Skeat, I got my Kindle (refurbished) at Amazon. Someone had upgraded to the one with more bells and whistles. I got it for $130. When it came, it was packaged just as it came from the factory. The cover was also included. I didn't want to pay $300 for something I wasn't sure I would like but for $130, I decided to take a chance. I love it. I drop it in my purse and read at lunch everyday.