Buy $25 worth of "entertainment" books at Amazon, get $19.80 refund

[Pookymeister]

Noticed this rebate, but never knew what the rebate would actually be since you don't know officially until after you order. Waited and deal showed up on SD...


"Amazon has a new deal that if you buy $25 of "entertainment" books, you can get a free subscription to US weekly. However, if you don't want the subscription, you can request a rebate of the value ($19.80) instead. So you can order $25 worth of books and get free shipping and $19.80 back for a total of $5.20."

I ordered :

http://www.amazon.com/Men-Are-Better-Than-Women/dp/1416953817/

http://www.amazon.com/Alphabet-Manliness-Maddox/dp/080652720X/

http://www.amazon.com/Zombie-Survival-Guide-Complete-Protection/dp/1400049628/

[bardockkun]

Just curious, but what counts as entertainment book? Kinda want to pick this up is reason why

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1602860149/ref=ord_cart_shr?%5Fencoding=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&v=glance

[Pookymeister]

if it has the blurb "Special Offers and Product Promotions - .......Buy $25 worth of entertain books...." it should count. Looks like you are safe. At checkout, it should mention something up top i think too

[bardockkun]

Ugh, I kinda wish I didn't ask because I'm trying to save money. Thanks though.

[VipFREAK]

If I can get this book and get the $19.80 then I'm all in. If not, I can wait.

http://www.amazon.com/Sketching-Drawing-Techniques-Product-Designers/dp/9063691718/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1208237107&sr=8-1

[Pookymeister]

Np.

I got the above books, two other ones and some tupperware thing to make the total $49.75 then just used my $50 code I got from buying a HD-DVD player.

So should come out ahead $19.80 on my order =]

[bardockkun]

Goddamn so many books that qualify for this! I'm torn between the Grindhouse book or Crystal Lake Memories or this http://www.amazon.com/Madman-Gargantua-Comics-Mike-Allred/dp/1582407401/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1208237534&sr=1-1

[eliter1]

Strategy Guides are eligible as well

[georox]

How do you "request" the rebate?

[doctorfaustus]

Goddamn so many books that qualify for this! I'm torn between the Grindhouse book or Crystal Lake Memories or this http://www.amazon.com/Madman-Gargantua-Comics-Mike-Allred/dp/1582407401/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1208237534&sr=1-1

Anyone see any other TPBs?

[Pookymeister]

How do you "request" the rebate?


When you check out, you go to Media Library - Hit Download, print out form and mail it to address on the form.

[bardockkun]

Anyone see any other TPBs?
As far as I can tell they're ALL eligible with all the ones I've seen. Goddamn, im giddy for literacy.

[georox]

When you check out, you go to Media Library - Hit Download, print out form and mail it to address on the form.

Bit of work, but its getting me some Hunter S Thompson stuff I wanted cheaper. >_>

Time to print and mail rebate w/taxes tomorrow.

[homeland]

Definitely good deal.. Not sure what I'll pick up but will be getting something.

[ZerotypeX]

Thanks op, Picked up MGS4 LE guide and Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition for $32.37. After mailing and getting the rebate, the total is going to be $12.57 which is not bad

[modium]

Thank you for the heads up, Pooky. I got myself a book that I've been on the fence about for a while.

[Dokstarr]

I need to find the cheapest thing possible to make the 25 bucks.

I think I want to get the Dark Tower graphic novel for 24.99.. .so I need a penny. Normally I would just get a pencil or something but it has to be a book.....

[JohnnyFoxDarko]

Oh man, I'll have to check this out later.

[munch]

You can get the GTA IV guide with this.

[thewizard1010]

Nm

[SynGamer]

You can get the GTA IV guide with this.

Just noticed that. In for 1 (http://www.amazon.com/Grand-Theft-Signature-Guide-Brady/dp/0744009332/ref=pd_ts_b_13?ie=UTF8&s=books).

[Lord_Kefka]

So do you have to place the order first and then contact someone for the rebate? The checkout page with the links to the deal aren't that clear.

[SynGamer]

So do you have to place the order first and then contact someone for the rebate? The checkout page with the links to the deal aren't that clear.

You buy your items of $25 or more. Then go to "Your Media Library" under your account. Click Download on any one of the items and fill out the form (DO NOT SUBMIT). At the bottom it says to fill out the form on the page (DO NOT SUBMIT), print it, and send it and a copy of your receipt to an address.

*EDIT: I ended up grabbing...

Grand Theft Auto IV Signature Series Guide
REAL Ultimate Power: The Official Ninja Book
The Zombie Survival Guide: Complete Protection from the Living Dead

Total came up to $34.02 - $19.80 = $14.22

[strummerbs]

This can be combined with the buy 3, get one free sale going on as well. List of qualifying books here: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_ex_n_1?ie=UTF8&rs=224242011&sort=editionspsrank&rh=n%3A224233011

[SynGamer]

This can be combined with the buy 3, get one free sale going on as well. List of qualifying books here: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_ex_n_1?ie=UTF8&rs=224242011&sort=editionspsrank&rh=n%3A224233011

You tell me this now :(

[Purkeynator]

Nice deal. tagged for some strategy guide hunting later.

[ZForce]

I got guides for Lego SW and preordered the GTA4 guide, thanks OP!

[Kerig]

The Walking Dead Hardcover Graphic Novels 1&2 are eligible, $19.79 each. I don't see the offer on the 3rd book.

http://www.amazon.com/Walking-Dead-Book/dp/1582406197/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1208265304&sr=1-4

OP: when I saw this thread, I originally thought it was for those very CAGish Entertainment Coupon Books, which I was interested in picking up :/ I used to love all the B1G1Free restaurant coupons...

[jginiso]

I did a search for COMIC in the Entertainment category and got ~27,000 results, some of which are TPBs such as 52 and Civil War some of which are more about comics in general. Any ideas on how to narrow this to only TBS?

[hero101]

Tagged for later

[m0dem]

I would like to recommend this book http://www.amazon.com/Fuck-This-Book-Bodhi-Oser/dp/0811850722/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1208293206&sr=1-1

If you havent seen it take a look at the preview there are lots of great pictures.

[georox]

Mailed my rebate in.

[shrike4242]

OP: when I saw this thread, I originally thought it was for those very CAGish Entertainment Coupon Books, which I was interested in picking up :/ I used to love all the B1G1Free restaurant coupons...I adjusted the title to something more generic, so people wouldn't think the same thing.

And I use the heck out of the Entertainment book.

[argyle]

Thanks, canceled my MGS4 LE guide order, and re-ordered it along with the GTA IV guide. :)

[Armstrong x360a]

This can be combined with the buy 3, get one free sale going on as well. List of qualifying books here: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_ex_n_1?ie=UTF8&rs=224242011&sort=editionspsrank&rh=n%3A224233011


How do I do this? Thanks in advance.

Edit: I have a nagging suspicion that this deal is over.

Also, is it possible to do this more than once? I'd like to get 4 books that work out nicely to two sets of $25.

Edit2: I also just noticed that the deal is even better than the OP suggested. $25-19.80 comes to $5.20, so save on CAGs!

[Awcrap]

Tagged.

[K_G]

To make it clear, this isn't a deal that shows up in your basket at the time of purchase...It is basically a free promotional offer that you can opt out of via a mail in form and get back the value of the promotion back (unspecified if it is a credit back to your account or check in the mail).

And before some spouts out that 'boy, this is sure stupid way of doing this...why don't they just put in the cart immediately', it likely due to the nature of the Audit Bureau of Circulation rules concerning the definition of paid circulation....if you can't opt out of the 'deal', then generally you can't count it as paid circulation, which is the one of the key factors advertisers pay attention to.

[bardockkun]

OP: when I saw this thread, I originally thought it was for those very CAGish Entertainment Coupon Books, which I was interested in picking up :/ I used to love all the B1G1Free restaurant coupons...
Oddly enough, I bought one today. YEAH! NO MORE EATING SPAM TONIGHT!

[SynGamer]

Oddly enough, I bought one today. YEAH! NO MORE EATING SPAM TONIGHT!

Ramen for the win :D

[Surferflames]

Don't forget most TV companion-style books count in too. Picking up one of the Philosophy and Battlestar books.

[Filbert]

I don't really understand what constitutes an "Entertainment" book. Looking for books to buy for this I just ended up desperately wanting a bunch of books that don't apply. Like Dune. I really need to read that one.

[homeland]

just go to the Entertainment catagory in the book section.

[bardockkun]

Ramen for the win :D
Ramen and spam, the delicacy of kings! That or people who can't get real food...

[georox]

Spam and mac n cheese is better.

[StarKnightX]

If you have two accounts that reside at the same address , can both of us get in on this deal , or would it be void for one of us because of the address?

[genfuyung]

cant believe all the batman graphic novels I want dont qualify

[Armstrong x360a]

To make it clear, this isn't a deal that shows up in your basket at the time of purchase...It is basically a free promotional offer that you can opt out of via a mail in form and get back the value of the promotion back (unspecified if it is a credit back to your account or check in the mail).

Dunno if you were referring to my post but I was actually refering to the Buy 3 get 1 free deal that was said to work along with this rebate/refund.

Anyone know if the B3G1free is still going on and if so how it works with this?

Thanks.

[bardockkun]

Spam and mac n cheese is better.
Then you fine sir have dined with Gods themselves...

[gacktplays]

I was searching for the MGS4 guide when I saw the following.
Anybody know what "Complete Metal Gear Solid: Sons Of Liberty (Hardcover)" is?
http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Metal-Gear-Solid-Liberty/dp/1600101933/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1208327347&sr=1-3#productPromotions

Marked at $34.65 down from $55.00 + 5% off pre-order + $19.80 off... looks like a good deal, just that I have no idea what this is =/
Is it a art book of illustrations?

[Trenchalicious]

I ordered stuff that won't be out until the end of the month. Could I print a reciept from Amazon and send in the rebate now or do you think I would have to wait until I got my stuff?

[Pookymeister]

I ordered stuff that won't be out until the end of the month. Could I print a reciept from Amazon and send in the rebate now or do you think I would have to wait until I got my stuff?

It said order confirmation so im assuming that means your email.

[Deadpool]

thx. this is going to take up an hour of my time to find somethings i want :D

[shieryda]

Trying to decide if I should pre-order the GTA IV guide, or wait and see if some b&m store has it for $9.99 when the game comes out...

[road3283]

Thanks for the heads up OP. Definitely gonna use this.

I was searching for the MGS4 guide when I saw the following.
Anybody know what "Complete Metal Gear Solid: Sons Of Liberty (Hardcover)" is?
http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Metal-Gear-Solid-Liberty/dp/1600101933/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1208327347&sr=1-3#productPromotions

It's the trade paperback of the comic series.

[shieryda]

Ordered:

GTA IV guide - $13.59
Mass Effect guide - $13.59

Order total: $27.18
Promotion: -$2.00
Pre-order: -$0.68

Total: $24.50
Rebate: $19.80

Grand Total: $4.70



Pre-orders on guides are eligible for another 5% discount!:bouncy:

Can you do multiple orders and get the rebate each time?

[ogbaka]

mass effect guide got bad rating...
i got the gta4 and lost odyssey guides... now to wait for the rebate

[shieryda]

mass effect guide got bad rating...
i got the gta4 and lost odyssey guides... now to wait for the rebate

Hmmmm. Perhaps I should have read the reviews first. Oh, well. It will suffice as filler in order for me to get the free shipping. I probably could have waited for it to penny out, but 2 guides for less than $5 is pretty decent.

[ThatDamnDave]

I got the Colbert book and the Zombie survival guide for what will end up being like $9. Great deal. Thanks OP.

[georox]

I got the Colbert book and the Zombie survival guide for what will end up being like $9. Great deal. Thanks OP.

Excellent buys.

[jeremywoods]

this is awesome, thanks OP!

[shadowkast]

http://www.amazon.com/G-I-Joe-Vs-Transformers-Omnibus/dp/1934692050/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1208458413&sr=1-1
this is what I went with....thanks OP

[addicted2games]

I read it as you have to submit the form to activate the subscription. Then you can print the form out and mail it in to cancel the subscription and get your money back. Do you have to actually start the subscription to get the money back or can you just send in the form without actually submitting it and having a subscription?

[Pookymeister]

I read it as you have to submit the form to activate the subscription. Then you can print the form out and mail it in to cancel the subscription and get your money back. Do you have to actually start the subscription to get the money back or can you just send in the form without actually submitting it and having a subscription?

Pretty sure you don't submit the form online and print it, fill it out, and send to the opt out address.
By submitting the form online, you might lose the right to cancel it for the rebate.
That's how it worked when buy.com was doing the same thing with a $10 rebate.

[n64ra]

I read it as you have to submit the form to activate the subscription. Then you can print the form out and mail it in to cancel the subscription and get your money back. Do you have to actually start the subscription to get the money back or can you just send in the form without actually submitting it and having a subscription?

I read it the other way, but I'm no Amazon final authority.

[addicted2games]

Pretty sure you don't submit the form online and print it, fill it out, and send to the opt out address.
By submitting the form online, you might lose the right to cancel it for the rebate.
That's how it worked when buy.com was doing the same thing with a $10 rebate.

Thanks so much for the info. I did not submit it and just printed it. Now to get it in the mail and see if we actually get the $19.80 back. Thanks OP and Pooky for this deal and help.

[Armstrong x360a]

Does it worry anyone else that in the details for the deal it says:

"When you place an order for $25 or more on Entertainment Books (http://www.amazon.com/b/ref=amb_link_6606472_1?ie=UTF8&node=86&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=06VRBF6WWJ0ZHQCAYH04&pf_rd_t=1401&pf_rd_p=381549201&pf_rd_i=1000212401) sold by Amazon.com by April 15, you'll automatically be eligible for a 20-issue subscription to Us Weekly, a $19.80 value, included with your purchase. To opt in for this subscription, follow the steps below."

Notice the part that I bolded and underlined? It seems strange that the deal would be over but still have links to it all over Amazon as though it were going on. I hope it's not a problem since I just ordered my GTA IV and Saints Row guides on the 16th...

[georox]

Glad I got in on time then... and mailed it by then..

Oh, my books came in today. Perfect timing too, about to finish Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.

[doodle777_98]

I thought you meant the coupon book.

[StarKnightX]

Does it worry anyone else that in the details for the deal it says:

"When you place an order for $25 or more on Entertainment Books (http://www.amazon.com/b/ref=amb_link_6606472_1?ie=UTF8&node=86&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=06VRBF6WWJ0ZHQCAYH04&pf_rd_t=1401&pf_rd_p=381549201&pf_rd_i=1000212401) sold by Amazon.com by April 15, you'll automatically be eligible for a 20-issue subscription to Us Weekly, a $19.80 value, included with your purchase. To opt in for this subscription, follow the steps below."

Notice the part that I bolded and underlined? It seems strange that the deal would be over but still have links to it all over Amazon as though it were going on. I hope it's not a problem since I just ordered my GTA IV and Saints Row guides on the 16th...

I noticed that on the actual us weekly offer page , but the links for it on the items pages say valid thru April 22.

[Armstrong x360a]

I just canceled my order just to be safe. I figure it's better not to get my guides at all and miss the deal than be stuck with guides at full price that inevitably drop a few months after release.

[n64ra]

Got my books today. Now I'm looking forward to my $19.80.

[shieryda]

Did anyone else have their GTA IV guide ship from Amazon, yet?

Fuck. I came in to work this morning, and found this e-mail from Amazon:

Items not yet shipped:
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/G/01/x-locale/common/icons/arrow_subordinate._V47081670_.gif We'll notify you via e-mail when we have an estimated delivery date for this item. It will ship separately. You can cancel at any time.
1 of: Grand Theft Auto IV Signature Series Guide (Brady Games)
Sold by: Amazon.com, LLC</SPAN>

[doraemonkerpal]

Did anyone else have their GTA IV guide ship from Amazon, yet?

Fuck. I came in to work this morning, and found this e-mail from Amazon:

Items not yet shipped:
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/G/01/x-locale/common/icons/arrow_subordinate._V47081670_.gif We'll notify you via e-mail when we have an estimated delivery date for this item. It will ship separately. You can cancel at any time.
1 of: Grand Theft Auto IV Signature Series Guide (Brady Games)
Sold by: Amazon.com, LLC</SPAN>

For some reason, my guide is delayed for shipping until May 8 even though I have prime. :bomb:

[shieryda]

For some reason, my guide is delayed for shipping until May 8 even though I have prime. :bomb:

Yeah, I got another e-mail from them stating that my GTA guide would ship on May 30, while my Mass Effect guide was shipping on May 1.

Bastards!!!

[shieryda]

Has anyone received their refund yet?

[ZerotypeX]

I know I haven't + my stuff hasn't shipped yet (MGS4 LE guide and a guinness world record book)

[Santurio]

nothing yet

[ZerotypeX]

Just got the check today in the mail. I am assuming everyone should be getting theirs soon

[Pookymeister]

I know I haven't + my stuff hasn't shipped yet (MGS4 LE guide and a guinness world record book)

Just got the check today in the mail. I am assuming everyone should be getting theirs soon


That's good news. I didn't send mine out right away so hopefully you did ;)

[ZerotypeX]

Yea, I sent it like 2-3 days after making the order of my 2 books

[shieryda]

Got my check today! Thanks, OP.

[Pookymeister]

mine was waiting at home too, thanks OPooky!

[Santurio]

got mine

[georox]

My check came today, I had forgot about it. It paid for Hentai.