Kindle MatchBook: Get the Kindle version of a previously-bought paper book cheap/free - Page 2

elemenoP · 09-03-2013, 12:07 PM

When Amazon's CD match came out, I took a look and was surprised to find CDs I couldn't remember buying, from artists I had never heard of. It turns out I had bought those as gifts for my nieces and nephews and forgot about them. I still haven't gotten around to listening to them!

One thing I love about the CD match program: when I see a used CD I want for cheap, I can buy it risk-free. If it has scratches, no worries because I already have a clean digital version. I can see using the book match program the same way: I could buy a used book with no fear about the condition of it. But since the ebook version might not be free, I would have to factor in that cost.

eP

latepaul · 09-03-2013, 12:16 PM

I like the idea but all the paper books I've bought in the last 3-4years have been because an ebook wasn't available. So the chances of there being any books that:

- I bought through Amazon
- have an ebook version
- the publisher has agreed to include in the program

seems small. (And that's if/when they extend this to the UK).

Still I approve the principle.

ProfCrash · 09-03-2013, 12:23 PM

I figure most of us will be in that situation.

OtterBooks · 09-03-2013, 12:56 PM

I like this. I can definitely see ordering a hardcover if it comes with a free or 99cent ebook version (probably wouldnt for the pricier ones). I still like physical books now and then.

ProfCrash · 09-03-2013, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by latepaul

I like the idea but all the paper books I've bought in the last 3-4years have been because an ebook wasn't available. So the chances of there being any books that:

- I bought through Amazon
- have an ebook version
- the publisher has agreed to include in the program

seems small. (And that's if/when they extend this to the UK).

Still I approve the principle.

True but if they do become available at some point in time you might be able to get them at a reduced rate.

samhy · 09-03-2013, 01:14 PM

This is a good move! However, I doubt I will eligible to one of those cheap or free ebooks. If other sellers and more publishers could follow this trend that would be awesome

djulian · 09-03-2013, 01:36 PM

Not sure how many books this will work out to for me, but I'm pretty happy about this. Their equivalent music program (free mp3s for albums purchased through Amazon) has worked out very nicely so far.

pilotbob · 09-03-2013, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elemenoP

One thing I love about the CD match program: when I see a used CD I want for cheap, I can buy it risk-free.
eP

I didn't know that autorip applied to used CDs. That's pretty strange since in the used market the artist/publishers don't get any money.

BOb

Kumabjorn · 09-03-2013, 02:41 PM

Here is the new Kindle

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AWH595M/...8R5R1KCHM49W8W

miguel1626 · 09-03-2013, 02:45 PM

Now that's something I wholeheartedly agree with, and it'll increase publisher's revenue wrt readers like me, since I tend to award myself the right to a darknet ebook if I own the pbook. Go Amazon!

alvina · 09-03-2013, 03:35 PM

That's a smart move. If this works well this will destroy a lot of business models. But it's a brilliant idea for customers and for publishers, too.

John Carroll · 09-03-2013, 03:55 PM

I'm debating whether or not I should enroll mine. I guess my problem is that I almost never sell print copies, and honestly, I make more off of each ebook sale, so I don't really promote print.

kennyc · 09-03-2013, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

I bought a shedload of paper books through Amazon. Unfortunately, I've already re-bought all my favourites as ebooks

.

Yep, that's about where I'm at ...except for those that have never been released as ebooks.

johnnyb · 09-03-2013, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Carroll

I'm debating whether or not I should enroll mine. I guess my problem is that I almost never sell print copies, and honestly, I make more off of each ebook sale, so I don't really promote print.

Now is the best time to start promoting print

Worst case: nothing changes...
Best case: your books gain visibility on bookshelves and in public...

kennyc · 09-03-2013, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elemenoP

When Amazon's CD match came out, I took a look and was surprised to find CDs I couldn't remember buying, from artists I had never heard of. It turns out I had bought those as gifts for my nieces and nephews and forgot about them. I still haven't gotten around to listening to them!

One thing I love about the CD match program: when I see a used CD I want for cheap, I can buy it risk-free. If it has scratches, no worries because I already have a clean digital version. I can see using the book match program the same way: I could buy a used book with no fear about the condition of it. But since the ebook version might not be free, I would have to factor in that cost.

eP

I didn't think the digital mp3 program applied to used CDs only new ones that are offered as digital.

09-03-2013, 03:55 PM	#27
John Carroll kookoo Posts: 1,461 Karma: 7772454 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Colorado Springs Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Nook, LG4	I'm debating whether or not I should enroll mine. I guess my problem is that I almost never sell print copies, and honestly, I make more off of each ebook sale, so I don't really promote print. Last edited by John Carroll; 09-03-2013 at 03:56 PM. Reason: editing

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09-03-2013, 12:07 PM	#16
elemenoP Wizard Posts: 1,717 Karma: 3790058 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NYC Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Sony 650	When Amazon's CD match came out, I took a look and was surprised to find CDs I couldn't remember buying, from artists I had never heard of. It turns out I had bought those as gifts for my nieces and nephews and forgot about them. I still haven't gotten around to listening to them! One thing I love about the CD match program: when I see a used CD I want for cheap, I can buy it risk-free. If it has scratches, no worries because I already have a clean digital version. I can see using the book match program the same way: I could buy a used book with no fear about the condition of it. But since the ebook version might not be free, I would have to factor in that cost. eP

09-03-2013, 12:16 PM	#17
latepaul Wizard Posts: 1,270 Karma: 10468300 Join Date: Dec 2011 Device: a variety (mostly kindles and kobos)	I like the idea but all the paper books I've bought in the last 3-4years have been because an ebook wasn't available. So the chances of there being any books that: - I bought through Amazon - have an ebook version - the publisher has agreed to include in the program seems small. (And that's if/when they extend this to the UK). Still I approve the principle.

09-03-2013, 12:23 PM	#18
ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	I figure most of us will be in that situation.

09-03-2013, 12:56 PM	#19
OtterBooks Wizard Posts: 1,262 Karma: 2979086 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kindle 4, iPad Mini/Retina	I like this. I can definitely see ordering a hardcover if it comes with a free or 99cent ebook version (probably wouldnt for the pricier ones). I still like physical books now and then.

09-03-2013, 01:14 PM	#21
samhy Wizard Posts: 1,821 Karma: 9503859 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: France Device: (Sony (J) PRS 650), Kobo Mini, Kobo Glo HD (broken), Kobo Clara BW	This is a good move! However, I doubt I will eligible to one of those cheap or free ebooks. If other sellers and more publishers could follow this trend that would be awesome

09-03-2013, 01:36 PM	#22
djulian Evangelist Posts: 408 Karma: 1786912 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kindle Voyage	Not sure how many books this will work out to for me, but I'm pretty happy about this. Their equivalent music program (free mp3s for albums purchased through Amazon) has worked out very nicely so far.

09-03-2013, 02:41 PM	#24
Kumabjorn Basculocolpic Posts: 4,356 Karma: 20181319 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sweden Device: Kindle 3 WiFi, Kindle 4SO, Kindle for Android, Sony PRS-350 and PRS-T1	Here is the new Kindle http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AWH595M/...8R5R1KCHM49W8W

09-03-2013, 02:45 PM	#25
miguel1626 Great Old One Posts: 189 Karma: 998538 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: L1 Orbit Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro, iPhone 8 Plus	Now that's something I wholeheartedly agree with, and it'll increase publisher's revenue wrt readers like me, since I tend to award myself the right to a darknet ebook if I own the pbook. Go Amazon!

09-03-2013, 03:35 PM	#26
alvina Connoisseur Posts: 69 Karma: 93032 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Norway Device: Sony PRS-T1	That's a smart move. If this works well this will destroy a lot of business models. But it's a brilliant idea for customers and for publishers, too.

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