Kobo Discounts: Coupon Codes + Discussion - Page 903

BuyMore · 07-03-2015, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by BuyMore

For shoppers at Kobo CA and Kobo UK --

I have a few 65% and 75% codes that only work at Kobo CA and Kobo UK (they don't work at Kobo US) up for grabs. Regular posters please PM me.

All gone!

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Originally Posted by jimars

I tried them in CA, but they still didn't work. I guess I'm out of luck.

Ouch. That's too bad. The validity of the contest codes this time is pretty messed up. Kobo...!

BearMountainBooks · 07-03-2015, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by BuyMore

All gone!

Ouch. That's too bad. The validity of the contest codes this time is pretty messed up. Kobo...!

There is also the possibility that they are going to lock codes to the account that won them. Someone did report they had to use a code with the account where it was won.

issybird · 07-03-2015, 10:40 AM

Not a deal-breaker most of the time, but I noticed with my most recent purchase with my only good coupon, that where before ebates gave an additional 5% off the top, now I only got 5% off my post-discount price. This makes sense, but it was a nice little add-on before.

On other fronts, it's irritating but also my own responsibility that one book that I purchased overseas now shows up as unavailable. I was never able to download it (to ADE, Kobo desktop or Kobo device), but I kept my fingers crossed that eventually that would change. In any case, I ought to have been able to read it on a tablet with the Kobo app, but it never displayed correctly - I hoped that at least that would be fixed.

I spent about $3.50 on the book, so it's not the end of the world and I think it's best not to draw attention to my shady practices* by asking for a refund. Still, if Kobo is going to yank a book that you've bought, a refund should be issued automatically, or at least a credit. Oh, well - I chalk it up to Kobo's being Kobo and I benefit much more that I lose.

*I bought it overseas because they didn't sell it in the US store.

Pierre Menard · 07-03-2015, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BearMountainBooks

There is also the possibility that they are going to lock codes to the account that won them. Someone did report they had to use a code with the account where it was won.

Since you don't sign in through your Kobo account to play the contest, I don't see how this is possible.

BearMountainBooks · 07-03-2015, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Pierre Menard

Since you don't sign in through your Kobo account to play the contest, I don't see how this is possible.

No, but potentially it's possible and someone said the only way they could use the code was to use the account email where they won it. I assume that means they used a Kobo account to play. I'm not suggesting it is a good idea, I'm just suggesting it may be part of their plan as they narrow down the code usage. The code promotions have been around a long while now and they may have decided to limit their use. Or: Insert Random Bug Here.

Fbone · 07-03-2015, 01:47 PM

I don't know if this still works or where I received it. Forgot about it, sorry.

55%
Q7RAQP

jimars · 07-03-2015, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BearMountainBooks

There is also the possibility that they are going to lock codes to the account that won them. Someone did report they had to use a code with the account where it was won.

In this case, strangely enough, the code did come from the email linked to my account, so I have no idea of what the problem was.

BearMountainBooks · 07-03-2015, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jimars

In this case, strangely enough, the code did come from the email linked to my account, so I have no idea of what the problem was.

Welp, I guess we'd best go with: Insert Random Bug Here!

pdurrant · 07-04-2015, 06:10 AM

I'm frankly astonished that they're not tying discount codes to the email address used to enter the competition. But I'm happy to use the codes so long as I can.

I suspect that it is the case that individual codes are timing out some time after they're issued. So I think it's advisable to use high-value codes shortly after getting them. If/when there's another competition.

BearMountainBooks · 07-04-2015, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by pdurrant

I'm frankly astonished that they're not tying discount codes to the email address used to enter the competition. But I'm happy to use the codes so long as I can.

I suspect that it is the case that individual codes are timing out some time after they're issued. So I think it's advisable to use high-value codes shortly after getting them. If/when there's another competition.

Yeah, I used to hoard them, but I'm thinking I'll be spending them if I get them. They've been trying to redo the whole contest stuff for a while. It's good that they want to stay updated, current and offer new things, but it doesn't appear that transitions will be smooth...

Kiya · 07-04-2015, 02:01 PM

Here are the last of my codes from this contest. I check the 40% ones, and they were all working in all three countries (US, CAN and GB).

35%

Spoiler:

45%

Spoiler:

cr8st8rs · 07-04-2015, 09:57 PM

These should all be working for anyone who needs them:

20%:

Spoiler:

25%:

Spoiler:

30%:

Spoiler:

35%:

Spoiler:

AnemicOak · 07-04-2015, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by pdurrant

I suspect that it is the case that individual codes are timing out some time after they're issued. So I think it's advisable to use high-value codes shortly after getting them. If/when there's another competition.

Yes, it sounds like that's for the best.

Although the coupon emails still say...

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Coupon expires at the end of the contest period

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eBook coupons must be used within the contest period only on select titles at kobo.com

pdops · 07-05-2015, 11:07 AM

Here some low value Canadian coupons:

Spoiler:

jimars · 07-05-2015, 02:21 PM

The latest in the ongoing saga of the the non working 75% code: I contacted Customer Support to see why it would not work, and after several emails back and forth (including screenshots of the error message and of the email confirmation, info regarding the specific book, etc.), I got an email this morning telling me that they could do nothing about the code because it was expired. This even though they originally told me that they could get the code to work (although I could not).

I am annoyed. I first tried to use the code on what would have been the last day of the contest and contacted Kobo the next day, so I've written back and asked when these codes expire. If I get an answer, I'll post it.

07-04-2015, 02:01 PM	#13541
Kiya Addict Posts: 264 Karma: 1747577 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Bosnia and Herzegovina Device: PocketBook 360	Here are the last of my codes from this contest. I check the 40% ones, and they were all working in all three countries (US, CAN and GB). 35% Spoiler: 4SAB3U VGMGHX Q63CJ7 X7SVU3 FCJUDL 6BHTR9 6FWSTE PH7Z7S BN92V5 8QE4GB EKKBZN PNQMZH DNZJZB JE73JA BZMWCS 8KQVNT 5L3T7Q M52UJQ 8ATT8N W5UXFV KLWDMU PK8P9H X4XQPD P4P8U4 DU3UXK 6QYTCC 3WLXRP YE7P4T RQ3PH3 GRAWCZ 6N6UMW 45% Spoiler: YMKQMT NBXGWZ RQCLBH RTXYXW

07-04-2015, 09:57 PM	#13542
cr8st8rs Member Posts: 21 Karma: 334 Join Date: Jan 2014 Device: Nook color, Nook Hd+	These should all be working for anyone who needs them: 20%: Spoiler: WZFUKB CHHTJG UZWQJA 4QMUF8 ZPVBAR P8VPYA X7AJJ4 QATLLC FATBUQ EZACXF C6LJ2M 32T32H BFZULW QJL373 PPFQVK G4QHCV CKCV9W 64UB8D KWX35C LRQPPV 46LYR2 EFZWHG YATTW7 S984C2 25%: Spoiler: C46CKX HVUYBN M4Z8LV SCDHQJ 7VK2GV VLK539 QUX5K5 UQKZSK QN9XCW RE48FY NSJELQ 9R525Z V358SB 83NAG2 SPFLCS QZS2RR D3LU3D 76K63M 47X7PE ZRSZKB 5QAY2E 5NCAJU 30%: Spoiler: KLSYYG A5VJEM YKCKLD NFNK8C 30ROMANCE AN8JUY 3CKUYT AFFD5L XBSX52 PLFWGL EFQWRD SH3HA5 6LZA7T NAWW7S RWV4DM AEKPAB YB38HV 35%: Spoiler: PRHGDL

07-05-2015, 11:07 AM	#13544
pdops Zealot Posts: 128 Karma: 88204 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Alberta Canada Device: Kobo Touch	Here some low value Canadian coupons: Spoiler: H43ZWY 25% 5K5ZG7 25% YDRAM4 25% 53F9ER 25% Y65B3T 25% M2TWXL 25% QNA9LD 25% FDLA3U 20% V6E78M 20% 26M4VK 20% 93KYXW 10% PF6LSV 10% 5R3H9V 10% 7DFNMD 10% WPR8GU 10% 8HH48N 10% U5M7SF 10%

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07-03-2015, 10:40 AM	#13533
issybird o saeclum infacetum Posts: 21,378 Karma: 235205657 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New England Device: Mini, H2O, Glo HD, Aura One, PW4, PW5	Not a deal-breaker most of the time, but I noticed with my most recent purchase with my only good coupon, that where before ebates gave an additional 5% off the top, now I only got 5% off my post-discount price. This makes sense, but it was a nice little add-on before. On other fronts, it's irritating but also my own responsibility that one book that I purchased overseas now shows up as unavailable. I was never able to download it (to ADE, Kobo desktop or Kobo device), but I kept my fingers crossed that eventually that would change. In any case, I ought to have been able to read it on a tablet with the Kobo app, but it never displayed correctly - I hoped that at least that would be fixed. I spent about $3.50 on the book, so it's not the end of the world and I think it's best not to draw attention to my shady practices* by asking for a refund. Still, if Kobo is going to yank a book that you've bought, a refund should be issued automatically, or at least a credit. Oh, well - I chalk it up to Kobo's being Kobo and I benefit much more that I lose. *I bought it overseas because they didn't sell it in the US store.

07-03-2015, 01:47 PM	#13536
Fbone Is that a sandwich? Posts: 8,299 Karma: 101697116 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Nook Glowlight Plus	I don't know if this still works or where I received it. Forgot about it, sorry. 55% Q7RAQP

07-04-2015, 06:10 AM	#13539
pdurrant The Grand Mouse 高貴的老鼠 Posts: 74,163 Karma: 315558334 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Norfolk, England Device: Kindle Oasis	I'm frankly astonished that they're not tying discount codes to the email address used to enter the competition. But I'm happy to use the codes so long as I can. I suspect that it is the case that individual codes are timing out some time after they're issued. So I think it's advisable to use high-value codes shortly after getting them. If/when there's another competition.

07-05-2015, 02:21 PM	#13545
jimars Zealot Posts: 138 Karma: 3040238 Join Date: Jun 2014 Device: iPad, Thinkpad	The latest in the ongoing saga of the the non working 75% code: I contacted Customer Support to see why it would not work, and after several emails back and forth (including screenshots of the error message and of the email confirmation, info regarding the specific book, etc.), I got an email this morning telling me that they could do nothing about the code because it was expired. This even though they originally told me that they could get the code to work (although I could not). I am annoyed. I first tried to use the code on what would have been the last day of the contest and contacted Kobo the next day, so I've written back and asked when these codes expire. If I get an answer, I'll post it.