As mentioned in this reddit thread:
A slickdeals bargain allows you to get 12 credits for one year. Much cheaper than the monthly plan.
This offer is for new members only but a number of current members (inlcuding me) were able to go to Audible's live chat and get this plan too. I'm on the US membership. Please comment below if you're able to do the same with an Aus. membership.
was signing in to say exactly this.
no issues so far. used them twice - about 12 credits or so.
I didn't know this was a thing.
Can you apply them to an AU Audible account?
Thanks for the recommendation to exploreaudiobooks.com
However I am now out of credits
Please PM me before buying
US $8.33 each
5X Audible US credits
US 23.33
$4.66 each
10X Audible US credits
US $28.30
Currently out of US credits, shall be back soon!
$2.83 each
20X Audible US credits
US $54.99
Currently out of US credits, shall be back soon!
$2.75 each
25X Audible US credits
US 68.73
Currently out of US credits, shall be back soon!
$2.75 each
How do you go about getting a US account?
Apparently, the trick is to register with a REAL US address on the "Billing Address" field. Doesn't matter if your credit card has a non-US billing address, doesn't matter if you register from a non-US IP and, since Audible.com only communicates with its clients by email, it doesn't matter if the "Billing Address" recipient is a random stranger or a Subway in NYC :)
Thanks for the recommendation to exploreaudiobooks.com.
However I am now out of credits.
Please PM me before buying.
FYI I'm a current member of AU Audible and just received the email below this makes this deal even more attractive although I wish they had the same thing available for AU accounts I currently run two and hate switching between them.
Hi there,
From 1 July 2017, the Australian Government will begin applying GST to the international sale of digital products and services provided to Australian consumers. This means that 10% GST will apply to all purchases and memberships on Audible.com.au.As a thank you for being a loyal member of Audible.com.au, we guarantee that your current membership price of $14.95 per month will not change until 1 October 2019.
Please be aware this price is valid for your current membership only. Our monthly membership price will increase for new members from $14.95 to $16.45 from 1 October 2017.As always, if you have questions, we are happy to answer them. Please call us at any time on 1800 736 910 or visit our Help Centre.
More information on this new legislation can be found here.
Regards,
The Audible Team
I gave up my Platinum US account last year and now buy credits from here https://exploreaudiobooks.com/ and have never had an issue with them.