Final Amazon ebook purchase?

ZodWallop · 02-26-2025, 10:13 AM

For those that will be moving away from Amazon now that D&T has ceased, did you make any last minute Amazon exclusive purchases?

Yesterday I hit my $3 Kindle points credit and I got a $5 Amazon card from Bing, so as my last purchase I picked up Dawn of the Vampire by William Hill. It's Amazon exclusive and is always $10. TBH, I have the book in paper and remember setting it aside twenty+ years ago. So it's likely not very good. But the concept is so good it stayed in the back of my mind for years.

Cactus Chef · 02-26-2025, 10:30 AM

I suppose if we're counting comics, it would be The New 52: Future's End Vol. 1, which I bought just yesterday. But in all honesty I'll probably continue buying comics from Amazon even after the D&T is removed, because their previous acquisition of Comixology simply gives it by far the best selection of Marvel and DC comics available anywhere online (short of piracy), and I don't think there's anywhere else comparable that has an easily-defeated DRM scheme. I'll continue to use HumbleBundle and other resources for not Marvel/DC.

If we're talking about books, it would appear to be Mother of Kings by Poul Anderson. I don't remember why I got that one via Amazon rather than Kobo. Most likely it had a sale price going only on Amazon and I couldn't be bothered to reach out to Kobo for a price match.

Sirtel · 02-26-2025, 10:33 AM

I don't plan to move entirely away from Amazon until all DRM removal options are gone. But I'll certainly buy less from them.

I didn't make any last minute purchases.

Graham44 · 02-26-2025, 10:52 AM

No last minute purchases for me, there's nothing I want at the moment. I'm periodically checking my Amazon.co.uk account for the download and transfer option, it's still showing, when it isn't I will delete my account (I'm only keeping it until then just in case there is a last minute oh my gosh I didn't download that book, but Im sure Ive got them all)

Quoth · 02-26-2025, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ZodWallop

For those that will be moving away from Amazon now that D&T has ceased, did you make any last minute Amazon exclusive purchases?

I've over 100 titles on my wish lists, but there is nothing compelling that's Amazon exclusive. I will try and figure out Kobo's price match. Also logged in Amazon prices are sometimes more or less than not logged in on UK, or different to someone else in Ireland logged in. It will be interesting to see how the Price match works out. A number of titles on Amazon UK are actually dearer than Kobo UK right now on my lists.

ZodWallop · 02-26-2025, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirtel

I don't plan to move entirely away from Amazon until all DRM removal options are gone. But I'll certainly buy less from them.

I know there are still ways, but:

I mostly use Linux, though I do have a Windows PC
At this point, enough is enough with Amazon for me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Graham44

I'm periodically checking my Amazon.co.uk account for the download and transfer option, it's still showing...

It's gone for me.

Chi Cygni · 02-26-2025, 02:02 PM

I bought 5, 2 were on my wishlist for 10-ish years, 3 last minute purchases and I'm done with Amazon now, their ereaders including.

theducks · 02-26-2025, 03:02 PM

I use Amazon (regular) for more than books. That section will get less visit (and probably 0 purchases).
I seriously recommend that you DON'T delete your account. You lose all that you had. on their servers.

Just go inactive. remove account info from your device to stop purchases from there. (BUT remember those details if you need to put it back)

Quoth · 02-26-2025, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theducks

I use Amazon (regular) for more than books. That section will get less visit (and probably 0 purchases).
I seriously recommend that you DON'T delete your account. You lose all that you had. on their servers.

Just go inactive. remove account info from your device to stop purchases from there. (BUT remember those details if you need to put it back)

Agree 100%.

Chi Cygni · 02-26-2025, 03:15 PM

I'm a Euro. Mostly using German Amazon, occasionally Belgian, Dutch or very rarely French. I will not order anything from dot/com (taxes/delivery costs) and now no books, that's over. Besides, it is mostly a Chinese market now.

Graham44 · 02-26-2025, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theducks

I use Amazon (regular) for more than books. That section will get less visit (and probably 0 purchases).
I seriously recommend that you DON'T delete your account. You lose all that you had. on their servers.

Just go inactive. remove account info from your device to stop purchases from there. (BUT remember those details if you need to put it back)

For me that's exactly what I want, I don't want my information left with a company I'm not going to use anymore (I know some information may be retained but deleting an account is as close to purging all info as you can get) but I understand this isn't for everyone and you should think hard before deleting an account. Deleting my account won't lose me much and it's the best way to show my disapproval of their decision, and I can quite easily live without Amazon (but again this is all personal and you should think twice before deleting any account)

cfrizz · 02-26-2025, 06:37 PM

I use Amazon a great deal, just not for books. What it saves me in S/H fees is worth its weight in gold or at the very least what I pay to be an Prime member.

cgsmom · 02-26-2025, 06:53 PM

I did have a $3.00 Kindle credit so I used it. I am probably done with books from Amazon, but never say never. I never thought I would enjoy a reader without buttons, but I am.

Deskisamess · 02-26-2025, 07:23 PM

I don't purchase that many books, and the last few were bought from other sources anyway, and drm removal was easy. The majority of my reading is library books and KU. The lack of download isn't an issue for me. Books purchased in the past had been downloaded long ago. There are plenty of other sources when I want to purchase a book.

We buy often from Amazon, points back on the credit card earned about 4 times the cost of Prime, and we never carry a balance. I've no reason to jump ship.

ZodWallop · 02-26-2025, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theducks

I use Amazon (regular) for more than books.

Me too. I'm not closing my account. Just not buying ebooks.

For me, Amazon is like a junk drawer store. If I need groceries or electronics, I'll go to a brick and mortar store. But if I need weird items (mason jars, a safety can opener, canned air) that is what I use Amazon for.

02-26-2025, 10:13 AM	#1
ZodWallop Gentleman and scholar Posts: 11,464 Karma: 111111111 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Space City, Texas Device: Clara BW; Nook ST w/Glowlight, Paperwhite 3	Final Amazon ebook purchase? For those that will be moving away from Amazon now that D&T has ceased, did you make any last minute Amazon exclusive purchases? Yesterday I hit my $3 Kindle points credit and I got a $5 Amazon card from Bing, so as my last purchase I picked up Dawn of the Vampire by William Hill. It's Amazon exclusive and is always $10. TBH, I have the book in paper and remember setting it aside twenty+ years ago. So it's likely not very good. But the concept is so good it stayed in the back of my mind for years.

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Cactus Chef Evangelist Posts: 489 Karma: 6655750 Join Date: Apr 2019 Device: Kobo Sage, Kobo Clara HD, Galaxy Tab S5e, Kindle 4th Gen	I suppose if we're counting comics, it would be The New 52: Future's End Vol. 1, which I bought just yesterday. But in all honesty I'll probably continue buying comics from Amazon even after the D&T is removed, because their previous acquisition of Comixology simply gives it by far the best selection of Marvel and DC comics available anywhere online (short of piracy), and I don't think there's anywhere else comparable that has an easily-defeated DRM scheme. I'll continue to use HumbleBundle and other resources for not Marvel/DC. If we're talking about books, it would appear to be Mother of Kings by Poul Anderson. I don't remember why I got that one via Amazon rather than Kobo. Most likely it had a sale price going only on Amazon and I couldn't be bothered to reach out to Kobo for a price match.

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Sirtel Grand Sorcerer Posts: 13,049 Karma: 237059052 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Estonia Device: Kobo Sage & Libra 2	I don't plan to move entirely away from Amazon until all DRM removal options are gone. But I'll certainly buy less from them. I didn't make any last minute purchases.

02-26-2025, 10:52 AM	#4
Graham44 Addict Posts: 212 Karma: 5115190 Join Date: Sep 2024 Device: Kobo Clara BW	No last minute purchases for me, there's nothing I want at the moment. I'm periodically checking my Amazon.co.uk account for the download and transfer option, it's still showing, when it isn't I will delete my account (I'm only keeping it until then just in case there is a last minute oh my gosh I didn't download that book, but Im sure Ive got them all)

02-26-2025, 02:02 PM	#7
Chi Cygni 秋子 permanently lurking Posts: 844 Karma: 6590735 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Europe Device: Oasis 3, Pocketbook Era	I bought 5, 2 were on my wishlist for 10-ish years, 3 last minute purchases and I'm done with Amazon now, their ereaders including.

02-26-2025, 03:02 PM	#8
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 30,876 Karma: 59840450 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	I use Amazon (regular) for more than books. That section will get less visit (and probably 0 purchases). I seriously recommend that you DON'T delete your account. You lose all that you had. on their servers. Just go inactive. remove account info from your device to stop purchases from there. (BUT remember those details if you need to put it back)

02-26-2025, 03:15 PM	#10
Chi Cygni 秋子 permanently lurking Posts: 844 Karma: 6590735 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Europe Device: Oasis 3, Pocketbook Era	I'm a Euro. Mostly using German Amazon, occasionally Belgian, Dutch or very rarely French. I will not order anything from dot/com (taxes/delivery costs) and now no books, that's over. Besides, it is mostly a Chinese market now.

02-26-2025, 06:37 PM	#12
cfrizz Wizard Posts: 1,561 Karma: 36389706 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Quincy, MA Device: Samsung 54A, Kobo Libra H2O, Samsung S6 Lite	I use Amazon a great deal, just not for books. What it saves me in S/H fees is worth its weight in gold or at the very least what I pay to be an Prime member.

02-26-2025, 06:53 PM	#13
cgsmom Addict Posts: 316 Karma: 3141593 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: USA Device: Kindle Colorsoft, Nook GL4+, Nook GL4e, Kindle Oasis 3, iPhone 14	I did have a $3.00 Kindle credit so I used it. I am probably done with books from Amazon, but never say never. I never thought I would enjoy a reader without buttons, but I am.

02-26-2025, 07:23 PM	#14
Deskisamess Wizard Posts: 2,740 Karma: 45300001 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Ohio Device: iPhone 13 Pro, iPad mini, iPad Pro 12.9",Paperwhite 6.8", Scribe 2022	I don't purchase that many books, and the last few were bought from other sources anyway, and drm removal was easy. The majority of my reading is library books and KU. The lack of download isn't an issue for me. Books purchased in the past had been downloaded long ago. There are plenty of other sources when I want to purchase a book. We buy often from Amazon, points back on the credit card earned about 4 times the cost of Prime, and we never carry a balance. I've no reason to jump ship.

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