Want to buy a Kindle? - Tips to buy a Kindle in South Africa

Since we saw the launch of the new Kindle 6" Wi-Fi & 3G models, along with the Kindle DX, I have been inundated with questions such as, Where and how do I buy a Kindle in South Africa? Does Amazon ship to South Africa? Is the Kindle supported in South Africa? Can I buy cheap Kindles in South Africa without ordering from Amazon? Do I have to pay import duties on the Kindle?

My aim is to provide you with all the information you need to buy the right Kindle with the right specifications, at the best price. So let's get to the facts and dispel the myths about buying from Amazon, shipping, duties and buying kindles directly from importers in South Africa:

Amazon Shipping Facts:

The Kindle is a product of Amazon and they are the sole wholesale distributors of the Kindle Wi-Fi, Kindle Wi-Fi+3G and the Kindle DX Amazon in the US ships the Kindle directly to your door in South Africa. The Kindle is for sale to customers in over 100 countries worldwide You need to have a physical address to receive your Kindle as Amazon does not ship to a PO Box address. Use your office or home address When you order your Kindle, you'll also receive a micro-USB cable to charge your Kindle via your PC's USB port Amazon will gladly send you a replacement Kindle if anything goes wrong with the delivery of your product. Priority International Courier services average 2-7 days for the delivery of your Kindle to South Africa Kindle includes a 1-year limited warranty.

Import Duties:

Amazon will add a refundable, import fee deposit, which is typically $29.11 on a $189.00 Kindle Wi-Fi + 3G Amazon will designate a carrier ("Designated Carrier") to act as your agent with the relevant customs and tax authorities in the destination country, to clear your merchandise, process and remit your actual Import Fees for such item In the event that the Import Fees Deposit exceeds the Actual Import Fees, Amazon Export or Merchant (as applicable) will refund the difference to you. "Ad valorem" tax dictates that the Kindle is classed as an Information Technology product and should be exempt from tax. Imported goods has a price threshold and currently the Kindle falls below threshold