Kindle Unlimited for Australia

cadele · 11-08-2016, 04:26 AM

Amazon has finally made KU available in Australia. From Gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2016/11/am...-in-australia/

FAQs on Amazon Australia site https://www.amazon.com.au/b?node=4483857051

And I see that it is for New Zealand also.

AnemicOak · 11-08-2016, 10:24 AM

I'm assuming that VAT is a part of the AUD price of $13.99 so in that respect it doesn't appear that Australia is getting a jacked up price versus the US price of $9.99 (which doesn't include tax).

At a quick glance it does appear to not have any audiobooks like the US and UK versions (& possibly other local versions?) do though.

cadele · 11-08-2016, 02:28 PM

Yes, I think you are right.

I presume Amazon AU charges in local currency, although I don't know for sure as I haven't transferred either my book account or my Audible account over to Australia yet.

Firstly because I didn't know if the range was the same, and secondly because I wasn't confident that I could always just go back to the US account, and finally because I always swore I wouldn't do it until Amazon had a full Australian store.

The currency exchange fees bite, however

Solicitous · 11-09-2016, 04:45 AM

Amazon.com.au charges in AU currency, however with my last ebook purchased the is $0.00 tax (though from 1/7/17 that may change given the way the Aus government is wanting to tax everything from overseas).

No sign of audible books, but I wonder if it will download the audible version for immersion reading??

HarryT · 11-14-2016, 02:42 AM

The overwhelming majority of KU books are self-published. Some commercial publishers participate, but none of the majors.

pdurrant · 11-15-2016, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

The overwhelming majority of KU books are self-published. Some commercial publishers participate, but none of the majors.

If the big commercial publishers were part of KU, I'd sign up in a flash. And cut my ebook spending by about 75%!

HarryT · 11-15-2016, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pdurrant

If the big commercial publishers were part of KU, I'd sign up in a flash. And cut my ebook spending by about 75%!

Me too

.

issybird · 11-15-2016, 09:39 AM

I'd never get my money's worth from KU; as it is, I struggle to find one book a month to read from the KOLL (the libraries seem the same). And at that, I often fail or can't be bothered.

HarryT · 11-15-2016, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by issybird

I'd never get my money's worth from KU; as it is, I struggle to find one book a month to read from the KOLL (the libraries seem the same). And at that, I often fail or can't be bothered.

Must admit I've just never bothered with KOLL. Way too much on my TBR list!

issybird · 11-15-2016, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

Must admit I've just never bothered with KOLL. Way too much on my TBR list!

Every now and then I get blindsided by the "something for nothing" syndrome, especially when compounded by the "use it or lose it" syndrome.

It's part of the same mindset that back in the pbook era had me buying the books I really wanted to read and borrowing from the library the books I kind of wanted to read. Of course I had to read the library books first, as they had due dates!

In my defense, I'm much better these days and I only get the occasional book from KOLL which was already on my radar. Still, the KOLL is a nuisance and when I've already got years' and years' (and years') worth of reading in my library, it's a chin-scratcher why I bother even to the extent of two or three books a year.

booklover6 · 11-17-2016, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brainfruit

My concerned is the available book selection. Does anyone have experience? A million titles is stated, but is this bottom of the barrel stuff? Or NYT best-sellers?

It's mostly indie and Amazon imprints.

There is some really good stuff, if you like paranormal romance

NickyWithNook · 11-17-2016, 09:31 AM

There are some good books but you have to wade through a lot of other stuff.

booklover6 · 11-18-2016, 06:24 AM

Sean Platt has quite a few books in KU, and he's not romance.

kyteflyer · 11-30-2016, 12:30 AM

I'd never get my money's worth out of KU at $13.99/m (and yes, it includes GST)...

kyteflyer · 12-05-2016, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cadele

Yes, I think you are right.

I presume Amazon AU charges in local currency, although I don't know for sure as I haven't transferred either my book account or my Audible account over to Australia yet.

Firstly because I didn't know if the range was the same, and secondly because I wasn't confident that I could always just go back to the US account, and finally because I always swore I wouldn't do it until Amazon had a full Australian store.

The currency exchange fees bite, however

I discovered the other day that you can switch back and forth if you want. I dont know how much of a limit there is on the number of times you can do that.

11-08-2016, 04:26 AM	#1
cadele Addict Posts: 372 Karma: 3710372 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: Kindles, Sony 650	Kindle Unlimited for Australia Amazon has finally made KU available in Australia. From Gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2016/11/am...-in-australia/ FAQs on Amazon Australia site https://www.amazon.com.au/b?node=4483857051 And I see that it is for New Zealand also. Last edited by cadele; 11-08-2016 at 05:38 AM. Reason: Changed link

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11-08-2016, 10:24 AM	#2
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	I'm assuming that VAT is a part of the AUD price of $13.99 so in that respect it doesn't appear that Australia is getting a jacked up price versus the US price of $9.99 (which doesn't include tax). At a quick glance it does appear to not have any audiobooks like the US and UK versions (& possibly other local versions?) do though.

11-08-2016, 02:28 PM	#3
cadele Addict Posts: 372 Karma: 3710372 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: Kindles, Sony 650	Yes, I think you are right. I presume Amazon AU charges in local currency, although I don't know for sure as I haven't transferred either my book account or my Audible account over to Australia yet. Firstly because I didn't know if the range was the same, and secondly because I wasn't confident that I could always just go back to the US account, and finally because I always swore I wouldn't do it until Amazon had a full Australian store. The currency exchange fees bite, however

11-09-2016, 04:45 AM	#4
Solicitous Wizard Posts: 1,434 Karma: 1525776 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: TAS, Australia Device: Astak Pocket Pro (Black), 2 x Kindle WiFi (Graphite), iPod Touch 4G	Amazon.com.au charges in AU currency, however with my last ebook purchased the is $0.00 tax (though from 1/7/17 that may change given the way the Aus government is wanting to tax everything from overseas). No sign of audible books, but I wonder if it will download the audible version for immersion reading??

11-14-2016, 02:42 AM	#5
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	The overwhelming majority of KU books are self-published. Some commercial publishers participate, but none of the majors.

11-15-2016, 09:39 AM	#8
issybird o saeclum infacetum Posts: 20,642 Karma: 225870683 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New England Device: H2O, Aura One, PW5	I'd never get my money's worth from KU; as it is, I struggle to find one book a month to read from the KOLL (the libraries seem the same). And at that, I often fail or can't be bothered.

11-17-2016, 09:31 AM	#12
NickyWithNook Guru Posts: 750 Karma: 3942770 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: American living in Australia Device: Kobo Libra Colour, Kindle Fire, Kindle Pwhite (Don't use Nook anymore)	There are some good books but you have to wade through a lot of other stuff.

11-18-2016, 06:24 AM	#13
booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,540 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre 1, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle, Kobo Libre Colour	Sean Platt has quite a few books in KU, and he's not romance.

11-30-2016, 12:30 AM	#14
kyteflyer Wizard Posts: 1,844 Karma: 9547754 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Newcastle, Australia Device: iPhone 12 Mini	I'd never get my money's worth out of KU at $13.99/m (and yes, it includes GST)...

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