The market for e-book readers has evolved considerably from the early days when devices were premium devices and content was priced significantly lower than print books, to today when apps display e-books for free and the e-book pricing model no longer demonstrates the same downward pricing discipline.
E-book readers have, correspondingly, declined in price, with brand-new units often retailing for less than $80. The secondary market for these devices isn’t as robust as it used to be, but if you’ve got your heart set on a dedicated e-reader but labor under a tight budget, you may hit pay dirt—if you’re careful.
Things to Be Aware of When Buying a Used E-Reader
Before you buy a used device, consider the following tips.
- Chances are the hardware will no longer be covered by warranty, so if it breaks a week after you buy it, the manufacturer is not likely to help out with repairs.Because batteries have a limited number of cycles, expect to be replacing it sooner than you would with a new model.
Some e-readers do not have a user-replaceable battery
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