Ebook Buying Addicts' Support Thread - Page 129

Mivo · 09-28-2013, 11:46 PM

That coupon caused me to spend a lot more than I had planned this month, which, I guess, is the very purpose of it.

I bought ten books from the "spirituality" category and nine on various writing topics. Unlike previous coupons, the 50% one finally worked with Zoe Fairbairns' "Write Short Stories" (second time I'm buying this: the iBooks version couldn't be liberated, and it's a book I really treasure). Oh, and I picked up the handbook for LMMS (music studio software) that was a tad too costly without the code.

I resisted buying any fiction with the coupon, though, since I do have a huge backlog, so I limit myself to purchasing only text/reference books for the time being. Not that it makes an actual difference, since novels and anthologies don't exactly go "bad" either, but I find the reference-style books easier to justify. "Education" makes a better excuse than "entertainment".

I also pre-ordered a programming book at the Penny Press, which also had a 50% discount.

There are quite a few paper books on my shelves that I would like to replace with e-book versions, but it's something I struggle with. It's not strictly necessary, isn't as powerfully satisfying as newer-read-before books whose purchase makes you glee like a kid in a candy store, and it just feels a little like wasting money.

Crusader · 09-30-2013, 03:46 PM

I held out as long as I could, but finally caved over the weekend. Bought 11 ebooks so far at average price of $2.72 (after conversion).

What's mind-blowing is that 6 of them are new releases which would normally cost a fortune.

Mivo · 09-30-2013, 05:48 PM

I saw that Kobobooks has another multi-use 50% off coupon that runs through October 15 (BookRiot50), so I guess we'll continue to over-spend!

snoozer · 09-30-2013, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mivo

I saw that Kobobooks has another multi-use 50% off coupon that runs through October 15 (BookRiot50), so I guess we'll continue to over-spend!

Thanks for sharing :thumbup:

Fbone · 10-01-2013, 09:58 PM

Only purchased one book during September (using Kobo 75% code) and proud of it.

I wouldn't say I am cured but it does give me temporary bragging rights.

CRussel · 10-02-2013, 01:25 AM

Definitely better than I did. Those Kobo codes were bad for my habit! True, I didn't spend as much per book. But I bought more books.

Mivo · 10-02-2013, 02:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CRussel

Definitely better than I did. Those Kobo codes were bad for my habit! True, I didn't spend as much per book. But I bought more books.

Working as intended!

DrNefario · 10-02-2013, 08:22 AM

Most of the books on my wishlists are still not couponable in the UK, and I don't believe in faking my location to get a better price, so I haven't used these 50% codes at all. There were three or four books I was considering, but then I thought I might as well wait for better coupons.

gabby98 · 10-02-2013, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fbone

Only purchased one book during September (using Kobo 75% code) and proud of it.

I wouldn't say I am cured but it does give me temporary bragging rights.

I thought I saw a 75% coupon and was searching like crazy but could never find it....was probably for the best! lol

bookaho!ic · 10-04-2013, 08:05 AM

been naughty again, ebooks by sainsburys is having daily 99p deals and i went on yesterday and bought all 7 game of thrones books and the first two cousins wars phillipa gregory books for a grand total of 8.91

somebody stop me spending please!!!

Tarana · 10-04-2013, 10:55 AM

I can't quite help myself, but I am going to use my October 50% off coupon at Kobo to buy ONLY to fill in on series that I or my Mom are currently reading.

On the plus side, I bought and read Diabetes for Dummies (4th ed) last month - the whole thing. So, yes, it is possible for me to buy and read the whole thing immediately.

pdurrant · 10-04-2013, 11:04 AM

While the Kobo coupons are tempting, I've just found out about Sainsbury's £0.99 deals in October. I fear some of those will be too tempting to resist...

CRussel · 10-04-2013, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pdurrant

While the Kobo coupons are tempting, I've just found out about Sainsbury's £0.99 deals in October. I fear some of those will be too tempting to resist...

The Kobo deals are dead, and frankly I'm just as happy. They were doing bad things to the budget.

pdurrant · 10-04-2013, 02:48 PM

Two from Sainsbury's and a Kobo bargain. I fear I'm letting it get out of control a bit. (The two from Sainsbury were favourite authors, but the Kobo one just looked interesting at £0.49.)

Crusader · 10-05-2013, 05:38 AM

Does anyone know if Sainsbury sells to international users? I don't want to go through the whole sign-up process if they don't.

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09-28-2013, 11:46 PM	#1921
Mivo Fanatic Posts: 556 Karma: 3531054 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Germany Device: In use: Pocketbook InkPad 3, Kobo Glo, iPad Air 2	That coupon caused me to spend a lot more than I had planned this month, which, I guess, is the very purpose of it. I bought ten books from the "spirituality" category and nine on various writing topics. Unlike previous coupons, the 50% one finally worked with Zoe Fairbairns' "Write Short Stories" (second time I'm buying this: the iBooks version couldn't be liberated, and it's a book I really treasure). Oh, and I picked up the handbook for LMMS (music studio software) that was a tad too costly without the code. I resisted buying any fiction with the coupon, though, since I do have a huge backlog, so I limit myself to purchasing only text/reference books for the time being. Not that it makes an actual difference, since novels and anthologies don't exactly go "bad" either, but I find the reference-style books easier to justify. "Education" makes a better excuse than "entertainment". I also pre-ordered a programming book at the Penny Press, which also had a 50% discount. There are quite a few paper books on my shelves that I would like to replace with e-book versions, but it's something I struggle with. It's not strictly necessary, isn't as powerfully satisfying as newer-read-before books whose purchase makes you glee like a kid in a candy store, and it just feels a little like wasting money.

09-30-2013, 03:46 PM	#1922
Crusader Space Cadet Posts: 1,180 Karma: 4030536 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South Africa Device: Sony PRS-T1, Cybook Opus, Kobo Glo	I held out as long as I could, but finally caved over the weekend. Bought 11 ebooks so far at average price of $2.72 (after conversion). What's mind-blowing is that 6 of them are new releases which would normally cost a fortune.

09-30-2013, 05:48 PM	#1923
Mivo Fanatic Posts: 556 Karma: 3531054 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Germany Device: In use: Pocketbook InkPad 3, Kobo Glo, iPad Air 2	I saw that Kobobooks has another multi-use 50% off coupon that runs through October 15 (BookRiot50), so I guess we'll continue to over-spend!

10-01-2013, 09:58 PM	#1925
Fbone Is that a sandwich? Posts: 8,298 Karma: 101697116 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Nook Glowlight Plus	Only purchased one book during September (using Kobo 75% code) and proud of it. I wouldn't say I am cured but it does give me temporary bragging rights.

10-02-2013, 01:25 AM	#1926
CRussel (he/him/his) Posts: 12,297 Karma: 80074820 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sunshine Coast, BC Device: Oasis (Gen3),Paperwhite (Gen10), Voyage, Paperwhite(orig), iPad Air M3	Definitely better than I did. Those Kobo codes were bad for my habit! True, I didn't spend as much per book. But I bought more books.

10-02-2013, 08:22 AM	#1928
DrNefario Wizard Posts: 2,207 Karma: 12029046 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: UK Device: Kindle, Kobo Touch, Nook SimpleTouch	Most of the books on my wishlists are still not couponable in the UK, and I don't believe in faking my location to get a better price, so I haven't used these 50% codes at all. There were three or four books I was considering, but then I thought I might as well wait for better coupons.

10-04-2013, 08:05 AM	#1930
bookaho!ic Evangelist Posts: 466 Karma: 5575734 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: UK Device: kobo Aura H20 2nd Ed	been naughty again, ebooks by sainsburys is having daily 99p deals and i went on yesterday and bought all 7 game of thrones books and the first two cousins wars phillipa gregory books for a grand total of 8.91 somebody stop me spending please!!!

10-04-2013, 10:55 AM	#1931
Tarana Wizard Posts: 4,042 Karma: 38840460 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Minneapolis Device: PWSE, Voyage, K3, HDX, KBasic 7 & 8, Nook Glo3, Echos, Nanos	I can't quite help myself, but I am going to use my October 50% off coupon at Kobo to buy ONLY to fill in on series that I or my Mom are currently reading. On the plus side, I bought and read *Diabetes for Dummies* (4th ed) last month - the whole thing. So, yes, it is possible for me to buy and read the whole thing immediately.

10-04-2013, 11:04 AM	#1932
pdurrant The Grand Mouse 高貴的老鼠 Posts: 74,082 Karma: 315558332 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Norfolk, England Device: Kindle Oasis	While the Kobo coupons are tempting, I've just found out about Sainsbury's £0.99 deals in October. I fear some of those will be too tempting to resist...

10-04-2013, 02:48 PM	#1934
pdurrant The Grand Mouse 高貴的老鼠 Posts: 74,082 Karma: 315558332 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Norfolk, England Device: Kindle Oasis	Two from Sainsbury's and a Kobo bargain. I fear I'm letting it get out of control a bit. (The two from Sainsbury were favourite authors, but the Kobo one just looked interesting at £0.49.)

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10-05-2013, 05:38 AM	#1935
Crusader Space Cadet Posts: 1,180 Karma: 4030536 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South Africa Device: Sony PRS-T1, Cybook Opus, Kobo Glo	Does anyone know if Sainsbury sells to international users? I don't want to go through the whole sign-up process if they don't.