New Sony PRS-505 Reader - $210

DrMoze · 10-29-2008, 08:01 PM

In case people here have missed the crazy Microsoft rebate deal thru live.com, here's how to get a new Reader for about $210 (maybe a bit less):

1) Go to live.com, and search for 'Sony Reader'

2) click on the first eBay link that has the gold coin and 'live search cashback' next to it

3) Buy a 505 from eBay using Paypal, and receive 25% rebate from Microsoft. A few sellers have them for about $275-$280 ($205-$210 AR) with free shipping (which is preferred because the rebate does not cover shipping costs)

Note: You will need to create an MS Live account if you don't have one. All requirements and limitations are in the links, but it's very easy. (Up to $200 rebate per purchase, up to 12 rebates per account.) Just pay with Paypal, and get 25% back after 60 days.

zelda_pinwheel · 10-29-2008, 08:25 PM

that's a good deal. do you know if it works for anyone, or only US residents ?

DrMoze · 10-29-2008, 08:35 PM

I didn't see any 'USA-only' restrictions on the rebate deal. (But double-check before using it!) I think the only restriction is where the eBay seller will ship to.

zelda_pinwheel · 10-29-2008, 09:07 PM

hmph. i just tried it, and i don't see any gold coins anywhere. and not actually very many ebay links, either ; mostly it's articles *about* the sony reader. in french. so i suspect the offer is limited to the US.

kezza · 10-30-2008, 10:35 AM

How long is this promotion in effect? I'd maybe like to use it to buy the PRS-700 when it comes out next month.

DrMoze · 10-30-2008, 10:03 PM

Not sure how long this is good for. It was at 30% and 35% a while back, and down to 8-10% I think.

gwynevans · 11-01-2008, 03:43 AM

US only - http://search.live.com/cashback/faq#faq4

zelda_pinwheel · 11-01-2008, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gwynevans

US only - http://search.live.com/cashback/faq#faq4

what a surprise.

but thanks for the confirmation gwynevans.

stephenfsnow · 11-10-2008, 12:19 AM

Thanks for the tip! Just purchased one from eBay for $279 with free shipping. MS Live says I should be getting $69 back... woohoo!

Ivoch · 11-12-2008, 04:07 AM

Damn, that's a nice deal. Would anyone be willing to get one for me? I'll pay you the full price with paypal and then you can transfer the rebate to me whenever you receive it.

obanta · 11-15-2008, 01:09 PM

Thanks for the heads up. I ordered my PRS-505 (blue) a few days ago for $274 w/ free shipping and I'm slated to get back $68.50. I went to live.com today and it looks like the promotion has ended for now. Can't wait to see how the screen compares to my PRS-500 and Kindle.

Ervserver · 11-15-2008, 01:18 PM

Best deal I've seen

10-29-2008, 08:01 PM	#1
DrMoze Booknut Posts: 858 Karma: 2852 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: West Palm Beach, Florida! Device: Sony Reader 500/505/300/350, Nook Glowlight Plus (6")	New Sony PRS-505 Reader - $210 In case people here have missed the crazy Microsoft rebate deal thru live.com, here's how to get a new Reader for about $210 (maybe a bit less): 1) Go to live.com, and search for 'Sony Reader' 2) click on the first eBay link that has the gold coin and 'live search cashback' next to it 3) Buy a 505 from eBay using Paypal, and receive 25% rebate from Microsoft. A few sellers have them for about $275-$280 ($205-$210 AR) with free shipping (which is preferred because the rebate does not cover shipping costs) Note: You will need to create an MS Live account if you don't have one. All requirements and limitations are in the links, but it's very easy. (Up to $200 rebate per purchase, up to 12 rebates per account.) Just pay with Paypal, and get 25% back after 60 days.

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10-29-2008, 08:25 PM	#2
zelda_pinwheel zeldinha zippy zeldissima Posts: 27,827 Karma: 921169 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Paris, France Device: eb1150 & is that a nook in her pocket, or she just happy to see you?	that's a good deal. do you know if it works for anyone, or only US residents ?

10-29-2008, 08:35 PM	#3
DrMoze Booknut Posts: 858 Karma: 2852 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: West Palm Beach, Florida! Device: Sony Reader 500/505/300/350, Nook Glowlight Plus (6")	I didn't see any 'USA-only' restrictions on the rebate deal. (But double-check before using it!) I think the only restriction is where the eBay seller will ship to.

10-29-2008, 09:07 PM	#4
zelda_pinwheel zeldinha zippy zeldissima Posts: 27,827 Karma: 921169 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Paris, France Device: eb1150 & is that a nook in her pocket, or she just happy to see you?	hmph. i just tried it, and i don't see any gold coins anywhere. and not actually very many ebay links, either ; mostly it's articles about the sony reader. in french. so i suspect the offer is limited to the US.

10-30-2008, 10:35 AM	#5
kezza Lowlife of the Party Posts: 266 Karma: 4038 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: seattle Device: nook, iphone	How long is this promotion in effect? I'd maybe like to use it to buy the PRS-700 when it comes out next month.

10-30-2008, 10:03 PM	#6
DrMoze Booknut Posts: 858 Karma: 2852 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: West Palm Beach, Florida! Device: Sony Reader 500/505/300/350, Nook Glowlight Plus (6")	Not sure how long this is good for. It was at 30% and 35% a while back, and down to 8-10% I think.

11-01-2008, 03:43 AM	#7
gwynevans Wizzard Posts: 1,402 Karma: 2000000 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: UK Device: iPad 2, iPhone 6s, Kindle Voyage & Kindle PaperWhite	US only - http://search.live.com/cashback/faq#faq4

11-10-2008, 12:19 AM	#9
stephenfsnow Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: Sony PRS-505	Thanks for the tip! Just purchased one from eBay for $279 with free shipping. MS Live says I should be getting $69 back... woohoo!

11-12-2008, 04:07 AM	#10
Ivoch Enthusiast Posts: 34 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Germany Device: Cybook Gen3	Damn, that's a nice deal. Would anyone be willing to get one for me? I'll pay you the full price with paypal and then you can transfer the rebate to me whenever you receive it.

11-15-2008, 01:09 PM	#11
obanta Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2007 Device: Amazon Kindle, Sony PRS-500 and PRS-505; BlackBerry 8830	Thanks for the heads up. I ordered my PRS-505 (blue) a few days ago for $274 w/ free shipping and I'm slated to get back $68.50. I went to live.com today and it looks like the promotion has ended for now. Can't wait to see how the screen compares to my PRS-500 and Kindle.

11-15-2008, 01:18 PM	#12
Ervserver Wizard Posts: 2,624 Karma: 1008294 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Iowa, USA Device: Nook Simple Touch	Best deal I've seen

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