PRS-650 Stock and Pricing

bakura82 · 01-27-2011, 12:53 AM

I am about to replace my PRS-600 with two PRS-650's (so my wife stops stealing mine. I was looking at Amazon.com and there seems to be almost NO stock. I find that unbelievable. Also, I just realized that I would have overpaid BIG time if I bought them now. Sony's site says they retail for $229, not +$310 like I have seen the last couple of days on Amazon.

I gathered from this thread that the reader is just out of stock rather than discontinued (which was my fear). Does anyone know when the next batch will start shipping to retailers? Are there any retailers who have them in stock right now and aren't trying to mark them up? Are there any retailers you all recommend that are selling them for less than the manufacture's retail price? I looked at a few places online, but I am not even convinced that they have them in stock...

Thanks folks.

P.S. Are you all SURE they are not discontinuing? lol I would much rather wait a couple of months for the wifi variant (if it even exists).

elizilla · 01-27-2011, 09:07 PM

I don't think they are discontinuing, but the supply has been spotty. They were sold out everywhere just before Christmas, then they became available briefly a week or two ago, and now it sounds like the supply has dried up again. But they release the new ones in the fall, so I suspect we'll see some more eventually.

In the meantime there seems to be no problem getting the 350 or 950. The 350 is getting discounted and the 950 has wifi. Perhaps you'd like one of those?

bakura82 · 01-27-2011, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by elizilla

...then they became available briefly a week or two ago, and now it sounds like the supply has dried up again...

Where do you get news of new supply? I'd love to be on that list.

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Originally Posted by elizilla

In the meantime there seems to be no problem getting the 350 or 950.

350 is too small. And best buy seems to have it in stock. Hmm..

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Originally Posted by elizilla

The 350 is getting discounted and the 950 has wifi. Perhaps you'd like one of those?

Gah. Why'd you do this to me? lol. Now I am looking at the 950 wondering, "why not?"

I guess i just thought 650 since I own a 600 as it is. I plan to ultimately get two devices, so the 950 would really be pushing the limit on price. I will have to think about it.

Snassek · 01-27-2011, 10:35 PM

SonyStyle.com has both the red and black PRS-650 in stock.

natasha_fawn · 01-27-2011, 11:00 PM

You could get one 950 (or 350) from a place like Best Buy with a decent return policy and see how you both like it for a couple of weeks. There might be more 650s in stock by then, or you might have decided you like the other size. And there's nothing saying you each have to have the same kind. (Except jealousy, maybe.

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elizilla · 01-27-2011, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bakura82

Where do you get news of new supply? I'd love to be on that list.

I follow the news here, and then confirm it by checking out the various online stores. I already own a 650 but I'm watching for good sales on the other models, because I am already feeling the urge to own more of these darn things.

simulacrum · 01-27-2011, 11:39 PM

I ordered a 950 from adorama when they were last on sale before christmas and have yet to receive it as they're still out of stock. B&H have also been out of stock of 950s since the same time.

natasha_fawn · 01-28-2011, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by simulacrum

I ordered a 950 from adorama when they were last on sale before christmas and have yet to receive it as they're still out of stock. B&H have also been out of stock of 950s since the same time.

Huh. SonyStyle shows them in stock, and my local Best Buy has a couple, and the BB website shows them in stock for ordering. I didn't realize there were supply issues with these too. But I guess it doesn't matter if Bakura doesn't mind ordering straight from Sony.

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Originally Posted by Snassek

SonyStyle.com has both the red and black PRS-650 in stock.

bakura82 · 01-28-2011, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by natasha_fawn

But I guess it doesn't matter if Bakura doesn't mind ordering straight from Sony.

Well, I normally wouldn't actually. I tend to buy a LOT from Amazon or Newegg when it comes to electronics. What are the 650 retail prices at (when they are selling)? I assume they are selling for less than $229. If not, then you are right, why not buy from Sony?

I probably won't try to get it until my iPad sells though. The money for that guy will get me two of these devices. And yes... two of the same is meant to remove the jealousy aspect.

simulacrum · 01-28-2011, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by natasha_fawn

Huh. SonyStyle shows them in stock, and my local Best Buy has a couple, and the BB website shows them in stock for ordering. I didn't realize there were supply issues with these too. But I guess it doesn't matter if Bakura doesn't mind ordering straight from Sony.

Yeah it's weird. Last I heard they told me it was backordered with Sony and they had no estimated date. The other thing I'd recommend is wait a bit there might be another sale soon.. maybe for Valentines day.

Poppaea · 01-28-2011, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by elizilla

I follow the news here, and then confirm it by checking out the various online stores. I already own a 650 but I'm watching for good sales on the other models, because I am already feeling the urge to own more of these darn things.

Same here, same here, same here. Am keen to own a 950 but am kind of broke ...

Puddleglum · 01-28-2011, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by bakura82

Well, I normally wouldn't actually. I tend to buy a LOT from Amazon or Newegg when it comes to electronics. What are the 650 retail prices at (when they are selling)? I assume they are selling for less than $229. If not, then you are right, why not buy from Sony?

I haven't seen them cheaper than MSRP. Which is why when I couldn't find it local or on Amazon I bought mine from Sony a couple of weeks ago.

bakura82 · 01-28-2011, 11:39 AM

Hmm... maybe I can try a PRS-950 today. I don't care for the wireless, but that extra inch may be nice.

Thanks guys and gals.

Pinecone · 01-29-2011, 06:33 AM

Sony did have them on sale around Thanksgiving time. I ordered mine then, at $199.

But unlikely now, when htey are selling as fast as they can make them.

Wordeater · 01-30-2011, 02:06 AM

Sonystyle is showing both 650s in stock. $229.

WE

01-27-2011, 12:53 AM	#1
bakura82 Zealot Posts: 111 Karma: 4736 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: Paperwhite	Stock and Pricing I am about to replace my PRS-600 with two PRS-650's (so my wife stops stealing mine. I was looking at Amazon.com and there seems to be almost NO stock. I find that unbelievable. Also, I just realized that I would have overpaid BIG time if I bought them now. Sony's site says they retail for $229, not +$310 like I have seen the last couple of days on Amazon. I gathered from this thread that the reader is just out of stock rather than discontinued (which was my fear). Does anyone know when the next batch will start shipping to retailers? Are there any retailers who have them in stock right now and aren't trying to mark them up? Are there any retailers you all recommend that are selling them for less than the manufacture's retail price? I looked at a few places online, but I am not even convinced that they have them in stock... Thanks folks. P.S. Are you all SURE they are not discontinuing? lol I would much rather wait a couple of months for the wifi variant (if it even exists).

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01-27-2011, 09:07 PM	#2
elizilla Addict Posts: 266 Karma: 610286 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Michigan, USA Device: Kobo Elipsa, Kobo Aura One, Sony PRS 650, Sony PRS 350	I don't think they are discontinuing, but the supply has been spotty. They were sold out everywhere just before Christmas, then they became available briefly a week or two ago, and now it sounds like the supply has dried up again. But they release the new ones in the fall, so I suspect we'll see some more eventually. In the meantime there seems to be no problem getting the 350 or 950. The 350 is getting discounted and the 950 has wifi. Perhaps you'd like one of those?

01-27-2011, 10:35 PM	#4
Snassek Connoisseur Posts: 58 Karma: 61 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Covington, KY US Device: Sony eReader	SonyStyle.com has both the red and black PRS-650 in stock.

01-27-2011, 11:00 PM	#5
natasha_fawn Evangelist Posts: 414 Karma: 184633 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Sony PRS-950 (finally!)	You could get one 950 (or 350) from a place like Best Buy with a decent return policy and see how you both like it for a couple of weeks. There might be more 650s in stock by then, or you might have decided you like the other size. And there's nothing saying you each have to have the same kind. (Except jealousy, maybe. )

01-27-2011, 11:39 PM	#7
simulacrum Connoisseur Posts: 63 Karma: 29688 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: The desert of the real Device: PRS-950	I ordered a 950 from adorama when they were last on sale before christmas and have yet to receive it as they're still out of stock. B&H have also been out of stock of 950s since the same time.

01-28-2011, 11:39 AM	#13
bakura82 Zealot Posts: 111 Karma: 4736 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: Paperwhite	Hmm... maybe I can try a PRS-950 today. I don't care for the wireless, but that extra inch may be nice. Thanks guys and gals.

01-29-2011, 06:33 AM	#14
Pinecone Guru Posts: 902 Karma: 1660722 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Maryland Device: PRS-650, PRS-600, PRS-350	Sony did have them on sale around Thanksgiving time. I ordered mine then, at $199. But unlikely now, when htey are selling as fast as they can make them.

01-30-2011, 02:06 AM	#15
Wordeater Connoisseur Posts: 83 Karma: 48958 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Vancouver, Canada Device: Sony PRS-650	Sonystyle is showing both 650s in stock. $229. WE

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