AU: PRS650 $225

jehane · 10-13-2010, 09:23 PM

http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/32604

From A&R. Not sure whether it's available only online or instore, but I might just have to go and look. While I have been very happy with my 300, this may just be too good to pass up...

PS: The benefit of buying locally is not just a local service centre but also statutory warranty, which I believe is stronger in AU than US.

PPS: ok, I went to A&R (Hobart) and they weren't on sale there, so it's online only, which adds a little with shipping. The voucher (promo code: AR-25OFF-111010) is valid for the sony and accessories (tested case and adaptor), and pbooks but not ebooks.

nomesque · 10-14-2010, 01:26 AM

EEEEEP!!!

I blanked out. When I came to, my browser was displaying an Angus & Robertson 'confirmation of purchase'.

I hope the lighted covers are good!

viviena · 10-14-2010, 02:21 AM

Any Aussie who's been dithering on whether to get a new Sony Reader, DO EEET. This is the best deal I've seen for some time, and probably won't be repeated any time soon. The 350 is around $173 ex shipping too.

To be honest, I'm really surprised that A&R's allowing these codes for these ereaders. I would've thought that electronic gadgetry is usually exempted from these discount codes, but lucky us, I suppose.

lene1949 · 10-14-2010, 03:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nomesque

EEEEEP!!!

I blanked out. When I came to, my browser was displaying an Angus & Robertson 'confirmation of purchase'.

I hope the lighted covers are good!

Yikes! Must be something on their site.. I just received a confirmation email..

nomesque · 10-14-2010, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lene1949

Yikes! Must be something on their site.. I just received a confirmation email..

Subliminal, I guess. Glad it's not just me...

Congrats on your ... ummm... blackout...

tech_au · 10-14-2010, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nomesque

Subliminal, I guess. Glad it's not just me...

Congrats on your ... ummm... blackout...

Aaargh your mind control worked on me as well. Now what am I going to do with my trusty 505 now the 650 is on its way

viviena · 10-14-2010, 10:32 PM

I've been reading on other forums that the code no longer works, though I'm not sure if it's because the code naturally expired or if A&R suddenly realised they had been selling discounted ereaders.

Has anybody had shipping confirmation yet, just out of curiosity?

JSWolf · 10-14-2010, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tech_au

Aaargh your mind control worked on me as well. Now what am I going to do with my trusty 505 now the 650 is on its way

Send your 505 to me and I'll give it a good home.

JSWolf · 10-14-2010, 10:37 PM

There was a glitch on Borders website where they had the PRS-600 on sale for $100. It was a mistake and all the orders were canceled. So unless you have a tracking number, the order can be canceled.

SneakySnake · 10-15-2010, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tech_au

Aaargh your mind control worked on me as well. Now what am I going to do with my trusty 505 now the 650 is on its way

Pick me!

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Send your 505 to me and I'll give it a good home.

You already have one, besides its closer to me!

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

There was a glitch on Borders website where they had the PRS-600 on sale for $100. It was a mistake and all the orders were canceled. So unless you have a tracking number, the order can be canceled.

waaaaaaaaah. Good luck those who ordered one!

lene1949 · 10-15-2010, 03:12 AM

I think the discount was fair and matches the price of the unit in US dollars...

That also ensures the money stays in Australia... People who got one, will show it to their friends, and the ball is rolling... I'm hopeful..

tech_au · 10-20-2010, 04:25 AM

It looks like we are going to get our bargain Sony readers as I got this email from Angus & Robertson today

"This is an automated email to notify you that the following item(s) that you recently ordered from us have been dispatched

Title: Touch Edition Reader 6 Inch - Black (4905524700893)"

Very happy chappy

nomesque · 10-20-2010, 04:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tech_au

It looks like we are going to get our bargain Sony readers as I got this email from Angus & Robertson today

"This is an automated email to notify you that the following item(s) that you recently ordered from us have been dispatched

Title: Touch Edition Reader 6 Inch - Black (4905524700893)"

Very happy chappy

Me too (except the chappy bit) ... although I want my COVER too! *sniff* I can't use it without a cover, even my watches have to be shock-proof and guarded!!

lene1949 · 10-20-2010, 05:02 AM

My unit has been shipped!

300com · 10-20-2010, 05:19 AM

if the code still worked I'd get one straightaway.

10-13-2010, 09:23 PM	#1
jehane Book addict Posts: 441 Karma: 2650464 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Antarctica/Australia/Ohio Device: Sony PRS-300/T1/Asus TF101	AU: PRS650 $225 http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/32604 From A&R. Not sure whether it's available only online or instore, but I might just have to go and look. While I have been very happy with my 300, this may just be too good to pass up... PS: The benefit of buying locally is not just a local service centre but also statutory warranty, which I believe is stronger in AU than US. PPS: ok, I went to A&R (Hobart) and they weren't on sale there, so it's online only, which adds a little with shipping. The voucher (promo code: AR-25OFF-111010) is valid for the sony and accessories (tested case and adaptor), and pbooks but not ebooks. Last edited by jehane; 10-13-2010 at 10:43 PM. Reason: added PS

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10-14-2010, 01:26 AM	#2
nomesque Snooty Bestselling Author Posts: 1,485 Karma: 1000000 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ipswich, QLD, Australia Device: PRS-650	EEEEEP!!! I blanked out. When I came to, my browser was displaying an Angus & Robertson 'confirmation of purchase'. I hope the lighted covers are good!

10-14-2010, 02:21 AM	#3
viviena Evangelist Posts: 412 Karma: 520610 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canberra, Australia Device: Currently Kobo Clara HD and Aura One, iPad	Any Aussie who's been dithering on whether to get a new Sony Reader, DO EEET. This is the best deal I've seen for some time, and probably won't be repeated any time soon. The 350 is around $173 ex shipping too. To be honest, I'm really surprised that A&R's allowing these codes for these ereaders. I would've thought that electronic gadgetry is usually exempted from these discount codes, but lucky us, I suppose.

10-14-2010, 10:32 PM	#7
viviena Evangelist Posts: 412 Karma: 520610 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canberra, Australia Device: Currently Kobo Clara HD and Aura One, iPad	I've been reading on other forums that the code no longer works, though I'm not sure if it's because the code naturally expired or if A&R suddenly realised they had been selling discounted ereaders. Has anybody had shipping confirmation yet, just out of curiosity?

10-14-2010, 10:37 PM	#9
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,897 Karma: 128597114 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	There was a glitch on Borders website where they had the PRS-600 on sale for $100. It was a mistake and all the orders were canceled. So unless you have a tracking number, the order can be canceled.

10-15-2010, 03:12 AM	#11
lene1949 Wizard Posts: 1,952 Karma: 213930 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Middelfart, Denmark Device: Kindle paper white	I think the discount was fair and matches the price of the unit in US dollars... That also ensures the money stays in Australia... People who got one, will show it to their friends, and the ball is rolling... I'm hopeful..

10-20-2010, 04:25 AM	#12
tech_au Oz Bookworm Posts: 516 Karma: 4056 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Australia Device: Sony PRS 505,PRS 650	It looks like we are going to get our bargain Sony readers as I got this email from Angus & Robertson today "This is an automated email to notify you that the following item(s) that you recently ordered from us have been dispatched Title: Touch Edition Reader 6 Inch - Black (4905524700893)" Very happy chappy

10-20-2010, 05:02 AM	#14
lene1949 Wizard Posts: 1,952 Karma: 213930 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Middelfart, Denmark Device: Kindle paper white	My unit has been shipped!

10-20-2010, 05:19 AM	#15
300com Zealot Posts: 130 Karma: 1041448 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: PRS-300	if the code still worked I'd get one straightaway.