FREE/BARGAIN - Audiobooks - 2014

[rguion]

Originally Posted by copyrite

Me too
says this AudibleListener Light account holder, who is *not* a light listener

Me Three.

Surprised I didn't have to contact them, that was nice!

[Barbara1955]

Originally Posted by Red Falcon

This showed up in my cart at full price even though I already own the free version.I have noticed Amazon and Audible seem not to have linked the Classic Whispersync titles correctly.I have contacted Audible about this and they said they are working on resolving this issue.

Try it now! I just got it for free!

[CRussel]

Like others, I was quite surprised to log in to Audible today and see my $10 credit showing up without having to do anything. Now to spend it.

[Red Falcon]

Amazon resolved my issue with the Phantom of the Opera audiobook.I had to check the book back in through KU to get it free on Audible.

I also got the get $10 for buying 4 credit for next to nothing.

Thanks everybody, especially Tubemonkey.

[issybird]

I just wonder if they'll take purchases from the earlier expiring credit first, since my Verizon credit is also still in my account and that one has more time. Once I had to call because they applied the credit on a latest date, first used basis and I was not happy when my credit poofed. Ever since, I've just avoided the situation by killing all the credit by the earliest expiration, but with $20 on tap, I'd prefer to let some of it linger, in case I see a Daily Deal I'd like.

[skinmaan]

Originally Posted by issybird

I just wonder if they'll take purchases from the earlier expiring credit first, since my Verizon credit is also still in my account and that one has more time. Once I had to call because they applied the credit on a latest date, first used basis and I was not happy when my credit poofed. Ever since, I've just avoided the situation by killing all the credit by the earliest expiration, but with $20 on tap, I'd prefer to let some of it linger, in case I see a Daily Deal I'd like.

Perpare for a conversation with CS. I had this situation earlier this year when we had a B4G10 and either the Hertz or Avis promo. It used the later-expiring credit first since it was applied first. My wife would have lost some of her credit if I hadn't spent time on the phone with them over this.

[issybird]

Originally Posted by skinmaan

Perpare for a conversation with CS. I had this situation earlier this year when we had a B4G10 and either the Hertz or Avis promo. It used the later-expiring credit first since it was applied first. My wife would have lost some of her credit if I hadn't spent time on the phone with them over this.

Yep. That was my experience. Probably easier just to spend it all now. Free money, not worth additional tsuris.

[Blossom]

Originally Posted by issybird

I just wonder if they'll take purchases from the earlier expiring credit first, since my Verizon credit is also still in my account and that one has more time. Once I had to call because they applied the credit on a latest date, first used basis and I was not happy when my credit poofed. Ever since, I've just avoided the situation by killing all the credit by the earliest expiration, but with $20 on tap, I'd prefer to let some of it linger, in case I see a Daily Deal I'd like.

Specially with Christmas sales coming up they always do each year. I spent mine already but got the $10 credit for November now just waiting on those sales.

[tubemonkey]

Audible Promos

With so many Audible promos going on, you need a scorecard to keep track of them. This is a listing of current membership offers. I'm sure there are more out there. As I find out about them, I'll add them to the list.

• FREE - Audible Promo #1 (1mo) -- 2 free books --> details
• FREE - Twit Promo #1 (1mo) -- 2 free books --> details

• FREE - Audible Promo #2 (1mo) --> details
• FREE - Twit Promo #2 (1mo) --> details

• FREE - Kin Unlim Promo #1 (3mo) --> details

• $3.00 - Audible Promo #3 (3mo) -- limited time --> details / details
• 50% - TravelZoo Promo #2 (6mo) -- exp 13 Dec --> details
• $5.85 - TravelZoo Promo #1 (3mo) -- exp 10 Dec --> details

Tips & Suggestions

• go after the free offers first (in the order listed)
• Kindle Unlimited promo requires a free 30-day trial and then a 2-mo paid KU subscription ($9.99 per mo) - you can stop after the trial, but you'll only get one free audiobook
• if none of the free offers work, then try the paid offers
• the worst offer is the one for 50% off - that will cost you $44.85 for 6 audiobooks

[TrevorViking]

I also had the $10 show up today, and the 3 months for $3 worked for me! It's like Christmas in Decem.......

[tubemonkey]

Finally got my coupon; after a phone call.

[tubemonkey]

Originally Posted by TrevorViking

I also had the $10 show up today, and the 3 months for $3 worked for me! It's like Christmas in Decem.......

Cool; maybe we should suggest moving it to that month

[bookmarked]

Originally Posted by Froide

Download the new NOOK Audiobooks app and get two audiobooks free. Here's Michael Crider's Android Police post about it: "NOOK Audiobooks App Brings A Spoken Word Selection To Any Android Phone Or Tablet".

After entering your credit card info, you'll be able to choose two of the following 4 choices:

• Charlotte's Web by E.B. White
• Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
• The Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
• The Heist by Janet Evanovich and Lee Goldberg

Originally Posted by tubemonkey

More details for this offer:

• Download app by 31 Jan 2015
• Select audiobooks by 31 Jan 2015

I installed the app when this was first posted, but I could only find one book I wanted ("Ender's Game") so I selected that thinking that I had until January to select another one. I just went back to see if they have any new selections and things have changed.

First, the book I had selected is gone from my library. Second, they do have a new selection of titles (below). Third, there is a note in the app's promotion that says "Promotion valid for one week after selecting first title."

Finally, apparently the terms have changed. The app's page on the Google Play store says:

*Customers who download the new NOOK Audiobooks App between November 18, 2014 and January 31, 2015 will receive two (2) free selected NOOK Audiobooks. NOOK account and credit card registration are required to redeem offer. To redeem, download the NOOK Audiobooks App from Google Play or the NOOK Store, select the Shop tab from within the NOOK Audiobooks App and follow the instructions to select your two (2) free titles. You have until January 31, 2015 to select both audiobooks. Offer must be redeemed before 2:59 a.m. Eastern time on February 1, 2015 or will be forfeited. Offer may not be combined with any other promotion or discount and is subject to change or discontinuation without notice. No cash value. Void where prohibited.

while the Nook Audiobooks web page says:

Customers who download the new NOOK Audiobooks App between November 18, 2014 and January 31, 2015 will receive two (2) free selected NOOK Audiobooks. NOOK account and credit card registration are required to redeem offer. To redeem, download the NOOK Audiobooks App from Google Play or the NOOK Store, select the Shop tab from within the NOOK Audiobooks App and follow the instructions to select your two (2) free titles. You must select both of your free Audiobooks at the same time. Offer must be redeemed before 2:59 a.m. Eastern time on February 1, 2015 or will be forfeited. Offer may not be combined with any other promotion or discount and is subject to change or discontinuation without notice. No cash value. Void where prohibited.

I was going to email B&N about the problem/confusion, but they've removed any option to email them for support from their website. While frustrating, this isn't as great a loss as it may seem. They've always managed to misunderstand most previous support emails I've sent so completely that I just gave up. So I'll have to call them or chat during business hours.

If anyone is still interested, here are the new titles (the previous titles are no longer available for free):

• If I Stay by Gayle Forman
• Odd Thomas by Dean Koontz
• In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson
• The Eye of God by James Rollins
• Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner

[CRussel]

Hey, tubemonkey - any good Audible.co.uk offers out there? Beyond the basic "one month free trial" one you get for landing on their home page? I'm considering doing a bit of geo-relocation to get a book I'm wanting.

[tubemonkey]

Originally Posted by CRussel

Hey, tubemonkey - any good Audible.co.uk offers out there? Beyond the basic "one month free trial" one you get for landing on their home page? I'm considering doing a bit of geo-relocation to get a book I'm wanting.

The only thing I'm aware of is this offer listed at RetailMeNot -- Only £3.99 for the First 3 Months. It hasn't had much success, but give it a shot.

LivingSocial has had two free month offers in the past; but not currently.