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How to order a Kindle Paperwhite from the UK (imported from US)

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Offline Lou Reading Ryria Series by Michael J Sullivan
08 Sep 2012, 09:51 PM | Post: #21

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RE: How to order a Kindle Paperwhite from the UK (imported from US)

Yes, if you order them at the same time and make sure you select to ship at the same time from the Amazon end. If not, bundle box will repackage into one for you if you request it.
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Offline Leslie D
08 Sep 2012, 10:23 PM | Post: #22

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RE: How to order a Kindle Paperwhite to the UK (imported from US)

(08 Sep 2012 02:01 PM)iamhanuman Wrote:  My question:
Ordering as described seems perfectly easy but wouldn't a purchase via ebay (as per the link below) be cheaper and even easier, with the seller doing all the nitty gritty for you?
I know there's the trust issue, but you have the Feedback to go on and you are protected by Paypal.
You can choose which model to go for.
What's not to like?
Link to ebay Paperwhite listing
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Maybe I have got a suspicious mind, but since the Paperwhite hasn't been released yet, even in America, how did they manage to get their hands on some?
Offline meejle
08 Sep 2012, 10:25 PM | Post: #23

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(08 Sep 2012 10:23 PM)Leslie D Wrote:  Maybe I have got a suspicious mind, but since the Paperwhite hasn't been released yet, even in America, how did they manage to get their hands on some?

Item description:

Quote: THIS IS PRE-ORDER!

WONT SHIP UNTIL OCT 2ND OR 3RD!!

THESE ARE ONLY RELEASED IN THE U.S STARTING OCT 1ST SO WE WILL START SHIPPING THE DAY THEY ARRIVE WHICH IS OCT 2ND OR 3RD
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09 Sep 2012, 03:42 PM | Post: #24

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RE: How to order a Kindle Paperwhite to the UK (imported from US)

As a semi-pro seller (for a charity) on eBay i wouldn't recommend using it for items like this- as well as the fact it's not been released yet in the US yet and so will be on a delay from the eBay seller there is, as other people have said the hassle of customs fee's. The delivery as well will hike up the price somewhat too- and if anything went wrong with the kindle you would have to send it back to your seller, not i believe Amazon which would have to be sent my a tracked shipping means, which gets to be very expensive and further increase your costs.

Using Lou's method sounds much safer, and bundlebox are great.

E bay is fantastic for some items, but i really wouldn't buy high price electrical goods on there!
Offline bookworm65
09 Sep 2012, 10:21 PM | Post: #25

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RE: How to order a Kindle Paperwhite from the UK (imported from US)

I have ordered it. But not sure it's come out right as it came to $147 total. Am I missing something out?
Offline Lou Reading Ryria Series by Michael J Sullivan
09 Sep 2012, 11:32 PM | Post: #26

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RE: How to order a Kindle Paperwhite from the UK (imported from US)

Do you mean at the Amazon end?
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Offline Lou Reading Ryria Series by Michael J Sullivan
10 Sep 2012, 12:34 AM | Post: #27

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RE: How to order a Kindle Paperwhite from the UK (imported from US)

My Paperwhite is now linked to my UK account. No serial no. yet though.

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10 Sep 2012, 10:45 AM | Post: #28

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(09 Sep 2012 11:32 PM)Lou Wrote:  Do you mean at the Amazon end?

Yes, Lou. Sorry forgot to add that bit. It came to $147 from Amazon. I am sure I've done it wrong.
Offline Lou Reading Ryria Series by Michael J Sullivan
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RE: How to order a Kindle Paperwhite from the UK (imported from US)

That probably sounds about right - it's $129 for the Kindle, X for shipping + 6% US Sales Tax
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Offline bookworm65
10 Sep 2012, 03:02 PM | Post: #30

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RE: How to order a Kindle Paperwhite from the UK (imported from US)

it's showing on my Kindle account. So, and tell me if I am wrong. When it's delivered to BundleBox, they'll check the name and then post it to me? Or do I need to tell them a package is coming for me?

Sorry for the questions, I just want to make sure I make no errors.

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