Kobo Discounts: Coupon Codes + Discussion

[Blue2u]

Originally Posted by tempest@de

I do, and what about when the list of books is large and you have to keep pushing the button to show more books, how annoying is that.

I find that almost all the kobo web site needs a lot of improvement, trying to find something is stressful, I buy there because off the coupons if not for them I would give up.

The search engine is awful, they have very few filters and the ones they have don't work most of the times, if I chose books in english why do they list the ones in german or another language as well?

Also if I'm interested in a series and want to see the other books I use the link about that series (its above the cover) and most of the times it leads to books that are not from the series, I don't understand what is the point off putting it there if it doesn't work.

I keep hoping that they improve the site.

Totally agree!

[peterwardgd]

ha, who selects these books? i wonder what the criteria is?

[zelda.owns.link]

Originally Posted by rollei

That is truly weird. I went back to the link, tested on several books and the code works. I think the code is one-time use.



Here is the link that I use (from the earlier threads):
http://store.kobobooks.com/List/Get9...WE2OH9iWV93LNA

Yup, that is the link I have been using. Just tried it again on 3 more books and same error.

[Chapter One]

Originally Posted by peterwardgd

ha, who selects these books? i wonder what the criteria is?

I dont know but if I was the author of The Sickroom I would be asking for it to not be included on any more sale lists. Its almost become a small game to me, to check if its on the sale list and it pretty much always is. I have read it and its actually a good story but when its always on the sale list it makes it seem like it must be rubbish they need to get rid of.

[Katsunami]

You can't sell out (get rid of) e-books...

[BearMountainBooks]

Originally Posted by Chapter One

I dont know but if I was the author of The Sickroom I would be asking for it to not be included on any more sale lists. Its almost become a small game to me, to check if its on the sale list and it pretty much always is. I have read it and its actually a good story but when its always on the sale list it makes it seem like it must be rubbish they need to get rid of.

It may be on the lists BECAUSE it sells well...

[Lynx-lynx]

Originally Posted by Lynx-lynx

Just got this from Kobo email:

Get 90% off selectbestselling titles!
save90bk

Here's the fine print:
Offer valid from June 28, 2014 through July 12, 2014 at 11:59 PM EST. Offer valid only in Canada, United States, Australia, New Zealand , United Kingdom and South Africa. Each registered user may use the promotional code for one eBook purchase, on select eBook titles only. This offer is not valid in conjunction with any other offer or promotion and cannot be used to adjust amount paid on previous purchases. Promotional code must be entered at time of purchase to qualify for this discount. Discounts cannot be applied nor the discount value refunded once a purchase is complete. Kobo reserves the right to change the titles in this list at any time without notice. Kobo reserves the right to change or end this offer at any time without notice.

Can't test it because not on PC (sending from phone)

Here's the link that came with the email:

90% offer

Edit
None of them took my fancy. As others have posted, there is some variation to the books on offer between different countries. I tried Aus, UK and India sites.

Edit 2
I just randomly tried the code on 2 books on offer on the India site (using the link) and the code doesn't work. So it would seem that the code really may be programmed to work only in the countries listed in the fine print.

[zelda.owns.link]

Originally Posted by Lynx-lynx

Here's the link that came with the email:

90% offer

Still on the USA site, yet that link gave me a completely different set of books. None of which (I tried six) worked!

[Chapter One]

Originally Posted by Katsunami

You can't sell out (get rid of) e-books...

Yes, I know that. But when you see the same item always in a clearance/bargain bin you have to wonder why.

[Lynx-lynx]

@zelda that's really odd eh

Give me the names of a couple of the books and I'll try them on the Aus site if you like.

[zelda.owns.link]

Originally Posted by Lynx-lynx

@zelda that's really odd eh

Give me the names of a couple of the books and I'll try them on the Aus site if you like.

Loving the Earl - Sharon Cullen
Words Once Spoken - Carly Drake
Sarah's Story - Sarah Preston

[Lynx-lynx]

Originally Posted by zelda.owns.link

Loving the Earl - Sharon Cullen
Words Once Spoken - Carly Drake
Sarah's Story - Sarah Preston

These work:
Words Once Spoken (AUD 0.50)
Sarah's Story (AUD 0.72)

Loving the Earl doesn't appear on Aus site.

[zelda.owns.link]

Originally Posted by Lynx-lynx

These work:
Words Once Spoken (AUD 0.50)
Sarah's Story (AUD 0.72)

Loving the Earl doesn't appear on Aus site.

Went to Australia, still get the error message.

[Lynx-lynx]

@zelda how are you changing countries? What process are you using?

[zelda.owns.link]

Originally Posted by Lynx-lynx

@zelda how are you changing countries? What process are you using?

I go into my account and change it under payment options. I use store credit to pay so I don't have any credit card or PayPal information stored.

I think I know what's wrong. This code was active back in March and I used it than. I think it is still registering my using it than.