Kobo Discounts: Coupon Codes + Discussion

[BearMountainBooks]

It does work on those in the list, however.

[cyberlaw]

I just had a similar problem with it saying 'we encountered a problem validating your card please check that the details you entered are correct'.

It did that with two ifferent cards. Then I selected the PayPal option, using one of the same cards, and it went right through no worries.

HTH,
Steve

[PurpleStar]

Well, it hasn't been THAT long, but Kobo still wants me to come back. Ha Ha! Well, here's a 25% coupon if anyone wants it.

Use promocode Comeback6sq52
Expires: September 17 2014

[cyberlaw]

Working 90% off code:

JQVNVA

I almost didn't try it because I assumed it would only work for the books on the one page but I tried it on a $92 book 'Substance and Procedure in International Law' (which for some reason is listed twice: once at $160 and once at $92 same year and edition AFAICT) and it worked!

I have no idea if this code will work for anyone else but you may wish to try--worst case scenario is you waste a couple minutes. Alternatively, you may wish to check your e-mails from Kobo for an individualised code and don't assume that discounts will only work on the single page of mediocre titles... it never hurts to try. Just don't go clicking the 'buy it now' be sure to add it to your trolley and try applying the code.

[pdurrant]

Originally Posted by Geralt

Sorry about that. Haven't seen it.
These are all 35% off too, not in the first post:

Comeback1sq42
Comeback3cl86
Comeback5cr87

30% off
Comeback4sq66

Originally Posted by BearMountainBooks

You're correct--I tried it on a tried and true book that has taken every coupon I've ever tried (that hadn't expired and so on). Didn't work and those unlimited ones have worked fine in the past.

Added the new codes, added a qualifier to read30.

[pdurrant]

Originally Posted by cyberlaw

Working 90% off code:

JQVNVA

I almost didn't try it because I assumed it would only work for the books on the one page but I tried it on a $92 book 'Substance and Procedure in International Law' (which for some reason is listed twice: once at $160 and once at $92 same year and edition AFAICT) and it worked!

I have no idea if this code will work for anyone else but you may wish to try--worst case scenario is you waste a couple minutes. Alternatively, you may wish to check your e-mails from Kobo for an individualised code and don't assume that discounts will only work on the single page of mediocre titles... it never hurts to try. Just don't go clicking the 'buy it now' be sure to add it to your trolley and try applying the code.

It looks like it's working for me (but no actual purchase made).

Have you actually bought a book with this code yet? If not, I suggest you do before someone else snatches it up.

Umm... did it have an expiry date?

[Lynx-lynx]

@cyberlaw - WOW!!!

Is it unlimited use by any chance? Or just one use per account?

[peachiekene]

Originally Posted by cyberlaw

Working 90% off code:

JQVNVA

Did not work for me.
Thanks for sharing though!

[BearMountainBooks]

It hasn't worked for me yet. I'm still trying it on various books on my list. (The 90 percent.) It maybe only worked once?

[sufue]

If it (the 90% code) came from a "We've missed you" email message it is almost certainly single use. I had one of those a couple of months ago, and I was able to use it several times by multi-tabbing - I got several $70+ textbooks I wanted, yee-ha. But I was not able to use it again on my account or on either my husband's or my son's accounts. So it was single use.

Bummer - although my "to buy" list is basically empty of the inexpensive stuff, I do have a bunch of more expensive books waiting...

[pdurrant]

I can confirm that this was a one use only code, not a one use per account. Someone's now redeemed it. I hope it was the original poster!

[cyberlaw]

Originally Posted by pdurrant

It looks like it's working for me (but no actual purchase made).

Have you actually bought a book with this code yet? If not, I suggest you do before someone else snatches it up.

Umm... did it have an expiry date?

In answer to your question and another one:

• Yes I used it. I got 90% off a $90 book.
  
• Its expiry date is 18 Sept
  
• It does not seem to be working for me for aditional titles so I guess it's one use only. I don't know whether it's one use full stop and now 'dead' but the above post sugests that it might work for others and be 'one use per accout'.
  
• The e-mail I received from Kobo was entitled 'Get 90% off - Exclusive offer for one week only!' and was sent from news@shop.kobo.com
  
• Here's the fine print copied and pasted from the e-mail: Offer valid from 9/11/2014 at 12:00 AM through 9/18/2014 at 11:59 PM. This offer is not valid in conjunction with any other offer or promotion and cannot be used to adjust amount paid on previous purchases. Discount code is valid for one time 90% off any eBook purchase excluding those from the following publishers: In the UK - Hachette Book Group, HarperCollins, Penguin, Random House, Simon & Schuster, Wiley, and Zondervan, and all respective subsidiary imprints. In the US - Hachette Book Group, HarperCollins, Macmillan, Penguin, Random House, Simon & Schuster, Wiley, and Zondervan, and all respective subsidiary imprints. In CA - Hachette Book Group, HarperCollins, Macmillan, Penguin, Simon & Schuster, Wiley, and Zondervan, and all respective subsidiary imprints. In NZ - Hachette Book Group, and Wiley, and all respective subsidiary imprints. In AU - Hachette Book Group, HarperCollins, Macmillan Australia, Penguin Australia, Simon & Schuster, Wiley, and Zondervan, and all respective subsidiary imprints. Newspapers and magazines are excluded from this offer. 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. We reserve the right to change or end this offer at any time without notice.
  

[sufue]

Might it be country specific? Cyberlaw, if you don't mind sharing...what country are you shopping in right now?

[sakura-panda]

Originally Posted by cyberlaw

In answer to your question and another one:

• Yes I used it. I got 90% off a $90 book.
  
• Its expiry date is 18 Sept
  
• It does not seem to be working for me for aditional titles so I guess it's one use only. I don't know whether it's one use full stop and now 'dead' but the above post sugests that it might work for others and be 'one use per accout'.
  
• The e-mail I received from Kobo was entitled 'Get 90% off - Exclusive offer for one week only!' and was sent from news@shop.kobo.com
  
• Here's the fine print copied and pasted from the e-mail: Offer valid from 9/11/2014 at 12:00 AM through 9/18/2014 at 11:59 PM. This offer is not valid in conjunction with any other offer or promotion and cannot be used to adjust amount paid on previous purchases. Discount code is valid for one time 90% off any eBook purchase excluding those from the following publishers: In the UK - Hachette Book Group, HarperCollins, Penguin, Random House, Simon & Schuster, Wiley, and Zondervan, and all respective subsidiary imprints. In the US - Hachette Book Group, HarperCollins, Macmillan, Penguin, Random House, Simon & Schuster, Wiley, and Zondervan, and all respective subsidiary imprints. In CA - Hachette Book Group, HarperCollins, Macmillan, Penguin, Simon & Schuster, Wiley, and Zondervan, and all respective subsidiary imprints. In NZ - Hachette Book Group, and Wiley, and all respective subsidiary imprints. In AU - Hachette Book Group, HarperCollins, Macmillan Australia, Penguin Australia, Simon & Schuster, Wiley, and Zondervan, and all respective subsidiary imprints. Newspapers and magazines are excluded from this offer. 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. We reserve the right to change or end this offer at any time without notice.
  

Looks like one time use to me.

[pdurrant]

Originally Posted by cyberlaw

In answer to your question and another one:

• Yes I used it. I got 90% off a $90 book.

Thanks! I'm so glad to heard that you got good use out of it.

It does indeed seem to be a one-time code, in that it worked at checkout for me once (though I didn't buy the book) but doesn't now.

Next time (you or anyone else gets a good code) I advise using it before posting, just in case someone else snaffles it!