Refurbished Kindles – Are they good?
Refurbishment can be defined as the process of maintenance or minor repair of an item, either aesthetically or mechanically.
“Refurbished,” in reference to electronic items such as the Kindle, means that the Kindle was returned to Amazon either because the customer simply didn’t want it or a minor problem was found. Before re-selling the equipment, Amazon inspects and certifies the Kindle and sells it at a discount.
By law, in the US you can’t sell a Refurbished item as if it was a new product, which is why they are relabeled as refurbished or refreshed kindles even if they are good-as-new.
Refurbished kindles can be sold at a cheap and affordable price. They usually are sold at much lower prices than newer products and they look and work just a new one.
Refurbished items are generally thought to be cheap and poorly fixed products. However, these products have nothing wrong with them, they were simply exchanged over incompatibility or are cosmetically damaged. Most mechanical fixes are by trained technicians who work for Amazon.
With a refurbished Kindle you also get what is known as “Fulfilled by Amazon” service. This means that your kindles are shipped from an Amazon Fulfillment Center to you. After you place an order, the carrier, ship date, and estimated delivery date for your package will be listed in Your Account. Amazon also handles all customer service and product returns for “Fulfilled by Amazon” items, so you are getting an excellent deal. You also get 30 days return period and one year warranty, just as with a new Kindle.
For these reasons refurbished Kindles don’t last long in stock. If you are thinking of getting one you might as well place your order now that they are available. Here are the links for each model of refurbished kindle readers:
Refurbished Kindle 1 – $149.99
Refurbished Kindle 2 – $219.00
Refurbished Kindle DX – $399.99
Quick Kindle 2 reader video review
Found an interesting video review of the Kindle 2 reader.
Remember that there are new kindle 2 models available at Amazon for $299, or if you are interested in a refurbished kindle 2
Kindle ereader Now 299$
Get your Kindle ereader at a special price and with quick shipping.
Great news for Amazon Kindle fans. If you have been holding off on your Kindle book reader purchase now is a great time to buy. The price of the regular 6 inch 2nd generation Kindle has been lowered to 299$. Not only has the price dropped from 359$ to 299$ but they are in stock and if you order early and choose next day shipping you can have your new Kindle book reader in your hands by tomorrow.
The Kindle is ready to go as soon as you unzip it from it’s special Kindle packaging. It’s intuitive and easy to get started, no manuals to have to read. Just follow the quick start instructions on your screen and read a personalized welcome message form Jeff Bezos and you are ready to go in a couple of minutes.
Another 60 seconds later, and you have downloaded one of 300,000 ebooks and best sellers, available on the ever expanding Kindle book selections. Or, if your unsure about what you would like to read next, you can download the beginning of all Kindle selections, read through it and decide if you want to continue reading further and make a purchase.
The regular Kindle ereader is available now and ready to go. It’s also great for taking on planes and trips and vacation reading. At this new price it’s bound to sell out as well. So, if your sitting on the fence about getting that Kindle ebook reader, now might be the time to decide.
BTW, remember that the Kindle is available ONLY AT AMAZON.COM. You can’t buy it at a shop, only at Amazon’s website. Click here to be taken there.
Get the Kindle for only $299
Refurbished Kindles In Stock
October 2009
*** Refurbished Kindle Update ***
Amazon is offering used and Refurbished Kindles on their site again!. However, this is only for the first generation Kindle, or Kindle 1, and the second generation Kindle, or Kindle 2. . There are no refurbished Kindle DX available right now. The refurbished kinle DX is now in stock too! You can find used Kindles
*** New Update ***
Seems the refurbished Kindle 1 models are sold out! Wow, that only took a few days.. Refurbished Kindle 2 models (or second generation Kindle) are still available, but who know for how long. If you are thinking of buying one better hurry before they go out of stock again.
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*** New Update ***
The refurbished Kindle 1 is in stock again. So refurbished kindle and refurb kindle 2 models are again in stock, as is the refurbished kindle DX
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Refurbished Kindles In Stock Shipping Now For 329$
I don’t know how long these will last but if you have your heart set on a Kindle for Christmas
In case your wondering if a refurb is just as good as a new one. Here is what Amazon had to say:
Official factory refurbished Kindle from Amazon. 30 day return policy, 1 year manufacturer’s warranty. All new packaging, documentation, and included cover, charger, and usb cable. Cannot be sold or shipped to customers outside of the U.S.
Sounds like a good deal to me. Happy Holidays everyone.
Best Deals On Kindle
Are you looking for an Amazon Kindle for Christmas? Thanks to Oprah and an unexpected rise in the popularity of the Amazon Kindle there is now an 11-13 week backlog on the Amazon Kindle shipping.
If your heart is still set on getting a Kindle before Christmas, don’t worry. You can still find some Kindles in stock shipping now
Check out the deals on Amazon of Kindles in stock.
You can also find Kindles on ebay for around 400$ which is just a little over the 359$ price tag on Amazon. So if you or a loved one have to have the Kindle for Christmas browse these deals on ebay.