Kobo Discounts: Coupon Codes + Discussion - Page 19

G0AT · 09-07-2011, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by treadlightly

I got an email for code "save2011" for a one-time 20% off. I haven't tried it yet.

Thanks! Added to OP.

Danger · 09-07-2011, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by treadlightly

I got an email for code "save2011" for a one-time 20% off. I haven't tried it yet.

Thanks, just saved me $2.47

Tim G · 09-10-2011, 10:37 AM

So I didnt realize that when you buy a book directly on your Kobo, using wifi, it does not give you the chance to put in a discount code. BS...

ScalyFreak · 09-10-2011, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim G

So I didnt realize that when you buy a book directly on your Kobo, using wifi, it does not give you the chance to put in a discount code. BS...

That sucks! That's a warning that probably should be in the OP of this thread...

viviena · 09-10-2011, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim G

So I didnt realize that when you buy a book directly on your Kobo, using wifi, it does not give you the chance to put in a discount code. BS...

... But mine does? I bought a discounted book this way a few weeks ago, and the checkout process doesn't seem to have changed. The Add Promo Code function is still there.

JD Gumby · 09-10-2011, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by viviena

... But mine does? I bought a discounted book this way a few weeks ago, and the checkout process doesn't seem to have changed. The Add Promo Code function is still there.

Probably, to save bandwidth ('cos it's slow enough as it is), it leaves out that bit on agency books...?

viviena · 09-10-2011, 06:33 PM

Oh yes! That would make sense. Forgot about that possibility.

tecweston · 09-10-2011, 06:42 PM

I would love to use discount codes but it seems like every book I'm interested in buying on Kobo has "promo codes disabled for this book" on the page. So far I've only been able to find one book that allowed me to use a promo code.

p_a_smith · 09-10-2011, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by tecweston

I would love to use discount codes but it seems like every book I'm interested in buying on Kobo has "promo codes disabled for this book" on the page. So far I've only been able to find one book that allowed me to use a promo code.

Yeah I miss the days before agency pricing...

nogle · 09-11-2011, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by tecweston

I would love to use discount codes but it seems like every book I'm interested in buying on Kobo has "promo codes disabled for this book" on the page. So far I've only been able to find one book that allowed me to use a promo code.

Interesting that I just used the save2011 code. In the desktop software, it did not allow me to use the code (promo codes diabled for this book), but on the KT it did give me 20% off. I guess the moral of the story is, if you really want the discount, try it on desktop, the unit and by web as the ability to apply it could differ by method.

Geco · 09-12-2011, 04:35 AM

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NOTE 1: You do have to make sure that you are buying a non-agency book. Agency books generally have only one price listed. If a book has two prices, it is not subject to Agency price fixing and will usually/always work with coupons.

Just one stupid question... how to find non-agency books?

Shankill · 09-12-2011, 05:37 AM

Generally, agency books have fixed pricing and no (pre-coupon code) discounts from Kobo. A lot of this stuff turns up as $12.99 or $10.99. If it's been already reduced, it's non-agency.

LouLouLe · 09-12-2011, 10:43 AM

save2011 just worked for me-Thanks

Geco · 09-12-2011, 10:55 AM

I've used the "FirstRead" to buy George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones 4-Book Bundle: I had 100HKD=€8,88 (KT bought through Swindon Books HK) as gift card, then the firstread code wtih 35% discount... I've bought the bundle for €1,49 instead of €15,95 (kobo price), instead of €25,79 (list price).
Great, indeed!!!

anonymoose · 09-12-2011, 12:56 PM

My strategy for non-agency books is to on publisher websites to see which authors are from which publisher. For instance I know that anything from Random House (and all their imprints like Del Rey, Bantam, etc.) is ok, while anything from Penguin or Harper Collins won't work.

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09-10-2011, 10:37 AM	#273
Tim G Member Posts: 19 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Kobo WiFi	So I didnt realize that when you buy a book directly on your Kobo, using wifi, it does not give you the chance to put in a discount code. BS...

09-10-2011, 06:33 PM	#277
viviena Evangelist Posts: 412 Karma: 520610 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canberra, Australia Device: Currently Kobo Clara HD and Aura One, iPad	Oh yes! That would make sense. Forgot about that possibility.

09-10-2011, 06:42 PM	#278
tecweston Comic book artist Posts: 553 Karma: 1760679 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Detroit Device: Nook Glowlight, iPad, iPhone	I would love to use discount codes but it seems like every book I'm interested in buying on Kobo has "promo codes disabled for this book" on the page. So far I've only been able to find one book that allowed me to use a promo code.

09-12-2011, 05:37 AM	#282
Shankill Nameless Being	Generally, agency books have fixed pricing and no (pre-coupon code) discounts from Kobo. A lot of this stuff turns up as $12.99 or $10.99. If it's been already reduced, it's non-agency.

09-12-2011, 10:43 AM	#283
LouLouLe Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Canada Device: kobo	save2011 just worked for me-Thanks

09-12-2011, 10:55 AM	#284
Geco Zealot Posts: 112 Karma: 100 Join Date: Aug 2011 Device: Touch, Aura	I've used the "FirstRead" to buy George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones 4-Book Bundle: I had 100HKD=€8,88 (KT bought through Swindon Books HK) as gift card, then the firstread code wtih 35% discount... I've bought the bundle for €1,49 instead of €15,95 (kobo price), instead of €25,79 (list price). Great, indeed!!!

09-12-2011, 12:56 PM	#285
anonymoose bookaholic Posts: 108 Karma: 1032718 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Canada Device: Kobo Glo, Kobo Aura, Kobo Touch, Kobo app on iPhone	My strategy for non-agency books is to on publisher websites to see which authors are from which publisher. For instance I know that anything from Random House (and all their imprints like Del Rey, Bantam, etc.) is ok, while anything from Penguin or Harper Collins won't work.