Sony PRS-700 is in the Stores

[ProDigit]

Originally Posted by DaleDe

Where did you hear it had 16 shades? The web site says 8. I would like 16 of course. It could be that the front view plastic cover for the led may be slightly darkening the display under some lighting conditions.

Dale

Sorry,you're right!8 tints.

[ProDigit]

Originally Posted by lisreed

I sold mine as well on ebay recently. At first I tried just to sell it in the US and get no takers, 3 days ago I relisted it internationally and had a buy it now price of $250 and someone took it in less than an hour! With a credit card deal from Sony for $150 off my first purchase, the 700 should cost me $250 so I was glad to sell my 505 for that.

they get pretty popular indeed!
As long as they are near to new and in flawless condition, and all accessories are included, you can get away with 250.
Also depends from day to day. some days they go secondhand for 222, some days for 250 (usually when extras are included like an SD card, Purchased e-books, light, luxury carry bag, or dockingstation).

They sell them new for 275 on ebay, though you'll need a confirmed adress, something that's the cause of much misery to get it to work...

[astra]

I don't get it. Why to buy second hand for 250 if you can buy a brand new for 300? or even less?

[NatCh]

Well, if you don't have the extra $50 in your "New Toys" jar ....

[lisreed]

Originally Posted by astra

I don't get it. Why to buy second hand for 250 if you can buy a brand new for 300? or even less?

I sold mine to someone in Russia. I don't think they can easily get a new Sony Reader there. And mine was only a month old. I liked enough of the features of the 700 model to go ahead and pre-order it and sell the 505. So mine was in pretty "like new" condition.

[astra]

Originally Posted by NatCh

Well, if you don't have the extra $50 in your "New Toys" jar ....

Dunno.
If you have as much as 250 and it is difficult to obtain another 50, then it just one more reason not to risk such a big sum of money and spend on second-hand that might stop working in 1 week time.

I knew a guys who worked very hard to get money for a laptop. He worked in warehouse, night shifts, really hard...then he bought second hand laptop that stopped working within a few weeks. He could add just a little bit more and get brand new one from a shop with warranty.

There is Russian saying: I am not so rich to buy cheap(meaning rubbish) stuff.

Well, IMHO.

[astra]

Originally Posted by lisreed

I sold mine to someone in Russia. I don't think they can easily get a new Sony Reader there. And mine was only a month old. I liked enough of the features of the 700 model to go ahead and pre-order it and sell the 505. So mine was in pretty "like new" condition.

They can easily order from B&Hphotovideo.

I would never risk so much money for electronic gadget. Just because the money are so hard to get.

Someone who sells it might have drooped it. Although it works right now it is not like a new anymore. They might have clumsy hands and press/push buttons like I would never do.

[lisreed]

Originally Posted by astra

They can easily order from B&Hphotovideo.

I would never risk so much money for electronic gadget. Just because the money are so hard to get.

Someone who sells it might have drooped it. Although it works right now it is not like a new anymore. They might have clumsy hands and press/push buttons like I would never do.

I know what you are saying and I agree as a buyer. I don't have much interest in buying an electronic device used but as a seller and one that is honest I am glad I was able to sell it for $250. I think in general things get crazy at ebay and people get into a bidding frenzy without thinking how ridiculous it is sometimes. I have seen used kindles go for just $10 less than a new one at Amazon which I think is a bit crazy.

[blues36]

Originally Posted by lisreed

I sold mine as well on ebay recently. At first I tried just to sell it in the US and get no takers, 3 days ago I relisted it internationally and had a buy it now price of $250 and someone took it in less than an hour! With a credit card deal from Sony for $150 off my first purchase, the 700 should cost me $250 so I was glad to sell my 505 for that.

Yeah, Mine sold for $245, with $33 more for shipping to Australia.

[astra]

Originally Posted by lisreed

I know what you are saying and I agree as a buyer. I don't have much interest in buying an electronic device used but as a seller and one that is honest I am glad I was able to sell it for $250. I think in general things get crazy at ebay and people get into a bidding frenzy without thinking how ridiculous it is sometimes. I have seen used kindles go for just $10 less than a new one at Amazon which I think is a bit crazy.

Please, don't get me wrong. I am not saying you are dishonest. I just don't understand the buyers

[pilotbob]

Originally Posted by astra

Please, don't get me wrong. I am not saying you are dishonest. I just don't understand the buyers

Many people have the mentality that if it is on ebay that's the best price. They don't even look elsewhere.

BOb

[gardenstate]

sonystyle.com has a VISA card promotion. Get their credit card, on your first purchase - buy something at $300 or over from them and get $150 credit. A $400 reader is now $250.

I just got an email that my PRS-700 will ship around 11/18/08 from them....

[ProDigit]

Originally Posted by astra

I don't get it. Why to buy second hand for 250 if you can buy a brand new for 300? or even less?

Why would you not save $50,when you do save $1 on buying cheaper butter in the store, or save $ 10ct because the gas station on the other side of the road sells for 3,99 instead of 4,01 ?

[astra]

Originally Posted by ProDigit

Why would you not save $50,when you do save $1 on buying cheaper butter in the store, or save $ 10ct because the gas station on the other side of the road sells for 3,99 instead of 4,01 ?

Too many reasons, would make a long to list

When you try to save on a an item you buy everyday and it is a general attitude of you life, in a long run you save money => you don't risk anything.

When you buy a second hand electronic gadget on ebay or anywhere else you do risk your money and although it looks like saving at the moment of paying in a long run you loose because if it is your general attitude, then sooner or later you buy a defective gadget. Then the amount of money you loose makes all the savings efforts all-for-nothing. When you buy electronic gadget you buy it one time and for a long period time.

Hope it helps

[dhbailey]

Originally Posted by gardenstate

sonystyle.com has a VISA card promotion. Get their credit card, on your first purchase - buy something at $300 or over from them and get $150 credit. A $400 reader is now $250.

I just got an email that my PRS-700 will ship around 11/18/08 from them....

When did you order yours? I ordered mine on 10/16/08 and my account info at sonystyle is still showing exected ship date of 11/14/08. The reason I'm asking about when you ordered is that you're not the only person who got that e-mail saying the expected ship date for yours is 11/18/08 and I'm just wondering if it's a matter of shipping in order of date-placed or what. Perhaps I just never got the email and mine will wait until the 18th, too.