Hey, so quick background: I picked up a Kindle Scribe 32GB with premium pen during last year’s BF/Cyber week. I tracked it for ~2 months beforehand.

What I saw (and bought): discounts were usually in the ~20–25% range on the device itself, and the *better* deals were on bundles (Scribe + premium pen + cover). Both 16GB and 32GB were discounted, but the % off was basically the same, so the 32GB became the better value per GB.

Why it matters: Amazon tends to reserve the biggest cuts for Prime Day and BF/CM. Outside those windows, you usually just see smaller promos or refurbished units.

My honest recommendation: if you’re not in a rush, I’d definitely wait for BF/CM 2025. Set a price alert now, decide if you really need more than 16GB (most people don’t unless you load tons of PDFs/notebooks), and be careful with non-Amazon retailers—sometimes they discount the base pen only while Amazon discounts the premium bundle.

FWIW, I’d suggest: aim for a bundle with the premium pen on sale, and only go 32GB if you know you’ll use it. Otherwise you’re just paying for storage you’ll never touch.

Hope this helps!

Hey, so from a more nerdy / data-ish angle: if you can wait, Black Friday / Cyber Monday is *usually* the only time the Scribe pricing is actually interesting.

Over the last couple years (and this pattern goes back with Oasis/PPW too), Amazon has:
- Discounted **all capacities**, not just 16GB
- Run **bigger % cuts on the higher-capacity bundles** (e.g., 32GB + premium pen + cover)
- Used bundles to move accessories they don’t discount much the rest of the year

The annoying part: the *base* 16GB with basic pen often gets a smaller discount than the 32GB/premium-pen bundle, so the “cheap” model isn’t always the best value. I’ve also seen mid‑year “sales” that were only $20–30 off… honestly not worth it.

Technically speaking, storage on Scribe is all internal (no SD), so if you annotate a lot of PDFs or sideload big docs, 16GB can feel tight over time. That’s why I’d personally wait for BF/CM and specifically watch the **32GB or 64GB premium pen bundle**.

If you need it now, fine, but if it’s not urgent, I’d definitely hold out for the holiday deals.

Hope this helps!

Hey,

If you’re thinking safety / reliability first, I’d actually say Black Friday / Cyber Monday is good *only if* you’re a bit extra careful about **where** and **what** you buy, not just the price.

**1. Stick to Amazon or very reputable retailers**
I’d strongly suggest buying the Scribe either:
- Directly from Amazon (sold *and* shipped by Amazon), or
- A big trusted store (Best Buy, etc.) if they’re an authorized seller.

During BF/CM there are tons of sketchy “marketplace” listings. Some look like great deals but might be:
- Open-box or “renewed” with vague descriptions
- Imported models with different warranties
- Older batch stock that’s been sitting forever

That can mean higher chance of defects (ghosting, screen issues, bad battery) and more hassle if something breaks.

**2. Watch the bundles carefully**
The 16GB vs 32GB discount is one thing, but I’d be more cautious about:
- Third-party covers with magnets that mess with the sleep sensor
- Cheap pens that scratch the screen or don’t match Scribe’s pressure levels
- Bundles that skip the official charger (not a big deal, but still…)

If you go for a bundle, I’d personally stick to **official Amazon covers and pens** or trusted brands. It’s your note-taking device, you don’t want a $10 pen ruining a $300–$400 screen.

**3. Timing vs reliability**
If you buy earlier in the year:
- Less insane shipping pressure, fewer handling issues
- More time to test the device calmly within return window

If you buy on BF/CM:
- Better price, but more risk of shipping damage, delays, and overloaded customer service

So IMO: **wait for BF/CM, but only buy from Amazon (or a top legit retailer), avoid weird marketplace bundles, and test it hard the first week** (battery, note lag, dead pixels, pen feel). That way you get the discount *and* keep the risk low.

Hope this helps! 👍

Hey, so quick story: I bought my Scribe *not* on Black Friday… then watched it drop like $60 a few weeks later and yeah, that stung a bit 😅. Since then I’ve been way more price-conscious about this stuff.

From what I’ve seen the past couple years:
- BF/CM is usually when you see the **best % off** on the base Scribe (often $40–$80 off depending on config).
- Both **16GB and 32GB** tend to get cut, but the **absolute best value** is often the cheapest 16GB bundle (with basic pen) on sale. Storage only really matters if you keep tons of PDFs/notebooks.
- Bundles (cover + premium pen) go on sale too, but sometimes it’s cheaper to buy the Scribe on BF and grab a **third‑party cover** later. Premium pen is nice, not essential.

My “lesson learned”: if you’re not in a rush, **definitely wait for BF/CM** and set a target price in your head (like “I’ll buy if 16GB drops under $X”). In the meantime, add it to your cart/wishlist and track the price so you don’t overpay.

Value-wise, I’m happy with my 16GB + cheap Amazon cover combo. Works well, no complaints, and I didn’t pay the “new toy” tax by buying early.

Hope this helps!

Hey,

I’ll come at this from more of a “market comparison” angle, because tbh the Scribe isn’t living in a vacuum anymore.

**Option A: Kindle Scribe (Amazon ecosystem)**
Pros:
- BF/CM is *usually* when Amazon does its “headline” discounts. Historically you see ~$80–$120 off depending on storage and pen, plus occasional bundle deals (cover, premium pen).
- Best if you’re already deep in Kindle books and want tight integration, and you don’t care that the note‑taking features are kinda basic.
Cons:
- Amazon rarely discounts the premium pen or covers outside bundles, and accessories feel overpriced for what they are.
- The writing experience is good, but not as good as, say, Remarkable or Boox imo. Handwriting tools still feel half-baked.

**Option B: reMarkable / Kobo Elipsa / Onyx Boox**
Pros:
- reMarkable & Kobo Elipsa 2E have had **similar or better % discounts** around BF, especially from non‑Amazon retailers (Best Buy, Rakuten, etc.).
- Boox devices (Note Air, Note series) often get decent coupons / storewide sales, and you get Android + apps, so much more flexible than Scribe.
Cons:
- File sync / cloud subs can add long‑term cost (reMarkable especially).
- eBook integration isn’t as smooth as Kindle if you mainly read Amazon books.
- Some models go on promo multiple times a year, so BF isn’t always the only good window.

**Option C: Buy earlier at a random sale**
Sometimes Amazon quietly runs $40–$60 off Scribe during Prime Day or random events… but from what I’ve tracked, BF/CM is *usually* the lowest for the year.

**My take:**
If your priority is **reading + occasional notes** and you’re tied to Kindle, wait for BF/CM and grab a Scribe bundle. If you really care about **note-taking / productivity**, I’d seriously compare Kobo/Boox BF deals instead—value-wise they’re often better long term.

So yeah, I’d wait, but also use the time to compare brands rather than assuming Scribe is automatically the best choice.

Hope this helps!