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No Amazon Kindle for you

by on02 December 2008

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Out of stock until after the holidays

The Amazon ebook reader known as the Kindle has sold out through the holiday season. While Amazon has been heavily criticized for not releasing a newer revised model of the Kindle prior to the holiday season, the news that the Kindle has sold out has to be welcome news for Amazon.

According to various reports, the Kindle is not likely to be available for between 11 to 13 weeks from now. Because of the unexpected demand, Amazon is already encouraging those interested in obtaining one to place their order now, as orders will be filled on a first come, first served basis, based on the date the Kindle was back ordered.

The bigger surprise might be in the fact that Amazon has some third party sellers who are taking advantage of the Kindle shortage for the holiday season and are selling used Kindles for as much as $520, which is a large increase over the normal Amazon $360 retail price.

Last modified on 02 December 2008
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