Kobo Discounts: Coupon Codes + Discussion

[BearMountainBooks]

Originally Posted by murg

So, assuming that Kobo actually looks at the sales statistics from these 'contests', one can presume that Kobo's profits from the sales associated with the coupons fell from the last contest (with the limited number of high percentage coupons).

Then again, we are talking about Kobo here, so the last contest may have just been a mistake on someone's part, especially considering that 55% and above were one decimal point different (1/10th) in the last contest.

I think the variations are more in the camp of "let's try this." There are also seasonal considerations. Speaking from experience, running promotions in the summer is much more difficult than other times of the year because a lot of people are vacationing. There's also a different mindset in the summer and different types of books sell better in summer versus other times of the year. Many retailers (and not just in books) save the bulk of their ad ops/promo ops for October through about January because that is the heaviest buying period.

There is no way to know if sales fell in the last contest (well, they might know, but they aren't going to tell US.)

[Melon Soda]

Originally Posted by arasyi

I won a kobo touch two months ago, but I am not in US/Canada/UK.
I gave them a parcel forwarder address, but haven't received it yet.
It was cancelled I think

LMAO, I was just wondering about this. Not that I've won anything yet, I think I'd rather get a 75% code so I can just buy that bundle set I'm eyeing. Best code I've gotten so far is 45%. So... keeping fingers crossed!

I just joined the contest last month so I don't know how the rates compare, though this round seems to be better than the last round. I did find the overall rate for the 75% to be a tad low at 2%, like there's only 2 for every 100 coupons... but it's still higher than last month, so hopefully there will be lots of spare coupons around later in the contest for everyone!

[apesmom]

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45%
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[zelda.owns.link]

Originally Posted by BearMountainBooks

Many retailers (and not just in books) save the bulk of their ad ops/promo ops for October through about January because that is the heaviest buying period.

Ironically, I buy most of my books post-Christmas (with my Christmas money) and than in June with my birthday money.

Sony used to send me coupons for my birthday, I wish Kobo would!

[JoHunt]

55%

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45%

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[Lynx-lynx]

Originally Posted by joehunt

I posted this on January 6, 2014:



It's only taken 6 months to log another million views - just now the count was 2,000,508 posts!

So is this thread addictive ..... or what!!!!

[Lynx-lynx]

Originally Posted by murg

So, assuming that Kobo actually looks at the sales statistics from these 'contests', one can presume that Kobo's profits from the sales associated with the coupons fell from the last contest (with the limited number of high percentage coupons).

Then again, we are talking about Kobo here, so the last contest may have just been a mistake on someone's part, especially considering that 55% and above were one decimal point different (1/10th) in the last contest.

Yeah I wondered about that decimal point shift as well .....

Just hope they keep it the way it is

[Kirri13]

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55%
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[Zat]

65% off:
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55% off:
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[mitford13]

Originally Posted by Lynx-lynx

So is this thread addictive ..... or what!!!!

Makes me resent all that wasted time doing pesky things like sleeping & working, when I could be picking up codes!!

[wallflower75]

Originally Posted by mitford13

Makes me resent all that wasted time doing pesky things like sleeping & working, when I could be picking up codes!!

I'm with you there--especially the "working" part. (Although I did use a 65% code while at work yesterday...shhhh, don't tell my boss!!)

[GtrsRGr8]

I just wanted to thank all of you who go to the trouble of getting the Kobo codes and posting them. I was able to use 3 or 4 65% codes and 2 or 3 55% codes, a while ago, that saved me quite a few dollars!

[BearMountainBooks]

Originally Posted by zelda.owns.link

Ironically, I buy most of my books post-Christmas (with my Christmas money) and than in June with my birthday money.

Sony used to send me coupons for my birthday, I wish Kobo would!

The Christmas money is why the Christmas season extends into Jan. In my experience it actually extends pretty well into Feb. Not until March/April do things start to taper. May can go either way, but by June, the summer slowdown begins. I see it with the associate referrals and blog traffic as well. One of the bloggers I used to follow took all of August off every year because by August traffic was so slow, she didn't feel like talking to empty airwaves.

I've taken out ads in various months and when it comes to bang for buck, you kind of waste some of your money most summer months (the one exception is generally a new book announcement).

[JoHunt]

Originally Posted by mitford13

Makes me resent all that wasted time doing pesky things like sleeping & working, when I could be picking up codes!!

Have you not heard of multi-tasking

[mitford13]

Originally Posted by wallflower75

I'm with you there--especially the "working" part. (Although I did use a 65% code while at work yesterday...shhhh, don't tell my boss!!)

Heh, heh, heh...the difference between working, and 'being at work'...