KKvampire Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 I am looking to buy a kindle book reader in Bangkok , anyone know where I can get new or used..? I dont want to pay the massive shipping charges if buy from amazon.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbine1125 Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Try the classified ads here or on bahtsold.com i bought my kinde here on thai visa classified and there were a few others trying to sell there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WALSHYBFC Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 I broke my kindle last year, was annoyed as I had about 40 books on it. I found an free app on line and downloaded it to both my laptop and netbook, as I was registered I was able to save all my books to both of them as well. Can purchase diretc from Amazon in exactly the same way as with a kindle. Here's a link if you can't find a kindle to buy. http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?ie=UTF8&docId=1000493771 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormnight Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 B2B in Central Chitlom (top floor), have them, i can't remember other than i have seen the touch. price might be a little cheaper than amazon, but i would not count on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timber Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 http://kindle-thailand.in.th/en Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 http://kindle-thailand.in.th/en Thats the site where l bought my kindle touch. They are very helpful and speak good English Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dddave Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 (edited) I'd suggest waiting a bit. Barnes and Noble have just announced a new "Nook" reader with a built in screen light and Amazon is sure to follow soon. Difficulty reading in dim light is my only complaint with my Kindle Touch. I don't feel like shelling out $50 for a case with a built in light nor do I like fussing with battery powered clip-on lights. If the price is right, I'll buy a lit one my next trip to the USA. One solution for dim light I do use is increasing the font size which is very easy to do. It just requires more frequent page turns. I had a friend pick mine up for me in the US last year. Easy to buy in many retail shops. Edited June 25, 2012 by dddave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyj1967 Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 You can also try - http://www.kindlex.in.th/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrry Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Can anyone tell me why I should pay more to buy one here when I can buy direct for less and receive in 3 or 4 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkerry Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Harry, can you order one from Amazon and let us know how you get on e.g. the model you order, the cost including shipping from Amazon and if you have to pay any additional taxes. I'd order one from Amazon myself but I'd be concerned about extra fees popping up at the Thai end. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happysanook Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Can anyone tell me why I should pay more to buy one here when I can buy direct for less and receive in 3 or 4 days. As kkerry alluded to, you will more than likely run into VAT and duty taxes and possibly extensive wait times as it goes through customs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrry Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 (edited) Can anyone tell me why I should pay more to buy one here when I can buy direct for less and receive in 3 or 4 days. As kkerry alluded to, you will more than likely run into VAT and duty taxes and possibly extensive wait times as it goes through customs. totaly false. Charges are prepaid and I received mine in 3 days to ChiangMai. You note on the site that that they state the charge is a prepayment. The guarantee you will not pay more and if the charge is less you will be refunded. Several people have had charges refunded mine was not. Edited June 26, 2012 by harrry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkerry Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Can anyone tell me why I should pay more to buy one here when I can buy direct for less and receive in 3 or 4 days. As kkerry alluded to, you will more than likely run into VAT and duty taxes and possibly extensive wait times as it goes through customs. totaly false. Charges are prepaid and I received mine in 3 days to ChiangMai. Good to hear, so maybe you can help me with my questions What model Kindle did you order (from Amazon?) and can you break down the charges for a total of what you ended up paying (US$ is fine). thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrry Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Can anyone tell me why I should pay more to buy one here when I can buy direct for less and receive in 3 or 4 days. As kkerry alluded to, you will more than likely run into VAT and duty taxes and possibly extensive wait times as it goes through customs. totaly false. Charges are prepaid and I received mine in 3 days to ChiangMai. Good to hear, so maybe you can help me with my questions What model Kindle did you order (from Amazon?) and can you break down the charges for a total of what you ended up paying (US$ is fine). thanks again I bought a DX I am very happy with it. Best way to check is go to amazon and enter the item you want but do not go through with the purchase. That will give you the exact current answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwardandtubs Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 (edited) Some people are so lazy. Just go to the Amazon website and you can clearly see that it's cheaper and easier to buy direct. I even got a partial refund of the duties I paid. Edited June 26, 2012 by edwardandtubs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkerry Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 How much did you pay and for what model Edward? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrry Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Some people are so lazy. Just go to the Amazon website and you can clearly see that it's cheaper and easier to buy direct. I even got a partial refund of the duties I paid. How much did you pay and for what model Edward? I see what you mean edward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKvampire Posted June 26, 2012 Author Share Posted June 26, 2012 (edited) I see they can be bought on ebay from the US from reputable sellers with a total of 100$US, but I am also concerned about Thai customs(not most honest lot). I usually ask the seller to put a low value (under 50$) on the custom form before shipping. Edited June 26, 2012 by KKvampire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrry Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Ahhhh I get it you want to commit fraud and Tax evasion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlcwaterfall Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Ahhhh I get it you want to commit fraud and Tax evasion. Stirring the pot are we? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkerry Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 As I suspected there is not a big difference in price between the local seller listed earlier and Amazon once you add on costs for shipping and whatever customs charges are. You have to click all the way to the end of the order to find out what those charges will be as they do not appear to be listed anywhere on Amazon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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