Kindle book return policy abuse

First, you need to use the desktop site, since you cant make returns on the mobile site or in the app. Start your kindle book return go to and sign in with the same amazon account information you used to purchase your content. Amazon completely cuts me off for an abuse of policy of. Luckily i was caught up with any kindle books i had bought. Once a refund is issued, youll no longer have access to the book. To return a rental within the initial rental refund period, go to manage your rentals. May 08, 20 there is a lot of buzz these days about amazons book return policy for kindle books. The ebooks offered by amazon come in a kindle format, which is one of the most common formats of ebooks.

You dont own your kindle books, amazon reminds customer. There are too many people admitting that they abuse the policy simply because amazon. You can return eligible kindle books and comics from manage your content and devices. Jun 27, 2016 theres a post circulating this week about readers abusing amazons return policy in the kindle store. Free kindle books and kindle book deals are for usa only. A friend lent me a kindle book and we both received a notification that the loan was for 14 days. Books purchased from the kindle store can be returned within seven days of purchase. Amazon targets abuse of kindle ebook platform to increase.

Whispersync ensures youll never lose your place by allowing you to sync bookmarks, last page read, notes and highlights between all of your kindleready devices. Click the drop down action button in the right hand column across from the book you wish to return. Kindle ereader, fire tablet and amazon fire tv return policies for more information, please go to amazon device return faqs. On amazon s website, go to your manage your content and devices page. Kindle return policy updated return policy explained. If the item is in the same condition as when you received it, youll receive a full refund. How to get a refund for an accidental kindle book purchase. If you return an item using a prepaid method dropoff or pickup from the online returns center, and the reason for return is not a result of an amazon error, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund unless your item qualifies for a free return. Return to mystic lake 2014 hardcover paperback kindle. The returned kindle book may still appear on your kindle device or reading app, but you wont be able to open it. Carla doesnt believe that there is anything in the world more interesting than reading a good book, aside from writing a good story. At first, i was very fair about their return policy, not wanting to abuse it so i only returned those whose narration i didnt like so the book was really badboring that it got me pissed off. Amazon device support amazon kindle terms, warranties, and notices kindle ereader, fire tablet and amazon fire tv return policies for more information, please go to amazon device return faqs.

Amazons kindle ebook return policy is that you can return the book within seven days of purchase. If you are an amazon shopper in the united states, you must be very happy with their service and generous return policy, especially when you buy items shipped and sold by amazon. At best buy i have a year warranty on my kindle for any type of accident. Amazon s return policy, as i understood it before this incident, was a big inducement to purchase a kindle and kindle ebooks, even over a coworkers personal recommendation of a nook. Select the reason youre returning the book, and then click the return title button. If you bought the book with a credit, you will instantly be able to use that credit again. But, if you abuse the feature, you can have your amazon account completely disabled meaning not only could you no longer purchase books. From the digital orders tab, select the return for refund button next to the title you want to return. I am in favor of amazons 7day return policy on kindle books. After a kindle book is returned from your overdrive account, the title might still be available on your kindle device or in your kindle app until the end of the lending period.

Will the form factor or hardware sustain daily abuse. Writing over at her trout nation blog, jenny trout, recounts. In sum, i believe a lack of transparency and public disclosure of amazons overall kindle ebook return policies contributed to my high return rate because i believed customer satisfaction was a legitimate reason for ebook return. Ive finished the book early, reading it on my kindle paperwhite, and would like to return it to the lender, but i dont see a way to do that.

A stepbystep guide for how to return a book on audible. Or should i just wait to see if i might want a new one model instead. To request a refund and return content, visit manage your content and devices, select the actions button next to the title youd like to return, and select return for refund. In other countries these books may or may not be free. Find the library book by title in the list and hover your mouse pointer over the actions button out to the right side. You have 30 days from date of delivery to return items for free for a full refund if the item is defective, damaged, or the incorrect product. Amazon device support amazon kindle terms, warranties, and notices kindle ereader, fire tablet and amazon fire tv return policies for more. Oct 24, 2012 you dont own your kindle books, amazon reminds customer. Should amazon change its kindle book return policy. Refunds for amazon ebook sales, should you be worried. Returning kindle library books newton public library. How to return a kindle book you accidentally purchased book riot.

Kindle supports childrens books with kindle text popup, and comic books with kindle panel view which allows you to read a comic book panel by panel. In the menu that pops up click on return and then confirm the return. Dec 19, 2015 you can return a kindle e book sometimes. Amazon will refund readers for an ebook purchase within seven days, regardless of how much content has been read. Jack is in college, which is a pretty expensive place. Returning nook audiobooks if you have compatibility or quality issues with a nook audiobooks purchase, please call customer service at 1800thebook 18008432665. Will the form factor or hardware sustain daily abuse by.

Sep 21, 2011 3 select the actions icon next to the book you want to return. There are too many people admitting that they abuse the policy simply because amazon allows it. Amazon voluntarily extends this policy so items can be returned inside 30 days, but acts against customers who do it too often. Theres a post circulating this week about readers abusing amazons return policy in the kindle store. Basically, we can return items without explanation as long as they were purchased within 30 days. The new republic all who go do not return is an extraordinary memoir. There is a lot of buzz these days about amazons book return policy for kindle books. Kindle unlimited with kindle unlimited, you can read as much as you want, choosing from over 1 million titles and thousands of audiobooks. From there you can select return under the read now in browser button.

Jun 23, 2018 kindle unlimited has a 3,000 page book limit. A few months ago, my kindle broke so i took it to best buy to return it. If that ebook were a turkey, the bird would be buried deep inside the stuffing. Now that they remade the kindle fire and are making 3 new ones, there will be no more of the original kindle fire. In the popup window, choose the reason for return, then select return for refund. Unlike tablets and phones, kindle doesnt distract you with social media, emails, and text messages. They are reading the complete book then returning it for a refund. Im assuming you mean books you have borrowed from kindle unlimited. You can return a book for any reason within a few days i think its seven and youll get a full refund. Mar 18, 2016 amazon voluntarily extends this policy so items can be returned inside 30 days, but acts against customers who do it too often. Once logged in you will see a list of all of your kindle content.

Amazon is banning users who abuse its return policy. The week of november 17, 20, i discovered my internet return option was disabled. By design, kindle paperwhite is purposebuilt for reading and creates a sanctuary so you can lose yourself in a book. If you purchased the book some other way, it will take up to ten working days for the refund to go through. Please see below for information on how to initiate a return through your abebooks account. While you wont be able to return all of your unread books. Go to the manage your kindle page your library book will be identified by the.

Feb 01, 2016 i believe that your return policy is being abused by some very dishonest people. Stop allowing refunds on ebooks after ebooks have been read. Vitalsource reserves the right to refuse to sell or to provide refunds to any person for any reason not prohibited by law, including, but not limited to, abuse of its return policy. Kindle format 8 azw3, kindle azw, txt, pdf, unprotected mobi, prc natively. At first glance, this might seem like good customer service. They even pay for return shipping if your received item is defective.

Recently, i heard from different authors and publishers about amazons practices and how it is affecting authors and publishers. I should just stay away from amazon on principle but i do have a kindle 2 bought in my husbands account. To meet the demand of kindle reader, most of the new smart phone has a kindle app available that reads both kindle formats as well as pdf formats. Returning nook audiobooks if you have compatibility or quality issues with a nook audiobooks purchase, please call customer service at 1800the book 18008432665. How to return a kindle book borrowed from your library.

To request a refund and return content, visit manage your kindle, click the actions button next to the title youd like to return, and select return for refund, or contact customer service. How to return a kindle ebook early linkedin slideshare. You may be able to return books and comics that you bought from the kindle store for a refund. Once a refund is issued, you cant have access to the book. I believe that your return policy is being abused by some very dishonest people. How to return a loaned kindle book in seconds, you will find the loaned book removed from your kindle library and receive an e mail notification from amazon. Items must be sold andor fulfilled by amazon directly, otherwise customer has to pay for return shipping, maybe. Feb 15, 2018 how to return a book on audible okay, heres how to get your money andor credits back if youre really wishing youd picked a different audiobook. I could understand if there were evidence that i had tried to abuse. If you accidentally buy a kindle book on your kindle, you can easily cancel the order on the order confirmation page. The book is now off your overdrive digital library account. Return shipping is calculated as equal to original shipping cost and when refundable, is added to the refund upon return receipt of the book by the seller.

In these cases, many people wondercan you return kindle books. I ordered a kindle voyage with the discount for prime members before i saw that new ones are coming next week. Books you purchase from the kindle store are eligible for return and. Take returns away, and the scammers who are abusing the returns system. So he likes that he can use amazon to buy textbooks for cheaper than at the campus book store, and uses the site to. Making a habit of returning unwanted items to appears to have a hidden cost. Kindle how to return a book when you have finished reading an ebook on your kindle, you can return the item early. This petition had 6,063 supporters glenda wallace started this petition to amazon kindle direct publishingcustomer support amazon kindle e book return policy. What do you think about amazons kindle books return policy. Go to the manage your kindle page your library book will be identified by the words public library in orange after the title. When this happens i am not being paid for my work and you arent getting paid either. Find the title in the your content list, then select. Even if they do this, it seems to me the kindle store should be separate and you should only loose access to it if you violate some drm law.

Titles purchased from the following publishers will follow the return policies outlined below. For more information about our store return policy, click here. In the lower right hand column click the manage your kindle button. Whether you like romance, fantasy, mystery, science. So he likes that he can use amazon to buy textbooks for cheaper than at the campus book store, and uses the site to buy the electronics he use. This is unfair to authors and publishers because this is how many of us earn our living. But i can see that there may be people out there abusing this privilage by returning books after having read them, it takes all kinds you know. The voiceview screen reader, activated by the kindle audio adapter, enables access to the vast majority of kindle paperwhite features. The page on amazon for the kindle return policy is blank right now. Theres no need to change amazons kindle ebook return policy.

Find the book you want to return in the list, and then see the actions button on the righthand side. Please note that sellers are permitted to have a final sale policy on ebooks only. Apr 03, 20 in sum, i believe a lack of transparency and public disclosure of amazons overall kindle ebook return policies contributed to my high return rate because i believed customer satisfaction was a legitimate reason for ebook return. Html, doc, docx, jpeg, gif, png, bmp through conversion. How to return a book on audible okay, heres how to get your money andor credits back if youre really wishing youd picked a different audiobook. Below is amazons current policy for returning kindle books. Books you purchase from the kindle store are eligible for return and refund if we receive your request within seven days of the date of purchase. While were unable to respond directly to your feedback, well. Amazons return policy, which allows users to return items within 30 days without needing to provide a reason, does not stipulate a specific limit for the amount of times you can return or request. If you abuse this policy, you will get banned, so be a responsible buyer. Apply the return shipping label and take the shipment to the carrier listed on your return label.

Please dont abuse the kindle book return policy in case that your kindle account has been suspended. Go to content and find the book you want to return. Amazon may send email notification that the loan is ending. I downloaded a kindle book, hacked it then asked for a refund and received it. You get online support, a oneyear warranty, a 30day return policy, and a direct tollfree number for kindle support issues 18663218851. Amazon has banned my account my kindle is now a partial. How to return a loaned kindle book more details about how to share kindle books with family friends. With this book deen has laid to rest the idea that a hasid from new square could never become a great writer in english, or an articulate chronicler of his own experiences. Please tell me im not the only person to purchase a book only to realize that i already have a paperback on my shelf heres how to return a.