Amazon Kindles are 15% off today, 11/4/2013

ProfCrash · 11-04-2013, 09:11 AM

Amazon is running a promotion to celebrate the FAA's change in regulation. The Basic Kindle and Kindle Fires are on sale for 15% off.

Just thought I would let people know.

rdjack21 · 11-04-2013, 09:27 AM

Dang been sitting on the fence maybe I'll have to jump off today and grab a PW or maybe wait and see what they do for black Friday or cyber Monday. What to do ..

Fanchee · 11-04-2013, 09:33 AM

Hmmm, it doesn't appear that the Paperwhite is part of the sale?

JSWolf · 11-04-2013, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fanchee

Hmmm, it doesn't appear that the Paperwhite is part of the sale?

You enter the code and then you get the 15%. The price does not show without the code.

Fanchee · 11-04-2013, 09:38 AM

Tried the code prior to posting, it says "The promotional code you entered cannot be applied to your purchase."

Also, on the front page, it clearly states it's good on the $79 Kindle, the Fire HD, and the Fire HDX.

I sure was hoping it would work on the PW!

ProfCrash · 11-04-2013, 09:41 AM

It appears the PW2 is not included. I just tried the code on one and got a message that the code did not apply. The intro site does show the basic Kindle on Sale and the Fires. Interesting....

I editted the original post to reflect what is on sale. Sorry

JSWolf · 11-04-2013, 09:44 AM

I suggest calling Amazon and telling them that if this 15% is not applied to the PW2, you'll buy a Kobo. maybe they'll give you the 15% off in that case.

jgsmith · 11-04-2013, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

I suggest calling Amazon and telling them that if this 15% is not applied to the PW2, you'll buy a Kobo. maybe they'll give you the 15% off in that case.

Seriously? I doubt Amazon, or any serious company, would be swayed by tantrums. And I doubt anyone that wants a PW2 will switch to Kobo as a result.

Jessica Lares · 11-04-2013, 10:29 AM

LOL, they don't care. That's like saying to Apple you're going to buy a DELL if they don't price match their $1,299 MacBook Pros to $499 Windows powered machines.

Kinda sad about the PW2 not being included too.

jgsmith · 11-04-2013, 10:49 AM

I think many people forget that Amazon, and others, are selling readers at cost, to make money on content. They are retailers that use technology to drive sales, not the other way around.

jscarbo · 11-04-2013, 11:00 AM

The discount is good for today only and only applies to the three models mentioned above. The discount code is "ThnksFAA". Here's a link to one of many articles which discuss the promotion: http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2013/11/cheaper-kindle/

daffy4u · 11-04-2013, 12:32 PM

It's strange because the discount pop-up reads:

Quote:

Save 15% on Kindle, Kindle Fire HD 7", or Kindle Fire HDX 7"
Today, November 4, 2013, save 15% on Kindle, Kindle Fire HD, or Kindle Fire HDX. Enter promotional code ThnksFAA at checkout.

Limit one discount per customer, while supplies last. U.S. customers only. Discount valid on all versions of Kindle, Kindle Fire HD 7", and Kindle Fire HDX 7" sold and shipped by Amazon Digital Services. It does not apply to the same products sold by other sellers. Amazon reserves the right to cancel the promotion at any time. Promo code applies to the lowest priced qualifying item and may not be combined with other offers. If you return items purchased using a promo code, we will subtract the value of the discount from your return credit. Offer not valid with 1-Click ordering. Void where prohibited.

PW2 should be available for this discount according to the pop-up ("all versions"). I guess the Paperwhites are not considered "Kindles".

DreamWriter · 11-04-2013, 12:34 PM

Here's a link to Amazon's press release: "On Behalf of Current and Future Kindle Owners Everywhere—Thank You, FAA".

Brendan Moody · 11-04-2013, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daffy4u

It's strange because the discount pop-up reads:

PW2 should be available for this discount according to the pop-up ("all versions"). I guess the Paperwhites are not considered "Kindles".

"All versions" in that instance means with and without special offers, and (for the Fire models) all storage sizes and connectivity types. Confusingly enough, in current Amazon lingo "Kindle" as a product name by itself means only that most basic model. If the offer was meant to include the Paperwhite, it would say "all versions of Kindle, Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle Fire HD 7'', etc."

tubemonkey · 11-04-2013, 12:55 PM

Nice sale, but I think we'll see better prices during Black Friday. I wouldn't be surprised to see Amazon offer a $99 Fire HD. That's just another $19 off today's deal. And $49 for the basic Kindle (that's what I paid for mine last year).

But hey, just speculation on my part

11-04-2013, 09:11 AM	#1
ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	Amazon Kindles are 15% off today, 11/4/2013 Amazon is running a promotion to celebrate the FAA's change in regulation. The Basic Kindle and Kindle Fires are on sale for 15% off. Just thought I would let people know. Last edited by ProfCrash; 11-04-2013 at 09:43 AM.

11-04-2013, 09:41 AM	#6
ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	It appears the PW2 is not included. I just tried the code on one and got a message that the code did not apply. The intro site does show the basic Kindle on Sale and the Fires. Interesting.... I editted the original post to reflect what is on sale. Sorry Last edited by ProfCrash; 11-04-2013 at 09:43 AM.

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11-04-2013, 09:27 AM	#2
rdjack21 Groupie Posts: 153 Karma: 3241792 Join Date: May 2011 Device: Elocity A7, Nook STR, Galaxy Nexus	Dang been sitting on the fence maybe I'll have to jump off today and grab a PW or maybe wait and see what they do for black Friday or cyber Monday. What to do ..

11-04-2013, 09:33 AM	#3
Fanchee Connoisseur Posts: 68 Karma: 24004 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Shreveport and Chandler, TX Device: Aura H20, PRS-350, Kobo Aura HD	Hmmm, it doesn't appear that the Paperwhite is part of the sale?

11-04-2013, 09:38 AM	#5
Fanchee Connoisseur Posts: 68 Karma: 24004 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Shreveport and Chandler, TX Device: Aura H20, PRS-350, Kobo Aura HD	Tried the code prior to posting, it says "The promotional code you entered cannot be applied to your purchase." Also, on the front page, it clearly states it's good on the $79 Kindle, the Fire HD, and the Fire HDX. I sure was hoping it would work on the PW!

11-04-2013, 09:44 AM	#7
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,758 Karma: 145864619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	I suggest calling Amazon and telling them that if this 15% is not applied to the PW2, you'll buy a Kobo. maybe they'll give you the 15% off in that case.

11-04-2013, 10:29 AM	#9
Jessica Lares Wizard Posts: 2,240 Karma: 5759170 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Near Dallas, Texas, USA Device: iPad Mini, iPod Touch (5th gen)	LOL, they don't care. That's like saying to Apple you're going to buy a DELL if they don't price match their $1,299 MacBook Pros to $499 Windows powered machines. Kinda sad about the PW2 not being included too.

11-04-2013, 10:49 AM	#10
jgsmith Connoisseur Posts: 75 Karma: 233442 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Device: Sony PRS-600, Kobo Touch, Kindle PW2	I think many people forget that Amazon, and others, are selling readers at cost, to make money on content. They are retailers that use technology to drive sales, not the other way around.

11-04-2013, 11:00 AM	#11
jscarbo Addict Posts: 220 Karma: 1075434 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Costa Rica Device: Kindle Voyage, Kindle PW2, Nook HD+, Nexus 7	The discount is good for today only and only applies to the three models mentioned above. The discount code is "ThnksFAA". Here's a link to one of many articles which discuss the promotion: http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2013/11/cheaper-kindle/

11-04-2013, 12:34 PM	#13
DreamWriter Books are brain food. Posts: 2,950 Karma: 4836916 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: U.S. Device: Paperwhite · Fire HD6/HD8/HD10 · Galaxy Tab A7	Here's a link to Amazon's press release: "On Behalf of Current and Future Kindle Owners Everywhere—Thank You, FAA".

11-04-2013, 12:55 PM	#15
tubemonkey monkey on the fringe Posts: 45,762 Karma: 158733736 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle Metro Device: Moto E6, Echo Show	Nice sale, but I think we'll see better prices during Black Friday. I wouldn't be surprised to see Amazon offer a $99 Fire HD. That's just another $19 off today's deal. And $49 for the basic Kindle (that's what I paid for mine last year). But hey, just speculation on my part