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expiredBigHurt posted May 13, 2021 8:23 PM

Alexa Voice Shopping via Echo Devices: Purchase a Kindle eBook, Get up to

$5 Credit

(Exclusions Apply)at Amazon
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Amazon is offering up to $5 Credit on a Qualify Kindle eBook Purchase when you order through Alexa Voice Shopping on a Echo Device (follow the prompts on your device to checkout, discount will apply during checkout).

Thanks to community member BigHurt for posting this deal.
  • Note, offer applies to Kindle eBooks Sold by Amazon made available using Alexa Voice Shopping on a qualifying Echo Device. Alexa will state if the promo applies to your order during the checkout process.

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • Offer applies to Kindle eBooks made available using Alexa Voice Shopping on an Echo Device, including eBook gift purchases that are redeemed within the offer period. Offer not available using Alexa in the Amazon app. You must complete your purchase by 11:59 p.m (PST) May 28, 2021. Offer does not apply to eBook pre-orders, physical goods, digital magazines, audiobooks (including Audible companions for your Kindle eBook purchase), print books, or digital subscriptions such as Kindle Unlimited. Offer limited to one per customer and account. The maximum benefit you may receive from this offer is $5.
  • Refer to the forum thread for additional deal discussion.

Original Post

Written by BigHurt
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Community Notes
About the Poster
Amazon is offering up to $5 Credit on a Qualify Kindle eBook Purchase when you order through Alexa Voice Shopping on a Echo Device (follow the prompts on your device to checkout, discount will apply during checkout).

Thanks to community member BigHurt for posting this deal.
  • Note, offer applies to Kindle eBooks Sold by Amazon made available using Alexa Voice Shopping on a qualifying Echo Device. Alexa will state if the promo applies to your order during the checkout process.

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • Offer applies to Kindle eBooks made available using Alexa Voice Shopping on an Echo Device, including eBook gift purchases that are redeemed within the offer period. Offer not available using Alexa in the Amazon app. You must complete your purchase by 11:59 p.m (PST) May 28, 2021. Offer does not apply to eBook pre-orders, physical goods, digital magazines, audiobooks (including Audible companions for your Kindle eBook purchase), print books, or digital subscriptions such as Kindle Unlimited. Offer limited to one per customer and account. The maximum benefit you may receive from this offer is $5.
  • Refer to the forum thread for additional deal discussion.

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telik
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This deal worked for me, but I had a terrible time getting Alexa to order the right thing. I wanted a specific book from a series, and Alexa tried to order the entire series for like $60 and then other random books with titles that were close, but definitely not the right book.

I looked the book up on Amazon on my computer and looked at the URL to see the item ID (looks like "B00514HX3F"). Then I said "Alexa, order B00514HX3F". I doubted whether it would work, but it did! Alexa read off the correct title of the book, indicated that the $5 promo had been applied, and confirmed that I wanted to order it.

Hope that helps anyone who might want to use this promo, but is struggling to get Alexa to cooperate.
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NoisyTambourine5
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Credit is applied at the time you order. In other words, the purchase is discounted by $5. I just ordered a book that is normally $7.29 and it was $2.29; when you order the book, Alexa will state the adjusted price and inform you that the $5 credit was applied before you confirm the purchase.
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wizard7926
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Here's how you check if the credit applies BEFORE buying!

On any device (including the Alexa app), say this phrase:


She should respond with "(Your book's title) by (your book's author). The Kindle ebook is (price) after a $5.00 Alexa-exclusive ebook credit. Would you like to buy it?"

I've tested a few different books on Echo Dot 3, Echo Show, Echo Show 5, and my Alexa app. This should be foolproof!
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May 14, 2021 4:03 AM
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cjcainMay 14, 2021 4:03 AM
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Nice deal.
I purchased The Chronothon: A Time Travel Adventure (In Times Like These Book 2) [amazon.com]
(originally $3.99) for free and still got a $1.01 credit.
(Book 1 [amazon.com] is free)

Took alexa a little time to figure out the book, but she finally found it. "Books by Nathan Van Coops"
May 14, 2021 4:34 AM
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telikMay 14, 2021 4:34 AM
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This deal worked for me, but I had a terrible time getting Alexa to order the right thing. I wanted a specific book from a series, and Alexa tried to order the entire series for like $60 and then other random books with titles that were close, but definitely not the right book.

I looked the book up on Amazon on my computer and looked at the URL to see the item ID (looks like "B00514HX3F"). Then I said "Alexa, order B00514HX3F". I doubted whether it would work, but it did! Alexa read off the correct title of the book, indicated that the $5 promo had been applied, and confirmed that I wanted to order it.

Hope that helps anyone who might want to use this promo, but is struggling to get Alexa to cooperate.
May 14, 2021 5:10 AM
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gwiteMay 14, 2021 5:10 AM
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Quote from telik :
This deal worked for me, but I had a terrible time getting Alexa to order the right thing. I wanted a specific book from a series, and Alexa tried to order the entire series for like $60 and then other random books with titles that were close, but definitely not the right book.

I looked the book up on Amazon on my computer and looked at the URL to see the item ID (looks like "B00514HX3F"). Then I said "Alexa, order B00514HX3F". I doubted whether it would work, but it did! Alexa read off the correct title of the book, indicated that the $5 promo had been applied, and confirmed that I wanted to order it.

Hope that helps anyone who might want to use this promo, but is struggling to get Alexa to cooperate.
What devices are you all using? Got a feeling most are using Echoes, Dots, etc.

I was using a FireTv Stick 4k. Got no feedback. Just purchased, and no credit.

I remember a similar deal back a bit, and it seemed to work properly on Echoes, etc. Not so much on other devices.

Guess it's interpreting other devices a the non-eligible Amazon App.
May 14, 2021 5:10 AM
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rrunswickjrMay 14, 2021 5:10 AM
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Didn't work for "Project Hail Mary" the new Any Weir book (author of The Martian). I got charged the full amount. Not sure what's up with this deal, but now waiting 10 business days for a refund.

Edit: used an echo 3rd gen. Also tested to see if FireTV 4K had any indication of sale, but didn't.
Last edited by rrunswickjr May 13, 2021 at 10:13 PM.
May 14, 2021 5:17 AM
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FogmooseMay 14, 2021 5:17 AM
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Have tried this on a bunch of different books, some Amazon, some not. Will not apply to any of them. VERY Ymmv.
Last edited by Fogmoose May 13, 2021 at 10:56 PM.
May 14, 2021 5:23 AM
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May 14, 2021 5:30 AM
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shadowneko003May 14, 2021 5:30 AM
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Brought a book by Sold by Simon and Schuster Digital Sales Inc. via Echo Show 8. Alexa didnt inform me of the promo but I check the email and the promo applied

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May 14, 2021 5:31 AM
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gwiteMay 14, 2021 5:31 AM
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Quote from Fogmoose :
Yep. Happened to me.
Remember, you can cancel the transaction if it's not to you liking. Even if your completed the purchase.
May 14, 2021 5:57 AM
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FogmooseMay 14, 2021 5:57 AM
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Quote from gwite :
Remember, you can cancel the transaction if it's not to you liking. Even if your completed the purchase.
I was gonna buy the book anyway, so no biggie.
May 14, 2021 6:10 AM
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krissakrisMay 14, 2021 6:10 AM
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Chase Offers also has 20% Kindle books (up to $4 off). Check your debit and credit cards.
May 14, 2021 6:48 AM
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verdi1987May 14, 2021 6:48 AM
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I ordered a Hachette title, but the discount did not apply.
May 14, 2021 6:52 AM
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GinnyMaiveMay 14, 2021 6:52 AM
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Worked for me on an echo dot, it told me about the promo when asking me to confirm ordering it. Got Project Hail Mary for $10 after the credit.
May 14, 2021 7:08 AM
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DaffyMouseMay 14, 2021 7:08 AM
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Worked on Echo Dot. Got a $4.99 book. Alexa confirmed that it will be $0.00 after $5.00 credits. Thanks, OP.
May 14, 2021 7:20 AM
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storytimeisoverMay 14, 2021 7:20 AM
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Quote from fbueller :
Be careful, if you have Amazon slow shipping credits, they usually get used first. So if it's a $5 book and you have $2 in credit, the $2 will apply first. Can anyone confirm if that's the case here?
Had $2 in credits, bought a book via Alexa and it only applied my $2 no-rush credits...refunded that book, ordered it again. Both times, the $5 credit didn't apply (the $2 credit wasn't refunded either, but oh well). 🥴

I wonder what I'm doing wrong.

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May 14, 2021 1:10 PM
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bboisvertMay 14, 2021 1:10 PM
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Anyone have a list of $1 books so I can pick one that doesn't suck to use up the rest of my credit? Big Grin

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