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Title: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: 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.



 ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: hemisphere 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.

:)
Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: jojitv on Sep 22, 2004 at 10:46 AM
This would be a very useful tip. Thanks dude. :)
Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: hemisphere 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.. :)
Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: keating on Sep 24, 2004 at 10:46 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? ???
Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: mongaddi 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.

Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: hemisphere 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??

 ???


Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: mongaddi 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

Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: mongaddi on Oct 05, 2004 at 07:20 PM
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. :)

Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: hemisphere on Oct 05, 2004 at 07:46 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..

 

Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: keating on Oct 05, 2004 at 08:58 PM
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.... :)
Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: hemisphere 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 i
s 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!!!   

:o :o :o :o
Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: mongaddi on Oct 07, 2004 at 06:49 AM
what do you think are the drawbacks of having the A9 discount permanently?  ???
Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: wrAth 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.
Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: mongaddi on Nov 01, 2004 at 12:05 AM
wala na to?
Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: diver 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.
Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: mongaddi 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.

Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: hemisphere on Nov 01, 2004 at 03:27 PM
have you tried repeating the process posted in the earlier messages?  ???
Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: keating 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?
Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: hemisphere on Nov 01, 2004 at 04:52 PM
yup it is.. i just used the A9 websearch and it was reactivated again.. :)
Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: keating 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.
Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: hemisphere 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..

 ;)

Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: keating on Nov 01, 2004 at 07:29 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.....
Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: hemisphere on Nov 01, 2004 at 10:14 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.. :)
Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: Rnold on Dec 02, 2004 at 08:18 PM
hem.

did u know that:




Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: hemisphere on Dec 03, 2004 at 10:46 AM
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.. 

 >:(
Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: mongaddi 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.  ;D
Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: hemisphere on Dec 03, 2004 at 11:02 AM
oo nga ata.. monggadi.. medyo 365 amazon friends in my list.. na question tuloy.. hahahaha..  ;D
Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: JhunDV on Dec 04, 2004 at 12:37 PM
Mine's deactivated also.  :-\
Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: hemisphere on Dec 05, 2004 at 06:43 PM
Mine's deactivated also.  :-\

active na ulit ang sa akin.. :)
Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: jojitv on Jan 03, 2005 at 08:59 AM
active na ulit ang sa akin.. :)

sa akin ayaw. :(
Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: keating on Jan 03, 2005 at 12:23 PM
Will try it once more when I replenished my visa card.  :)
Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: hemisphere on Jan 03, 2005 at 03:04 PM
sa akin ayaw. :(

dude.. how are you doing? happy new year!!!

regarding a9 discount, i always use the a9 websearch at least thrice a week so amazon can update my usage. make sure also that you have logged in first (before searching) for proper account credits.

good luck..

 8)
Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: cherubrock on Feb 28, 2005 at 09:22 PM
Hemi dude,

Does this thing still work? I've tried it several times and still no Pi/2 logo beside the Amazon logo..  ???
Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: jojitv on May 30, 2005 at 10:56 AM
Hemi dude,

Does this thing still work? I've tried it several times and still no Pi/2 logo beside the Amazon logo..  ???

Yes it still does work. You just have to use it regularly in order for it to be re-activated.
Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: mongaddi on Jul 09, 2005 at 02:40 PM
my A9 Instant Rebate is OFF. i trid searching again but when i check out, i get a notice that its OFF.

i cant click on the link that should instruct me how to turn it ON again.

please help. :)
Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: jojitv on Jul 13, 2005 at 02:11 PM
my A9 Instant Rebate is OFF. i trid searching again but when i check out, i get a notice that its OFF.

i cant click on the link that should instruct me how to turn it ON again.

please help. :)

Sir,

Just use it regularly for a couple of days/weeks. And make sure you're logged in.
Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: mongaddi on Jul 15, 2005 at 08:35 PM
Sir,

Just use it regularly for a couple of days/weeks. And make sure you're logged in.

it worked na. tnx! :)
Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: jojitv on Aug 04, 2006 at 10:46 AM
Is this still working for you guys? It was OK a few weeks ago. Then this week, wala na yung sakin.
Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: baby on Aug 04, 2006 at 10:52 AM
Is this still working for you guys? It was OK a few weeks ago. Then this week, wala na yung sakin.
You have to use A9.com regularly.  Try searching at A9.com for a few hours then open another window for amazon.com.   :)
Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: jojitv on Aug 04, 2006 at 10:54 AM
You have to use A9.com regularly.  Try searching at A9.com for a few hours then open another window for amazon.com.   :)

I use it regularly. Anyway, will wait na lang na ma-activate ulit. Sayang din ang discount. Thanks.  :)
Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: baby on Aug 04, 2006 at 11:02 AM
I use it regularly. Anyway, will wait na lang na ma-activate ulit. Sayang din ang discount. Thanks.  :)
Btw dapat 2 windows tapos i-log out mo muna.  Unahin mo mag log in sa A9.com tapos log in ka sa amazon.com pag ayaw vice versa. :)
Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: jojitv on Aug 04, 2006 at 11:07 AM
Btw dapat 2 windows tapos i-log out mo muna.  Unahin mo mag log in sa A9.com tapos log in ka sa amazon.com pag ayaw vice versa. :)

Will try that also. Will do anything to get a discount. Hahaha ;D
Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: RNIverson on Aug 07, 2006 at 02:16 PM
first time to see this  :D  sayang ung previous orders ko tuloy. will try this next time  8)
Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: jojitv on Aug 07, 2006 at 02:54 PM
first time to see this  :D  sayang ung previous orders ko tuloy. will try this next time  8)

Yup, very useful if you order from them regularly. Pwede mo pa i-cancel yung mga pre-order mo.  ;)
Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: RNIverson on Aug 07, 2006 at 03:36 PM
OT: any other discounts/rewards i can get when ordering from amazon?  :)
Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: jojitv on Aug 07, 2006 at 03:46 PM
OT: any other discounts/rewards i can get when ordering from amazon?  :)

OT: you can also browse through their DVD Blowouts section (http://www.amazon.com/b/002-3669684-8662445?ie=UTF8&node=12917411) for discounted DVD titles.
Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: RNIverson on Aug 08, 2006 at 08:32 AM
sorry, what i mean was a reward like 10% off my next purchase, something like that  ;)
Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: jojitv on Aug 08, 2006 at 09:10 AM
sorry, what i mean was a reward like 10% off my next purchase, something like that  ;)

Don't know of any right now. Better ask the big-time collectors.  ;)
Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: baby on Aug 08, 2006 at 10:44 AM
Last year may STL or share the love where in if you purchase anything.  It will give the recepient of the E-mail address that you have or friends list 10% of the dvd's or anything that you've purchase.  If they bought the discounted price.  Amazon will credit you the 10% for the next purchase.  Sorry baka hindi nyo maintindihan.   ;D

Basta may 10% discount for you and friend pag pareho kayo ng binili. ;D
Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: jojitv on Aug 08, 2006 at 11:38 AM
Last year may STL or share the love where in if you purchase anything.  It will give the recepient of the E-mail address that you have or friends list 10% of the dvd's or anything that you've purchase.  If they bought the discounted price.  Amazon will credit you the 10% for the next purchase.  Sorry baka hindi nyo maintindihan.   ;D

Basta may 10% discount for you and friend pag pareho kayo ng binili. ;D

I remember that. Sayang nga eh, inalis nila yung STL.
Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: RNIverson on Aug 24, 2006 at 09:20 AM
finally got my A9 1.57% discount activated today. cancelled an order and re-ordered using the discount  :D  tried placing a dvd in the cart and the discount is still active. as long as i keep searching on A9, will it remain active?
Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: jojitv on Aug 24, 2006 at 09:28 AM
finally got my A9 1.57% discount activated today. cancelled an order and re-ordered using the discount  :D  tried placing a dvd in the cart and the discount is still active.

Nice move.  ;) 

Quote
as long as i keep searching on A9, will it remain active?

Yup, as long as you use it several times a week, it should remain active.
Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: RNIverson on Aug 24, 2006 at 12:10 PM
but it's not as encouraging as koreandvds' 10% rebate. hope amazon can increase that 1.57%  ;D  you wont feel the discount if you order less  :-\
Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: jojitv on Aug 24, 2006 at 12:36 PM
but it's not as encouraging as koreandvds' 10% rebate. hope amazon can increase than 1.57%  ;D  you wont feel the discount if you order less  :-\

I guess it's their way of encouraging you to order more. hehehe  ;D
Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: RNIverson on Sep 25, 2006 at 09:05 AM
this 1.57% off has its disadvantages din pala. cant combine orders when this loyalty payment method is used... fyi  :-\
Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: baby on Sep 26, 2006 at 09:32 AM
this 1.57% off has its disadvantages din pala. cant combine orders when this loyalty payment method is used... fyi  :-\
You can't even combine orders pag standard shipping.
Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: RNIverson on Sep 26, 2006 at 08:12 PM
hmm... i think i've done that recently sir. total cost of order was $85+... maybe there's a limit for combining orders when standard shipping is used?  ::)
Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: baby on Sep 26, 2006 at 10:11 PM
hmm... i think i've done that recently sir. total cost of order was $85+... maybe there's a limit for combining orders when standard shipping is used?  ::)
here's the link for combining orders
http://amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=468546
Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: RNIverson on Sep 27, 2006 at 08:59 AM
thanks for the info sir. wala namang restriction for standard shipping?  ::)  also, is there a way to turn off this A9 discount temporarily?
Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: jojitv on Sep 27, 2006 at 09:43 AM
thanks for the info sir. wala namang restriction for standard shipping?  ::)  also, is there a way to turn off this A9 discount temporarily?

I don't think you can temporarily turn it off. Unless offcourse you stop using it and it deactivates in a weeks time.
Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: baby on Oct 04, 2006 at 01:20 PM
1.57% discount is discontinued na. :(
Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: RNIverson on Oct 04, 2006 at 02:11 PM
but i still see the A9 Instant Reward logo on the top-left portion of the amazon page.... ok, after trying to check out an item, promo is indeed over. good thing i've already placed my discounted orders from oct to dec  ;)

could this be related to the new design of A9 which started last weekend? you cant login from their site anymore, so your amazon account is no longer recognized by A9. i guess they only needed the attention and now people are already familiar with it, thanks to amazon shoppers.
Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: baby on Oct 06, 2006 at 03:23 AM
here'e the link
http://a9.com/-/company/whatsNew.jsp
 :( :( :(
Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: jojitv on Oct 06, 2006 at 05:57 AM
Nooooooo!!!!!  :'( :'(

May mga balak pa naman ako orderin in the next few weeks. :(
Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: RNIverson on Oct 06, 2006 at 09:31 AM
when a door closes, a window opens

maybe amazon has a better promo for us. i was never fully satisfied with the A9 discount, but still nice to have...
Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: baby on Oct 06, 2006 at 10:32 AM
Sayang.  Back then they discontineud STL (share the love) 10% off and now this?  1.57% nalang pinagdadamot pa. :(  Well I just hope there's another discount scheme for us buyers.
Title: Re: 1.57% OFF at Amazon via A9
Post by: Munskie on Oct 06, 2006 at 10:36 AM
sa HD titles me offer...a whopping ten percent off for a year  :)