Save $70 or $100 on Kindle purchase

koland · 08-20-2008, 08:36 PM

Through Sept 8, Amazon is running a "sale" on the Amazon Kindle, for those who have not gone paperless in their reading or perhaps now need to pick up a second unit for a family member. First, $30 of the discount is gained by applying for an Amazon Visa credit card, so if you already have this, you miss this portion. The remaining discount applies when you checkout (don't use 1-click; instead add the Kindle to your cart and go through the normal checkout process) - add the Kindle to your cart, set up payment using your Amazon Visa card and enter the discount code <b>VISACARD.</b> This part of the discount should work even if you already have the Amazon Visa credit card.

Here are all the details

Ervserver · 08-21-2008, 12:20 AM

link don't work for me

stgben · 08-21-2008, 12:44 AM

Could they be looking to get rid of their current stock before a new version is announced?

CopperTrail · 08-21-2008, 08:40 AM

I don't think so, most likely just a promotion to increase sales. In one of the Kindle videos, the CEO mentioned that a newer version of the Kindle is still a long ways off.

kpfeifle · 08-21-2008, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by stgben

Could they be looking to get rid of their current stock before a new version is announced?

I'm pretty sure that's the answer. Seems like a good idea to move out stock befor the Christmas rush of new machines. However $250 is very tempting, ends in early September...I'll have to think about this one!

Kevin

JSWolf · 08-21-2008, 08:50 AM

Get the Amazon Rewards Visa Card and Get $100 Off Kindle
Thanks to Chase, you get $100 off Kindle when you get the new Amazon.com Rewards Visa Card. Limited time only. Here's how this works: 1) Apply online. Get a response in as little as 30 seconds. If you’re approved, we will instantly add the card to your Amazon.com account and you’ll get $30 back on your credit card statement after your purchase. 2) Add a Kindle to your cart. 3) Place your order using the Amazon.com Rewards Visa Card and enter this promo code: VISACARD to get the additional $70 savings at checkout. Additional restrictions apply.

koland · 08-21-2008, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stgben

Could they be looking to get rid of their current stock before a new version is announced?

The discount is being offered directly by Chase - not Amazon at all (which is why if you bought within the last 30 days, they can't do an adjustment, as they normally would -- it isn't a price adjustment, but a promotion paid for by a third party in return for using their credit card).

JMikeD · 08-21-2008, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by kpfeifle

I'm pretty sure that's the answer.

I'm not convinced. Jeff Bezos has said in several interviews that it is going to be quite some time before the next version. Now he could be dissembling to avoid being stuck with an inventory of unsold current models when replacement or additional models is introduced, but I tend to find him credible based on past behavior.

08-20-2008, 08:36 PM	#1
koland Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,560 Karma: 8033155 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: TN, USA Device: kindle(all), nook, nookcolor, Sony, Kobo, epic, iphone, iPad, pc	Save $70 or $100 on Kindle purchase Through Sept 8, Amazon is running a "sale" on the Amazon Kindle, for those who have not gone paperless in their reading or perhaps now need to pick up a second unit for a family member. First, $30 of the discount is gained by applying for an Amazon Visa credit card, so if you already have this, you miss this portion. The remaining discount applies when you checkout (don't use 1-click; instead add the Kindle to your cart and go through the normal checkout process) - add the Kindle to your cart, set up payment using your Amazon Visa card and enter the discount code <b>VISACARD.</b> This part of the discount should work even if you already have the Amazon Visa credit card. Here are all the details Last edited by JSWolf; 08-21-2008 at 08:52 AM. Reason: moderator: link fixed sorta

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08-21-2008, 12:20 AM	#2
Ervserver Wizard Posts: 2,624 Karma: 1008294 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Iowa, USA Device: Nook Simple Touch	link don't work for me

08-21-2008, 12:44 AM	#3
stgben Enthusiast Posts: 26 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2008 Device: Sony PRS-505, Amazon Kindle	Could they be looking to get rid of their current stock before a new version is announced?

08-21-2008, 08:40 AM	#4
CopperTrail Enthusiast Posts: 29 Karma: 57 Join Date: Feb 2005 Device: Dell Axim X3i	I don't think so, most likely just a promotion to increase sales. In one of the Kindle videos, the CEO mentioned that a newer version of the Kindle is still a long ways off.

08-21-2008, 08:50 AM	#6
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,894 Karma: 128597114 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Get the Amazon Rewards Visa Card and Get $100 Off Kindle Thanks to Chase, you get $100 off Kindle when you get the new Amazon.com Rewards Visa Card. Limited time only. Here's how this works: 1) Apply online. Get a response in as little as 30 seconds. If you’re approved, we will instantly add the card to your Amazon.com account and you’ll get $30 back on your credit card statement after your purchase. 2) Add a Kindle to your cart. 3) Place your order using the Amazon.com Rewards Visa Card and enter this promo code: VISACARD to get the additional $70 savings at checkout. Additional restrictions apply.

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