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⚠️ 6 Audiobook Subscription Gotchas to Watch For

Credit Expiration: HIGH Unused credits often expire after 6-12 months, or immediately upon cancellation—check if credits rollover and for how long
License vs Ownership: HIGH You typically receive a license to listen, not true ownership. Books can be removed from your library if the platform loses rights or terminates your account
Credit Rollover Limits: MEDIUM Even with rollover, there's usually a cap (often 6 credits). Excess credits may be forfeited without refund
Member Pricing Lock-Out: MEDIUM Discounted "member prices" for additional books only apply while subscribed—if you cancel, you may pay full retail for extras
Exchange Policy Limits: MEDIUM "Great Listen Guarantee" exchanges are often limited (e.g., 2 per year) and may be denied if overused, with no clear policy on what counts as abuse
Platform Lock-In: HIGH Audiobooks are often in proprietary formats (like Audible's AAX) that only work in their app—you can't transfer to other players