Classic eBook stores that use PayPal?

JewishMatt · 07-14-2010, 11:34 AM

Hello, just bought my nook WiFi last night and I absolutely love it. The only problem is that the B&N eBook store doesn't accept PayPal, so I can't buy any eBooks. (It is my only source on money online, I am 14 and don't have a debit or credit card) None of the places I checked out accept PayPal, except for Amazon. If Amazon books can't be converted to ePub or another nook format, then can someone point me towards a store that accepts PayPal? Thanks!

HarryT · 07-14-2010, 11:35 AM

Baen accept PayPal, so if you like SF and Fantasy you'll be fine.

JewishMatt · 07-14-2010, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

Baen accept PayPal, so if you like SF and Fantasy you'll be fine.

Whoa. Quick response! Thanks, but I don't really like those kind of books.

AnemicOak · 07-14-2010, 11:39 AM

Hi Matt,

Books On Board accepts PayPal and sell ePub's which use Adobe encryption. These can be "side loaded" to the Nook.

Many small publisher's accept PayPal through their own websites. If you like SciFi/Fantasy Webscription accepts PayPal and has books that are DRM free (as well as lots of great free books in their Free Library). Fictionwise also accepts PayPal IIRC.

JewishMatt · 07-14-2010, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by AnemicOak

Hi Matt,

Books On Board accepts PayPal and sell ePub's which use Adobe encryption. These can be "side loaded" to the Nook.

Many small publisher's accept PayPal through their own websites. If you like SciFi/Fantasy Webscription accepts PayPal and has books that are DRM free (as well as lots of great free books in their Free Library). Fictionwise also accepts PayPal IIRC.

Thank you so much! Books on Board looks great!

Rich_D · 07-14-2010, 12:37 PM

Directebooks.com is another site that accepts Paypal.

JD78 · 07-14-2010, 04:07 PM

Another option is to use paypal to buy B&N gift cards. B&N sells e-gift cards that are delivered straight to your email, i've used paypal for this and it works great. Another option is Bestbuy sells B&N eBook gift cards. You can purchase them online and pick them up at the store using Paypal as the payment method.

AnemicOak · 07-14-2010, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JD78

Another option is to use paypal to buy B&N gift cards. B&N sells e-gift cards that are delivered straight to your email, i've used paypal for this and it works great. Another option is Bestbuy sells B&N eBook gift cards. You can purchase them online and pick them up at the store using Paypal as the payment method.

But you still need a CC registered with B&N for their DRM don't you?

nashira · 07-15-2010, 05:17 AM

If you don't mind Indie books, there's also Smashwords (which is having a bit of a sale now, too).

Kumabjorn · 01-14-2012, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by nashira

If you don't mind Indie books, there's also Smashwords (which is having a bit of a sale now, too).

Smashword takes PayPal. Wonder how I missed that?

Little.Egret · 01-14-2012, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JewishMatt

Hello, just bought my nook WiFi last night and I absolutely love it. The only problem is that the B&N eBook store doesn't accept PayPal, so I can't buy any eBooks. (It is my only source on money online, I am 14 and don't have a debit or credit card) None of the places I checked out accept PayPal, except for Amazon. If Amazon books can't be converted to ePub or another nook format, then can someone point me towards a store that accepts PayPal? Thanks!

http://www.baenebooks.com
(no DRM, multi-format)

The first book in a series is often free.

Click on Elizabeth Moon in the left hand column and try Sheepfarmer's Daughter (recommended).

VicLavigne · 01-14-2012, 10:20 PM

For the OP,

You can always buy a pay-as-you-go debit card from major retailers if you want to buy from a website that needs a CC. The disadvantage is that there are some small fees that are involved.

And if you have a paypal account, I'm not sure why you can't set up an online banking account. I use ING Direct for an online bank, and I have a debit card through them. Just have to send them money one way or other to deposit into the account.

Victor

JSWolf · 01-15-2012, 12:37 PM

Why is this thread in the nook section when it's not nook specific and actually belongs in General?

07-14-2010, 11:34 AM	#1
JewishMatt Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: nook WiFi, Sprint Blackberry Tour 9630, and iMac 24"	eBook stores that use PayPal? Hello, just bought my nook WiFi last night and I absolutely love it. The only problem is that the B&N eBook store doesn't accept PayPal, so I can't buy any eBooks. (It is my only source on money online, I am 14 and don't have a debit or credit card) None of the places I checked out accept PayPal, except for Amazon. If Amazon books can't be converted to ePub or another nook format, then can someone point me towards a store that accepts PayPal? Thanks!

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07-14-2010, 11:35 AM	#2
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Baen accept PayPal, so if you like SF and Fantasy you'll be fine.

07-14-2010, 11:39 AM	#4
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	Hi Matt, Books On Board accepts PayPal and sell ePub's which use Adobe encryption. These can be "side loaded" to the Nook. Many small publisher's accept PayPal through their own websites. If you like SciFi/Fantasy Webscription accepts PayPal and has books that are DRM free (as well as lots of great free books in their Free Library). Fictionwise also accepts PayPal IIRC.

07-14-2010, 12:37 PM	#6
Rich_D Fanatic Posts: 581 Karma: 1314896 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA USA Device: Android phone, Kobo Glo HD, nook ST with Glo (backup)	Directebooks.com is another site that accepts Paypal.

07-14-2010, 04:07 PM	#7
JD78 Connoisseur Posts: 55 Karma: 24160 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: None	Another option is to use paypal to buy B&N gift cards. B&N sells e-gift cards that are delivered straight to your email, i've used paypal for this and it works great. Another option is Bestbuy sells B&N eBook gift cards. You can purchase them online and pick them up at the store using Paypal as the payment method.

07-15-2010, 05:17 AM	#9
nashira Addict Posts: 219 Karma: 73734 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Australia Device: Kindle Paperwhite	If you don't mind Indie books, there's also Smashwords (which is having a bit of a sale now, too).

01-14-2012, 10:20 PM	#12
VicLavigne e-reading since 2008 Posts: 197 Karma: 112730 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hinesville Georgia Device: Nook STR, Sony PRS-T1	For the OP, You can always buy a pay-as-you-go debit card from major retailers if you want to buy from a website that needs a CC. The disadvantage is that there are some small fees that are involved. And if you have a paypal account, I'm not sure why you can't set up an online banking account. I use ING Direct for an online bank, and I have a debit card through them. Just have to send them money one way or other to deposit into the account. Victor

01-15-2012, 12:37 PM	#13
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 78,964 Karma: 144284074 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Why is this thread in the nook section when it's not nook specific and actually belongs in General?

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