Special Offers list

[tubemonkey]

Why not call Kindle Customer Service and complain?

That's an exercise in futility. I contacted them during the run up before Christmas slow down and got nothing but a canned response. If they're changing the rules, I doubt they'll own up to it for awhile.

[DreamWeaver]

I suspect that Amazon has been having difficulty getting companies to participate in this program, and that's why we're not seeing those special offers. Maybe Amazon is charging too much for their participation, or maybe companies don't have advertising funds with the economy the way it's been. It'd be nice if Amazon would offer some good deals of their own that would appeal to a wide audience—like a percentage off all merchandise purchases.

I really can't complain, though. I have the original K3 Kindle Keyboard model. Opting into Special Offers didn't cost me anything and I can unsubscribe/resubscribe at any time. The ads don't really bother me. I check the offerings once a day via Menu > View Special Offers, and then I completely ignore them on the Home screen and screensavers. I've saved a few bucks ($10 off a $20 purchase and several books for $1). I wouldn't take advantage of most companies' offers anyway, as I just don't buy a lot of "stuff."

[The Hooded Claw]

I suspect that Amazon has been having difficulty getting companies to participate in this program, and that's why we're not seeing those special offers. Maybe Amazon is charging too much for their participation, or maybe companies don't have advertising funds with the economy the way it's been. It'd be nice if Amazon would offer some good deals of their own that would appeal to a wide audience—like a percentage off all merchandise purchases.

It could be that Amazon salted the early KSOs with subsidized promotional offers that were unrealistically generous and created unrealistic expectations in us Kindle owners!  

[tubemonkey]

Hold the presses. We have a sighting of the elusive Special Offer. It reared its head today.

• Get $2 Off an MP3 Classical Crossover Album -- exp 04 Mar

[Tabatha]

Just checked mine, and had 5 pages of Amazon Local for many states, and not just my local. Included, Houston, Los Angelos, NY, and many others. What a joke this is turning out to be.

Did have the $2 off Classical crossover albums as the last item on page 5.

[tubemonkey]

Just checked mine, and had 5 pages of Amazon Local for many states, and not just my local. Included, Houston, Los Angelos, NY, and many others. What a joke this is turning out to be.

Did have the $2 off Classical crossover albums as the last item on page 5.

So did I and I'm packing my car right now. Later today, I'll head out on a cross-country shopping spree to take advantage of all of those wonderful deals. Amazon loves us so.

[Meemo]

I had a 30% off certain Kindle covers last week - did no one else get that one?  I used it in conjunction with a Gold Box deal on the K4 cover in olive green - came yesterday and I'm loving the cover, which ended up costing me $12.99 instead of $40.  So I'm happy.    

Will keep my eye out for the new music one.  In the end, though - I'm happy with paying only $79 for a Kindle I love (saving $30 on it) and having more pleasant pictures than those deceased authors.  (Although I know the pics are new with these 4th gen Kindles anyway.)  If I'd paid MORE to get the special offers, I might be miffed.  Hard for me to complain when I paid less.

[DreamWeaver]

I had a 30% off certain Kindle covers last week - did no one else get that one?

I didn't have that offer. I have the K3 Kindle Keyboard, so maybe the cover offer was device-specific?

[gustophersmob]

I didn't have that offer. I have the K3 Kindle Keyboard, so maybe the cover offer was device-specific?

I have a basic K4 and didn't get that offer, which stinks because it is exactly what I'm waiting on...

I like the amazon covers, but just can't see spending 50% of the device price on one.

[Meemo]

I don't think it was device-specific, because the link in the email they sent with the redemption code was http://www.amazon.com/b/ref=kap_1339_em_shop/?ie=UTF8&node=1268192011 - the email was dated Jan 26 (last Thursday).  I saw a post here about the Gold Box deal on the olive K4 Amazon cover - I wasn't crazy about any of the colors they offer, but I love the design of it - slim, simple and light. 

Maybe they're rolling it out regionally?  Or maybe I wasn't supposed to get it?  No clue.

[kuklachica]

Could it have been a trial run of this?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=amb_link_359867062_2?ie=UTF8&nav_sdd=aps&docId=1000768931&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-1&pf_rd_r=065ZC72Q1HQK975M525M&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1345449722&pf_rd_i=507846

[gustophersmob]

Could it have been a trial run of this?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=amb_link_359867062_2?ie=UTF8&nav_sdd=aps&docId=1000768931&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-1&pf_rd_r=065ZC72Q1HQK975M525M&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1345449722&pf_rd_i=507846

Too bad this doesn't seem to include the Amazon covers 

[Leslie]

For those of you not here in Maine, the $200 worth of lobster products for $100 is a good deal.

L

[DreamWeaver]

For those of you not here in Maine, the $200 worth of lobster products for $100 is a good deal.

Mmm...lobster.

[Brownskins]

Saw this special offer just now...

Since I am not familiar with the genre, any recommendations?  It would seem like the 4-in-1 Carr books would be the best deal but since I don't really read romance novels, maybe the ghost crossover or the legal thriller crossover would be better?

 

[LauraB]

Saw this special offer just now...

Since I am not familiar with the genre, any recommendations?  It would seem like the 4-in-1 Carr books would be the best deal but since I don't really read romance novels, maybe the ghost crossover or the legal thriller crossover would be better?

 

   What is the special offer?  From your post I guess it is some sort of book deal?

[KindleGirl]

The offer I see is to get one romance book for $1. Over 100 to choose from.

[TraceyC/FL]

The offer I see is to get one romance book for $1. Over 100 to choose from.

We had this one too.

Now i have another book I shouldn't be reading - maybe it covers DNA and I can pretend it is school related?!?! LOL!

[Brownskins]

Yes - its the $1 romance book deal.  Sorry I typed it in the subject heading, not in the body...

[Tabatha]

Just noticed on my K4, 30% off Timbuktu covers, get code by 2/16. Why couldn't this be the K4 lighted covers?

Also, email from decalgirl for valentines day, 25% till 2/19. Code:  VDAY12

[hummingbird_206]

Just noticed on my K4, 30% off Timbuktu covers, get code by 2/16. Why couldn't this be the K4 lighted covers?

Also, email from decalgirl for valentines day, 25% till 2/19. Code:  VDAY12

Drat, no Timbuktu offer on my Kindle Keyboard.  I'd like to buy one as a gift for a friend with a Fire.

[Steph H]

I'm surprised no one has posted this, maybe because we're not used to actually getting real offers anymore and no one saw it.   Anyhoo, I've got an offer on mine for:

$15 off a $50 swimwear purchase
Claim by February 19 (that's tomorrow!)

[Ann in Arlington]

Yeah I saw that.  Claimed it, though I'm not sure I'll really have time to shop before it expires.

[Steph H]

All that moderating and taxificating takes up all your time, eh?    (Wheeee, I got my refund...well, it'll be credited on Tuesday officially but I got notice from my bank today that it's there!)

[Ann in Arlington]

All that moderating and taxificating takes up all your time, eh?    (Wheeee, I got my refund...well, it'll be credited on Tuesday officially but I got notice from my bank today that it's there!)

Indeed!  I actually haven't hardly had time to open my Kindle in the last week to even check out special offers. . .but I was off yesterday so made a specific effort to do so!