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Even with a Kindle (or Kindle software) you still can't get the same books (in ebook format) as you can overseas. There are several fiction books that I just ca

by daemin 15y ago

Even with a Kindle (or Kindle software) you still can't get the same books (in ebook format) as you can overseas. There are several fiction books that I just cannot get in Kindle e-book format because the local distributor hasn't authorised it or some such.

jbarham 15y ago
Have you tried the trick of buying yourself am Amazon.com gift certificate?
brc 15y ago
This frustrated me so much I took the time to setup proper drm cracking. So the answer is: 1) set up US proxy so you appear as US browser (ie openproxy or similar) 2) open up US-sepcific account using US address (any will do, you're not getting anything shipped, I used a postal service). 3) purchase gift voucher for amount covering the books you wish to purchase with 'regular' amazon account 4) use US account via proxy to make purchase, and use gift voucher to pay for them. 5) use Kindle cloud reader to download purchased ebooks to your local machine (you have no Kindle registered to this account, so you can't download to your kindle). 6) install calibre open source e-book management (this is a good tool for managing your ebook collection anyway) 7) google for amazon DRM book plug in for calibre 8) load purchased ebooks up, run drm cracking plugin 9) connect kindle and upload cracked books 10) open beer and laugh openly at futile attempts to use DRM to control industry It sounds complicated but it's not really that hard. Amazing how you have to act like a criminal to do something that would seem logical to everyone but a publishing lawyer. You can also use this tool to share ebooks between kindles, ie, yours and your partner - as you would with a book purchased from a store.
- someperson 15y ago
  Which postal redirection services do you use/recommend?
  - brc 15y ago
    I use a service called MyUS.com - they've been good on a couple of occasions, so I'll give a qualified support to them. You pay some cash ($10 I think) and they give you a permanent US address to get stuff sent to.
lazyeye 15y ago
This is very easy to get around. Amazon allows you to register multiple addresses. Just register a US address against your Kindle. All your other Amazon services can be registered against your AU address(es). This will give you full access to the US ebook catalogues from AU. As you would expect Amazon only puts up a minimal, token resistance to you buying their stuff.
- nl 15y ago
  This is no longer the case. Now they check the address on your credit card, and check you are coming from a US IP address. I've heard you can work around this using pre-paid credit cards (and possibly gift cards) and a US based proxy.
  - lazyeye 15y ago
    If this is true then they must be only location testing new Kindle subscribers. I purchased my first-gen Kindle a few years ago and have been purchasing US books without a problem since registering a US address soon afterwards. There is an option under "Manage your kindle" -> Country Settings where you can select your country. Mine is currently set to US and I dont have a US credit card or IP proxy etc.
    - nl 15y ago
      It is possible they use different forms. I think I had the most trouble when trying to buy an MP3 via Amazon.
- brc 15y ago
  No, you need a US IP address and a US credit card, and a US postal address on your account. See my comment further up.

by daemin 15y ago

jbarham 15y ago

Have you tried the trick of buying yourself am Amazon.com gift certificate?

brc 15y ago

This frustrated me so much I took the time to setup proper drm cracking. So the answer is: 1) set up US proxy so you appear as US browser (ie openproxy or similar) 2) open up US-sepcific account using US address (any will do, you're not getting anything shipped, I used a postal service). 3) purchase gift voucher for amount covering the books you wish to purchase with 'regular' amazon account 4) use US account via proxy to make purchase, and use gift voucher to pay for them. 5) use Kindle cloud reader to download purchased ebooks to your local machine (you have no Kindle registered to this account, so you can't download to your kindle). 6) install calibre open source e-book management (this is a good tool for managing your ebook collection anyway) 7) google for amazon DRM book plug in for calibre 8) load purchased ebooks up, run drm cracking plugin 9) connect kindle and upload cracked books 10) open beer and laugh openly at futile attempts to use DRM to control industry It sounds complicated but it's not really that hard. Amazing how you have to act like a criminal to do something that would seem logical to everyone but a publishing lawyer. You can also use this tool to share ebooks between kindles, ie, yours and your partner - as you would with a book purchased from a store.

someperson 15y ago
Which postal redirection services do you use/recommend?
- brc 15y ago
  I use a service called MyUS.com - they've been good on a couple of occasions, so I'll give a qualified support to them. You pay some cash ($10 I think) and they give you a permanent US address to get stuff sent to.

lazyeye 15y ago

This is very easy to get around. Amazon allows you to register multiple addresses. Just register a US address against your Kindle. All your other Amazon services can be registered against your AU address(es). This will give you full access to the US ebook catalogues from AU. As you would expect Amazon only puts up a minimal, token resistance to you buying their stuff.

nl 15y ago
This is no longer the case. Now they check the address on your credit card, and check you are coming from a US IP address. I've heard you can work around this using pre-paid credit cards (and possibly gift cards) and a US based proxy.
- lazyeye 15y ago
  If this is true then they must be only location testing new Kindle subscribers. I purchased my first-gen Kindle a few years ago and have been purchasing US books without a problem since registering a US address soon afterwards. There is an option under "Manage your kindle" -> Country Settings where you can select your country. Mine is currently set to US and I dont have a US credit card or IP proxy etc.
  - nl 15y ago
    It is possible they use different forms. I think I had the most trouble when trying to buy an MP3 via Amazon.
brc 15y ago
No, you need a US IP address and a US credit card, and a US postal address on your account. See my comment further up.