The Book Depository UK 10% discount - 31-08-2011

elaicah

Click 'Get Shopping' and when you are on the Basket/Checkout page enter the code PP0811. Valid until August 31st 2011

http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/pp0811?a_aid=code


EDIT: Can't get this to work now, not sure why as it worked earlier but see this older post for a 10% discount which works:
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056311555

golfball37

Doesn't work for me when I enter code in paypal. There's nowhere to enter code on http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/basket itself it seems?

Burgo

When you go to paypal and try to put it in paypal throws up an error

elaicah

Burgo wrote: »

When you go to paypal and try to put it in paypal throws up an error

it worked for me earlier today but as you say the coupon box seems to be missing now

this older offer posted by someone else is still working:
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056311555

L

You have to enter through the provided link for the coupon code and they only work once per code.

quinnthebin

elaicah wrote: »

Click 'Get Shopping' and when you are on the Basket/Checkout page enter the code PP0811. Valid until August 31st 2011

http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/pp0811?a_aid=code

Thanks just used it - worked fine for me - the code must be put in before you go to paypal page - when you're starting to checkout - remember to click on apply coupon/code

Johnny Storm

Worked for me just now. Thanks.
FYI I didn't even use Paypal. I just used my Visa card.

Sad Professor

Just worked for me as well. Thanks!

sce88

Thanks OP, worked for me and I didnt use paypal

mags1962

Thanks just got Game of Thrones box set

ilavela

Thanks for that. Worked without PayPal and found books I am looking for at better values than Amazon.co.uk

L

Bookdepository are generically good value between price and free shipping even without the code anyhow.

I've also never had a major problem with them - the worst I've had after hundreds of books ordered between personal, work and club stuff is a single paperback mildly scarred by a box-cutter and replaced as soon as they heard about it.

datk

Thanks OP - it worked AND I used Paypal.

quaalude

Thanks OP - that worked just fine with Visa too.

Travel is good

Brilliant! That worked a treat!

I was getting withdrawal symptoms, as the previous code expired at midday today.

I so love The Book Depository!

Travel is good

Just to let you know, I also used the other discount last week, the one where you refer your "friend", i.e. yourself. Even though the closing date (4th August) had expired, it still worked for me. I used the trick described in earlier posts here of using another one of my personal e-mail addresses to refer myself for the discount.

My poor postman is getting weary trotting up to my door with all the books!

Sad Professor

I forgot how slow their shipping is.

Travel is good

I haven't found them slow, in my experience anyway. It normally takes a week. I ordered books last week (I can't remember what day) but got a load of them yesterday. So far I've never been waiting too long for the books, unless they are secondhand or really hard to come by.

Though I know what you mean, nothing beats the rush of picking up a book immediately in the book store. However, for price reasons, I'm willing to be patient and wait for the postman...

datk

I've only started ordering from them and I find their delivery to be quiet slow - compared with Amazon. I think if I needed something in a hurry, for a gift or something, I'd go with Amazon - otherwise I'll just shop with whoever's cheapest.

How do you spell loyalty !! Better in my pocket

TimeToShine

sorry to bump this, just curious with regards to their shipping times? they said it's 6-10 working days to europe, is this accurate?

Sad Professor

Probably. Maybe a bit longer in some cases. I'm still waiting on my order that was dispatched on the 3rd. I've made and received two orders from Amazon in the meantime.

mags1962

Ordered books 3rd dispatched 4th received today 15th.

quaalude

TimeToShine wrote: »

sorry to bump this, just curious with regards to their shipping times? they said it's 6-10 working days to europe, is this accurate?

Yeah, pretty accurate. I'm still waiting on the book I ordered 05-08-2011, but I expect it to show up shortly. I'll post when it does.

L

Pretty much always 6 working days for me.

jimogr

Two recent orders:

Ordered 29th July - received 15th August

Ordered 5th August - not yet received.

Books seem to be shipping from Switzerland rather than UK which probably explains the delays.

Sad Professor

Yeah, mine arrived this morning and the postmark said Zurich-Mulligen.

L

Aye, bookdepository.com is the same. While I think of it, the prices on bookdepository.com are generally lower than the .co.uk ones for most things (for a few hardbacks it was more than a fiver's difference I found).

I reckon it's because one converts dollar prices to euro and the other pound prices. Worth checking both if you're looking - same login will work on either site.

jimogr

jimogr wrote: »

Two recent orders:

Ordered 29th July - received 15th August

Ordered 5th August - not yet received.

Books seem to be shipping from Switzerland rather than UK which probably explains the delays.

Second book arrived today, the 17th.

So 12 days and 17 days for delivery. I'm in Dublin. Would really put me off using them again.

tbahh

Quick Question

Do The Book Depository send an e-mail to confirm that the books ordered have been shipped? Because I didn't get an e-mail and I ordered my books nearly a week ago and it says they dispatch within 1-2 days! Thanks

EDIT: I found out how to do it. They dispatched a few hours ago. It does take a while for them to actually get dispatched but at least it is free shipping

Sad Professor

I never got a dispatch email for my order either.

tbahh

Sad Professor wrote: »

I never got a dispatch email for my order either.

If you signed up to them, just go to your order tracking on the sidebar and enter your name + order number and it will tell you if has dispatched or not.

If you didn't sign up, you can track your order via a link at the top of the page!

quaalude

quaalude wrote: »

Yeah, pretty accurate. I'm still waiting on the book I ordered 05-08-2011, but I expect it to show up shortly. I'll post when it does.

My book ordered 05-08-2011 showed up 16-08-2011. That's fine by me, especially since it was a very large, expensive book, and half the price of buying it in a shop in Dublin.

Travel is good

quaalude wrote: »

That's fine by me, especially since it was a very large, expensive book, and half the price of buying it in a shop in Dublin.

I agree. I'm willing to wait the time, whatever it takes - normally 7 - 16 days. The money saved is well worth it. I can't really afford to pay €16 for a book in a shop when I can get it for €4-5 on TBD.

I know, I know, I am already sorry to see some of the book shops closing down. At the same point, I can't pay all that extra money, just to keep them open.

I used to be very much a traditional book shopper i.e. I bought books in the shops. Like everyone else, I've had to cut down on various things. I will continue to buy books though.....maybe just not at such high prices!

shardylan

5% DISCOUNT .BTS2011
Know its not a huge discount but it all adds up

TimeToShine

well i had two books dispatched on 15th and 17th respectively and they both arrived today, pretty happy with them.

Travel is good

elaicah wrote: »

Click 'Get Shopping' and when you are on the Basket/Checkout page enter the code PP0811. Valid until August 31st 2011

http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/pp0811?a_aid=code

Just to let you all know that this 10% code is still working, I think it expires on 31/08/11. It looks like you can use it a few times as this is my second time to use it.

It's for a 10% discount, so a bit better than the 5% one advertised on the website.

You don't have to use Paypal either.

Thanks again OP! What will I do if I ever have to pay the full price!

noodler

Amazing you can't seem to cancel an order with these guys.

Just placed one without the 10% and no option to cancel.

elaicah

noodler wrote: »

Amazing you can't seem to cancel an order with these guys.

Just placed one without the 10% and no option to cancel.

if you email them you should be able to cancel, tell them you ordered wrong book or something. then reorder again using discount code if they cancel original order. if you use twitter try contact them on that as they seem to be quick to reply there

bken1991

elaicah wrote: »

Click 'Get Shopping' and when you are on the Basket/Checkout page enter the code PP0811. Valid until August 31st 2011

http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/pp0811?a_aid=code

thanks, wasnt sure if it expired on the 31st or after the 31st but its still working now

uck51js9zml2yt

Dont forget to order through fatcheese.ie for additional cashback.:-)

Travel is good

Thanks, I just put in a big order!

I don't know what I'll do tomorrow. I hope they have another 10% discount.

elaicah

the link in my OP no longer works but these are still ok:

UK
http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/bts?a_aid=code

(you can still enter PP0811 in the coupon box to get the 10% discount, just the link has changed)


US
http://www.bookdepository.com/bts?a_aid=code

Travel is good

Woo Hoo! Thanks yet again OP! The PP0811 code still works at 10%.

This is seriously bad for me....

oldyouth

elaicah wrote: »

the link in my OP no longer works but these are still ok:

UK
http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/bts?a_aid=code

(you can still enter PP0811 in the coupon box to get the 10% discount, just the link has changed)


US
http://www.bookdepository.com/bts?a_aid=code

Cheers, code worked for me. Ordered John Connollys new book. Was €4 cheaper in hardback than paperback . Happy out

getoffthepot

elaicah wrote: »

the link in my OP no longer works but these are still ok:

UK
http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/bts?a_aid=code

(you can still enter PP0811 in the coupon box to get the 10% discount, just the link has changed)


US
http://www.bookdepository.com/bts?a_aid=code

Does this still work ?

I can't fine the field to enter the coupon code !

Thanks

Travel is good

I think you're right, I can't get the codes to work either.

It looks like we'll have to be patient & wait for the next code.

I've recently put in two big orders (with the 10% discount) so that should do me for a while...