01-08-2021, 07:03 PM | #1 |
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January Kindle Challenge
Anyone else participating?
https://www.amazon.com/kindlechallenge It's cute. I have read some said they did not get a $5.00 free ebook credit, some get others options. Mine is showing as the $5.00 credit. The badges are fun when activated/lit up. It's a side thing if you're planning on reading anyway. I don't recall Amazon doing something like this before, although it's possible they have and I missed it. From the page: How it works 1) Find your Kindle Challenge quests below 2) Earn badges for completing quests 3) Get $5 in eBook credit for earning at least four diamond badges The Kindle Challenge ends on January 31, 2021 Badges may take up to 72 hours after completion to appear, terms and conditions apply |
01-08-2021, 07:10 PM | #2 |
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Hm, odd
It seems that some get more challenges that others offered and some different challenges than others catered by their device or options. An annoying badge I saw them griping about on reddit that only affects those who get the option of 12 instead of 11, and the same for me is: Easy on the Eyes Earn this badge when you register a Kindle E‑reader device. Obviously I doubt many will de-register and then re-register their devices, or buy a new device in the month of January just for this badge, which does not count toward earning the credit anyway since it's not a diamond badge . |
01-10-2021, 12:52 PM | #3 |
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It doesn't seem to be offering any sort of reward for me when I visit the site on my computer.
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01-10-2021, 02:22 PM | #4 |
Can one read too much?
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I've completed four tasks: bronze level, a Kindle purchase, series starter, and Prime book.
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01-10-2021, 02:40 PM | #5 |
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I believe I saw that it doesn't with everyone. It is odd. Even if not a reward, I'm into weird little badges and achievements since I'm dorky that way. I messed it up by not reading yesterday where it counted before it hit midnight -- I was listened to Audible for hours though so I'm guessing that didn't sync in. It still hasn't caught up with 2 badges from Friday, so I don't think I'll get four of the diamonds for the 5.00 credit regardless.
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01-10-2021, 02:41 PM | #6 |
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01-10-2021, 03:00 PM | #7 |
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All they’re offering me are “bragging rights.”
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01-10-2021, 03:09 PM | #8 |
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Same here, sadly.
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01-10-2021, 03:16 PM | #9 | |
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Bronze Reader Goal Setter I'm a Fan Book in Hand Prime Reader Kindle Unlimited Series Starter Night Owl It is weird that the badge challenges are not the same for everyone. |
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01-10-2021, 03:59 PM | #10 |
Can one read too much?
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Here's a screenshot to show where the qualifying information is located:
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01-10-2021, 06:32 PM | #12 |
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I first read about this scheme from Goodereader (dodgy I know) via a notification on my phone a week ago. I don't know where you are, but that article said the monetary rewards were US only
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01-10-2021, 07:23 PM | #13 |
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So far I have 10 of 14 showing on my system.
Bronze Reader Goal Setter I'm a Fan Book in Hand Prime Reader Kindle Unlimited Kindle Unlimited Reader Series Starter Night Owl Finisher I anticipate getting Silver for certain and Quitters Day almost assuredly and possibly Gold in which case I'll also get Overachiever. That's if no more new ones appear in the interim. There were 12 when I originally joined, now 14. I haven't really done much different than usual except take a trial of KU. |
01-10-2021, 07:33 PM | #14 |
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On Reddit some said they were also only offered bragging rights, so this does not surprise me. I'm not sure how they figure who gets what. Some have to do more to reach the goal so I'm assuming it goes off existing reading habits to a degree.
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01-10-2021, 07:34 PM | #15 | |
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Mine are: Bronze Reader - Earn this badge when you read 7 days in January 2021. Silver Reader - Earn this badge when you read 15 days in January 2021. Gold Reader - Earn this badge when you read 30 days in January 2021. Goal Setter -Earn this badge when you create a reading goal for 2021. Easy on the Eyes - Earn this badge when you register a Kindle E‑reader device. I’m a Fan! -Earn this badge when you follow an author. Book-in-Hand -Nice choice! You earned this badge for buying a Kindle eBook, now settle in and enjoy the read. Kindle Unlimited Reader - Easy reading. You earned this badge by borrowing a title from Kindle Unlimited. Your read awaits! Series Starter -Happy reading! You earned this badge because you started reading a series title. Enjoy the journey! Quitters Day - Earn this badge when you read on January 19th - the day most people quit on their New Year's resolutions. Finisher - What a story! You earned this badge for finishing a Kindle eBook. What's up next? Overachiever - Earn this badge when you've achieved all available badges in the Kindle Challenge. |
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