Sony PRS-505 @TARGET for $70 - Page 3

junkml · 10-31-2009, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by mrscoach

I just called the second closest Target to me, and they are on clearance for

......

wait for it

...............

$32.48! Dang it, I have the flu, and it is a freakin hour and 45 minute drive. Why do I have to live in the middle of nowhere?

Before anyone asks, it is San Angelo, Texas. Have fun with that.

Are you sure they were quoting you the price for the book? The lights are on clearance at all the targets around here for $32.48.

forkyfork · 10-31-2009, 02:27 PM

Just a word of advice. I stopped into my local Target a week ago and it was about $200. I figured I would wait until they dropped the price lower.

Stopped in today, they were marked down to $70, and they were all gone.

So my advice is, even if it's the high price, it might be worthwhile to get it in hopes they clearance it out. Maybe you can do a pricematch or something.

desertgrandma · 10-31-2009, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

Ok, I think we created a new Urban Myth!

Don

Thats easy........anyone who got one for $70 or so.......could you please post your receipt? Inquiring minds want to know!!

forkyfork · 10-31-2009, 03:47 PM

Also, I'd like to add, if anyone DOES want to pick up a reader at $70, I'll be more than happy to buy the reader off of you for more money to compensate you for your time and effort.

PM me if you are interested

mrscoach · 10-31-2009, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by junkml

Are you sure they were quoting you the price for the book? The lights are on clearance at all the targets around here for $32.48.

I don't have a clue if she knew what I was talking about. I told her twice it was an ereader, model PRS505 from Sony. I don't know what she actually looked at. Could have been the lights. Like I said, I can't go, so it doesn't matter. Not worth it to drive 2 hours each way, especially when I feel so rotten.

But it does cheer me up slightly to think it probably was the wrong item she was looking at and I'm not missing out.

junkml · 10-31-2009, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrscoach

I don't have a clue if she knew what I was talking about. I told her twice it was an ereader, model PRS505 from Sony. I don't know what she actually looked at. Could have been the lights. Like I said, I can't go, so it doesn't matter. Not worth it to drive 2 hours each way, especially when I feel so rotten.

But it does cheer me up slightly to think it probably was the wrong item she was looking at and I'm not missing out.

Always happy to cheer someone up.

Just thought it was funny that they quoted you the exact price I was seeing on the light wedges.

koland · 10-31-2009, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrscoach

I just called the second closest Target to me, and they are on clearance for
...............

$32.48! Dang it, I have the flu, and it is a freakin hour and 45 minute drive. Why do I have to live in the middle of nowhere?

Before anyone asks, it is San Angelo, Texas. Have fun with that.

Yeah,that's the exact price for the lighted cover, on the clearance end cap. There is 505 within two hours drive - it's marked as discontinued, but at full price (gee, and they wonder why it isn't selling). The sales guy thought it was a light, too (no price was shown on or near it, either).

mrscoach · 10-31-2009, 10:20 PM

I called again, asking her to double check the price, because it was an almost $300 machine, but she insisted it was $32, half price. So, yeah, it would have had to be the light. I don't even know for sure they have the actual reader, except the Target site says they have 'limited availability'. If I lived there I would go in and have them scan it, just to see.

Anyone know anyone in San Angelo, Tx? No? me neither. Not anymore, anyway. Believe me, if I could get them at that price I would grab every one I could and offer them here on the board to the underprivileged (those who can't find any). *sigh*

GA Russell · 11-01-2009, 01:55 AM

I called three Raleigh Targets, and all three are sold out of the 505. Oh well.

uncola · 11-01-2009, 02:07 AM

the only local store that had it was selling it for $329.95

I called and asked if it was on clearance and they said no

kojak666 · 11-01-2009, 08:23 AM

GA Russell,

According to the list, Target in Apex is showing limited availability. Might be worth a ride.

Spoon Man · 11-01-2009, 09:42 AM

Limited Availability for the stores in Cumming Ga and Flowery Branch GA, if I only had a car right now...

vivaldirules · 11-01-2009, 11:07 AM

The only Houston area store with a 505 left is just fifteen minutes away. So I threw my hoomin (with his credit card) in the car, raced over there, ran down to aisle F42 and there it was: the last new 505 in existence (aside from the display model) and it is marked CLEARANCE! but without a price. My heart pounding, I press the button nearby and a voice says that someone will be there to help me within 60 seconds. A minute or two go by and I press it again. Finally, just before I wet my pants, a lady comes by. I ask the price. She runs off to get a price checker thingie. She comes back and tries to point it at the sticker. By this time, I'm jumping up and down. She tries again. Then again. Then she reports that the CLEARANCE! price is.....

Spoiler:

Abecedary · 11-01-2009, 11:08 AM

I just knew that's how it was going to end.

pilotbob · 11-01-2009, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by vivaldirules

Finally, just before I wet my pants, a lady comes by. I ask the price.

You're such a cultured doggie to wear pants.

BOb

11-01-2009, 11:07 AM	#43
vivaldirules When's Doughnut Day? Posts: 10,059 Karma: 13675475 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Houston, TX, US Device: Sony PRS-505, iPad	The only Houston area store with a 505 left is just fifteen minutes away. So I threw my hoomin (with his credit card) in the car, raced over there, ran down to aisle F42 and there it was: the last new 505 in existence (aside from the display model) and it is marked CLEARANCE! but without a price. My heart pounding, I press the button nearby and a voice says that someone will be there to help me within 60 seconds. A minute or two go by and I press it again. Finally, just before I wet my pants, a lady comes by. I ask the price. She runs off to get a price checker thingie. She comes back and tries to point it at the sticker. By this time, I'm jumping up and down. She tries again. Then again. Then she reports that the CLEARANCE! price is..... Spoiler: $279.99 No, thank you. The book covers with lights marked $32.48 were next to it. Drat!

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10-31-2009, 02:27 PM	#32
forkyfork Zealot Posts: 145 Karma: 1664 Join Date: May 2009 Device: It's a long story ;)	Just a word of advice. I stopped into my local Target a week ago and it was about $200. I figured I would wait until they dropped the price lower. Stopped in today, they were marked down to $70, and they were all gone. So my advice is, even if it's the high price, it might be worthwhile to get it in hopes they clearance it out. Maybe you can do a pricematch or something.

10-31-2009, 03:47 PM	#34
forkyfork Zealot Posts: 145 Karma: 1664 Join Date: May 2009 Device: It's a long story ;)	Also, I'd like to add, if anyone DOES want to pick up a reader at $70, I'll be more than happy to buy the reader off of you for more money to compensate you for your time and effort. PM me if you are interested

10-31-2009, 10:20 PM	#38
mrscoach Guru Posts: 767 Karma: 4837659 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Angelo Texas Device: Samsung Galaxy tab	I called again, asking her to double check the price, because it was an almost $300 machine, but she insisted it was $32, half price. So, yeah, it would have had to be the light. I don't even know for sure they have the actual reader, except the Target site says they have 'limited availability'. If I lived there I would go in and have them scan it, just to see. Anyone know anyone in San Angelo, Tx? No? me neither. Not anymore, anyway. Believe me, if I could get them at that price I would grab every one I could and offer them here on the board to the underprivileged (those who can't find any). sigh

11-01-2009, 01:55 AM	#39
GA Russell Stampeders are hot! Posts: 7,692 Karma: 31487351 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Device: Paperwhite, Kindles 10 & 4 and jetBook Lite	I called three Raleigh Targets, and all three are sold out of the 505. Oh well.

11-01-2009, 02:07 AM	#40
uncola Member Posts: 11 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: kindle 2 soon	the only local store that had it was selling it for $329.95 I called and asked if it was on clearance and they said no

11-01-2009, 08:23 AM	#41
kojak666 Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: none	GA Russell, According to the list, Target in Apex is showing limited availability. Might be worth a ride.

11-01-2009, 09:42 AM	#42
Spoon Man Groupie Posts: 188 Karma: 3002 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Device: Kindle 1	Limited Availability for the stores in Cumming Ga and Flowery Branch GA, if I only had a car right now...

11-01-2009, 11:08 AM	#44
Abecedary Exwyzeeologist Posts: 535 Karma: 3261 Join Date: Jun 2009 Device: :PRS-505::iPod touch:	I just knew that's how it was going to end.

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