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Liz (Bugetta)
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Nov 21, 2017 09:27PM
That's great, Heather! Any idea of the timeline?
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Heather K (dentist in my spare time) wrote: "I have insider Audible information! They are working on bringing gifting back. they had issues with people selling and stealing codes, so they had to re-do their whole gifting system!"That's really good news Heather . 7 months ago I had lots of audible credits and I wanted to gift some to my friends but their canned response was that it's to focus on the more popular gift memberships. Bullshit! I call it! At least be honest and say it's because your system was flawed and let people sell credits on ebay. I would be a bit more undwestading then. No one believes the gift subscriptions are more popular. I don't want to spend 45 bucks to send someone a 3 month subscription. I want to use a credit I have or spend 20 bucks top sending them a single book. Sorry for my language and I really hope that they really decided to change it!
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No idea! I'll let you know if I know more (ppst- my husband is considering taking a job in the tech department there so that's how I know!)
Heather K (dentist in my spare time) wrote: "Liz (Bugetta) wrote: "That's great, Heather! Any idea of the timeline?"No idea! I'll let you know if I know more (ppst- my husband is considering taking a job in the tech department there so that..."
Nice! I'm not holding my breath for it to be done in time for this gift exchange but maybe next year!
Vicki wrote: "Great idea and I tried this today with a small gift card. I'll follow up if it works. EDIT: It worked! Thanks so much for the idea! :)
Josy wrote: "But you and your match should be fine if you buy and send a gift card through the Amazon site your person uses."
I'm glad it worked, Vicki :)
I hope you all have lots of fun!! ~BIG Christmas hugs~
I just checked my giftee hasn't claimed of the ebooks I sent her.
Aղցela W. wrote: "I just checked my giftee hasn't claimed of the ebooks I sent her."Yeah, mine hasn't either.
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Ami wrote: "As for me, to make it easy, if I receive present, then I'll delete that title from my Elfster wishlist immediately. .."That's what I do too.
I just patiently wait for them to claim +D You'll hear if they don't get it, is my thought.
Ugh, I swear I'm really not this dumb but... *sigh*
I accidentally sent an ebook (Citywide) gift to myself 'cause for some reason Amazon had the giftee address as my own email address... Umm, yeah, that was weird & awkward when I saw the email.
Anyhoo, make sure you're double checking the giftee email address! =)
Am4u ❀ ~ AprilMarie4u ~ ❀ wrote: "Ugh, I swear I'm really not this dumb but... *sigh*
I accidentally sent an ebook (Citywide) gift to myself 'cause for some reason Amazon had the giftee address as my own email addr..."
I just read
Third Rail in anticipation of getting Citywide at some point so you must read it.
@Lei Do you know what's going on with Third Rail? That author is an auto-buy for me but I was slacking on purchasing/getting caught-up on that series, and now I can't find that book anywhere! :(
Amazon says "not currently available to purchase" and it's not on Dreamspinner or Riptide...
Am4u ❀ ~ AprilMarie4u ~ ❀ wrote: "@Lei Do you know what's going on with Third Rail? That author is an auto-buy for me but I was slacking on purchasing/getting caught-up on that series, and now I can't find that book anywhere! :(
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I'm not Lei, but I got my copy from a link in his newsletter earlier this month.
Am4u ❀ ~ AprilMarie4u ~ ❀ wrote: "@Lei Do you know what's going on with Third Rail? That author is an auto-buy for me but I was slacking on purchasing/getting caught-up on that series, and now I can't find that book anywhere! :(
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Like Liz said, you can get it via the author's website :)
http://santinohassell.com/books/five-...
Ugh. I'm trying to leisure read while I have the rare time between editing to do so. But of course, someone was killed near my work and I am waiting to see who it is, so I can't focus :( Hope someone else is really enjoying a book right now!
I’d like to thank Heather K. for doing all of this for us. Truly a nice and giving person.
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Thanks, hon!
Diane Lynch wrote: "I’d like to thank Heather K. for doing all of this for us. Truly a nice and giving person."I second that!!
Another publisher closing shop ~ Loose-Id ~ https://scatteredthoughtsandrogueword...All things, it’s said, must come to an end. For Loose Id, that time has come. Rather than risk the reputation and goodwill that we have worked very hard to build, on May 7, 2018, we’ll be closing our doors for good. We want to thank all of our authors, artists, editors, employees, customers and friends for your help making this company a success.
This is not a decision made in haste, panic or financial distress. The market has changed over the past few years, and a four-person company can no longer compete effectively with the Amazon mega-store. As of this message, we are closed for submissions.
We want to assure you, our customers and friends, that authors and staff are being paid, purchases will be honored, and we will remain in constant communication throughout the closing process. We will do our best to monitor social media during this busy time, but if you have questions, email through our satisfaction@loose-id.com email will be the best channel. We will be compiling questions from that account to repost for everyone’s convenience.
Thirteen years, more than three thousand titles and four hundred authors, and uncountable smiles–it’s been a hell of a ride. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for sharing this journey.
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All things, it’s said, must come to an end. For Loose Id, that time..."
That stinks!
@Liz & @JosyThank you!
~ Lei ~ Reading Is An Adventure ~ wrote: "Another publisher closing shop ~ Loose-Id ~ https://scatteredthoughtsandrogueword...All things, it’s said, must come to an end. For Loose Id, that time..."
So sad. They were one of my favs back in the day.
I'm glad they are doing it right though, and they have my respect.
Hi everyone My giftee is still having problems accepting her gifts.
Aղցela W. wrote: "Hi everyone My giftee is still having problems accepting her gifts."Oh no! :(
Do we know why? Is it Amazon geo restrictions?
My Elf, Amanda, was able to get Amazon Customer Service to switch her setting for her so she could send the books to me and then go back to her Canadian setting. :)
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That's awesome!
It's nice to see all the gift giving. I live in Southern California and these wild fires are doing some serious damage and although I am not in danger the air quality is bad for me and the other people with breathing problems.
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That's so hard. Hugs from the east coast!
Aղցela W. wrote: "It's nice to see all the gift giving. I live in Southern California and these wild fires are doing some serious damage and although I am not in danger the air quality is back for me and the other p..."Stay safe ((H))
Aղցela W. wrote: "It's nice to see all the gift giving. I live in Southern California and these wild fires are doing some serious damage and although I am not in danger the air quality is bad for me and the other pe..."I was in Cali a few weeks ago for a party. Driving into San Bernardino County you could literally see all the grey dirty air stuck down in the valley, sooo bad. And that was before these latest fires. :(
I hope you all get some rain soon.
Aղցela W. wrote: "It's nice to see all the gift giving. I live in Southern California and these wild fires are doing some serious damage and although I am not in danger the air quality is bad for me and the other pe..."Even if you aren't in danger, that's still scary. Hugs from me too, be safe!
Yeah the fires have definitely been scary even though I'm not directly affected. The air quality hasn't been good either and my allergies haven't been great.
I have had so much fun watching, playing and receiving. The Elf names were too funny, and I am kicking myself for not participating before now. A great big thanks to Heather for organizing this again. You are such a busy little bee all through the year and to add this on top of everything else you do - BRAVO!!!
To all the Santa's and Elves - thank you so much for your generosity!! I can't thank you enough and I am already starting to read some of the amazing gifts I received. And I have some new books to add to my TBR pile, LOL.
Melissa wrote: "I have had so much fun watching, playing and receiving. The Elf names were too funny, and I am kicking myself for not participating before now. A great big thanks to Heather for organizing this a..."
That's so sweet, Melissa. And don't kick yourself too hard : first, it might hurt and then, you don't deserve it : you've been such a great elf <3<3
Christelle wrote: "And don't kick yourself too hard : first, it might hurt."Bahahaha!!!! Knowing me, I would probably strain something, lol. :-D I've hurt myself putting on my seatbelt!!
You are sweet, Christelle. I am very much in the Christmas spirit, and this gift exchange started me off right! xoxoxoxoxox
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