I was in the very first group to receive the invitation to purchase the Echo and received a remote with it. I found it very handy for adjusting the volume, pausing etc. Unfortunately the puppy chewed it rendering it unusable. I discovered I could purchase a new one for $29.99 which I considered too much. In the fine print I saw used ones for $9.97, which it said might have minor cosmetic marks, so I ordered one. What I got was a brand-new one in a sealed box complete with batteries, and not a mark on it.
If you think a remote would be handy, consider this information.
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