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team teri on 22/05/2014 - 17:24 amazon.com (4015 clicks)
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200 coins per app. I have no idea whether any of the 5 apps is any good, but the 1000 points can be put to good use. Equivalent to US$10.

Edit: to get or spend coins your device needs to be linked to Amazon US. You can do that in two steps:
1) In "Your Account" under "Address Book" add any US address (hotel, fictional).
2) Also in "Your Account" under under "Digital Management" go to "Manage Your Content and Devices" - from there you find "Country Settings" on the left, pick the US address

Thanks to Cardz for his tip below, I copy it here to make it easier to find:
If you haven't already with your 1000 credits buy GTA SA
It will cost you 700 credits but you will get a further 2000 credits

http://www.amazon.com/Grand-Theft-Auto-Andreas-Kindle/dp/B00…

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  • jv on 22/05/2014 - 17:31

    what kind of coins ?

  • mmcs on 22/05/2014 - 17:31

    thanks

    • mycosys on 22/05/2014 - 20:11
      +6

      Recommend going to my apps and devices and archive 2 of the apps as they appear potentially 'dangerous' Strawberry Shortcake (it costs $20+ in in app purchases to do just about anything according to reviews, easily accidentally purchased by kids according to reviews) and Food Network in The Kitchen (reviews are terrible and permissions are those of spyware/datamining software - tho it may just be terrible development)

  • jordyred96 on 22/05/2014 - 17:32

    it says they arent available at my location

    • mmcs on 22/05/2014 - 17:34

      add an US address (any address) to your account and make it your default location. :-)

      • jordyred96 on 22/05/2014 - 17:36

        how, i cant find where to change adress

      • ectoplasmical on 22/05/2014 - 17:38

        I have a US address as default but it doesn't seem to work.

        To complicate it the Amazon Appstore shows prices in Pounds on my tablet. Weird.

        Any tips?

        • team teri on 22/05/2014 - 17:41
          +8

          In "Your Account" under "Address Book" add any US address (hotel, fictional).

          Then under "Digital Management" go to "Manage Your Content and Devices" - from there you find "Country Settings"

        • mobo on 22/05/2014 - 18:01

          argh i swtiched my country to us and I think i lost my coins. I was now able to get the iheartradio app which gave me 200 coins but now my balance says only 200 coins

        • ectoplasmical on 22/05/2014 - 18:30

          "Your digital account is currently registered at Amazon.co.uk. Go to the Manage Your Kindle page at Amazon.co.uk"

          That explains it.

          Thanks for the help, fixed through that.

        • unity1 on 22/05/2014 - 18:47
          +2

          Deleted your purchases then purchase again with the US address. You will get all your coins back.

        • szabby on 22/05/2014 - 23:22

          Same thing happened to me, only see 200 coins. after switching to US address. I managed to purchase iHeartRadio but assume i lost the other 4x200 points.

          I re-purchased the apps with my US address but did not get credited with the 800 points.

          It has been over 3 hours so it is not because i have not waited long enough for the points to appear.

          How do i delete purchases if i purchased on the website?

        • unity1 on 22/05/2014 - 23:55
          +3

          Click on "Your Account". Under "Digital Content" click on "Apps and devices" and then you can deleted individual apps.

        • szabby on 23/05/2014 - 00:03

          Thanks Unity1 for the steps

        • mobo on 23/05/2014 - 11:05

          Raised a support ticket with amazon last night. Logged in this morning and I got my 1000 coins. Didn't get a reply on support ticket so dunno if they fixed it or the credit was just delayed. I purchased the san andreas this morning for the 2k coins. Awesome deal OP. Good job

      • battler on 22/05/2014 - 17:45
        +4

        Finally, something good comes out of watching Beverly Hills 90210 all those years ago.

        • team teri on 22/05/2014 - 18:01
          +7

          Do you live on Hollywood Boulevard as well? We might be neighbours :-P

        • mobo on 23/05/2014 - 11:06

          I live on 21 Jump Street, Beverly Hills 90210 :D

        • blahman on 24/05/2014 - 17:28
          +1

          Hi neighbour! I'm from across the road over at 22 Jump Street

  • DTizL on 22/05/2014 - 17:38
    +2

    Thanks Team Teri.

    If you don't think you'll really use an app, an option is to purchase (free) through the Amazon site and skip installing it on your device.

    • GreenGuava on 22/05/2014 - 21:17

      +1 That's what I did :)

      • primarilyade on 24/05/2014 - 11:44

        To 'purchase' through the Amazon site directly, do you need to have set up an Android device? I don't own one :/.

        • GreenGuava on 24/05/2014 - 12:28

          I have an Android device linked to my account, so I can't tell you for sure, but I would presume so.

          If you already have an Amazon account maybe just give it a go and see if it works?

  • Roary on 22/05/2014 - 17:42
    +16

    The apps are free. You dont need to Buy anything.

    Just to clear confusion

    If you haven't already with your 1000 credits buy GTA SA
    It will cost you 700 credits but you will get a further 2000 credits

    http://www.amazon.com/Grand-Theft-Auto-Andreas-Kindle/dp/B00…

  • swings on 22/05/2014 - 17:45

    Great! To spend coins in the store I suggest:
    Touchdraw great vector drawing,editing and chart, fully compatible with inkscape.
    Spacedraw(unlock key app) impressive 3d app, takes a bit to get used but very pawerfull and the team is adding many features

  • TheAviator on 22/05/2014 - 17:48
    +1

    Nice find team teri! Make sure to use the GTA San Andreas offer as well and get an extra 2000 coins.

    Thinking I might grab this paid app, Monument Valley, with the coins. It looks kinda interesting http://www.amazon.com/ustwo-Studio-Ltd-Monument-Valley/dp/B0…

    • beaver2233 on 22/05/2014 - 17:51

      'Tis what i bought - apparently it's supposed to be pretty good, though short.

    • meph3x6 on 22/05/2014 - 20:17

      +1 for Monument Valley. Only worthwhile thing I bought with the GTA San Andreas coins.

  • bxpressiv on 22/05/2014 - 17:50
    +3

    $36 worth of credit thus far for nothing.

    • deeevan on 22/05/2014 - 18:24

      <sarcasm>Only</sarcasm> $36? You're not trying hard enough.

      (I had a few dollars worth of coins from a long forgotten bargain)

      • deeevan on 22/05/2014 - 20:54

        Whoa.. That was a joke! Will try make it more obvious next time. $36 is more than enough credit.

        In fact, I now have a fear of buying anything in case it becomes free or worse.. free with coins. Missed out on $1 because I got Paper Camera in the earlier bargain.

    • theworks on 22/05/2014 - 20:05

      Same boat $34 of coins, nothing I want (or need)

  • team teri on 22/05/2014 - 17:56
    +2

    A bit of a shame they don't sell Titanium Backup, that's the only paid app that I really need.

  • Bappy on 22/05/2014 - 18:08

    Where do you check your Coin balance?
    I have checked Amazon FAQ but it only shows the option from a kindle device

    • Roary on 22/05/2014 - 18:12
      +2

      Just click on an app that requires money (dont buy it)
      It should show you your balance on the next screen as an option to use that currency

    • team teri on 22/05/2014 - 18:12
      +4

      Just go to any paid app, it will display the number of available points above the purchase button.

      • andwae on 22/05/2014 - 18:22

        I can only see the "buy now with 1-click" button?

        • team teri on 22/05/2014 - 18:24

          Did you already "buy" the free apps? After "buying" it can take a couple of minutes for the coins to be credited.

      • andwae on 22/05/2014 - 18:29

        yeah i've bought those free ones

  • team teri on 22/05/2014 - 18:11

    Has anyone tried the Wolfram Alpha app? Highly rated, but what are the advantages over opening their page in a browser?
    http://www.amazon.com/Wolfram-Alpha-LLC/dp/B004J1DBJI/ref=pd…

    • TheAviator on 22/05/2014 - 18:18

      I got it, it runs some calculations and stuff instantly, as opposed to Web browser where you need to press enter. I'm happy with it given I used coins, probably wouldn't spend real money on it though

    • beaver2233 on 22/05/2014 - 18:20

      isnt it free from the play store?

    • brawndo on 22/05/2014 - 18:21

      I've had the app for a while. In my experience, the results render better in the app, and it comes with its own keyboard for easy access to a load of mathematical symbols.

    • team teri on 22/05/2014 - 18:30

      Thanks TheAviator1992 & brawndo, I'll probably buy it.

      Another one that could be good:
      Graphing Calculator by Mathlab (PRO), costs 599 points, but you get 180 back. http://www.amazon.com/Graphing-Calculator-by-Mathlab-PRO/dp/…

      I might try the free version of that one first from the play store, if good get the pro version with points from Amazon.

  • lostn on 22/05/2014 - 18:18

    Can you only buy digital downloads with the coins?

    • meph3x6 on 22/05/2014 - 20:18

      Yep

      Amazon Coins is a new virtual currency for U.S. customers to purchase eligible apps, games, and digital in-app items.
      Redeeming Amazon Coins is supported on both Android and Kindle Fire devices (except Kindle Fire 1st Generation), and on the Amazon Appstore on Amazon.com.

      • lostn on 22/05/2014 - 21:54

        How about PC game downloads?

        • Ughhh on 22/05/2014 - 22:00

          No. http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=hp_coins_tou?ie=UTF8&nodeId=201439730&encoding=UTF8&ref=mas_dp_help

          2.1 Redeeming Coins. Coins may be redeemed only for the purchase of eligible products through the Amazon Appstore.

  • rumham25 on 22/05/2014 - 18:26
    +6
    Item(s) Subtotal: 699 coins

    Total Before Tax: 699 coins

    Tax Collected: 62 coins

    Total for this Order: 761 coins

    lol coin tax

    • team teri on 22/05/2014 - 18:31
      +4

      Oops, guess you picked a state with sales tax. You might want to move to a state that does not have that tax, I think Oregon should be good?

    • Roja on 22/05/2014 - 19:01

      Try Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire or Oregon

      • Pianoisyum on 22/05/2014 - 20:58

        Florida works too.

  • Infinite Monkee on 22/05/2014 - 18:26

    thx OP

  • gsrt22 on 22/05/2014 - 18:28

    now have almost 3000 points. when is the expiry on these?

    • team teri on 22/05/2014 - 18:33

      "Purchased Coins do not expire. Promotional Coins expire on the last day of the calendar month one year after we give them to you (for example, Promotional Coins we give you on May 15 will expire on May 31 of the following year)."

  • qth37144 on 22/05/2014 - 18:57

    stupid amazon!

    1) In "Your Account" under "Address Book" add any US address (hotel, fictional). - done that
    2) Also in "Your Account" under under "Digital Management" go to "Manage Your Content and Devices" - from there you find "Country Settings" on the left, pick the US address. - not available nowhere

    tried on:
    1. iPad iOS Safari
    2. Firefox on Windows Desktop
    3. IE on Windows Desktop
    4. Dolphin browser on Xperia Z

    for this reason missed last time similar deal
    and now iHeartRadio gives me …"You are not eligible to purchase this app due to geographical restrictions"…

    please advise how to fix this "Country Settings"

  • Flyerone on 22/05/2014 - 19:09

    I could get all but the iheartradio for some reason. Weird.

    • Food on 22/05/2014 - 19:21

      Saaaaaame

    • mobo on 23/05/2014 - 11:08

      need to change your country setting. Even though you are registered on the .com site your country is probably set to australia.

    • daydream on 23/05/2014 - 17:00

      I had already bought iheartradio free last time ;-( Any way to unbuy it so I can rebuy it and get some coins for it? ;-)

      • team teri on 23/05/2014 - 17:25
        +1

        Edit: even easier: go here, then select 'Delete' next to the app.
        https://www.amazon.com/gp/mas/your-account/myapps

        Yes, there is. Go to your Kindle Libary, then 'Manage your Apps' and 'Delete'. Worked for me last week when I had bought stuff from the com.au site without coins. I bought it again from .com and got coins. Works only once (no extra points if you delete and re-buy).

  • Food on 22/05/2014 - 19:42

    Can you purchase physical Amazon items with these coins?

    • tyank232 on 22/05/2014 - 19:46
      +1

      No

      • Food on 22/05/2014 - 19:47

        Damm

  • mily on 22/05/2014 - 20:00

    GTA won't run on my nexus5 as it's kindle fire version, am I right?
    Now I am having 2801 coins (must have collected 500 free coins elsewhere before), will they expire?

    • Pianoisyum on 22/05/2014 - 20:59
      +1

      They will expire in a year as far as I can remember.

  • cantstanzya on 22/05/2014 - 20:12
    +1

    For people unable to see points etc. Try using your laptop or personal computer. I have horrible time using my mobile phone on these amazon ozbargin deals as the mobile site is hard to navigate for device settings and does not like to show points most of the time.
    Also fyi I have changed my devices 'country settings' back and forth from USA to Aus a few times now and it does not seem to effect points balance.
    One more thing, I received an email yesterday from amazon threatening 'restrictions' and asking for verification in form of passport for the free kindle books on ozbargin I have been getting from the US kindle store. Now I can't get books from US store as it just takes me to page that says I'm not in the country I say I'm from. :S

    • nismo on 23/05/2014 - 08:59
      +1

      I recall having that issue with "I'm not in the country I say I'm from"

      Pretty sure I used the Hola Chrome Extension to get around it ;-)

  • mt2000 on 22/05/2014 - 20:57

    Thanks for sharing. I now have heaps of free apps and plenty of coins to spend on future apps:)

  • congo on 22/05/2014 - 21:10

    Oh no, I don't have 700 credits to get GTA… :-(
    Is there any other app can would give you more coins than what it costs?

    Thanks

    • BargainBenno on 22/05/2014 - 21:54

      This seems the only one but it is a GREAT idea…I mean nothing like buying an app and ending up with more coins than you started with.

  • SSJX on 22/05/2014 - 21:25
    +1

    Can you keep re-buying GTA:SA to get +1300 coins each time?
    (may need to delete app from list of apps?)

    • KillerkratZ on 22/05/2014 - 22:26

      Nah it doesn't work. I just tried it on my other apps. You only get the free coins once. Even if you delete the app, it still has a record that you purchased it before.

  • gomango on 22/05/2014 - 21:42
    +1

    Got the 1000 coins thanks! But I can't see GTA San Andreas on the Amazon App Store when I search for it from my Samsung Galaxy S3. Is it because I need to have a Kindle Fire to see and it and download it (because it's the Kindle Fire edition?)?

    • GreenGuava on 22/05/2014 - 22:06
      +2

      Yes. Log into Amazon on your PC and you should be able to buy it even though it's not compatible with your phone

      • gomango on 22/05/2014 - 22:41

        Thanks, that's awesome advice. I've been downloading, installing and then uninstalling the apps on my phone to get the coins. Buying from my PC and I don't even have to do any of that! Legendary!

  • MrDad9000 on 22/05/2014 - 21:59

    I need more coinsss !!!

  • tyler.durden on 22/05/2014 - 22:01

    what are some good apps to buy?

    • Maxxjet on 22/05/2014 - 22:08

      Flightboard

  • CVonC on 22/05/2014 - 22:06

    cheers :D

  • chonghe on 22/05/2014 - 22:08

    Get it again for free!
    Amazon website is being OzBargained!

  • bashar20 on 22/05/2014 - 22:10
    +1

    I got this email :-( what do I do now?

    Hello from Amazon.

    We are writing because the home country registered to your Kindle account may not match your country of residence. Due to publishing rights, the home country registered to your account must match your country of residence.

    To continue purchasing titles available for the United States of America, please send a copy of your valid government-issued identity card, passport, or a utility bill received within the previous 90 days to our secure fax line:

    Within the US: 206-266-1838
    Outside the US: (00)1-206-266-1838

    For your security, you may obscure the passport, ID, or account number. However, we ask that you do not obscure any portion of your name, your address, or any expiration or statement dates.

    Your fax will be converted to a secure electronic image that will never be printed. Once we have completed the verification process, we will delete the image.

    If you have moved to a different country, you can update your home country in the Manage Your Kindle section of your Amazon account (www.amazon.com/manageyourkindle):

    1. Login to amazon.com/manageyourkindle.
    2. Click "Country Settings."
    3. Click "Change."
    4. Choose an existing home address from your account or enter a new one.
    5. Click “Update.”

    We may restrict your home country setting if you continue to purchase from the catalog of titles for the United States of America without completing the verification process.

    We appreciate your cooperation.

    Regards,

    Account Specialist
    Amazon.com

    • MrDad9000 on 22/05/2014 - 22:13

      What address did you use?
      Do you have multiple addresses set up?

      • bashar20 on 22/05/2014 - 22:19

        I made a US address and set the country of device to USA.
        and my other addresses are in Australia

    • superm86 on 23/05/2014 - 00:33

      I got the same mail - reverted back to Oz address, now not changing it back :(

  • MrDad9000 on 22/05/2014 - 22:11

    How did you find these apps btw?

  • ubor on 22/05/2014 - 22:15

    Got 2301 coins after buying the 5 free apps and GTA San Andreas. Thanks OP.

    • CyberMurning on 22/05/2014 - 22:21

      use computer, click the gta link on the initial post, ignore warning that the app is not compatible with your device

  • CyberMurning on 22/05/2014 - 22:20

    wohoo You have 2,243 coins.

  • chonghe on 22/05/2014 - 22:20

    Any offline map/gps nagivator to introduce?
    Any health related apps, e.g. run tracking apps to buy?

  • KillerkratZ on 22/05/2014 - 22:21

    Thanks OP. Followed all the instructions and supposed to end up with 2301 (1000-699+2000) but ended up with 2801 coins not sure why…LOL

    Oh well thanks for the heads up.

  • CyberMurning on 22/05/2014 - 22:25

    anymore like the GTA?

  • brawndo on 22/05/2014 - 22:53
    +2

    FYI Plex is back to 99c with a 30 coin bonus.

  • Yuun Yii on 22/05/2014 - 23:15

    If I switch my country back to Australia will the apps still receive updates?

  • szabby on 23/05/2014 - 00:07

    Thanks OP :-)

    Now i can buy a few apps I have wanted but never pulled the trigger, with the coins.

    Much appreciated!

    BTW, if I switch back to Australian Address (on the amazon.com site before I spend my coins, will i lose them??

    Or do they actually appear as a payment option when making purchases?

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