Ebook Buying Addicts' Support Thread - Page 106

Quake1028 · 12-21-2012, 09:48 AM

I agree. I look at some of my ~120 (this includes freebies) books and wonder why I even have them.

issybird · 12-21-2012, 09:48 AM

I've just about decided I'm going to stop buying daily deals and using Kobo coupons and buy whatever I went to read when I'm ready to read it. I'm positive I'll save money AND read better books.

I feel like Winston Smith and Big Brother: at long last, I love the Big Six.

BelleZora · 12-21-2012, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by issybird

I've just about decided I'm going to stop buying daily deals and using Kobo coupons and buy whatever I went to read when I'm ready to read it. I'm positive I'll save money AND read better books.

I've come to that same conclusion. The only books I plan to buy are from series I'm reading as they come on sale. I've been on a buying spree in the past 6 months that was fun, but I probably will never read all the books I bought...which are then no bargain, however inexpensive.

pdurrant · 12-21-2012, 11:48 AM

It's time to repeat the suggested purchasing rules worked out in this thread:

Add to wish list rather than buying
Only buy if on special offer and on your wish list
Only exception is most recent in series by favourite authors.

Perhaps the first needs to be amended slightly
"Add to wish list rather than buying if you're certain you'll want to read the book"

BelleZora · 12-21-2012, 12:11 PM

Thanks, pdurrant. I cut and pasted your post onto a sticky note to serve as a daily reminder. I amended #3 (for myself): Only exceptions are most recent in series by favorite authors and the current selection of the MR Book Club.

My pledge to myself is to keep to these guidelines now and throughout 2013.

So far, I read 182 books this year (most recently Moby Dick, long on my TBR list) and will most likely finish 4-5 more before New Year's Day. Still, at that rate, I own enough books to keep me busy for perhaps seven more years. Ridiculous.

jersysman · 12-21-2012, 06:55 PM

To anyone who could finish Moby Dick, a heartfelt congratulations!

BelleZora · 12-21-2012, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jersysman

To anyone who could finish Moby Dick, a heartfelt congratulations!

Thank you.

After many failed starts over several decades, I owe it all to Audible. I read along on one Kindle while listening on the other. I really liked about one out of every 4-5 chapters and now I'm fascinated with whales so it was worth the effort.

Gregory Faccone · 12-22-2012, 10:25 PM

It can be easy to get caught up in free or discounted books. But reading is a very personal experience. I do not think we would spend 15, 20, 25 hours watching a movie we thought bad, or even one we just thought alright.

Our time is a precious commodity. Read what you like/want.

Fbone · 12-22-2012, 10:49 PM

I just purchased three ebooks that were on my TBR list. Two of them were #4 and #5 in a series I've been reading. Their price went from $9.99 to $1.48 so ...

Again BoB was the lowest price.

pdurrant · 12-23-2012, 03:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fbone

I just purchased three ebooks that were on my TBR list. Two of them were #4 and #5 in a series I've been reading. Their price went from $9.99 to $1.48 so ...

Again BoB was the lowest price.

The advantage of a long-ish TBR. A good purchase, Fbone!

Fbone · 12-23-2012, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by pdurrant

The advantage of a long-ish TBR. A good purchase, Fbone!

Yes, I thought so too. I read the first three in the series and was waiting for a price drop to pick up the remaining two titles. He concluded the series with #5.

Since the cost of the two books were less than $4.75, I added another TBR title using the 50% off code which brought it down to $2.50. This title is a new author to me.

applesauce · 12-24-2012, 06:40 AM

all I want for Christmas is the ability to read in my sleep

applesauce

Apache · 12-24-2012, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by applesauce

all I want for Christmas is the ability to read in my sleep

applesauce

I never thought of that. Now I want that too.

Apache

mikaelalind · 12-24-2012, 03:37 PM

... I got a 60 dollar giftcard to Dito ( one of the major swedish e-book stores) for christmas. And I have no idea what to get . Except that I know I don't want to blow it too fast...

Edit:

And I just discovered that their giftcards isn't tied to your account . Appearantly you have to enter the information each time you buy a book. And since they don't have a cart... Oh well. At least the book cost just 6 dollar, not 16 dollar....

Tarana · 12-28-2012, 11:08 AM

I am happy to report that I have only bought 3 books in the past week - all three heavily marked down. I resisted buying more of one series with one 65% off coupon because it was only 25 cents less to buy it at regular price on Amazon (and I could get a deal on the audiobook). So, I can hold off on that until my Mom gets to book 7.

12-21-2012, 11:48 AM	#1579
pdurrant The Grand Mouse 高貴的老鼠 Posts: 71,491 Karma: 306214458 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Norfolk, England Device: Kindle Voyage	It's time to repeat the suggested purchasing rules worked out in this thread: Add to wish list rather than buying Only buy if on special offer and on your wish list Only exception is most recent in series by favourite authors. Perhaps the first needs to be amended slightly "Add to wish list rather than buying if you're certain you'll want to read the book"

12-22-2012, 10:25 PM	#1583
Gregory Faccone Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 470352 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Somewhere in North America Device: kindle	Time is Valuable It can be easy to get caught up in free or discounted books. But reading is a very personal experience. I do not think we would spend 15, 20, 25 hours watching a movie we thought bad, or even one we just thought alright. Our time is a precious commodity. Read what you like/want.

12-24-2012, 03:37 PM	#1589
mikaelalind Fanatic Posts: 590 Karma: 788068 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sweden Device: Sony PRS 505, Cybook Odessey	... I got a 60 dollar giftcard to Dito ( one of the major swedish e-book stores) for christmas. And I have no idea what to get . Except that I know I don't want to blow it too fast... Edit: And I just discovered that their giftcards isn't tied to your account . Appearantly you have to enter the information each time you buy a book. And since they don't have a cart... Oh well. At least the book cost just 6 dollar, not 16 dollar.... Last edited by mikaelalind; 12-26-2012 at 05:09 PM.

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12-21-2012, 09:48 AM	#1576
Quake1028 Guru Posts: 917 Karma: 9155462 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tampa, FL Device: See signature	I agree. I look at some of my ~120 (this includes freebies) books and wonder why I even have them.

12-21-2012, 09:48 AM	#1577
issybird o saeclum infacetum Posts: 20,206 Karma: 222235366 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New England Device: H2O, Aura One, PW5	I've just about decided I'm going to stop buying daily deals and using Kobo coupons and buy whatever I went to read when I'm ready to read it. I'm positive I'll save money AND read better books. I feel like Winston Smith and Big Brother: at long last, I love the Big Six.

12-21-2012, 12:11 PM	#1580
BelleZora Wizard Posts: 1,432 Karma: 25151986 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Seattle, US Device: Kindle Oasis 3, Kobo Libra 2	Thanks, pdurrant. I cut and pasted your post onto a sticky note to serve as a daily reminder. I amended #3 (for myself): Only exceptions are most recent in series by favorite authors and the current selection of the MR Book Club. My pledge to myself is to keep to these guidelines now and throughout 2013. So far, I read 182 books this year (most recently Moby Dick, long on my TBR list) and will most likely finish 4-5 more before New Year's Day. Still, at that rate, I own enough books to keep me busy for perhaps seven more years. Ridiculous.

12-21-2012, 06:55 PM	#1581
jersysman Wizard Posts: 1,747 Karma: 3761220 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Device: T1 Red, Kindle Fire, Kindle PW, PW2, Nook HD+, Kobo Mini, Aura HD	To anyone who could finish Moby Dick, a heartfelt congratulations!

12-22-2012, 10:49 PM	#1584
Fbone Is that a sandwich? Posts: 8,189 Karma: 100500000 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Nook Glowlight Plus	I just purchased three ebooks that were on my TBR list. Two of them were #4 and #5 in a series I've been reading. Their price went from $9.99 to $1.48 so ... Again BoB was the lowest price.

12-24-2012, 06:40 AM	#1587
applesauce Addict Posts: 385 Karma: 3553492 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Perth Western Australia Device: kindle oasis	all I want for Christmas is the ability to read in my sleep applesauce

12-28-2012, 11:08 AM	#1590
Tarana Wizard Posts: 3,977 Karma: 38840460 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Minneapolis Device: PWSE, Voyage, K3, HDX, KBasic 7 & 8, Nook Glo3, Echos, Nanos	I am happy to report that I have only bought 3 books in the past week - all three heavily marked down. I resisted buying more of one series with one 65% off coupon because it was only 25 cents less to buy it at regular price on Amazon (and I could get a deal on the audiobook). So, I can hold off on that until my Mom gets to book 7.

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