Sony has the "buy one, get one free" 'til Dec. 31 - Page 2

hackettt · 12-17-2008, 10:49 AM

Thanks, Richard. I was going to contact Sony, as well, but I will reign in my frustration.

lisreed · 12-17-2008, 03:56 PM

I have a 50% off one book coupon. I bought a kindle recently and will be selling the Sony so if anyone wants this coupon please send me a private message .

Thanks!

Lisa

lisreed · 12-17-2008, 04:54 PM

Someone received the 50% off coupon. Thanks for the interest!

ejereader · 12-17-2008, 05:59 PM

If you got to Sony's Ebook site, you might also notice that Random house is giving away 9 free ebooks, with titles apparently intended to get you to like the authors. I am not promoting the books and have not as yet read them but....free is free. Thought you would like to know.

rhadin · 12-17-2008, 08:18 PM

I was given another member's code and tried it. The codes are not linked to a particular member, which means that if you are able to find someone who is not using their code, you can use it along with the code you were sent, and thus obtain more than one discount. However, it appears that each must be a separate transaction.

In addition, I found out that the BOGOF code is a little deceptive by its title. Sony is literally limiting the purchase to 1 book and 1 free book, so if you want to buy 4 books, you get 1 free and pay for the other 3. In addition, if 3 of the books cost $8 and the 4th book costs $12, you get 1 of the $8 books free.

rhadin · 12-17-2008, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilac_jive

I also got the 50% off. I think I'd rather have to BOGOF deal, since I have a bunch of small books I want to buy. Is there a limit?

I thought the same but have discovered that the BOGOF works only on 1 book. I'm not sure if either is a better deal.

lilac_jive · 12-17-2008, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhadin

I thought the same but have discovered that the BOGOF works only on 1 book. I'm not sure if either is a better deal.

I'm not suprised.

BOGOF still would have been better for me, since I was planning on buying more than one book. So I saved like $3 instead of $6.

If I had the BOGOF offer though, I would have had to split my order up and buy all the $6 books I wanted, and get one of those free, then make another transaction for the cheaper books. The 50% off came off the most expensive book automatically, which was nice.

In case no one knew, you can add your code to your account now, even if you don't buy anything (still expires at the end of the month though). Just go to My Account, click redeem coupons, and enter in the code. It'll save it for when you make a purchase.

tech_au · 12-18-2008, 05:38 AM

I guess this offer would not be too useful to Sony users outside of the US/Canada but then again we could always buy 1 free ebook and get another free

MickeyC · 12-18-2008, 07:26 AM

Apparently some people are having problems using the BOGOF code and Sony has announced a fix. Here are the details

We apologize to those of you who have experienced some technical difficulties when trying to use your Buy One, Get One Free holiday gift code. We have traced the problem to those customers who have the "Buy Now" feature enabled on their eBook Store account and do not use the "Shopping Cart" feature. If you have had no problem using your code or know that you do not have this feature enabled, please disregard this e-mail.

While we work on remedying this issue so that it does not happen in future promotions, please follow the directions below to disable your "Buy Now" feature and use your Buy One, Get One Free holiday gift code in the "Shopping Cart."

How To Disable Your "Buy Now" Feature*:

Launch the eBook Library Software and Click on "eBook Store"
Sign in
Select "My account"
In the "Billing Information" section, Select "Change Purchase Settings"
If the "Enable the Buy Now feature" box is checked, Click to uncheck
Select "Submit" to save any changes
How To Complete Your Purchase:

Choose your desired eBooks and Select "Add to Cart" for each
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you have not already, you must Select "Redeem a New Gift Code" and Enter your Buy One, Get One Free code before you select "Proceed to Checkout"
Select "Proceed to Checkout" to complete your purchase

Spectrum · 12-18-2008, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilac_jive

Did all of you sign up for emails from Sony?

Don't read all of them now...it may be a death
trap

lilac_jive · 12-18-2008, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spectrum

Don't read all of them now...it may be a death
trap

I signed up but I don't get any, I don't know why...

shadowwolf36 · 12-18-2008, 12:52 PM

Does anyone have a bogo code that they don't plan on using? Not that I want to beg but I only got the 50% off one book and have a wish list a mile long LOL

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12-17-2008, 10:49 AM	#16
hackettt Enthusiast Posts: 31 Karma: 58 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: Sony 505	Thanks, Richard. I was going to contact Sony, as well, but I will reign in my frustration.

12-17-2008, 03:56 PM	#17
lisreed Addict Posts: 281 Karma: 1301 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Upstate NY Device: Nook GlowLight 3	I have a 50% off one book coupon. I bought a kindle recently and will be selling the Sony so if anyone wants this coupon please send me a private message . Thanks! Lisa

12-17-2008, 04:54 PM	#18
lisreed Addict Posts: 281 Karma: 1301 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Upstate NY Device: Nook GlowLight 3	Someone received the 50% off coupon. Thanks for the interest!

12-17-2008, 05:59 PM	#19
ejereader Member Posts: 20 Karma: 44 Join Date: Jan 2008 Device: 505	If you got to Sony's Ebook site, you might also notice that Random house is giving away 9 free ebooks, with titles apparently intended to get you to like the authors. I am not promoting the books and have not as yet read them but....free is free. Thought you would like to know.

12-17-2008, 08:18 PM	#20
rhadin Literacy = Understanding Posts: 4,833 Karma: 59674358 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The World of Books Device: Nook, Nook Tablet	I was given another member's code and tried it. The codes are not linked to a particular member, which means that if you are able to find someone who is not using their code, you can use it along with the code you were sent, and thus obtain more than one discount. However, it appears that each must be a separate transaction. In addition, I found out that the BOGOF code is a little deceptive by its title. Sony is literally limiting the purchase to 1 book and 1 free book, so if you want to buy 4 books, you get 1 free and pay for the other 3. In addition, if 3 of the books cost $8 and the 4th book costs $12, you get 1 of the $8 books free.

12-18-2008, 05:38 AM	#23
tech_au Oz Bookworm Posts: 516 Karma: 4056 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Australia Device: Sony PRS 505,PRS 650	I guess this offer would not be too useful to Sony users outside of the US/Canada but then again we could always buy 1 free ebook and get another free

12-18-2008, 07:26 AM	#24
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,731 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	Apparently some people are having problems using the BOGOF code and Sony has announced a fix. Here are the details We apologize to those of you who have experienced some technical difficulties when trying to use your Buy One, Get One Free holiday gift code. We have traced the problem to those customers who have the "Buy Now" feature enabled on their eBook Store account and do not use the "Shopping Cart" feature. If you have had no problem using your code or know that you do not have this feature enabled, please disregard this e-mail. While we work on remedying this issue so that it does not happen in future promotions, please follow the directions below to disable your "Buy Now" feature and use your Buy One, Get One Free holiday gift code in the "Shopping Cart." How To Disable Your "Buy Now" Feature*: Launch the eBook Library Software and Click on "eBook Store" Sign in Select "My account" In the "Billing Information" section, Select "Change Purchase Settings" If the "Enable the Buy Now feature" box is checked, Click to uncheck Select "Submit" to save any changes How To Complete Your Purchase: Choose your desired eBooks and Select "Add to Cart" for each IMPORTANT NOTE: If you have not already, you must Select "Redeem a New Gift Code" and Enter your Buy One, Get One Free code before you select "Proceed to Checkout" Select "Proceed to Checkout" to complete your purchase

12-18-2008, 12:52 PM	#27
shadowwolf36 Enthusiast Posts: 42 Karma: 81 Join Date: Mar 2008 Device: Sony Digital	Does anyone have a bogo code that they don't plan on using? Not that I want to beg but I only got the 50% off one book and have a wish list a mile long LOL

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