Any ereader deals? (Preferably Kobo)

Jan 10th, 2023 5:58 am

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Chriama [OP]: Newbie; Dec 24, 2014; 36 posts; 7 upvotes; Montr

Jan 10th, 2023 5:58 am

I bought an old Sony ereader as part of an inventory clearout Black Friday deal about 5 years ago, but it recently got damaged and is no long useable. I'd like a new ereader and am eyeing the Kobo Libra but it's got quite a hefty price tag compared to my $40 Sony. I'd hoped there would be some deals for Black Friday or Boxing Day but didn't see anything. Does anyone know of any current / upcoming deals? I'm inclined to go for Kobo over Kindle because it has better public library integration and I borrow most of my books rather than buying them.

Jan 10th, 2023 9:42 am

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whyami: Sr. Member; Nov 14, 2014; 613 posts; 961 upvotes; Mississauga, ON

Jan 10th, 2023 9:42 am

Wait for SDM 20x points sale.

Jan 10th, 2023 3:17 pm

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phillyjim: Member; Aug 17, 2009; 305 posts; 198 upvotes; Victoria

Jan 10th, 2023 3:17 pm

Same, looking for a Kobo. I watched the price of the Kobo Clara HD though Black Friday and Boxing Day, and there were no significant deals. Best was (is?) $10 off = $149 at Visions, but limited stock and in-store only.
https://www.visions.ca/product-detail/4 ... KU-BK-K-EP
Chapters/Indigo had it for $30 off = $129, but never had any stock. Seems to be $ $159 everywhere all the time.

Jan 10th, 2023 4:42 pm

#4

ADenariusSaved: Deal Addict; Jan 11, 2020; 4218 posts; 3464 upvotes; primordialSingularit…

Jan 10th, 2023 4:42 pm

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Jan 10th, 2023 7:23 pm

#5

shwab: Deal Addict; Feb 6, 2008; 1291 posts; 1019 upvotes; Hamilton

Jan 10th, 2023 7:23 pm

They have Kobo Forma's on sale for $259 at the Kobo store, although at the exact moment they seem sold out.

Jan 10th, 2023 7:25 pm

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MooseV2: Deal Addict; Jun 18, 2016; 1021 posts; 3353 upvotes

Jan 10th, 2023 7:25 pm

Kijiji. Lots of people buy them and never read anything.

Jan 11th, 2023 12:42 am

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Chriama [OP]: Newbie; Dec 24, 2014; 36 posts; 7 upvotes; Montr

Jan 11th, 2023 12:42 am

Does that apply to anything you buy? And do they sell Kobos? I’ve been subscribed specifically to alerts for the keyword “ereader” so I don’t know much about Shopper’s.

Jan 11th, 2023 12:49 am

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Chriama [OP]: Newbie; Dec 24, 2014; 36 posts; 7 upvotes; Montr

Jan 11th, 2023 12:49 am

MooseV2 wrote: ↑ Kijiji. Lots of people buy them and never read anything.

Maybe it’s my location but I’m only seeing a very limited selection of ereaders on kijiji and they’re pretty old models.

Jan 11th, 2023 8:44 am

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shwab: Deal Addict; Feb 6, 2008; 1291 posts; 1019 upvotes; Hamilton

Jan 11th, 2023 8:44 am

Chriama wrote: ↑ Does that apply to anything you buy? And do they sell Kobos? I’ve been subscribed specifically to alerts for the keyword “ereader” so I don’t know much about Shopper’s.

I don't know if you are old enough yourself, but seniors get 20% off all regular prices SDM merchandise on Thursdays. Probably the best place to get a Kobo right now.

Jan 11th, 2023 1:15 pm

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Jruuu: Deal Addict; Jun 13, 2009; 1091 posts; 841 upvotes; Toronto

Jan 11th, 2023 1:15 pm

I suggest getting an android or apple tablet. You will have the advantage of being able to install both the kobo and amazon software, as well as whatever your local library uses.

Jan 11th, 2023 9:49 pm

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Chriama [OP]: Newbie; Dec 24, 2014; 36 posts; 7 upvotes; Montr

Jan 11th, 2023 9:49 pm

Jruuu wrote: ↑ I suggest getting an android or apple tablet. You will have the advantage of being able to install both the kobo and amazon software, as well as whatever your local library uses.

Very big different in price between most tablets and ereaders, and I don’t need - or want- the extra functionality.

Jan 11th, 2023 9:50 pm

#12

Chriama [OP]: Newbie; Dec 24, 2014; 36 posts; 7 upvotes; Montr

Jan 11th, 2023 9:50 pm

shwab wrote: ↑ I don't know if you are old enough yourself, but seniors get 20% off all regular prices SDM merchandise on Thursdays. Probably the best place to get a Kobo right now.

That sounds like a good deal! Unfortunately I’m nowhere near senior age but maybe I need to look into making friends at the local retirement home…

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