{"id":18291,"date":"2020-07-16T10:41:46","date_gmt":"2020-07-16T02:41:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/?p=18291"},"modified":"2026-06-12T14:30:20","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T06:30:20","slug":"how-to-get-cheaper-kindle-paperwhite-amazon-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/how-to-get-cheaper-kindle-paperwhite-amazon-us\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Cheaper Kindle Paperwhite From Amazon US"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite too expensive in Singapore? We’ll show you how to get it cheaper from Amazon US instead in this step-by-step guide!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Over the past couple of years, just sitting down and reading a book has become more and more of a rare occurrence for me. Call it a shorter attention span or the presence of more distractions, it\u2019s only seemed to get harder. While I\u2019ve always wanted to get back on the reading bandwagon, there\u2019s never been anything that\u2019s pushed me into making it a habit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enter e-readers. Over the years, the emergence of e-readers has given rise to a cheaper, easier and faster way to get your hands on pretty much any book in the world. And once you have access to the books, you literally can carry millions of books with you wherever you go and read one anytime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re also someone like me who\u2019s looking to reignite a reading habit through these nifty devices, you\u2019ll already know that there are plenty of options out there when it comes to e-readers, from Kindles to Kobos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So instead of doing a comparison of the various readers out there, this article is all about one that I\u2019ve already got my eyes on \u2013 the Kindle Paperwhite. Specifically, it\u2019s about finding the cheapest way to get one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Where Can I Find The Cheapest Kindle Paperwhite?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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You may naturally turn to some of the local online stores like Lazada to find whatever you\u2019re looking for. When it comes to e-readers, you may even find yourself directed to stores like SG E-Readershop. However, doing this is a blind spot that’ll cause you to end up paying more than necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If this is your first time here, you may not already be aware that there are plenty of products that you can get cheaper simply by purchasing them from overseas online stores. Don’t believe me? Check out our guides to scoring cheaper A&F clothes<\/span><\/a>, cheaper iPad Pro<\/span><\/a>, cheaper AirPods<\/span><\/a>, and even cheaper Muji items<\/span><\/a>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If this isn\u2019t your first time, here\u2019s one more thing that you can add to the list of stuff that you actually should purchase from an overseas store, and we’re back to our favourite Amazon US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Obviously, the first thing you\u2019ll want to see is a price breakdown, and don\u2019t worry \u2013 the math checks out. Here\u2019s a comparison between some local listings and the Amazon US listing of the Kindle Paperwhite:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Store<\/strong><\/td>Price<\/strong><\/td>Shipping<\/strong><\/td>Total Cost<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
SG E-Readershop<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/td>S$205<\/td>Free<\/td>S$205<\/td><\/tr>
Lazada<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/td>S$179.99<\/td>S$1.49<\/td>S$181.48<\/td><\/tr>
Amazon US<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/td>US$99.99
(~S$139)<\/td>		~S$3.99<\/td>~S$142.99<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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How’s that for ~S$38.50 in savings?<\/strong> One thing to note is that I got the Kindle Paperwhite for US$99.99 during an Amazon sale, and it may not be the same price by the time you read this. However, if you don\u2019t need an e-reader immediately, just wait for the next Amazon sale. They have plenty throughout the year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How Do I Access Amazon US?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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I see that you’re new around here, fret not \u2013 I’ll guide you step-by-step until your Kindle Paperwhite reaches your doorstep. Simply key in any US ZIP code if you aren’t able to access Amazon US prices. I’m using 97250, so feel free to use the same one. Don’t worry, the ZIP code won’t be applied to your shipping address, as it’s only for “unlocking” Amazon US prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How Do I Ship My Kindle Paperwhite to Singapore?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Free shipping doesn’t mean it’s the best deal. What you might have noticed about my price breakdown above is that it seems to go against the traditional instinct of going with the option that offers free shipping. Because as you can see, that doesn\u2019t always translate into being the cheapest option!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plus, there\u2019s a variety of options when it comes to international shipping, just take a look at our Best US Freight Forwarders<\/span><\/a> guide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Kindle Paperwhite is listed as 6.4 oz (182 g) on Amazon US and it’s safe to say that everything should be within 500g with packaging included. For maximum savings, we\u2019ll use each freight forwarder\u2019s cheapest shipping option: ezShip\u2019s Economy, vPost\u2019s Economy, and Comgateway\u2019s Standard Shipping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n