the Touch. Like others have said, Apple still sells the second gen iPad and the iPhone 4s from three generations ago. Microsoft and Sony still sell last generation's consoles. Not everyone needs or wants the latest most expensive model. Companies can still make money off of their older models and please consumers who were waiting for a price drop.

The Touch is not a fair comparison. It has no light. It is a more basic model. The Glo and Aura 6" are much more similar in specs. Likewise, Amazon still sell non-lighted models along with the PW2. But they don't sell the PW1 anymore. Likening the Aura 6"/Glo to the PW2/PW1 is a much fairer comparison.

Ripplinger · 05-21-2014, 07:42 PM

I give in, I think you're right. After reading this thread and re-reading through this old thread, I definitely think they should drop the Aura and stick with the Glo.

(Yes, in jest... somewhat. There's still more than enough room for both ereaders to keep consumers happy, they are entirely different animals to most of us.)

becsta · 05-21-2014, 08:26 PM

I just ordered an Aura which will hopefully arrive this week. I had all sorts of trouble finding on in Canberra Australia. I ended up ordering it from JB Hifi online which was the cheapest I could find it here in Australia it ended up costing $168 with shipping.

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05-10-2014, 01:31 PM	#16
Anak Guru Posts: 603 Karma: 641742 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: DE Device: Kobo Glo	I guess Kobo keeps selling the Glo so they can charge a higher premium price for the Aura 6". Which is pretty much the same device but not identical. As there are some minor technical differences. I guess when buying an Aura you mainly pay for the new tablet look design. A choice that every buyer should make for themselves. Personally I bought a Glo when my permanently bricked my Touch (old model with flash memory). I am waiting for the release of the new Kindle PaperWhite, which is rumoured to have a high resolution screen (app. 300 dpi) and possible Aura HD killer. At least, it would force the other ereader manufacturers (including Kobo) to respond to introduce devices with similar specs. What about a Aura HD2?

05-10-2014, 04:55 PM	#17
Kudalufi Member Posts: 15 Karma: 22 Join Date: Aug 2012 Device: Android	They are still selling the Glo because they have stock of them. Sales are hard to predict, and they crafted plans for the Aura quite some time ago. They had to decide when to produce the Aura and when to stop production of the Glo with months of lead time. They gave themselves a buffer of stock on the Glo so that they wouldn't run out while they were making the switch to the Aura. So, quite simply, they have both the Glo and the Aura because they still have stock of the Glo and the Aura is in production now. It's as simple as that.

05-11-2014, 09:45 PM	#22
Ripplinger 350 Hoarder Posts: 3,574 Karma: 8281267 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Midwest USA Device: Sony PRS-350, Kobo Glo & Glo HD, PW2	For me, none of the Kobo readers are on sale, not even the Aura. Just because there's a sale doesn't mean it because they're emptying stock. Stores often do it just for certain holidays, that's probably all it is for Mother's Day in this instance. Sometimes a sale is just a sale.

05-14-2014, 08:00 AM	#23
hleo12 Guru Posts: 655 Karma: 5078890 Join Date: Feb 2014 Device: Kobo Glo (deceased), Kindle 4th, Kindle Basic 10th Generation	We don't even have Auras here. We o ly have the Touch and Glo...

05-14-2014, 02:14 PM	#24
VirgoGirl "Why is it doing that?" Posts: 322 Karma: 725344 Join Date: Sep 2011 Device: Black Kobo Touch & Glo, responsible for 2 PaperWhites	I bought a Glo because it was $126.99 for the Glo and a sleep cover vs $129.99 for a Glo alone. The Aura was $107.99 with no sleep cover. All prices CDN from Future Shop and Best Buy. But, I only knew about the Glo because Kobo has been pushing it on TV, the Aura wasn't even on my radar.

05-14-2014, 02:55 PM	#25
speakingtohe Wizard Posts: 4,812 Karma: 26912940 Join Date: Apr 2010 Device: sony PRS-T1 and T3, Kobo Mini and Aura HD, Tablet	Not that I will likely buy anything from Kobo again (firmware issues have been very bad for me, and if they haven't fixed them in a year or so I am sure it is because they are unable to, not because they don't care) but if a miracle happened I would buy a mini or a glo. They feel better and look better and functionality is the same for my usage. Helen

05-18-2014, 10:34 AM	#26
Rizla Member Retired Posts: 3,183 Karma: 11721895 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Nook STR (rooted) & Sony T2	I've noticed that a number of stores are not stocking the Glo, while they have the Aura 6". Could it be the beginning of the end?

05-18-2014, 02:23 PM	#27
dragon77 Member Posts: 19 Karma: 4654 Join Date: Feb 2012 Device: Kobo Touch	Why do they still sell the Glo? Heck, they still sell the Touch. Like others have said, Apple still sells the second gen iPad and the iPhone 4s from three generations ago. Microsoft and Sony still sell last generation's consoles. Not everyone needs or wants the latest most expensive model. Companies can still make money off of their older models and please consumers who were waiting for a price drop.

05-21-2014, 07:42 PM	#29
Ripplinger 350 Hoarder Posts: 3,574 Karma: 8281267 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Midwest USA Device: Sony PRS-350, Kobo Glo & Glo HD, PW2	I give in, I think you're right. After reading this thread and re-reading through this old thread, I definitely think they should drop the Aura and stick with the Glo. (Yes, in jest... somewhat. There's still more than enough room for both ereaders to keep consumers happy, they are entirely different animals to most of us.)

05-21-2014, 08:26 PM	#30
becsta Enthusiast Posts: 40 Karma: 120 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canberra Australia Device: Kobo Aura	I just ordered an Aura which will hopefully arrive this week. I had all sorts of trouble finding on in Canberra Australia. I ended up ordering it from JB Hifi online which was the cheapest I could find it here in Australia it ended up costing $168 with shipping.

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