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Amazon Kindle Scribe (16 GB) + Basic pen $151.99+tax after trade and 2-pack hack

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First, initiate a trade in of something to activate 20% off a Kindle device. I have had good luck using the lowest-dollar value item in getting immediate discounts- so a $3 Fire TV is what I used:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html?node=9187220011​ [amazon.com]

Then, go to the Scribe bundle page and add one (1) of the eligible Scribes for the 2-pack discount:
https://www.amazon.com/promotion/psp/AFBVYFFQZM6PB​ [amazon.com]

Next, go to the main Scribe page and add the version that includes the 3 months of Kindle Unlimited. This version does not show eligibility for the 2-pack discount. Hang on.
https://www.amazon.com/Kindle-Scribe-the-first-Kindle-for-reading-writing-journaling-and-sketching/dp/B0BQPS527F/​ [amazon.com]

Go to checkout. Both your 20% trade in discount ($48 on the Basic Pen version) and the 2-pack discount ($40) should show up. If you look at the left detailed column, though, ALL of the discount applies only to the version added without the Kindle Unlimited add-on. That left that Scribe at $151.99 for me while the other still showed at $239.99.

Last step: Return the more expensive Scribe. I've verified that I'll be getting a refund of $255 (cost plus tax) for that one, leaving me with a new Scribe and Basic pen for $151.99. I also think I'll still get to keep the 3 months of Kindle Unlimited- I canceled the renewal before initiating the return. Finally, I almost never actually trade in the item I use for the 20% trade in coupons, but do note that if they give you immediate Amazon GC credit for it that if you don't send it in they will recoup it later.



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First, initiate a trade in of something to activate 20% off a Kindle device. I have had good luck using the lowest-dollar value item in getting immediate discounts- so a $3 Fire TV is what I used:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html?node=9187220011​ [amazon.com]

Then, go to the Scribe bundle page and add one (1) of the eligible Scribes for the 2-pack discount:
https://www.amazon.com/promotion/psp/AFBVYFFQZM6PB​ [amazon.com]

Next, go to the main Scribe page and add the version that includes the 3 months of Kindle Unlimited. This version does not show eligibility for the 2-pack discount. Hang on.
https://www.amazon.com/Kindle-Scribe-the-first-Kindle-for-reading-writing-journaling-and-sketching/dp/B0BQPS527F/​ [amazon.com]

Go to checkout. Both your 20% trade in discount ($48 on the Basic Pen version) and the 2-pack discount ($40) should show up. If you look at the left detailed column, though, ALL of the discount applies only to the version added without the Kindle Unlimited add-on. That left that Scribe at $151.99 for me while the other still showed at $239.99.

Last step: Return the more expensive Scribe. I've verified that I'll be getting a refund of $255 (cost plus tax) for that one, leaving me with a new Scribe and Basic pen for $151.99. I also think I'll still get to keep the 3 months of Kindle Unlimited- I canceled the renewal before initiating the return. Finally, I almost never actually trade in the item I use for the 20% trade in coupons, but do note that if they give you immediate Amazon GC credit for it that if you don't send it in they will recoup it later.



https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09BS26...ct_details

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Nov 23, 2023
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shivaleomax
Nov 23, 2023
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Omg poor Jeff
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Nov 23, 2023
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SaltonUnsalted
Nov 23, 2023
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2 pack discount not showing up for me...

edit: tried again today and was able to get it to work with the described method.
Last edited by SaltonUnsalted November 26, 2023 at 12:09 PM.
Nov 23, 2023
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willygee
Nov 23, 2023
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Interesting
Nov 23, 2023
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iamandrewz
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Sounds sketchy af
Nov 23, 2023
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BurgerMeat
Nov 23, 2023
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I tried it earlier and it looked like it would work (would've been about $200 for the 64gb with premium pen) but it has since stopped showing the 2 pack reduction after I took some time to think about it. I'm ambivalent about spending that much on a device with a use case I'm not the target market for. I used to enjoy getting a good deal this time of year on flagship kindles. Guess I'm sitting strong with my aging Oasis through yet another year.
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Nov 24, 2023
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stradlin
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Nov 24, 2023
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Was able to reproduce just now. Not dead.
Nov 24, 2023
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rumata13
Nov 24, 2023
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I seems to be working, I was able to replicate the deal for $152. Interesting that the deal only works on the 16GB Regular pen version, I tried other sizes with Premium pen and it does not give 2x bundle discount.

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Nov 27, 2023
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rumata13
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"Last step: Return the more expensive Scribe. I've verified that I'll be getting a refund of $255 (cost plus tax) for that one, leaving me with a new Scribe and Basic pen for $151.99. I also think I'll still get to keep the 3 months of Kindle Unlimited- I canceled the renewal before initiating the return. Finally, I almost never actually trade in the item I use for the 20% trade in coupons, but do note that if they give you immediate Amazon GC credit for it that if you don't send it in they will recoup it later."

How do you make sure you return the more expensive Scribe? On the order summary they both show at the same price and the discounts are applied to the total of the 2.
Nov 27, 2023
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RajA3
Nov 27, 2023
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Quote from rumata13 :
"Last step: Return the more expensive Scribe. I've verified that I'll be getting a refund of $255 (cost plus tax) for that one, leaving me with a new Scribe and Basic pen for $151.99. I also think I'll still get to keep the 3 months of Kindle Unlimited- I canceled the renewal before initiating the return. Finally, I almost never actually trade in the item I use for the 20% trade in coupons, but do note that if they give you immediate Amazon GC credit for it that if you don't send it in they will recoup it later."

How do you make sure you return the more expensive Scribe? On the order summary they both show at the same price and the discounts are applied to the total of the 2.
Wondering the same thing and my guess is that they are the same thing as the kindle unlimited shows as a separate item in orders. Order summary is showing 304.99 for both for me as well.. I wish I would have waited and just bought the bundled offer as it would be only $10 more than this deal and guaranteed returned. Because I bought two already it wont let me order any more. Hoping that I will be able to return the expensive one.
Nov 28, 2023
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baysd1
Nov 28, 2023
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Quote from RajA3 :
Wondering the same thing and my guess is that they are the same thing as the kindle unlimited shows as a separate item in orders. Order summary is showing 304.99 for both for me as well.. I wish I would have waited and just bought the bundled offer as it would be only $10 more than this deal and guaranteed returned. Because I bought two already it wont let me order any more. Hoping that I will be able to return the expensive one.
I think return one and you should get the amount that is stated on the return
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Nov 28, 2023
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stradlin
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Nov 28, 2023
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Quote from RajA3 :
Wondering the same thing and my guess is that they are the same thing as the kindle unlimited shows as a separate item in orders. Order summary is showing 304.99 for both for me as well.. I wish I would have waited and just bought the bundled offer as it would be only $10 more than this deal and guaranteed returned. Because I bought two already it wont let me order any more. Hoping that I will be able to return the expensive one.
I just clicked return on one of them and was able to verify visually the return amount was correct, and then picked one of the scribes to send back (unopened). They do have different serial numbers, so I suppose it's possible they track one vs the other, but I'm betting returning one is as good as returning the other (as long, as I said, the refund amount shown in the return process is correct.)
Nov 28, 2023
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RajA3
Nov 28, 2023
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Quote from stradlin :
I just clicked return on one of them and was able to verify visually the return amount was correct, and then picked one of the scribes to send back (unopened). They do have different serial numbers, so I suppose it's possible they track one vs the other, but I'm betting returning one is as good as returning the other (as long, as I said, the refund amount shown in the return process is correct.)
What about the 20% trade-in. Mine still needs to be added on the backend as I didn't get the automatic 20% off. Did you see that applied individually or just to the other one?
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Nov 29, 2023
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stradlin
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Nov 29, 2023
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Quote from RajA3 :
What about the 20% trade-in. Mine still needs to be added on the backend as I didn't get the automatic 20% off. Did you see that applied individually or just to the other one?
That 20% was only applied to the non-KindleUnlimited Scribe and only represented 20% of that Scribe's cost. I ended up with $88 off one (240-40-48=$152) while the other rang up at $240 without extra discounts.
Nov 30, 2023
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baysd1
Nov 30, 2023
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Quote from RajA3 :
What about the 20% trade-in. Mine still needs to be added on the backend as I didn't get the automatic 20% off. Did you see that applied individually or just to the other one?
In your case return one and then ask for the 20% off.

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Nov 30, 2023
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RajA3
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Quote from baysd1 :
In your case return one and then ask for the 20% off.
Thanks! That's what I was wondering. I will return the extra one first and then trade in the old paperwhite. So far I am loving this table with new template I have going.

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