Kobo Discounts: Coupon Codes + Discussion - Page 117

AnemicOak · 01-31-2013, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Crusader

I'm seeing something weird in the Kobo store. When searching for ebooks the prices shown in the search results are much lower than the actual checkout price or price on the info page for the title. Most of the titles I've noticed this on are 27% more expensive than the search listings would suggest. The lower price can also be seen in the history.

Anyone experience the same or know what causes this?

Perhaps something to do with this?
http://www.the-digital-reader.com/20.../#.UQqSK7_pd1M

Nate the great · 01-31-2013, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by AnemicOak

Perhaps something to do with this?
http://www.the-digital-reader.com/20.../#.UQqSK7_pd1M

That was fixed, actually. But maybe something broke again.

Nate the great · 01-31-2013, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crusader

I'm seeing something weird in the Kobo store. When searching for ebooks the prices shown in the search results are much lower than the actual checkout price or price on the info page for the title. Most of the titles I've noticed this on are 27% more expensive than the search listings would suggest. The lower price can also be seen in the history.

Anyone experience the same or know what causes this?

What titles are you seeing this pricing issue? I want to double check.

Crusader · 01-31-2013, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Nate the great

What titles are you seeing this pricing issue? I want to double check.

Don't know if it's region related. Some of them are:
Zero Point
Prador Moon
Theories of Flight
Legend of Eli Monpress
The Spirit War etc.

Also I'm logged in, so that shouldn't cause a problem.

AnemicOak · 01-31-2013, 01:11 PM

I see Kobo is offering pre-orders now. Wish codes worked on those (non-agency stuff of course).

koland · 01-31-2013, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by simond

I use a slightly different method, I created a US Kobo account and just gift ebooks back to my UK account using my UK Paypal account, that way all my books are in one place.

I do the same, in reverse. I've only had one that could not be gifted (but it opened fine in my ADE, anyway).

koland · 01-31-2013, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnemicOak

Perhaps something to do with this?
http://www.the-digital-reader.com/20.../#.UQqSK7_pd1M

Except it has been doing that a lot longer than that.

Plus, it doesn't even matter if you are logged in or not. I half suspect the search shows you canadian prices, then the book page another, or something similar.

And often the Buy page has another price, entirely.

Crusader · 01-31-2013, 01:57 PM

At this stage I have no idea what's going on pricing wise. The majority of titles have this issue, though some don't. Wanted to go on a buying spree, but weary now since I might be paying more than I actually should.

Lynx-lynx · 01-31-2013, 04:48 PM

We have a consumer law in Australia that says that where 2 prices are displayed, the lower price can only be charged.

Kobo needs to take note and where contacted by an Australian member/purchaser only sell at the lower advertised price no matter where that is showing on their website.

NB: I have yet to come across this issue myself.

Canuck_in_Japan · 01-31-2013, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnemicOak

I see Kobo is offering pre-orders now. Wish codes worked on those (non-agency stuff of course).

Is there any reason to pre-order a digital book? There's a limitless supply!

koland · 01-31-2013, 09:42 PM

sometimes the free price is a mistake (but honored if ordered while it is mis-marked).

Sometimes, the book increases in price on delivery day or just before - the free price was a promo period, to bump up sales on the release date.

GvilleBridge · 01-31-2013, 09:50 PM

VoucherCodes40 just worked for me in the US.

Lynx-lynx · 01-31-2013, 11:52 PM

Yep, I just tested vouchercodes40 here in Aus too - and it's 1450 hours, Friday 1 Feb.

But - sure as eggs it'll turn midnight sooner or later wherever it's programmed.

bfcnz · 02-01-2013, 01:03 AM

Still working in New Zealand as well, 6pm on the 1st Feb. Bought 4 book with it

Mrs_Often · 02-01-2013, 07:15 AM

Yep VoucherCodes40 still works right now, Europe 12:13 midday... Should be way passed most midnights now no?

Also, a new 30% off code FebSave30, ends 4th Feb.
HOWEVER, it suggests it is only for one book in particular: Though Not Dead by Dana Stabenow

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01-31-2013, 01:11 PM	#1745
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	I see Kobo is offering pre-orders now. Wish codes worked on those (non-agency stuff of course).

01-31-2013, 01:57 PM	#1748
Crusader Space Cadet Posts: 1,180 Karma: 4030536 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South Africa Device: Sony PRS-T1, Cybook Opus, Kobo Glo	At this stage I have no idea what's going on pricing wise. The majority of titles have this issue, though some don't. Wanted to go on a buying spree, but weary now since I might be paying more than I actually should.

01-31-2013, 04:48 PM	#1749
Lynx-lynx Treachery of images ... Posts: 4,069 Karma: 91561091 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Australia Device: Blackberry Playbook, Sony 650, Kobo Glo, H2O, Aura One, Forma, Libra 2	We have a consumer law in Australia that says that where 2 prices are displayed, the lower price can only be charged. Kobo needs to take note and where contacted by an Australian member/purchaser only sell at the lower advertised price no matter where that is showing on their website. NB: I have yet to come across this issue myself.

01-31-2013, 09:42 PM	#1751
koland Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,560 Karma: 8033155 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: TN, USA Device: kindle(all), nook, nookcolor, Sony, Kobo, epic, iphone, iPad, pc	sometimes the free price is a mistake (but honored if ordered while it is mis-marked). Sometimes, the book increases in price on delivery day or just before - the free price was a promo period, to bump up sales on the release date.

01-31-2013, 09:50 PM	#1752
GvilleBridge Connoisseur Posts: 73 Karma: 121348 Join Date: Aug 2011 Device: Kobo Touch, Nook Tablet	VoucherCodes40 just worked for me in the US.

01-31-2013, 11:52 PM	#1753
Lynx-lynx Treachery of images ... Posts: 4,069 Karma: 91561091 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Australia Device: Blackberry Playbook, Sony 650, Kobo Glo, H2O, Aura One, Forma, Libra 2	Yep, I just tested vouchercodes40 here in Aus too - and it's 1450 hours, Friday 1 Feb. But - sure as eggs it'll turn midnight sooner or later wherever it's programmed.

02-01-2013, 01:03 AM	#1754
bfcnz Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2012 Device: Sony Reader PRS-T1	Still working in New Zealand as well, 6pm on the 1st Feb. Bought 4 book with it

02-01-2013, 07:15 AM	#1755
Mrs_Often Wizard Posts: 1,775 Karma: 2694823 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: The Netherlands Device: Kobo Touch, Glo, Clara HD	Yep VoucherCodes40 still works right now, Europe 12:13 midday... Should be way passed most midnights now no? Also, a new 30% off code FebSave30, ends 4th Feb. HOWEVER, it suggests it is only for one book in particular: Though Not Dead by Dana Stabenow

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