[audible.ca] 60-day free trial + 5 audiobooks (exclusively for Amazon Prime Members)

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Jan 27th, 2021 9:14 am

Taurean [OP]: Newbie; Jan 6, 2016; 30 posts; 192 upvotes; The World is One Fam…

Jan 27th, 2021 9:14 am

60-day free trial + 5 audiobooks (exclusively for Amazon Prime Members)

Price:: $0
Savings:: 100%
Retailer:: audible.ca

For the fans of audiobooks

audible.ca is offering 2 months of a free trial and 5 audiobooks for prime members.

The offer was available on my amazon.ca home screen.

Just in case someone is interested - they can keep a watch on the offers available to them

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Jan 27th, 2021 9:23 am

Sling: Jr. Member; Oct 16, 2006; 180 posts; 96 upvotes; Waterloo

Jan 27th, 2021 9:23 am

Great deal. I see the banner but when i click on it I don't receive the promo even though I'm a prime member. Must be because I was an audible subscriber within a year or so.

Jan 27th, 2021 9:30 am

jm0287: Member; Nov 5, 2014; 270 posts; 197 upvotes; Toronto, ON

Jan 27th, 2021 9:30 am

Darn, I see the banner too but no promo. I also was a subscriber within the year.

Jan 27th, 2021 9:33 am

MooseV2: Member; Jun 18, 2016; 495 posts; 1425 upvotes

Jan 27th, 2021 9:33 am

This is worth ~$80. After your membership expires you still get to keep all the audiobooks. Good deal.

Jan 27th, 2021 9:37 am

docshah: Member; Aug 30, 2018; 386 posts; 162 upvotes; Brampton

Jan 27th, 2021 9:37 am

Thanks for posting. Got it.

Jan 27th, 2021 9:46 am

jarfgames: Deal Addict; Nov 10, 2012; 2321 posts; 1600 upvotes; Calgary

Jan 27th, 2021 9:46 am

I had the banner and clicked it to sign up. Got the email that says I’m on two month promo with 5 free audiobooks, but nowhere on my account do I see the 5 credits. Under the credits section it shows 2 credits which I think is the standard allocation? Anyone else having trouble seeing the 5 credits?

I had done an audible trial a long while ago, but I assumed this would still work since I got the banner and even the email after sign up said 5 book promo.

Jan 27th, 2021 9:46 am

RandomSanity: Deal Addict; May 18, 2009; 2283 posts; 522 upvotes; Kitchener-Waterloo, …

Jan 27th, 2021 9:46 am

I'm a big fan of audio books as well but I've never subscribed to Audible. What exactly does the membership get you? I thought it was a single audiobook per month?

Does it work similar to Kindle unlimited in that you can 'borrow' any of the audiobooks you like while you're subscribed, but you only get to keep the ones you purchase or the free ones each month?

Jan 27th, 2021 10:07 am

LucasL33883: Newbie; Jul 1, 2020; 2 posts

Jan 27th, 2021 10:07 am

Couldn't get it as well

I have the banner on my homepage but when I click, it says $14.95 / month and 1 free audiobook. I had my previous membership cancelled on July 2020 so I assume that may be the reason. However, looks like the banner doesn't specify any rules for this offer.

Jan 27th, 2021 10:07 am

aztecking: Deal Addict; Mar 3, 2009; 1076 posts; 122 upvotes

Jan 27th, 2021 10:07 am

jarfgames wrote: ↑ I had the banner and clicked it to sign up. Got the email that says I’m on two month promo with 5 free audiobooks, but nowhere on my account do I see the 5 credits. Under the credits section it shows 2 credits which I think is the standard allocation? Anyone else having trouble seeing the 5 credits?

I had done an audible trial a long while ago, but I assumed this would still work since I got the banner and even the email after sign up said 5 book promo.

its explained in the T&C, you don't get 5 credits right away.

Audible Exclusive Offer - Terms and Conditions
Offer available until January 31, 2021 at 6am PST or while supplies last. Offer available only to new Audible.ca customers who are Prime members at the time of sign up. By signing up for an Audible membership, you will receive your first 60 days free along with 2 credits and 1 Audible selected “Editor’s Extra” title in the first month and 1 credit and 1 Audible selected “Editor’s Extra” title in the second month. You must be signed up to receive marketing emails to receive communication regarding the Audible selected “Editor’s Extra” titles. At the end of your free membership period, your membership will continue until cancelled at the then current full price (currently CDN$14.95 per month plus applicable taxes) with your designated credit card or another available card on file. Cancel anytime by visiting the Account Details page on Audible.ca. Offer is limited to one per customer and account, may not be combined with other offers, is non-transferable and may not be resold. Audible and Amazon reserve the right to modify or cancel the offer at any time. If you violate any of these terms, this offer will be invalid.

Boom Boom Pow!

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Jan 27th, 2021 10:11 am

RichardMan: Jr. Member; Nov 30, 2017; 173 posts; 121 upvotes

Jan 27th, 2021 10:11 am

RandomSanity wrote: ↑ I'm a big fan of audio books as well but I've never subscribed to Audible. What exactly does the membership get you? I thought it was a single audiobook per month?

Does it work similar to Kindle unlimited in that you can 'borrow' any of the audiobooks you like while you're subscribed, but you only get to keep the ones you purchase or the free ones each month?

You also get a free editor’s choice per month. This month is the Queen’s gambit. And you have free access to many audible original audiobooks. And 30% off the regular priced audiobook, but that’s a meh since their original price is outrageous.

The hottest is you get to keep all the free ones even the membership expires.

Jan 27th, 2021 10:13 am

deals46: Deal Addict; Sep 28, 2005; 3710 posts; 1529 upvotes; Pointe-Claire

Jan 27th, 2021 10:13 am

Thanks for the heads-up OP!
Will wait till next week/month to see if the Amazon membership offer comes through (Virgin/Manulife promo). Could be good timing.

I can't afford to save that much!

Jan 27th, 2021 10:14 am

drew4008: Deal Addict; Apr 20, 2009; 1024 posts; 360 upvotes; Toronto

Jan 27th, 2021 10:14 am

Albeit different, but in the same vein, I prefer Blinkist.

Jan 27th, 2021 10:31 am

RandomSanity: Deal Addict; May 18, 2009; 2283 posts; 522 upvotes; Kitchener-Waterloo, …

Jan 27th, 2021 10:31 am

RichardMan wrote: ↑ You also get a free editor’s choice per month. This month is the Queen’s gambit. And you have free access to many audible original audiobooks. And 30% off the regular priced audiobook, but that’s a meh since their original price is outrageous.

The hottest is you get to keep all the free ones even the membership expires.

So essentially it's really just a subscription service that gives you one 'free' audiobook per month unless you're interested in their editor's choice books or audible original audiobooks. You don't really get any benefit from the membership itself beyond the 30% discount.

Jan 27th, 2021 10:38 am

Diakonos: Member; Nov 6, 2013; 394 posts; 234 upvotes; Montreal, QC

Jan 27th, 2021 10:38 am

RandomSanity wrote: ↑ So essentially it's really just a subscription service that gives you one 'free' audiobook per month unless you're interested in their editor's choice books or audible original audiobooks. You don't really get any benefit from the membership itself beyond the 30% discount.

Eh, it's not a cheap subscription, but you get more than this. Your 1 monthly credit can be put towards any book -- some much more expensive than the $15 monthly fee. I've bought books/readings that are $40+ on other platforms. And there's a few other little perks. E.g., there are Audible exclusive podcasts, including a few I liked on sleep, some soundscapes, and meditation. Occasionally there are free giveaways beyond the editor's choice, too.

The main problem is that I don't listen to 1 audiobook per month, so I have a bunch of credits piling up. With the temporary pause on membership they let you do once a year I'm hoping to catch up. I also find it annoying that Audible works seamlessly with Sonos, but won't with Chromecast (presumably because it competes with Alexa). On the whole though, definitely worth a free trial, and for some people definitely worth the subscription.

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Jan 27th, 2021 10:39 am

jm0287: Member; Nov 5, 2014; 270 posts; 197 upvotes; Toronto, ON

Jan 27th, 2021 10:39 am

jm0287 wrote: ↑Darn, I see the banner too but no promo. I also was a subscriber within the year.

I called into audible and they added the promo to my account

First month
2 credits + editors pick (Queen's Gambit)

Second month
1 credit + editors pick (TBD)

Some extras with your membership:

• Your own library to build. Keep your books forever, even if you cancel.
• Exclusive member only savings. Get 30% off additional audiobooks.
• Easy exchanges. Don't love a book? Swap it for free, anytime.
• Cancel anytime.

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Jan 27th, 2021 10:46 am

RandomSanity: Deal Addict; May 18, 2009; 2283 posts; 522 upvotes; Kitchener-Waterloo, …

Jan 27th, 2021 10:46 am

Diakonos wrote: ↑ Eh, it's not a cheap subscription, but you get more than this. Your 1 monthly credit can be put towards any book -- some much more expensive than the $15 monthly fee. I've bought books/readings that are $40+ on other platforms. And there's a few other little perks. E.g., there are Audible exclusive podcasts, including a few I liked on sleep, some soundscapes, and meditation. Occasionally there are free giveaways beyond the editor's choice, too.

The main problem is that I don't listen to 1 audiobook per month, so I have a bunch of credits piling up. With the temporary pause on membership they let you do once a year I'm hoping to catch up. I also find it annoying that Audible works seamlessly with Sonos, but won't with Chromecast (presumably because it competes with Alexa). On the whole though, definitely worth a free trial, and for some people definitely worth the subscription.

I'm not saying it's not worth it. The single audiobook of your choice per month makes it a good deal, since audiobooks can be rather pricey.

I just don't like the way they market it, it makes it sound like a service where you can listen to audiobooks for free, similar to Kindle Unlimited, when really it's only a single audiobook of your choice each month.

Even this promo isn't 5 free audiobooks of your choice, it's 3 of your choice and 2 specific audiobooks chosen by them. Not bad at all for free, but not as good as it sounds if you have specific tastes.

Jan 27th, 2021 10:47 am

jarfgames: Deal Addict; Nov 10, 2012; 2321 posts; 1600 upvotes; Calgary

Jan 27th, 2021 10:47 am

jm0287 wrote: ↑ I called into audible and they added the promo to my account

First month
2 credits + editors pic (Queen's Gambit)

Second month
1 credit + editors pic (TBD)

I think the way you described it here should be added to the OP for some extra clarity on how this promotion works.

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Jan 27th, 2021 11:06 am

jm0287: Member; Nov 5, 2014; 270 posts; 197 upvotes; Toronto, ON

Jan 27th, 2021 11:06 am

jarfgames wrote: ↑ I think the way you described it here should be added to the OP for some extra clarity on how this promotion works.

Thanks! I added some verbiage

Jan 27th, 2021 11:19 am

user55: Newbie; Jan 26, 2021; 1 posts

Jan 27th, 2021 11:19 am

This only gives you one audiobook a month. Why isn't there an audiobook subscription service that allows access to the full library like every other music/movie/tv subscription service?

Jan 27th, 2021 11:30 am

Diakonos: Member; Nov 6, 2013; 394 posts; 234 upvotes; Montreal, QC

Jan 27th, 2021 11:30 am

RandomSanity wrote: ↑ I'm not saying it's not worth it. The single audiobook of your choice per month makes it a good deal, since audiobooks can be rather pricey.

I just don't like the way they market it, it makes it sound like a service where you can listen to audiobooks for free, similar to Kindle Unlimited, when really it's only a single audiobook of your choice each month.

Even this promo isn't 5 free audiobooks of your choice, it's 3 of your choice and 2 specific audiobooks chosen by them. Not bad at all for free, but not as good as it sounds if you have specific tastes.

Mhm, I didn't mean to imply you said it's not worth it. I just wanted to mention that it is more than just the single credit and the monthly free book. There are other perks like the bonus podcasts and occasional giveaways (I downloaded a bunch of Giller-prize classics a while ago, and there have been other giveaways that are member-exclusive). I agree that this promo of 5 free audiobooks is a bit misleading; in essence it's three audiobooks and two bonus books of their choice. Probably the OP should reflect that more specific language.

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