Kindle purchase question

GlassX · 08-08-2010, 05:22 AM

As currently I would have to pay an uknown amount in customs fees for Kindle (which unfortunately I will not know how much it is until Kindle actually arrives) is the option of having a friend living in the US buy it for me available?

I mean is the Kindle which is bought in US supposed to... stay there?
And also, is there a problem when person A buys it, but person B uses it?
Will it hinder its use in any way?

Thanks

HarryT · 08-08-2010, 05:27 AM

There's no problem at all. When your friend buys it, it will be registered to him. He will need to "unregister" it from his Amazon account, and you can then register it to yours.

All Kindles are "international" and the 3G wireless communications will work in any country in which Amazon supports it.

There's absolutely no problem with using a Kindle in a different country from which it was bought.

thinkpad · 08-08-2010, 05:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GlassX

As currently I would have to pay an uknown amount in customs fees for Kindle (which unfortunately I will not know how much it is until Kindle actually arrives)

If I'm not mistaken all the fees will be calculated by Amazon once you order the device. Therefore there should be no extra fees other than the once you pay to Amazon when ordering.

Quote:

Originally Posted by GlassX

is there a problem when person A buys it, but person B uses it?
Will it hinder its use in any way?

The only thing that matters is the Amazon account the device is registered too. You could certainly have someone buy it for you and then register the device to your own Amazon account. The use will not be hindered in any way.

GlassX · 08-08-2010, 05:46 AM

Thanks guys,

thinkpadx, unfortunately the fee calculation works only for specific countries:
http://www.amazon.com/International-...node=230659011

(list bottom left of page)

thinkpad · 08-08-2010, 05:48 AM

Good to know GlassX, thanks for the heads up.

HarryT · 08-08-2010, 05:49 AM

I don't know where you live, but do you not have a government web site which explains customs duties? Eg, in the UK there's no import duty on a device like an ebook reader; all that's payable is VAT.

banjobama · 08-08-2010, 06:12 AM

I thought I saw somewhere that the person buying the Kindle can say it's a gift, and postpone it being registered until the final owner receives it.

It might help if you post what country you live in.

GlassX · 08-08-2010, 06:25 AM

I'm in Greece. For example someone that purchased a 300ish Kindle DX had to pay 150 Euros for custom fees. That's way too much. I wouldnt have to pay if it was bought from an EU country but unfortunately that is not available through amazon.co.uk

thinkpad · 08-08-2010, 07:04 AM

If you don't need the latest model an alternative would be to try to get a used one from the flea market. Preferably from a user located somewhere in the EU. That way you would avoid the extra charges.

I would think there would be at least some users waiting to upgrade to the K3 and therefore selling there current Kindle.

08-08-2010, 05:22 AM	#1
GlassX Connoisseur Posts: 79 Karma: 24830 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Kindle 3, K4NT	Kindle purchase question As currently I would have to pay an uknown amount in customs fees for Kindle (which unfortunately I will not know how much it is until Kindle actually arrives) is the option of having a friend living in the US buy it for me available? I mean is the Kindle which is bought in US supposed to... stay there? And also, is there a problem when person A buys it, but person B uses it? Will it hinder its use in any way? Thanks

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08-08-2010, 05:27 AM	#2
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	There's no problem at all. When your friend buys it, it will be registered to him. He will need to "unregister" it from his Amazon account, and you can then register it to yours. All Kindles are "international" and the 3G wireless communications will work in any country in which Amazon supports it. There's absolutely no problem with using a Kindle in a different country from which it was bought.

08-08-2010, 05:46 AM	#4
GlassX Connoisseur Posts: 79 Karma: 24830 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Kindle 3, K4NT	Thanks guys, thinkpadx, unfortunately the fee calculation works only for specific countries: http://www.amazon.com/International-...node=230659011 (list bottom left of page)

08-08-2010, 05:48 AM	#5
thinkpad David Posts: 1,808 Karma: 8916183 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Norway Device: Kindle, E.Edge (sold), Irex Iliad (retired)	Good to know GlassX, thanks for the heads up.

08-08-2010, 05:49 AM	#6
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	I don't know where you live, but do you not have a government web site which explains customs duties? Eg, in the UK there's no import duty on a device like an ebook reader; all that's payable is VAT.

08-08-2010, 06:12 AM	#7
banjobama Busy Read'n Posts: 980 Karma: 5039283 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Auburn, WA Device: Pocketbook Touch Lux 5	I thought I saw somewhere that the person buying the Kindle can say it's a gift, and postpone it being registered until the final owner receives it. It might help if you post what country you live in.

08-08-2010, 06:25 AM	#8
GlassX Connoisseur Posts: 79 Karma: 24830 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Kindle 3, K4NT	I'm in Greece. For example someone that purchased a 300ish Kindle DX had to pay 150 Euros for custom fees. That's way too much. I wouldnt have to pay if it was bought from an EU country but unfortunately that is not available through amazon.co.uk

08-08-2010, 07:04 AM	#9
thinkpad David Posts: 1,808 Karma: 8916183 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Norway Device: Kindle, E.Edge (sold), Irex Iliad (retired)	If you don't need the latest model an alternative would be to try to get a used one from the flea market. Preferably from a user located somewhere in the EU. That way you would avoid the extra charges. I would think there would be at least some users waiting to upgrade to the K3 and therefore selling there current Kindle.