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Originally Posted by Crusader
Think of it this way. If you didn't visit Mobileread or check deal websites you wouldn't know about the 50% off coupon so that 20% coupon would have come as a welcome surprise.
From my perspective the 50% is a great marketing tool. Instead of giving a high coupon to a single customer they are gaining loads more by making it generally available. Can't fault them for that.
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Originally Posted by notes515
I can see that from your perspective and accept your point of view. I guess from my point of view I am assuming that they are totally aware of the number of sites that give out their codes.
I am sure that it is just a difference in perspective. And yes, I do very much appreciate the 50% and all the contests.
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Kobo may or may not be aware of how many sites share the codes they give out. That's not the point. The fact of the matter is that they did not send YOU the 50% code (and if they did, skip to the next sentence), so why would they even think about delaying your anniversary code for a code that to their factual knowledge you don't have. Oh, and that's assuming the programming that is controlling the anniversary codes is even aware that a 50% code is out there.
Not to mention that the 50% code will end soon (and who knows when another unlimited one will come around) - I'm guessing your anniversary code extends beyond that... so save until then. Or until after the contest is over. Or don't use it at all - but that's your choice. Kobo gave you a gift and you're complaining about it. Your analogy about the trash is just wrong. Kobo (aka your husband) isn't coming to you and telling you that they did you only a partial favor and asking you to be happy about it. It would be more apt to say it's like your husband bringing you your favorite ice cream as a surprise even though you already had some in the freezer. Are you saying you'd be insulted because he brought you something you enjoy, whether he knew you already had some or not? I tell you, if my husband brought me ice cream without me asking for it... well, let's just say I'd be showing him some appreciation back. And as for the garbage. If he took out one of four bags, I'd say thank-you for the help, I sure didn't want to have to make 4 trips.
I hope when actual people do nice things for you, you don't actually look at them and say "that's stupid, I already have one (or 2 or 3) and I'm insulted that when wanted to do something nice for me you didn't consider that." THAT's what's insulting.
ETA - Sorry for the rant-i-ness. Those who know me from other threads know I don't usually go on such tirades but it just irks me when people complain about a gift given to them. It's a GIFT. It's the thought that counts, not the actual gift.
Okay, stopping now. Really. Sorry for going so far off topic of the thread...
