Kobo Discounts: Coupon Codes + Discussion - Page 767

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Fbone · 01-24-2015, 04:35 PM

I've noticed Kobo's prices are quite high compared to other retailers. Higher than usual. Is it possible they raised prices while the contest is running? Reduced or eliminated discounting?

An example from Kobo's front page:
http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebo...lasting-lane-1
http://smile.amazon.com/Everlasting-...sin=B00LYXDZUO

issybird · 01-24-2015, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fbone

I've noticed Kobo's prices are quite high compared to other retailers. Higher than usual. Is it possible they raised prices while the contest is running? Reduced or eliminated discounting?

An example from Kobo's front page:
http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebo...lasting-lane-1
http://smile.amazon.com/Everlasting-...sin=B00LYXDZUO

I've noticed lately that I'd have to do better than a 45% code just to bring the Kobo price into line with Amazon on some of my wishlist books, and this was before the contest.

As yet, I've got no higher than a 35% code, so that's the end of that.

I have two thoughts; that Kobo isn't willing to lose money on coupon sales any more and that they assume (I think justifiably) that people buy either epubs or Kindle format and that they're not interchangeable.

BearMountainBooks · 01-24-2015, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fbone

I've noticed Kobo's prices are quite high compared to other retailers. Higher than usual. Is it possible they raised prices while the contest is running? Reduced or eliminated discounting?

An example from Kobo's front page:
http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebo...lasting-lane-1
http://smile.amazon.com/Everlasting-...sin=B00LYXDZUO

Kobo doesn't control most of the pricing on their site--the publishers do. Melville is probably a US publisher, and they may charge more for Kobo to list. Kobo also doesn't have any discount agreements in place, whereas Amazon does. I think they are often at a disadvantage, much like independent bookstores. The indie bookstores don't buy large volumes so they don't get the discounts that B&N and Amazon receive(d). Thus, they can't pass on savings. The publishers and indie bookstores argued for years over the various discounts big stores received. Now that Amazon is a powerhouse I wonder if maybe the publishers wished they'd helped the little guy more...

Many indie/self-published writers are also raising their prices to account for deciding to give away the first book in a series for free. There's a large number of them who feel they MUST offer the first book free. That means the second and up are averaging more than the 2.99 price you used to see. I have seen a few cases where indies charge more on Kobo than Amazon and that isn't likely to help them with sales...

Fbone · 01-24-2015, 06:28 PM

Looking at Kobo's bestsellers (Today's Top 50) only 14 titles are priced above $1.99.

Amazon's Top 50 (Paid) shows 32 titles above $1.99.

It seems people go to Kobo for the inexpensive and possibly discountable books and avoid the full priced ones.

BearMountainBooks · 01-24-2015, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fbone

Looking at Kobo's bestsellers (Today's Top 50) only 14 titles are priced above $1.99.

Amazon's Top 50 (Paid) shows 32 titles above $1.99.

It seems people go to Kobo for the inexpensive and possibly discountable books and avoid the full priced ones.

Well, I go to either--whichever has the discount! I haven't bought a full priced book in months. I'd have to check to be certain, but I'd guess it's been well over a year since I paid full price for a book.

Kiya · 01-24-2015, 06:50 PM

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cromag · 01-24-2015, 07:33 PM

I go to Kobo if it's cheap enough to make the potential hassle worthwhile.

If it's the same price at Amazon or less, I go to Amazon. If it's a little cheaper at Kobo and shows as a DRM-free EPUB, I go to Kobo -- if it doesn't show as a DRM-free EPUB, I go to Amazon. If it's a lot cheaper at Kobo, then I hold my breath, cross my fingers and buy it at Kobo.

JSWolf · 01-24-2015, 09:09 PM

Be careful at Kobo. If they are still doing the ePub3 > kepub conversions, you'll find more then just new Tor eBooks being converted to kepub. I've been noticing more epUb eBooks are coming out as ePub 3 (when there is no frigging reason not to be ePub 2). So if Kobo is still converting, it means more and more new eBook are not going to be available as ePub 2 and thus, you would need Kobo Desktop and Obok along with Calibre to remove the DRM if the eBook has DRM and if you want to then convert to ePub, you would need the current Modify ePub plugin.

library addict · 01-24-2015, 09:25 PM

I am having worse luck in this contest than the last one.

Docno · 01-24-2015, 10:27 PM

I don't follow ebook goings-on much, but just the other day I read about Sony shutting down its ebook store, and it makes me nervous considering that I have 600+ books with Kobo. Most of them are stored in the Kobo 'cloud', of course. Can someone point me to a site that explains how to download and backup my titles in the event that Kobo goes the Sony route some time in the future? Or am I being paranoid? Apologies for my ignorance on these things.

JSWolf · 01-24-2015, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Docno

I don't follow ebook goings-on much, but just the other day I read about Sony shutting down its ebook store, and it makes me nervous considering that I have 600+ books with Kobo. Most of them are stored in the Kobo 'cloud', of course. Can someone point me to a site that explains how to download and backup my titles in the event that Kobo goes the Sony route some time in the future? Or am I being paranoid? Apologies for my ignorance on these things.

Start off by doing a Google search for Apprentice Alf. You will need to remove the DRM. Also, you'll need Calibre.

Lynx-lynx · 01-24-2015, 10:59 PM

Jswolf (or some else?) as I"m not on my PC at the moment I can't paste the Digital Reader article link discussing obok - could you paste it please. It is within MR"s rules to paste that link here. Thanks.

Docno, Nate's Article will help you and provide the obok code you need for handling kepubs.

JoHunt · 01-25-2015, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by library addict

I am having worse luck in this contest than the last one.

Me too

Why Kobo would think that a 10% discount on its inflated prices is a "prize" is beyond me.

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01-24-2015, 07:33 PM	#11499
cromag Surfin the alpha waves ~~ Posts: 26,495 Karma: 459765791 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Jersey Device: Jetbook Lite & Mini, Nook STR, Kobo, Hanvon N516, Kindle 2, Androids	I go to Kobo if it's cheap enough to make the potential hassle worthwhile. If it's the same price at Amazon or less, I go to Amazon. If it's a little cheaper at Kobo and shows as a DRM-free EPUB, I go to Kobo -- if it doesn't show as a DRM-free EPUB, I go to Amazon. If it's a lot cheaper at Kobo, then I hold my breath, cross my fingers and buy it at Kobo. Last edited by cromag; 01-24-2015 at 07:33 PM. Reason: Clarification

01-24-2015, 10:59 PM	#11504
Lynx-lynx Treachery of images ... Posts: 4,149 Karma: 94320195 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Australia Device: Sony 650, Kobo Glo, H2O, Aura One, Forma, Libra 2, Libra Colour	Jswolf (or some else?) as I"m not on my PC at the moment I can't paste the Digital Reader article link discussing obok - could you paste it please. It is within MR"s rules to paste that link here. Thanks. Docno, Nate's Article will help you and provide the obok code you need for handling kepubs. Last edited by Lynx-lynx; 01-24-2015 at 11:13 PM.

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Fbone Is that a sandwich? Posts: 8,298 Karma: 101697116 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Nook Glowlight Plus	I've noticed Kobo's prices are quite high compared to other retailers. Higher than usual. Is it possible they raised prices while the contest is running? Reduced or eliminated discounting? An example from Kobo's front page: http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebo...lasting-lane-1 http://smile.amazon.com/Everlasting-...sin=B00LYXDZUO

01-24-2015, 06:28 PM	#11496
Fbone Is that a sandwich? Posts: 8,298 Karma: 101697116 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Nook Glowlight Plus	Looking at Kobo's bestsellers (Today's Top 50) only 14 titles are priced above $1.99. Amazon's Top 50 (Paid) shows 32 titles above $1.99. It seems people go to Kobo for the inexpensive and possibly discountable books and avoid the full priced ones.

01-24-2015, 09:09 PM	#11500
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 80,075 Karma: 147983159 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Be careful at Kobo. If they are still doing the ePub3 > kepub conversions, you'll find more then just new Tor eBooks being converted to kepub. I've been noticing more epUb eBooks are coming out as ePub 3 (when there is no frigging reason not to be ePub 2). So if Kobo is still converting, it means more and more new eBook are not going to be available as ePub 2 and thus, you would need Kobo Desktop and Obok along with Calibre to remove the DRM if the eBook has DRM and if you want to then convert to ePub, you would need the current Modify ePub plugin.

01-24-2015, 09:25 PM	#11501
library addict Grand Sorcerer Posts: 13,129 Karma: 37197878 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA Device: Nexus 7 2, Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8" (retired=Sony PRS650, Kobo Mini)	I am having worse luck in this contest than the last one.

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Docno Connoisseur Posts: 69 Karma: 96 Join Date: Dec 2013 Device: iPad2	I don't follow ebook goings-on much, but just the other day I read about Sony shutting down its ebook store, and it makes me nervous considering that I have 600+ books with Kobo. Most of them are stored in the Kobo 'cloud', of course. Can someone point me to a site that explains how to download and backup my titles in the event that Kobo goes the Sony route some time in the future? Or am I being paranoid? Apologies for my ignorance on these things.

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