Author Topic: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9 (Read 13573 times)

hemisphere · « **on:** Sep 19, 2004 at 08:45 PM »

just found this while surfing and viola!! A 1.57% further reduction from AMAZON. attached is the letter link..

since you've been using A9.com recently, virtually everything at Amazon.com is automatically an additional π/2% (1.57%) off for you. Collecting this discount is zero effort on your part. It will be applied automatically at checkout (it will happen whether you use the shopping cart or our 1-Click Shopping®). You don't need to do anything to get this discount except keep using A9.com as your regular search engine.

We don't advertise this additional discount that we give in exchange for using A9.com, so if you want your friends to know about it, please tell them. It is probably the only way they'll find out. All they have to do is use A9.com as their regular search engine. They should make sure they are signed in to A9.com (it should be recognizing them by name) so that we can be certain they get credit for their visit.

While the π/2% discount is a good additional reason to use A9.com it isn't the best reason. A9.com licenses its web search results from the industry leader Google, and then supplements those results with Amazon's Search Inside the Book™ results. The coolest feature is that A9.com keeps track of your search history for you on the server side. To see how this works, do some A9 searches from your computer at work and then sign in to A9.com from your computer at home.

How can we afford this additional π/2% discount?

Sponsored links revenue -from the small text-based ads on A9.com and Amazon.com search results pages -will help offset costs we incur through the Rewards promotion. With our automatic π/2% discount, we are effectively sharing with you some of the money we collect from sponsored links, i.e. sharing the pi.

Please use A9.com and tell your friends.

Thank you

________________________________

from a DVD talk member..

Save An Extra 1.57% @ Amazon

Go to Amazon, and find their A9 web search box on the left hand side. A9 is their answer to Google.
Do a web search, and then return to Amazon. The Amazon.com logo should have pi/2% next to it.

You now have an extra 1.57% off, not much but, its still more $ in your pocket than you would have had.

hemisphere · « **Reply #1 on:** Sep 20, 2004 at 11:32 AM »

word of advice: you can't combine previously placed orders when you use this.. so make sure you have all the items you want in the cart before checking out.

jojitv · « **Reply #2 on:** Sep 22, 2004 at 10:46 AM »

This would be a very useful tip. Thanks dude.

hemisphere · « **Reply #3 on:** Sep 22, 2004 at 11:26 AM »

welcome.. always here to help..

check also the cd wow link.. less GBP 1.00 for all items.. not bad sa taas ng value ng UK money..

keating · « **Reply #4 on:** Sep 24, 2004 at 10:46 AM »

Quote from: hemisphere1234 on Sep 20, 2004 at 11:32 AM

word of advice: you can't combine previously placed orders when you use this.. so make sure you have all the items you want in the cart before checking out.

Bro one-click ordering not applicable?

mongaddi · « **Reply #5 on:** Oct 04, 2004 at 08:06 PM »

anyone try this already?

i tried it when i ordered my seinfeld gift set.

seemed to work, but dvd will be out pa on nov 23 kaya i wouldnt know if the discount will still take effect by then.

hemisphere · « **Reply #6 on:** Oct 05, 2004 at 03:12 AM »

bro.. it works. i have used it for two shipped orders so far and the only concern i have is you cannot combine orders with applied discount with other orders. initially, i was allowed by amazon to alter/combine my orders but when i requested for another set of orders to be combined, they refused firmly.

plus the A9 discount cannot be removed from my PC.. Amazon confirmed that it stays with my account and would be automatically integrated during checkout... anyone experienced this??

mongaddi · « **Reply #7 on:** Oct 05, 2004 at 07:18 PM »

pano naman yung share the love discount? pwede pa rin gamitin with the A9 discount?

bad trip naman kung permanent yun. pano kung there's a better deal.

i already have the pi/2 logo beside the amazon logo in my account

mongaddi · « **Reply #8 on:** Oct 05, 2004 at 07:20 PM »

Quote from: hemisphere1234 on Oct 05, 2004 at 03:12 AM

bro.. it works. i have used it for two shipped orders so far and the only concern i have is you cannot combine orders with applied discount with other orders. initially, i was allowed by amazon to alter/combine my orders but when i requested for another set of orders to be combined, they refused firmly.

what do you mean applied discounts? please give examples.

hemisphere · « **Reply #9 on:** Oct 05, 2004 at 07:46 PM »

Quote from: mongaddi on Oct 05, 2004 at 07:20 PM

what do you mean applied discounts? please give examples.

sorry for the confusion.. simply put, i am referring to orders where the A9 discount have been applied. these orders can't be combined with other orders but can be cancelled anytime. also, you may combine GCs and STL with A9 discount..

not sure though about the removal of the A9 feature in from one's PC system.. having a hard time removing mine.. i may have to create a new account for convenience..

keating · « **Reply #10 on:** Oct 05, 2004 at 08:58 PM »

Quote from: hemisphere1234 on Oct 05, 2004 at 03:12 AM

bro.. it works. i have used it for two shipped orders so far and the only concern i have is you cannot combine orders with applied discount with other orders. initially, i was allowed by amazon to alter/combine my orders but when i requested for another set of orders to be combined, they refused firmly.

plus the A9 discount cannot be removed from my PC.. Amazon confirmed that it stays with my account and would be automatically integrated during checkout... anyone experienced this??

same with me bro....whenever I logged & browsed on amazon it stays there....

hemisphere · « **Reply #11 on:** Oct 05, 2004 at 09:06 PM »

keating.. below is the email sent to me by Amazon...

------------------------------------

Thank you for writing back to us at Amazon.com.

I have reviewed our previous correspondence and your orders.

I sympathize with your frustration in this matter. However, please
understand that the information provided in our last message
correctly represents our policy at this time.

As my colleague previously mentioned, we are unable to combine orders
to which promotional funds have been applied. The A9.com Instant
Reward is considered a promotional discount.

Also, currently we are unable to combine orders to which promotional
funds have been applied. The A9.com Instant Reward is considered a
promotional discount.

Further, please note that there is no way to remove the discount from
an order you've placed, in order to combine it with another order.
Also, it is not currently possible to "opt out" of receiving the
discount when placing an order. I apologize for any inconvenience.

I understand that you are upset, and I regret that we have not been
able to address your concerns to your satisfaction. Unfortunately,
we will not be able to offer any additional insight or action on
these matters.

We've appreciated your business and hope to have the opportunity to
serve you again in the future.

Best regards,

Dilbag Singh
Amazon.com Customer Service

------------------------------

yikes!!!

mongaddi · « **Reply #12 on:** Oct 07, 2004 at 06:49 AM »

what do you think are the drawbacks of having the A9 discount permanently?

wrAth · « **Reply #13 on:** Oct 07, 2004 at 08:25 AM »

the inability to combine orders at amazon is indeed quite frustrating.

kahit na i want to combine orders not yet shipped para less na shipping cost nila, ayaw pa rin. hehehe.

mongaddi · « **Reply #14 on:** Nov 01, 2004 at 12:05 AM »

wala na to?

diver · « **Reply #15 on:** Nov 01, 2004 at 12:19 AM »

I've placed 2 orders with Amazon na meron automatic A9 discount. Yes you are right Mr H... parang permanent na ata siyang nasa pc ko.

Not that I'm complaining kaso what if meron bigger discount coupon... sayang naman if we can't use it because of the A9 thingie di ba.

mongaddi · « **Reply #16 on:** Nov 01, 2004 at 07:57 AM »

i ordered sa amazon last night, pero wala ng A9 discount. bakit kaya?

wala na din yung pi/2 sign besides the amazon logo.

hemisphere · « **Reply #17 on:** Nov 01, 2004 at 03:27 PM »

have you tried repeating the process posted in the earlier messages?

keating · « **Reply #18 on:** Nov 01, 2004 at 04:47 PM »

Same with me.....the pi logo besides the amazon sign gone also....hem yung sayo nakakabit pa?

hemisphere · « **Reply #19 on:** Nov 01, 2004 at 04:52 PM »

yup it is.. i just used the A9 websearch and it was reactivated again..

keating · « **Reply #20 on:** Nov 01, 2004 at 04:56 PM »

OIC....thanks bro. November & December are the best months for new dvd releases to order at amazon.com. But due to holiday season....the shipping delivery is slow.

hemisphere · « **Reply #21 on:** Nov 01, 2004 at 05:03 PM »

agree ako dyan bro.. pero not so slow siguro this xmas.. all amazon packages are delivered straight to your door step now.. and expedited shipping less than 7 days (including weekends) so 5 days all in all.

a new reason to rejoice and enjoy affordable dvds nowadays.. ma-chachallenge ang mga marketplace sellers natin yan..

keating · « **Reply #22 on:** Nov 01, 2004 at 07:29 PM »

Quote from: hemisphere1234 on Nov 01, 2004 at 05:03 PM

agree ako dyan bro.. pero not so slow siguro this xmas.. all amazon packages are delivered straight to your door step now.. and expedited shipping less than 7 days (including weekends) so 5 days all in all.

a new reason to rejoice and enjoy affordable dvds nowadays.. ma-chachallenge ang mga marketplace sellers natin yan..

Hem if you use expedite intl. shipping di ba DHL pa rin ang courier nun? Exorbitant charge still.....

hemisphere · « **Reply #23 on:** Nov 01, 2004 at 10:14 PM »

Quote from: keating on Nov 01, 2004 at 07:29 PM

Hem if you use expedite intl. shipping di ba DHL pa rin ang courier nun? Exorbitant charge still.....

yung express at ang DHL bro..

Rnold · « **Reply #24 on:** Dec 02, 2004 at 08:18 PM »

hem.

did u know that:

A9.com Instant Rewards will not be applied to the purchase of gift certificates or gift cards, such as Amazon.com Gift Certificates, Target GiftCards, or Borders Gift Cards.

A9.com Instant Rewards will not be applied to purchases from Amazon.com zShops or Amazon.com Auctions; payments and contributions made using the Amazon.com Honor System; Marketplace Pre-Orders; or In-Store Pickup purchases.

A9.com Instant Rewards may be inactivated for any Amazon.com account at any time.

Product searches performed on Amazon.com will not help to qualify an account for A9.com Instant Rewards.

You must be signed in on the A9.com website with your Amazon.com e-mail address and password for your searches to qualify toward being a regular user.

You do not have to click on sponsored links to qualify an account for A9.com Instant Rewards.

The A9.com Instant Reward rate is π/2% (1.57%) off the total purchase price, including tax and shipping.

The exact amount of the A9.com Instant Reward stated on the order summary is only an estimate. After taxes are finalized, the exact amount of the Instant Reward will be finalized.

A9.com Instant Rewards are not for use on Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.de, Amazon.co.jp, Amazon.ca, Amazon.fr, or any Web site other than www.amazon.com.

hemisphere · « **Reply #25 on:** Dec 03, 2004 at 10:46 AM »

Quote from: Rnold on Dec 02, 2004 at 08:18 PM

hem.

A9.com Instant Rewards may be inactivated for any Amazon.com account at any time.

mine was deactivated!!!

and my STL functions do not work.. too bad..

mongaddi · « **Reply #26 on:** Dec 03, 2004 at 10:51 AM »

bad trip! pati STL nawala?

baka nalugi na ang amazon sa rebates mo sir hemi. hehehe

joke lang po.

hemisphere · « **Reply #27 on:** Dec 03, 2004 at 11:02 AM »

oo nga ata.. monggadi.. medyo 365 amazon friends in my list.. na question tuloy.. hahahaha..

JhunDV · « **Reply #28 on:** Dec 04, 2004 at 12:37 PM »

Mine's deactivated also. $:-\$

hemisphere · « **Reply #29 on:** Dec 05, 2004 at 06:43 PM »

Quote from: JhunDV on Dec 04, 2004 at 12:37 PM

Mine's deactivated also. $:-\$

active na ulit ang sa akin..