Best price for Cybook 3 plus case

peterbbb · 07-05-2008, 08:46 AM

I am in the UK.

Which is the best (I guess cheapest) place to buy a Cybook including postage - or close enough to London for me to drive to to collect?

Thanks

Peter

Loopy65 · 07-05-2008, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peterbbb

I am in the UK.

Which is the best (I guess cheapest) place to buy a Cybook including postage - or close enough to London for me to drive to to collect?

Thanks

Peter

Hi Peter

Way back before Christmas the only place to purchase was direct from Bookeen but now there's actually a choice! .. I'm afraid I don't have the time to list all the prices but here are the website addys ..

1) Bookeen.com (most expensive)
2) Pixmania.co.uk
3) e-readers.co.uk

Happy hunting

Loopy (Gill)

petermillard · 07-05-2008, 10:49 AM

Hi there

I think you'll find that prices are pretty much the same wherever you go, and I'm not sure there are any retail outlets (i.e. places you can collect from) selling the Cybook right now. I'm also in London and ordered mine a few weeks ago from Bookeen late on a Friday and it was delivered on the following Tuesday - minus the case, sadly, which still hasn't 'followed-on'

FWIW I paid about £280-odd inc. case, delivered - though I think there's been a slight price hike for us Brits since then thanks to £/Euro fluctuations.

HTH, Pete

Nate the great · 07-05-2008, 11:08 AM

You should also consider NAEB. Yes, they ship from the US; but the price gets better as the exchange rate gets worse.

HarryT · 07-05-2008, 11:10 AM

People seem to be waiting for literally MONTHS, though, to get stuff from NAEB. Yes, their price is good, but I wouldn't want to wait that long, personally.

peterbbb · 07-05-2008, 11:40 AM

Any other views on NAEB and deliver times?

peterbbb · 07-05-2008, 11:59 AM

The NAEB site price for a cybook and case etc is about £100 ($200) cheaper than the price from Bookeen. Postage to be added. Not to be sniffed at, methinks...

I've emailed them to see what delivery and postage costs are going to be.

Just want one ...

delphidb96 · 07-05-2008, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peterbbb

The NAEB site price for a cybook and case etc is about £100 ($200) cheaper than the price from Bookeen. Postage to be added. Not to be sniffed at, methinks...

I've emailed them to see what delivery and postage costs are going to be.

Just want one ...

What's your postal code in the UK? And what method of delivery do you want? US Postal Service International Priority Mail? UPS? FedEx? Please send this info via email to us and we'll get that information to you.

Derek (NAEB)

peterbbb · 07-05-2008, 12:56 PM

Hey - whatever the result of this, and I do hope they can deliver in a reasonable time and at a reasonable cost, they respond to my emails in a fraction of a second. Great stuff.

I'll keep you all informed.

Loopy65 · 07-06-2008, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peterbbb

Hey - whatever the result of this, and I do hope they can deliver in a reasonable time and at a reasonable cost, they respond to my emails in a fraction of a second. Great stuff.

I'll keep you all informed.

If you're thinking of getting it from the US it may be worth sending an e-mail to Books On Board .. they have a really cheap option! .. altho not sure what the postage would be or if they can even ship to here (UK) .. www.booksonboard.com

Loopy

HarryT · 07-06-2008, 11:12 AM

I'm pretty sure that BoB only ship in North America.

When buying from the US, bearing mind that you'll have to pay both customs duty and VAT when the package arrives, which can add a considerable "extra" to the price.

Loopy65 · 07-06-2008, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

I'm pretty sure that BoB only ship in North America.

When buying from the US, bearing mind that you'll have to pay both customs duty and VAT when the package arrives, which can add a considerable "extra" to the price.

oooo excellent point Harry! .. I forget that until I get the letter from the royal mail telling me I need to pay £xx to get my parcel released!

Gill

petermillard · 07-06-2008, 12:26 PM

I'd also want to know about any warranty issues e.g. if the item has to be returned for repair under warranty, does it have to be returned to the U.S. supplier, or can it be sent direct to Bookeen?

You can bargain-hunt and try to take advantage of exchange-rates, but with warranty concerns, VAT, import duty, delivery times etc.. I didn't really think the savings were worthwhile compared to just buying from Bookeen with a full EU warranty, delivered in a couple of working days - and I have absolutely no regrets doing so!

If you want one, you want one - but let us know how you get on...

Best, Peter

peterbbb · 07-06-2008, 01:01 PM

Bookeen say 12 days for delivery and are slightly more expensive than e-readers.

Does anyone have anything to put me off e-readers for a Cybook?

Peter

delphidb96 · 07-06-2008, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peterbbb

Bookeen say 12 days for delivery and are slightly more expensive than e-readers.

Does anyone have anything to put me off e-readers for a Cybook?

Peter

Yes. It's a quality machine and, therefore, is FAR too good for the average customer/reading addict!

IOW, if you're not trying to use it solely for PDF documents and would rather read mobi ebooks, you'll be quite happy with the Cybook.

Derek

07-05-2008, 08:46 AM	#1
peterbbb BoyReader Posts: 151 Karma: 308 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Llangollen, North Wales, UK Device: Cybook Gen3 and now Kindle 3	Best price for Cybook 3 plus case I am in the UK. Which is the best (I guess cheapest) place to buy a Cybook including postage - or close enough to London for me to drive to to collect? Thanks Peter

07-05-2008, 11:40 AM	#6
peterbbb BoyReader Posts: 151 Karma: 308 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Llangollen, North Wales, UK Device: Cybook Gen3 and now Kindle 3	Thanks for that, guys... Any other views on NAEB and deliver times?

07-05-2008, 11:59 AM	#7
peterbbb BoyReader Posts: 151 Karma: 308 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Llangollen, North Wales, UK Device: Cybook Gen3 and now Kindle 3	Just checked the NAEB site for price The NAEB site price for a cybook and case etc is about £100 ($200) cheaper than the price from Bookeen. Postage to be added. Not to be sniffed at, methinks... I've emailed them to see what delivery and postage costs are going to be. Just want one ...

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petermillard Evangelist Posts: 496 Karma: 2384998 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: London, UK Device: iPad, iPhone, K3 & Amazon - between them they cover my needs.	Hi there I think you'll find that prices are pretty much the same wherever you go, and I'm not sure there are any retail outlets (i.e. places you can collect from) selling the Cybook right now. I'm also in London and ordered mine a few weeks ago from Bookeen late on a Friday and it was delivered on the following Tuesday - minus the case, sadly, which still hasn't 'followed-on' FWIW I paid about £280-odd inc. case, delivered - though I think there's been a slight price hike for us Brits since then thanks to £/Euro fluctuations. HTH, Pete

07-05-2008, 11:08 AM	#4
Nate the great Sir Penguin of Edinburgh Posts: 12,375 Karma: 23555235 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DC Metro area Device: Shake a stick plus 1	You should also consider NAEB. Yes, they ship from the US; but the price gets better as the exchange rate gets worse.

07-05-2008, 11:10 AM	#5
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	People seem to be waiting for literally MONTHS, though, to get stuff from NAEB. Yes, their price is good, but I wouldn't want to wait that long, personally.

07-05-2008, 12:56 PM	#9
peterbbb BoyReader Posts: 151 Karma: 308 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Llangollen, North Wales, UK Device: Cybook Gen3 and now Kindle 3	Hey - whatever the result of this, and I do hope they can deliver in a reasonable time and at a reasonable cost, they respond to my emails in a fraction of a second. Great stuff. I'll keep you all informed.

07-06-2008, 11:12 AM	#11
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'm pretty sure that BoB only ship in North America. When buying from the US, bearing mind that you'll have to pay both customs duty and VAT when the package arrives, which can add a considerable "extra" to the price.

07-06-2008, 12:26 PM	#13
petermillard Evangelist Posts: 496 Karma: 2384998 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: London, UK Device: iPad, iPhone, K3 & Amazon - between them they cover my needs.	I'd also want to know about any warranty issues e.g. if the item has to be returned for repair under warranty, does it have to be returned to the U.S. supplier, or can it be sent direct to Bookeen? You can bargain-hunt and try to take advantage of exchange-rates, but with warranty concerns, VAT, import duty, delivery times etc.. I didn't really think the savings were worthwhile compared to just buying from Bookeen with a full EU warranty, delivered in a couple of working days - and I have absolutely no regrets doing so! If you want one, you want one - but let us know how you get on... Best, Peter

07-06-2008, 01:01 PM	#14
peterbbb BoyReader Posts: 151 Karma: 308 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Llangollen, North Wales, UK Device: Cybook Gen3 and now Kindle 3	Bookeen say 12 days for delivery and are slightly more expensive than e-readers. Does anyone have anything to put me off e-readers for a Cybook? Peter

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