Kobo Discounts: Coupon Codes + Discussion - Page 701

samosa · 10-19-2014, 07:00 PM

When will there be a new contest? It's been a long while since there was one.

AnemicOak · 10-19-2014, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by samosa

When will there be a new contest? It's been a long while since there was one.

Just keep checking http://contest.kobo.com/ if they have one that will lead too it. Sometimes that page will mention an upcoming contest a day or two before, but that's about the only advanced notice we get.

Lynx-lynx · 10-20-2014, 07:11 AM

Did anyone buy anything in the weekend promo?

I didn't, and as far as I'm concerned it's a waste of time when Kobo only permits one to choose from a list of books of their choosing.

If they at least provided for genre sorting the list it would make it easier to search - but I stopped around the second scroll down. Definitely nothing in those I scrolled over that I would have downloaded even if they were free.

peachiekene · 10-20-2014, 08:31 AM

I thought about it, but the one book I was interested in was the third in a series. I have the first (free) and would have been willing to buy the second for half off - but the second book wasn't eligible for the promo. O_O

BearMountainBooks · 10-20-2014, 09:55 AM

I sampled a book by Mark Leslie (He had a thriller on the sale rack that led me to a werewolf one. I can't remember the title.) Turns out the werewolf one was only a short story for 2.99 and not in the promo so I passed on that.

Then there was a cozy I still need to sample. Lora Weaver? Uhm. Yeah, that was it. I think it was the second in the series, but the boxed set is in one of the sales. I can't remember which sale, but I think it's 3 books in the boxed set. It sounds good, but there was a hint of a "Second" guy in the picture and I don't read love triangles so I have to go look at the reviews and sample.

I have read Lindsay Buroker (Urban fantasy and fantasy) but not the one in this sale. I already own it or it would have been on my list. I really liked the book of hers that I read (Torrent) --since I haven't read the current one one sale, I'm not sure if it is fantasy or UF because she writes both.

I've also read Connie Shelton (cozy). They caught my eye because they take place in NM (My home stomping grounds). The book wasn't but a little slower than I prefer my cozies. I know, I know. Cozies are not known for being thriller rides. I like'm pretty zany.

I agree that it would be helpful if the codes worked on more books!

I personally thought the list skewed too much romance and PNR, but they never have a lot of cozy/general mystery in the mix. I love UF, but most of the UF ones I looked at were actually PNR.

There's one other I need to sample, but I forgot to blog about it so now I gotta go through the list and find it again before end of today. I better hope my client is late!

Blue2u · 10-20-2014, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lynx-lynx

Did anyone buy anything in the weekend promo?

I didn't, and as far as I'm concerned it's a waste of time when Kobo only permits one to choose from a list of books of their choosing.

If they at least provided for genre sorting the list it would make it easier to search - but I stopped around the second scroll down. Definitely nothing in those I scrolled over that I would have downloaded even if they were free.

^ Ditto
I didn't buy anything from Kobo. I did however go through my wishlist. If we do get another Kobo contest with good codes, then I'm prepared. Otherwise all my business is going to Amazon.

Purple Lady · 10-20-2014, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lynx-lynx

Did anyone buy anything in the weekend promo?

I didn't, and as far as I'm concerned it's a waste of time when Kobo only permits one to choose from a list of books of their choosing.

If they at least provided for genre sorting the list it would make it easier to search - but I stopped around the second scroll down. Definitely nothing in those I scrolled over that I would have downloaded even if they were free.

I didn't buy anything either for the same reason. I don't read romance and there were a lot of them. If I could have browsed by genre maybe I would have found something.

BearMountainBooks · 10-20-2014, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Purple Lady

I didn't buy anything either for the same reason. I don't read romance and there were a lot of them. If I could have browsed by genre maybe I would have found something.

This was the first time I've seen them split it by various discounts. And have it restricted so much to the lists. I'm not sure what the experiment will yield as far as data...

Kiya · 10-20-2014, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lynx-lynx

Did anyone buy anything in the weekend promo?

I didn't, and as far as I'm concerned it's a waste of time when Kobo only permits one to choose from a list of books of their choosing.

If they at least provided for genre sorting the list it would make it easier to search - but I stopped around the second scroll down. Definitely nothing in those I scrolled over that I would have downloaded even if they were free.

I scrolled trough the list, but nothing interesting that I already do not have.

I hope we do get another Kobo contest with good codes, since couple of books on my wishlist released this month are couponable.

cromag · 10-20-2014, 05:14 PM

I did actually take the time to go through the lists, but didn't see anything I wanted to read.

ferrywoman · 10-20-2014, 06:41 PM

I didn't purchase anything, but as a romance reader, I thought the lists were better than nice (or, at least, had some books I'd be interested in if I didn't have them yet). Honestly, so long as a book is couponable, I rarely settle for anything less than 50% off. The contests have totally spoiled me, and I have a lot of titles to tide me over the next one.

It's the 21st where I am, and the 50%/35%/25% codes are still working for me.

Which brings me to this: I don't know if anyone is aware or if this glitch is selective, but save90bk, which I haven't used before, still works for me on this selection, and this one. U.S. account.

Lynx-lynx · 10-20-2014, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ferrywoman

I didn't purchase anything, but as a romance reader, I thought the lists were better than nice (or, at least, had some books I'd be interested in if I didn't have them yet). Honestly, so long as a book is couponable, I rarely settle for anything less than 50% off. The contests have totally spoiled me, and I have a lot of titles to tide me over the next one.

It's the 21st where I am, and the 50%/35%/25% codes are still working for me.

Which brings me to this: I don't know if anyone is aware or if this glitch is selective, but save90bk, which I haven't used before, still works for me on this selection, and this one. U.S. account.

Thankyou for that Ferrywoman!!

I tried the links whilst logged into the Aus site and save90bk worked on the few books I tested on the first list, and some books I tested on the second list.

For example, Elizabeth Peters' 2 books didn't accept the code on the second list, but other books did.

Edit
Tested lists on the India site but the code didn't work.

apesmom · 10-20-2014, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ferrywoman

Which brings me to this: I don't know if anyone is aware or if this glitch is selective, but save90bk, which I haven't used before, still works for me on this selection, and this one. U.S. account.

Thank you! That second list was worth a quick trip overseas for me!!!

peachiekene · 10-20-2014, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ferrywoman

Which brings me to this: I don't know if anyone is aware or if this glitch is selective, but save90bk, which I haven't used before, still works for me on this selection, and this one. U.S. account.

Found a book that seems interesting for only 30¢!

dandelioncottage · 10-20-2014, 07:20 PM

I have a question about using a Kobo gift card. I bought one in Australia and gifted it to the email I use for Kobo. It shows up as a credit in the India store and says it'll be used on my next purchase.

However, when I go to pay, Kobo wants the gift card number, and I can't find it anywhere. I've checked my receipt, my Payment tab on Kobo, etc.

How can I use the credit without putting in the gift card number? Or where do I find the gift card number?

Thanks!

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10-19-2014, 07:00 PM	#10501
samosa Groupie Posts: 199 Karma: 919588 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Hong Kong & Ningbo Device: Aura, AuraHD, AuraH2O, GloHD, Mini, DXG, PW123, Voyage, NookSTG	When will there be a new contest? It's been a long while since there was one.

10-20-2014, 07:11 AM	#10503
Lynx-lynx Treachery of images ... Posts: 4,149 Karma: 94320195 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Australia Device: Sony 650, Kobo Glo, H2O, Aura One, Forma, Libra 2, Libra Colour	Did anyone buy anything in the weekend promo? I didn't, and as far as I'm concerned it's a waste of time when Kobo only permits one to choose from a list of books of their choosing. If they at least provided for genre sorting the list it would make it easier to search - but I stopped around the second scroll down. Definitely nothing in those I scrolled over that I would have downloaded even if they were free.

10-20-2014, 08:31 AM	#10504
peachiekene Fanatic Posts: 572 Karma: 1972282 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hampton Roads, VA, USA Device: kobo aura one, htc 10, kobo glo hd	I thought about it, but the one book I was interested in was the third in a series. I have the first (free) and would have been willing to buy the second for half off - but the second book wasn't eligible for the promo. O_O

10-20-2014, 09:55 AM	#10505
BearMountainBooks Maria Schneider Posts: 3,746 Karma: 26439330 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Near Austin, Texas Device: 3g Kindle Keyboard	I sampled a book by Mark Leslie (He had a thriller on the sale rack that led me to a werewolf one. I can't remember the title.) Turns out the werewolf one was only a short story for 2.99 and not in the promo so I passed on that. Then there was a cozy I still need to sample. Lora Weaver? Uhm. Yeah, that was it. I think it was the second in the series, but the boxed set is in one of the sales. I can't remember which sale, but I think it's 3 books in the boxed set. It sounds good, but there was a hint of a "Second" guy in the picture and I don't read love triangles so I have to go look at the reviews and sample. I have read Lindsay Buroker (Urban fantasy and fantasy) but not the one in this sale. I already own it or it would have been on my list. I really liked the book of hers that I read (Torrent) --since I haven't read the current one one sale, I'm not sure if it is fantasy or UF because she writes both. I've also read Connie Shelton (cozy). They caught my eye because they take place in NM (My home stomping grounds). The book wasn't but a little slower than I prefer my cozies. I know, I know. Cozies are not known for being thriller rides. I like'm pretty zany. I agree that it would be helpful if the codes worked on more books! I personally thought the list skewed too much romance and PNR, but they never have a lot of cozy/general mystery in the mix. I love UF, but most of the UF ones I looked at were actually PNR. There's one other I need to sample, but I forgot to blog about it so now I gotta go through the list and find it again before end of today. I better hope my client is late!

10-20-2014, 05:14 PM	#10510
cromag Surfin the alpha waves ~~ Posts: 26,744 Karma: 459765791 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Jersey Device: Jetbook Lite & Mini, Nook STR, Kobo, Hanvon N516, Kindle 2, Androids	I did actually take the time to go through the lists, but didn't see anything I wanted to read.

10-20-2014, 06:41 PM	#10511
ferrywoman Groupie Posts: 169 Karma: 12429782 Join Date: Jan 2014 Device: Kobo Glo, Kindle Paperwhite 3, Kindle Fire HD, iPad Air 2	I didn't purchase anything, but as a romance reader, I thought the lists were better than nice (or, at least, had some books I'd be interested in if I didn't have them yet). Honestly, so long as a book is couponable, I rarely settle for anything less than 50% off. The contests have totally spoiled me, and I have a lot of titles to tide me over the next one. It's the 21st where I am, and the 50%/35%/25% codes are still working for me. Which brings me to this: I don't know if anyone is aware or if this glitch is selective, but save90bk, which I haven't used before, still works for me on this selection, and this one. U.S. account.

10-20-2014, 07:20 PM	#10515
dandelioncottage Abibliophobe Posts: 425 Karma: 4379916 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: iPad Mini 2 64 gb, Nook Glowlight, iPad 4 (128 gb)	I have a question about using a Kobo gift card. I bought one in Australia and gifted it to the email I use for Kobo. It shows up as a credit in the India store and says it'll be used on my next purchase. However, when I go to pay, Kobo wants the gift card number, and I can't find it anywhere. I've checked my receipt, my Payment tab on Kobo, etc. How can I use the credit without putting in the gift card number? Or where do I find the gift card number? Thanks!