im still using amazon+proxy and then using an SA credit-card on an SA account to generate a largeish voucher, then i switch to my "US" account and redeem the voucher and then I just buy straight off the Kindle. The wireless book delivery for me was 50% of the reason for buying a Kindle, so I see no point in using USB. in fact never connected it yet.
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Crusader
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Mmm. I should take a chance and try this. Just to make sure. You've got the country set to US and in checkout you have a US delivery address and pay via a SA CC.
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The book prices seem decent as well, and even if the book is more expensive, you get a "micropay rebate" on most books, which you can then use to buy more books. You can also pay via PayPal if they close the credit card loop, but so far I haven't had an issue.
And yes, I chose a US billing address, and I'm using a standard bank credit card.
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Hi Guys,
Been away a bit.. diving in Mozambique eish it was good and yes we saw the "Shark attack" but the dude is fine...
Some comments I got the belkin cover and it is awesome keeps the kindle nice and snug, but is not attatched to it...
I also got a R 370 refund on my money for the export which was payed into my CC what a bargain !
On the US store I am still able to access the US store so touch wood that mine will keep working....
Been away a bit.. diving in Mozambique eish it was good and yes we saw the "Shark attack" but the dude is fine...
Some comments I got the belkin cover and it is awesome keeps the kindle nice and snug, but is not attatched to it...
I also got a R 370 refund on my money for the export which was payed into my CC what a bargain !
On the US store I am still able to access the US store so touch wood that mine will keep working....
i thought the dude is missing some important body parts?
I'm so annoyed i didnt get a cover, now everytime i try buy one it tells me it cant ship to ZA! (for just a cover)
I'm going to the USA in May, will have to wait until then i guess...
I'm so annoyed i didnt get a cover, now everytime i try buy one it tells me it cant ship to ZA! (for just a cover)
I'm going to the USA in May, will have to wait until then i guess...
Yeah the stories were wild lol... I got back and was like wtf..... shows you, dont beleive anything in the media lol...
I have a friend who wants to buy a kindle will see if he has ordered yet mabey he can order 2 covers.... sure there are poeple on here who can also do that ....
ToxicBunny
Oi! Leave me out of this...
Well just placed the order for one of these...
Figured I deserved a Christmas present after this year
Lets see how long it takes to get delivered.
Figured I deserved a Christmas present after this year
Lets see how long it takes to get delivered.
Well just placed the order for one of these...
Figured I deserved a Christmas present after this year
Lets see how long it takes to get delivered.
I had issues with UPS last time... so took 2 weeks but most of the other guys I heard from said it was pretty quick ! So good luck mate !
ToxicBunny
Oi! Leave me out of this...
Well watching the tracking page and just seeing what goes on....
Mine got to SA in like 2 days then sat in customs for 2 weeks lol... but apparently they had a issue then so hopefully you don't have that issue . . .
What cover did you try to buy? I have the same problem - got one for Chirstmas but didn't get a cover. I see there are hundreds of covers below < $30?
So Kindle actually does well...
I am all for this "spying" or whatever you call it I get emails suggesting books I might enjoy... I don't see any issue with this whatsoever...
It's not like Amazon will sell you illegal books
ToxicBunny
Oi! Leave me out of this...
Can't really say I have an issue with the Kindle "watching" me...
Like Herbert says, it will hopefully be able to suggest books that I might enjoy which I would otherwise have missed.
Like Herbert says, it will hopefully be able to suggest books that I might enjoy which I would otherwise have missed.
Crusader
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Those of you who shop at Fictionwise might find this very useful.
Enter jk25 in the coupon code area before checkout and you will get a 25% discount on your order. Combined with their 40-60% discount it makes for sweet deals. (NOTE: YOU WILL HAVE TO REMOVE DRM TO MAKE PRC FILES WORK ON THE KINDLE).
Enter jk25 in the coupon code area before checkout and you will get a 25% discount on your order. Combined with their 40-60% discount it makes for sweet deals. (NOTE: YOU WILL HAVE TO REMOVE DRM TO MAKE PRC FILES WORK ON THE KINDLE).
ToxicBunny
Oi! Leave me out of this...
intriguing..
I'm pretty sure with FictionWise's micropay stuff I'll be using them alot...
I'm pretty sure with FictionWise's micropay stuff I'll be using them alot...
Crusader
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Forgot to add. This is only valid till 31st December. I'm spending way too much. I've already bought 13 books at around $2.80 a book ($37 actual money spent to get more than $90 worth of books!).
ToxicBunny
Oi! Leave me out of this...
oh seriously?...
hmmm ok, then I will have to trawl fictionwise justnow and get a few books...
hmmm ok, then I will have to trawl fictionwise justnow and get a few books...
Crusader
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Yup. Came across the code earlier but kept forgetting to post here. When Fictionwise came up I remembered.
Arctic Drift and 30 Days of night and Second Foundation are books with 100% rebates and no geo-restrictions.
Arctic Drift and 30 Days of night and Second Foundation are books with 100% rebates and no geo-restrictions.
ToxicBunny
Oi! Leave me out of this...
*watches money disappear*...
Going to spend a while trawling Fictionwise I reckon.
Going to spend a while trawling Fictionwise I reckon.