Kobo Discounts: Coupon Codes + Discussion

[PurpleStar]

Originally Posted by Lynx-lynx

Got a Kobo email advising the following:

Use promo code: CATCHINGFIRE75
expires November 27

Supposed to be 75% off for the Catching Fire book ....

Give it a go

If only I waited I could have got them for 75 % off instead of 50. Well, it was still a good deal.

[Lynx-lynx]

Anyone tried it on anything else?

[treadlightly]

Originally Posted by Lynx-lynx

Anyone tried it on anything else?

I did, no luck. But I am only able to apply the biggies 1x, so I don't know all the tricks.

[Blue2u]

Originally Posted by Lynx-lynx

Anyone tried it on anything else?

I tried, no luck in IE, FF or Chrome.

[Zat]

edit: nevermind, it seems the tip I wrote here doesn't work for anything copy-protected.

[bilal86]

I found out that the 95comic code works fine for multiple use, you just need to have the checkout page open for every book you want to buy in different tabs, then you apply the code to every checkout page and then you complete the checkout for the first book, then the second, etc. It will apply the code to all the books in turn.

[corroonb]

Did Kobo have any Black Friday deals last year?

[Billingsgate]

Originally Posted by bilal86

I found out that the 95comic code works fine for multiple use, you just need to have the checkout page open for every book you want to buy in different tabs, then you apply the code to every checkout page and then you complete the checkout for the first book, then the second, etc. It will apply the code to all the books in turn.

Wish I could try this on a series of US$26 books, but though I've never tried the coupon, I get the message "already redeemed".

[bilal86]

Originally Posted by Billingsgate

Wish I could try this on a series of US$26 books, but though I've never tried the coupon, I get the message "already redeemed".

I use Firefox and use the Canadian Kobo website, don't know if that helps.

[Billingsgate]

Originally Posted by bilal86

I use Firefox and use the Canadian Kobo website, don't know if that helps.

Works nowhere for me, in Chrome or IE, on US or HK sites, with or without VPN. Always: "Promo code already redeemed". I'm not interested in creating fake accounts to try it, so I guess I'll let this one pass.

[Nightyume]

Originally Posted by Billingsgate

Works nowhere for me, in Chrome or IE, on US or HK sites, with or without VPN. Always: "Promo code already redeemed". I'm not interested in creating fake accounts to try it, so I guess I'll let this one pass.

It used to give me the same message then it suddenly worked. No fake accounts needed. But you should be able to use the same trick with any code.

[Chapter One]

I have just had another odd thing happen.
First I checked the devices the book was for, it was available for all the options, then I downloaded a sample with no problem. So then I bought the book, using the 95comic code and opted to pay the $1.50 with Paypal. I was redirected to Paypal and made the payment, but instead of it then flicking back to Kobo with the usual confirmed payment accepted page, it went to the payment page and had a message saying there was a problem with my payment. The subtotal on the payment page had changed to $0.00. I tried to pay the zero amount but it just said there had been an error. I just checked my bank and the $1.50 has gone from my account, and I got an email from Paypal to say the payment had been made. However the book is not in my library at all. Its not under Purchased or I'm Reading, its just not there at all. When I searched for the book again, it says its in my library. I have synced both my Kobo and the desktop app repeatedly, but still no book, probably because its not in my library.
So yet again they have taken my money and provided no way to download the book.
I know the money is a pittance, but thats not the point. Its outright fraud and theft to take my money and not provide the book.
And they have still never replied to my email about the last time this happened. The Chat is only available at times really inconvenient to me.
I cant see me ever buying from Kobo again, its simply not worth it. When I buy something I actually want to receive it. I would also never recommend the site to anyone and will be sure to warn everyone I know not to use them.
Amazon might be more expensive but at least you get what you pay for and their customer service is reliable.
Kobo suck.

[Billingsgate]

Originally Posted by Nightyume

It used to give me the same message then it suddenly worked. No fake accounts needed. But you should be able to use the same trick with any code.

Nope. Tried it with 75off. Had two books lined up in separate windows, applied coupon to each, no problem. Completed the checkout of book 1, with discount applied, perfect. But when I attempted to complete the checkout of book 2, the page reloaded with the message: "discount code already redeemed."

No big deal. I'm almost getting sick of trying to game the system. I'm happy with whatever discount codes work.

[bookaho!ic]

Originally Posted by Chapter One

I have just had another odd thing happen.
First I checked the devices the book was for, it was available for all the options, then I downloaded a sample with no problem. So then I bought the book, using the 95comic code and opted to pay the $1.50 with Paypal. I was redirected to Paypal and made the payment, but instead of it then flicking back to Kobo with the usual confirmed payment accepted page, it went to the payment page and had a message saying there was a problem with my payment. The subtotal on the payment page had changed to $0.00. I tried to pay the zero amount but it just said there had been an error. I just checked my bank and the $1.50 has gone from my account, and I got an email from Paypal to say the payment had been made. However the book is not in my library at all. Its not under Purchased or I'm Reading, its just not there at all. When I searched for the book again, it says its in my library. I have synced both my Kobo and the desktop app repeatedly, but still no book, probably because its not in my library.
So yet again they have taken my money and provided no way to download the book.
I know the money is a pittance, but thats not the point. Its outright fraud and theft to take my money and not provide the book.
And they have still never replied to my email about the last time this happened. The Chat is only available at times really inconvenient to me.
I cant see me ever buying from Kobo again, its simply not worth it. When I buy something I actually want to receive it. I would also never recommend the site to anyone and will be sure to warn everyone I know not to use them.
Amazon might be more expensive but at least you get what you pay for and their customer service is reliable.
Kobo suck.

Quick query whey trying to apply the code did you click apply or hit return. I hit return and it took me straight to the paypal login page. I closed it down tried again and clicked apply and it applied the code

[Fbone]

The subtotal on the payment page had changed to $0.00. I tried to pay the zero amount but it just said there had been an error.

I see the $0.00 when the title is not available due to geo-restriction.