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- Amazon makes it easy to give away Kindle e-books to individuals or even groups.
- Free Kindle eBooks can be arranged for delivery within 45 days of purchase.
- Giving away Kindle e-books has the advantage of free shipping, instant delivery, and lower prices than paper books. If it cannot be exchanged, the buyer can request a refund.
Amazon offers an extensive catalog of e-books for Kindle owners, and even offers a way to gift e-books to friends or larger groups. The great thing about Kindle e-books is that you don’t need a Kindle to read them. There are Kindle apps for Android and iOS, and even the Kindle web reader. This makes e-books accessible to almost anyone with Internet access. Once signed in to your Amazon account, your reader’s e-reading progress is synced across all devices, making it easy to start reading on your Kindle and pick up where you left off on your smartphone or tablet.
While giving away a paper book may not come close to giving a paper book, sometimes it makes sense to give a Kindle e-book, and Amazon offers an easy way to do it. First, open Amazon.com on your smartphone or PC (the iOS and Android apps don’t allow Kindle books to be purchased) and enter the title. select ‘Kindle version’ From the available purchase options, then clickbuy for others‘ box on the right side of the screen. A new page will open where the user can fill in the shipping options and proceed with the payment.
Kindle eBook giveaway option
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Amazon allows users to purchase Kindle e-books for individuals or larger groups. All the user needs to do is enter the recipient’s email address in the send options field. If purchasing the eBook for more than one person, please enter multiple email addresses. Users can also choose whether they want an eBook redemption link emailed to the recipient, or if they want the redemption link to be shared with the recipient through the platform of their choice. If the first option is selected, the user can choosefrom‘ and include an optional message. There is even an option to schedule a delivery date up to 45 days after the current date. If the change link option is selected, the user will receive an email with instructions on how to view and manage the link.
After choosing your preferred option, clickkeep paying’ and complete the transaction. Amazon points out that Kindle e-books can only be redeemed by recipients in the same country as the sender, which is an unfortunate limitation. If the eBook has not been redeemed, the user has the option to request a refund or send an undated copy to another recipient.
Giving away Kindle e-books has several advantages over paper books. The most obvious point is that users do not need to pay any shipping fees. The eBook is sent electronically to the recipient, who can click the link to start reading it on the device of their choice. This also makes it a great last minute gift for someone as it is delivered instantly. Finally, Kindle books tend to be much more expensive, and sometimes much cheaper, than paperback or hardcover books. Kindle eBooks are a great gift for holidays, birthdays, or special occasions if the recipient doesn’t object to reading e-books.
Get Refunds for Unredeemed Kindle Gifts
If the recipient doesn’t exchange the free Kindle book within 60 days, the buyer has the option to return the book to Amazon for a refund. To do this, open the Amazon website or app and navigate to the “your order list‘ part. On the website you can find this section by clickingReturns and orders‘ must be above. On the smartphone app, tap the menu button (three lines) at the bottom of the screen and select “Order.’
Find the title of the eBook and select “Return unreceived books.’ Choose a reason for the return and click ‘submit.’ Refunds for Kindle eBooks will be credited back to their original form of payment within three to five business days once they are approved.
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