Price comparison between Kobo and Kindle

[crich70]

Isn't part of whether a book is cheaper in a given country dependent on the VAT and what the local government sets that at? That is in the countries that have VAT of course. They don't have it on Amazon here in the US. Just a straight sales tax which is usually not that much. I've bought some .99 books that ended up being $1.06 or something like that with the tax included.

[shanghaichica]

For me Amazon is cheaper 95 % of the time. Kobo do give out discount coupons but they are often not applicable to the books that I want to buy. When I do find a book I want that I can use the voucher with, sometimes it is cheaper than Amazon, usually not by much. However sometimes it is still more expensive after the discount is applied.

[soulfuldog]

Originally Posted by 6charlong

Kobo's Web site identifies books eligible for a discount coupon. On the left side of the screen there is a prompt reading "Eligible for promo codes". Click it and the books displayed will be reduced to only those that do accept discount coupons.

At the checkout screen there's a prompt for discount codes. Enter your code there and it will tell you if the discount is accepted or not.

Originally Posted by paola

it depends on the browser, some have a new checkout, some still on the old one - in the new checkout you have to go past the first screen (don't worry, they won't charge you yet), and on the second screen you can enter the promo code - not all books are couponable, though if you are lucky enough to live in Mexico, virtually all books are couponable.

Thanks for these posts! I've only ever bought one book from Kobo so far (Books On Board were always my 'other' option from Amazon), as just like shanghaichica, I tend to find Amazon is pretty much always cheaper, but I've been a bit lost since the Kobo site changes. Now at least I know how to check for possible discounts again!

[Anthem]

Selection and price has favored Amazon in EVERY comparison that I have EVER made. Literally. Anecdotal cyanide.

[Smartie]

Originally Posted by Anthem

Selection and price has favored Amazon in EVERY comparison that I have EVER made. Literally. Anecdotal cyanide.

just bought an used Kindle basic for 40, Like people said buy whichever is cheaper. Long run save the money. That is the disadvantage when you read non fictional books

[twicefivemiles]

I'm surprised at the number of people who have had such luck with Amazon prices. In my experience (in Canada and switching regions on both stores if necessary) I have NEVER chosen Amazon over Kobo when I've had a specific book in mind. I am content to wait for a 50-75% off coupon for Kobo than pay ~$12.

[pidgeon92]

Originally Posted by twicefivemiles

I'm surprised at the number of people who have had such luck with Amazon prices. In my experience (in Canada and switching regions on both stores if necessary) I have NEVER chosen Amazon over Kobo when I've had a specific book in mind. I am content to wait for a 50-75% off coupon for Kobo than pay ~$12.

I rarely pay more than US $5.99 - and usually pay $2.99 or less - for an ebook from Amazon. Patience is the key, and using a service like ereaderiq.com to track price drops.