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Originally Posted by Catlady
Anyone want to share what they're getting from Kobo with the discount codes? I'm striking out with every book I search for--either Kobo doesn't carry it or it's an Agency title. Thanks.
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The general rule is that when using Kobo's search or just browsing through their categories or the lists of pre-selected "theme" books, if you see two prices (an original list, and then a discount in bold with a little % off bit underneath), then that book will be further couponable.
There are some exceptions, with Smashwords and some low-priced Sourcebooks (and probably other publishers) only showing the one price (e.g. $1.99 for those leftover Georgette Heyer romances and mysteries which are still on sale at Kobo), but still being couponable when you try.
But generally if you don't see a double price, then you'll know better than to waste your time trying that particular book.
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Originally Posted by Loosheesh
I'm only able to view them using Hotspot Shield and as it's a free program I'm not sure if it's adding anything to the link. If it contains affiliate tags, I apologize in advance.
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Hotspot Shield is safe as far as affiliate-linking goes. They make their money getting people to buy ads to show to you when you browse, not by getting a referral off of any incidental shopping you might do while using their VPN proxy.
If you ever get worried about how much is safe to leave in a URL from Kobo, then here's an example of the minimum amount that needs to be kept to make the URL go where you want it to, and you can lop off everything after the -1.html on any Kobo link which is where any tracking/referrer info is likely to be:
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http://www.kobobooks.com/lists/NewfromHarlequin/rbPm5P1Fn0a-XUUmnFawDw-1.html?utm_source=cheetah&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=sept28romanceUS
Note that the ?=utm stuff is likely Kobo's way of seeing how much response they get from people checking their email for coupon codes, and deciding to use the link in said email to apply a particular code. I've no idea what the "cheetah" bit does, but maybe it's a code word for different groups of recipients who may get the promo emails a little differently phrased to see which markets best?