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Old 01-25-2011, 07:09 AM   #2
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True, but keep in mind Borders counts % off MSRP, where Kobo and others count the coupon off their discounted price.

Most of their non-agency books are discounted already (like everyone else), many of these well in excess of 33%. If the store's default discount exceeds the coupon, you get the default discount and nothing more.

If, for example, the book is MSRP $9 sold at $7 (22% off) and you use a 33% coupon, your cost will be $6 (33% off 9) not $4.70 (33% off 7).

If the same book was sold at $5.50, the coupon would be rejected -- they're already giving you a higher discount.

you can still find bargains here, but they can be harder to find.
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