Libra Walmart Libra 2 delayed preorder

Lady loves E ink · 10-19-2021, 01:40 PM

I just received email from Walmart that my preorder of the Libra 2:

We wanted to let you know that your preorder item release date has changed. The updated release date is 11/12/2021.

Please review your order details below.

We're sorry if this date change is an inconvenience. The product manufacturer controls the release date for this product and we'll ship it to you as quickly as we can once it's released.

I'm disappointed, but not surprised with the current supply situation.

Pjama · 10-19-2021, 02:27 PM

Oh dear, that is a shame.

I’m sorry to hear that. Walmart are usually good at deliveries so I’m sure this is all on Kobo's side. Very frustrating though, after all the build-up to today.

Almamida · 10-19-2021, 02:33 PM

Seems like Kobo was not really ready to launch these readers but wanted to react to the new Parperwhite announcement.
The Libra2 and Sage are supposed to be out today almost nobody seem to have been able to get their hand on them.

Pjama · 10-19-2021, 02:37 PM

I had a window open at the Sage on Walmart, and it now says 'Out of Stock'. And when I moved away from the page to do a search for the Libra 2, I noticed that they are not listing either of the new Kobos any more. The only Libra 2's still listed on Walmart are from a third-party supplier, who I guess won’t actually have them.

SCION · 10-19-2021, 04:02 PM

Very disappointing.

JasperBeardly · 10-25-2021, 12:03 PM

I went ahead and ordered a black Libra 2 from Walmart’s website on Saturday. It was through a third party seller named BlueProton. It shipped this morning by USPS-that’s US Postal Service for those outside of the US. So they do have them in stock.

Pjama · 10-25-2021, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasperBeardly

I went ahead and ordered a black Libra 2 from Walmart’s website on Saturday. It was through a third party seller named BlueProton. It shipped this morning by USPS-that’s US Postal Service for those outside of the US. So they do have them in stock.

I noticed that this seller is also selling both colors on amazon, with overnight (4-8 am) delivery for the black one, and next day delivery for the white one. It’s so very tempting, but I’m going to be strong.

FireFrog · 10-25-2021, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pjama

I noticed that this seller is also selling both colors on amazon, with overnight (4-8 am) delivery for the black one, and next day delivery for the white one. It’s so very tempting, but I’m going to be strong.

I also stumbled upon their store on Ebay. Their location is listed as NY.

BelleZora · 10-25-2021, 03:47 PM

I ordered a white Libra 2 this morning and am now worried that it won't arrive before I go on vacation in three weeks. I will be gone for two weeks and have no one who can accept delivery. What are the chances it will arrive in the next three weeks? I ordered from Kobo.

FireFrog · 10-25-2021, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BelleZora

I ordered a white Libra 2 this morning and am now worried that it won't arrive before I go on vacation in three weeks. I will be gone for two weeks and have no one who can accept delivery. What are the chances it will arrive in the next three weeks? I ordered from Kobo.

Well I ordered mine directly from Rakuten US last Wednesday, Oct 20th. It's scheduled for delivery on Thursday. Right now it's in Detroit UPS hub. Shipping to California.

Robot Monkey · 10-25-2021, 05:38 PM

I ordered my Libra 2 from Amazon on Friday and it arrived Saturday. I'm very pleased with it so far, and it still makes me chuckle that it came through Amazon.

FireFrog · 10-25-2021, 06:00 PM

I did regret ordering from Kobo when I saw the listing on Amazon. �� I should've checked first.

7hir7een · 10-26-2021, 04:19 AM

I ordered mine from Walmart because of how much simpler the return process is (vs Kobo whose customer support is worse than non-existent). But then this happened, so I took a chance and ordered from the 3rd party seller on Amazon. It arrived quickly and in good condition, etc. So another upvote for blueproton.

10-19-2021, 01:40 PM	#1
Lady loves E ink Member Posts: 10 Karma: 58892 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Georgia Device: Nook Glowlight Plus (2019), Glowlight 3, KA1, Nook Simple Touch	Walmart Libra 2 delayed preorder I just received email from Walmart that my preorder of the Libra 2: We wanted to let you know that your preorder item release date has changed. The updated release date is 11/12/2021. Please review your order details below. We're sorry if this date change is an inconvenience. The product manufacturer controls the release date for this product and we'll ship it to you as quickly as we can once it's released. I'm disappointed, but not surprised with the current supply situation.

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10-19-2021, 02:27 PM	#2
Pjama Guru Posts: 666 Karma: 2345678 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: USA Device: ✍️🏝️♎️ Kobo Clara 2E	Oh dear, that is a shame. I’m sorry to hear that. Walmart are usually good at deliveries so I’m sure this is all on Kobo's side. Very frustrating though, after all the build-up to today.

10-19-2021, 02:33 PM	#3
Almamida Guru Posts: 685 Karma: 11431990 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Toronto, Canada Device: Kobo Sage - Kindle PW5 & Voyage - iPad Pro M1 12.9	Seems like Kobo was not really ready to launch these readers but wanted to react to the new Parperwhite announcement. The Libra2 and Sage are supposed to be out today almost nobody seem to have been able to get their hand on them.

10-19-2021, 02:37 PM	#4
Pjama Guru Posts: 666 Karma: 2345678 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: USA Device: ✍️🏝️♎️ Kobo Clara 2E	I had a window open at the Sage on Walmart, and it now says 'Out of Stock'. And when I moved away from the page to do a search for the Libra 2, I noticed that they are not listing either of the new Kobos any more. The only Libra 2's still listed on Walmart are from a third-party supplier, who I guess won’t actually have them.

10-19-2021, 04:02 PM	#5
SCION Séduisant Posts: 4,706 Karma: 2107018 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas, USA Device: Boox Note Air2+; Kobo Libra2; Kindle Scribe, Oasis3; iPad Mini6	Very disappointing.

10-25-2021, 12:03 PM	#6
JasperBeardly Enthusiast Posts: 25 Karma: 11846 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Southern California Device: Kobo Libra 2	I went ahead and ordered a black Libra 2 from Walmart’s website on Saturday. It was through a third party seller named BlueProton. It shipped this morning by USPS-that’s US Postal Service for those outside of the US. So they do have them in stock.

10-25-2021, 03:47 PM	#9
BelleZora Wizard Posts: 1,432 Karma: 25151986 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Seattle, US Device: Kindle Oasis 3, Kobo Libra 2	I ordered a white Libra 2 this morning and am now worried that it won't arrive before I go on vacation in three weeks. I will be gone for two weeks and have no one who can accept delivery. What are the chances it will arrive in the next three weeks? I ordered from Kobo.

10-25-2021, 05:38 PM	#11
Robot Monkey Member Posts: 12 Karma: 80 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: Kindle 3, HTC Incredible, Sony PRS-505	I ordered my Libra 2 from Amazon on Friday and it arrived Saturday. I'm very pleased with it so far, and it still makes me chuckle that it came through Amazon.

10-25-2021, 06:00 PM	#12
FireFrog Enthusiast Posts: 40 Karma: 125918 Join Date: Oct 2021 Device: Kindle 2019, Kobo Libra 2	I did regret ordering from Kobo when I saw the listing on Amazon. �� I should've checked first.

10-26-2021, 04:19 AM	#13
7hir7een Reader of Books Posts: 204 Karma: 178096 Join Date: Oct 2012 Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kindle Basic (11th gen)	I ordered mine from Walmart because of how much simpler the return process is (vs Kobo whose customer support is worse than non-existent). But then this happened, so I took a chance and ordered from the 3rd party seller on Amazon. It arrived quickly and in good condition, etc. So another upvote for blueproton.