You know I missed that it was a refurb, but still at this price I
don't plan on keeping it long :)  Even though I'd buy it from B&N
directly if its not a manufacturer referb for the extra 10$

--j

On Mon, Jan 23, 2012 at 7:49 PM, Justin Kremer <justin.kremer at gmail.com> wrote:
> On Mon, Jan 23, 2012 at 11:28 AM, J Cruit <j at packetgod.com> wrote:
>> Just in case anyone wants their own Buy.com has a deal today on them
>> for 139$ each
>>
>> http://www.buy.com/prod/nook-color-by-barnes-noble-wifi-ereader/221376447.html?listingid=140072914
>>
>> I've been holding off getting a tablet but for 139 I might just get
>> one and then buy a nice one later down the road.
>
> Just so you know, buyer beware on refurb items from buy.com.  They
> generally won't specify who refurbed the item, but it probably WASN'T
> the manufacturer.  Then when you get the item, it doesn't come in
> standard packaging, and it has a little slip in it saying that there
> IS NO original manufacturer warranty, you can't return the item to
> buy.com unless the item was DOA, and if you have problems later on,
> call this number and they might fix it...if they feel like it.  You
> would think I had been through that song and dance before or
> something...
> You can get a refurb nook color straight from BN for $149, so if
> you're planning to void your warranty as soon as you get it, I guess
> it's your call if it's worth saving $10.
> - Justin
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