Kindle 3 delivery time

shrik · 12-07-2010, 01:37 PM

Hi folks,

After much soul-searching, hand-wringing, see-sawing, hemming, hawing and a little bit of searching around, I've decided to take the plunge and plonk down for a Kindle 3 Wifi. (Basically came down to being the cheapest big-name reader, and easier integration with Instapaper...)

But I do need to get it from the USA to India. Sooo... some advice on this front would very much be appreciated!

I have a friend flying out from Amherst, MA this Monday (13th). If I placed an order on Amazon tonight, would it be delivered to her address before then?

Alternately, would it make more sense for me to beg and plead and get her to pick it up from a big-box retailer before she leaves?

Thanks in advance!

Robot Monkey · 12-07-2010, 01:40 PM

Mine was ordered with 2-day shipping, shipped immediately and came a day earlier than I expected.

RarneyBubble · 12-07-2010, 01:54 PM

Don't rely on other people's shipping time to make such a decision. Doesn't Amazon do international shipping? Is eBay an option for you?

mikeayers · 12-07-2010, 02:10 PM

I was in my local Best Buy this past weekend and they had stacks of Kindles (and nooks and sonys also) ready to be bought.... Maybe at a BestBuy near Amherst they have them also.

wvcherrybomb · 12-07-2010, 02:39 PM

Amazon shipping is typically fast when an item is in stock and you can get one or two day shipping. BUT, in your case there is too much riding on it to trust that nothing would go wrong. I would absolutely ask your friend to buy your Kindle at a retail outlet.

Hope you enjoy your new Kindle!

Pushka · 12-07-2010, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RarneyBubble

Don't rely on other people's shipping time to make such a decision. Doesn't Amazon do international shipping? Is eBay an option for you?

The International kindle is sold out. I dont think they ship to India either. Ship a US one to your friend and tell them to ship it to you.

cjottawa · 12-07-2010, 09:07 PM

When they had them in stock, I ordered a K3 with express shipping to Canada and it arrived in under 24 hours. (two of them, actually)

If your friend can't track one down locally at a BestBuy AND IF Amazon has them in stock and ready to ship, you might spring for overnight shipping to get one to him ASAP.

shrik · 12-08-2010, 07:33 AM

Thanks a million, folks.

I've asked her to pick one up from a retailer - I reckon a thank-you meal in India would end up cheaper than plumping for overnight shipping from Amazon

Scott_T · 12-08-2010, 09:15 AM

I ordered one 2 days ago with super saver shipping and they tell me it'll get here before dec 24. woohoo?

terencek · 12-08-2010, 09:16 AM

If you're outside North America or the UK Amazon is still responding to international Kindle orders with a shipping delay of up to three months.....

Scott_T · 12-08-2010, 03:00 PM

I guess they were just trying to reassure me that it'd be here by christmas cause I just the tracking number. it'll prob be here in about a week or less.

Cordanim · 12-08-2010, 03:37 PM

I tried ordering one from Amazon to Ontario, Canada about 10 days ago and the message I got was that it wouldn't arrive until mid-February!

I went the eBay route and got it next day from a reputable seller...did spend about $10 more, but the wife has one under the tree now in a couple of weeks

Kev

12-07-2010, 01:37 PM	#1
shrik Member Posts: 17 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Nexus 7 Wifi 32 GB	Kindle 3 delivery time Hi folks, After much soul-searching, hand-wringing, see-sawing, hemming, hawing and a little bit of searching around, I've decided to take the plunge and plonk down for a Kindle 3 Wifi. (Basically came down to being the cheapest big-name reader, and easier integration with Instapaper...) But I do need to get it from the USA to India. Sooo... some advice on this front would very much be appreciated! I have a friend flying out from Amherst, MA this Monday (13th). If I placed an order on Amazon tonight, would it be delivered to her address before then? Alternately, would it make more sense for me to beg and plead and get her to pick it up from a big-box retailer before she leaves? Thanks in advance!

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Robot Monkey Member Posts: 12 Karma: 80 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: Kindle 3, HTC Incredible, Sony PRS-505	Mine was ordered with 2-day shipping, shipped immediately and came a day earlier than I expected.

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12-07-2010, 02:10 PM	#4
mikeayers Zealot Posts: 136 Karma: 432377 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA Device: Kindle PW 10thGen, Kobo Clara HD	I was in my local Best Buy this past weekend and they had stacks of Kindles (and nooks and sonys also) ready to be bought.... Maybe at a BestBuy near Amherst they have them also.

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wvcherrybomb Sharp Shootin' Grandma Posts: 847 Karma: 1123940 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sunny Florida Device: Kindle 3, Kindle Fire, Literati (has been adopted by my daughter)	Amazon shipping is typically fast when an item is in stock and you can get one or two day shipping. BUT, in your case there is too much riding on it to trust that nothing would go wrong. I would absolutely ask your friend to buy your Kindle at a retail outlet. Hope you enjoy your new Kindle!

12-07-2010, 09:07 PM	#7
cjottawa Tempus fugit. Posts: 91 Karma: 911 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: Kindle Keyboard	When they had them in stock, I ordered a K3 with express shipping to Canada and it arrived in under 24 hours. (two of them, actually) If your friend can't track one down locally at a BestBuy AND IF Amazon has them in stock and ready to ship, you might spring for overnight shipping to get one to him ASAP.

12-08-2010, 07:33 AM	#8
shrik Member Posts: 17 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Nexus 7 Wifi 32 GB	Thanks a million, folks. I've asked her to pick one up from a retailer - I reckon a thank-you meal in India would end up cheaper than plumping for overnight shipping from Amazon

12-08-2010, 09:15 AM	#9
Scott_T Groupie Posts: 154 Karma: 876 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: Kindle 3 wifi, Sony PRS-300, Sony PRS-500, Reb1100(dead)	I ordered one 2 days ago with super saver shipping and they tell me it'll get here before dec 24. woohoo?

12-08-2010, 09:16 AM	#10
terencek Groupie Posts: 170 Karma: 1010944 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The African bush Device: Kindle 3	If you're outside North America or the UK Amazon is still responding to international Kindle orders with a shipping delay of up to three months.....

12-08-2010, 03:00 PM	#11
Scott_T Groupie Posts: 154 Karma: 876 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: Kindle 3 wifi, Sony PRS-300, Sony PRS-500, Reb1100(dead)	I guess they were just trying to reassure me that it'd be here by christmas cause I just the tracking number. it'll prob be here in about a week or less.

12-08-2010, 03:37 PM	#12
Cordanim Kindle Newbie Posts: 29 Karma: 5280 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Cambridge, ON Device: Kindle Paperwhite 3G, Kindle 3 3G, iPad 2, BlackBerry Bold 9900	I tried ordering one from Amazon to Ontario, Canada about 10 days ago and the message I got was that it wouldn't arrive until mid-February! I went the eBay route and got it next day from a reputable seller...did spend about $10 more, but the wife has one under the tree now in a couple of weeks Kev

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