[sciteach602]

Hello All,

I'm a new member and I just got my Kindle last week.  I've done some searching for various Kindle related sites and so far this is the best I've seen.  I've searched  and didn't find a topic about this, so I figured I'd bring it up.  I think it would be great if Amazon would have a section on the Kindle Store for items that are on sale and promotions.  Pretty much all of their other categories has a section like this, but they don't have one for books on their own product?  I try to keep up with their Gold box and Lightening Deals and so far I haven't seen a single Kindle book on there.  It seems like they do a lot of Advertising for their Kindle device, but hardly anything for the Kindle books.  There isn't even a link to go to the Kindle store from their front page.  You have to click on the link to go to the device first and then go to the Kindle store from there.  I'm assuming that they're not making a lot, or even any, money on the books themselves and they're only making money on the actual device only.  I think it would be great if they did their 4-for-3 book deal on the kindle.  Just my 2 cents on the topic.  I hope I chose the right forum to post this in.

P.S. The Kindle is changing how I live my life.  With the economy the way it is, I had to cancel my Cable and Internet.  I got the Kindle through my parents as a Xmas gift  with Oprah's $50 discount.  Luckily they gave me the Kindle as soon as it came in and didn't make me wait.  Now instead of watching 3 or more hours of TV a night, I'm reading books all the time.  Most of the books I'm reading are classics that are for free (websites I found after looking through the topics on this board!), so the Kindle is getting me away from the TV and into books and it's saving me money!

Jonny P

 

[ScottBooks]

I had to cancel my Cable and Internet.
Jonny P

How is it that I'm reading this?

Seriously, I think that Amazon feels the Kindle books are already low priced. If you sign up for Amazon's "What's new for the Kindle" (something like that...the link is on the Kindle store homepage (not the Kindle Book homepage!) about halfway down) you'll get notices about new free books and special promotions (like the recent Penguin Classics).

Of course, any free book offer from Amazon will be publicized on this board immediately

 

[Linda Cannon-Mott]

Hello All,

I'm a new member and I just got my Kindle last week. I've done some searching for various Kindle related sites and so far this is the best I've seen. I've searched and didn't find a topic about this, so I figured I'd bring it up. I think it would be great if Amazon would have a section on the Kindle Store for items that are on sale and promotions. Pretty much all of their other categories has a section like this, but they don't have one for books on their own product? I try to keep up with their Gold box and Lightening Deals and so far I haven't seen a single Kindle book on there. It seems like they do a lot of Advertising for their Kindle device, but hardly anything for the Kindle books. There isn't even a link to go to the Kindle store from their front page. You have to click on the link to go to the device first and then go to the Kindle store from there. I'm assuming that they're not making a lot, or even any, money on the books themselves and they're only making money on the actual device only. I think it would be great if they did their 4-for-3 book deal on the kindle. Just my 2 cents on the topic. I hope I chose the right forum to post this in.

P.S. The Kindle is changing how I live my life. With the economy the way it is, I had to cancel my Cable and Internet. I got the Kindle through my parents as a Xmas gift with Oprah's $50 discount. Luckily they gave me the Kindle as soon as it came in and didn't make me wait. Now instead of watching 3 or more hours of TV a night, I'm reading books all the time. Most of the books I'm reading are classics that are for free (websites I found after looking through the topics on this board!), so the Kindle is getting me away from the TV and into books and it's saving me money!

Jonny P

Welcome Jonny P! I am half of the official welcoming committee, please go to Intro/Welcome Forum and properly introduce yourself to the Kindle family. We are thrilled to have you with us and look forward to reading more posts from you. I also get the email Scott mentioned in his post. Should be getting a freebie soon!

 

[SongbirdVB]

If you sign up for Amazon's "What's new for the Kindle" (something like that...the link is on the Kindle store homepage (not the Kindle Book homepage!) about halfway down) you'll get notices about new free books and special promotions (like the recent Penguin Classics).

I've searched and searched for that link and can't find it. Can some kind soul help me? I'd like to sign up for the newsletter!

Thanks!

Vicki

 

[vg]

I signed up for the newsletter, but have never received it  . 


But Songbird, if you feel lucky - go the the kindle Store (far left tab).  It's about 3/4 down the page on the right hand side.  Let me know if you get it....

 

[Linda Cannon-Mott]

I got mine yesterday VG, but I think I've only gotten it 2 times so it must be monthly.

 

[Buttercup]

I signed up for the Amazon Kindle Delivers almost 2 months ago and have yet to get one... grrr

 

[Linda Cannon-Mott]

I signed up for the Amazon Kindle Delivers almost 2 months ago and have yet to get one... grrr

Try signing up again Buttercup or call customer support.

 

[Cat]

I get this: http://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Daily/dp/B000QFOD8E/ref=pd_ts_kinc_241647011_1?pf_rd_p=463767651&pf_rd_s=right-3&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=401358011&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1WPRNXQ70WBME1M4T9EQ and it's updated daily. Is that what y'all are talking about?

 

[vg]

Nope, KindleCat - this is a monthly newsletter.  I am so frustrated!!  I have talked to customer support, and resubscribed several times.  I get an email thanking me for subscribing, but never the newsletter.  What do you think of it, Linda?  Am I missing out on anything great?

vicki

 

[Linda Cannon-Mott]

Nope, KindleCat - this is a monthly newsletter. I am so frustrated!! I have talked to customer support, and resubscribed several times. I get an email thanking me for subscribing, but never the newsletter. What do you think of it, Linda? Am I missing out on anything great?

vicki

I would be glad to email it to you & let you decided for yourself. You can email me at [email protected]

 

[Cat]

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[vg]

Thanks, Cat, I've already done all that with the Amazon rep and nada..... sigh..... its a mystery....

Linda has been nice enough to let me see her copy - so at least now I will know what I'm missing.  Thanks Linda!

 

[Linda Cannon-Mott]

You bet!  Let me know what you think.

 

[Buttercup]

I've checked all of my settings too and they were correct so now I've tried subscribing again so we'll see if that does the trick.

 

[vg]

Now that I've seen Linda's copy - I want my own - Waah! 

 

[Angela]

I have received one email on 11/14 that the subject line read: New Arrivals On Kindle

The problem is, I am receiving email notifications everyday for stuff I could care less about.

 

[Linda Cannon-Mott]

I only receive the What's New On Kindle monthly.

 

[Sailor]

I have received one email on 11/14 that the subject line read: New Arrivals On Kindle

The problem is, I am receiving email notifications everyday for stuff I could care less about.

I also recieved New Arrivals on the 14th, it was my first. I have only owned the Kindle since Nov 6th, so I think things just take time.

And I get those notification for the stuff also, thanks amazon

 

[HappyGuy]

Here's a suggestion for Amazon ...  find a way to let us order books and use gift certificates. Instead of the one-click buy, maybe it could be two clicks or there could be another button to allow you to go to a payment page or something. I've got a whole dollar left on a gift certificate and will have to buy a CD or something when there are all of those $1.00 books available.