Will you buy from Amazon?

Nice to hear that hehe.

Okay... this is comforting...:)

Yup, I understand.

Sadly I find overstock.com overpriced for what they have.

I was looking at digital cameras for my kids for Christmas, and they wanted way to much in my honest not so humble opinion, I ended up going elsewhere.

Mooch

Lol, so it is overstocked and overpriced.:P

Some country loyalty thingy?:P

But I am confused... is there a typo somewhere? Amazon is based in USA. It may have branches in UK but it's an American company.

Oh I just assumed as it was a co.uk address it was based in the UK as well! I am not loyal, it's just that I prefer to deal and buy in UK currency instead of dollars, it's easier for my wolfie brain! And you have to pay more through paypal rates etc, so I always go for the .uk sites.

Oh yea, save on the exchange rate fee.:P

Come to think of it, for all we know, mylot.com may be based in India or China lol.:PP

This sounds bad, sigh.

I do understand that it is not easy selling things which is one reason why I find it hard to understand why Amazon is successful.:P

For me, I don't really buy things from there because shipping costs a bomb. But I know Amazon offers free shipping for people in the states (or was that during promotions only?). Whichever, shipping in the same country is not so expensive and there are so many people in the states.

I think the first order or first $100 affiliate income is always the hardest. If it will work out once, then my chance will go up. Oh well, what can I do but try.

As for parked domains, the laws are being changed and I read that it is no longer profitable or even safe to do. Be careful.

Oh incidentally, I shop Amazon frequently. It is where I purchase all our books and we are big readers. They seem to have the best deals on books, music CD's and Video games. If I spend over $25, I normally receive free shipping and I always aim for free shipping.


Yes, I live in the states.
So, you know what you have to do, don't you? MOVE!..lol
kidding.

Thanks for the heads up on the Parked Domains. I did investigate a bit and it seemed to me that you are trying to trick people into clicking something on your site so that you receive a ppc earning. When I read this, I was not so sure I wanted to get involved with it. I am not sure that it is ethical.

Hey! Something will hit, maybe..lol

I will PM you a link and you can tell me what you think, I am thinking of trying this myself.
My husband says I am always trying to find get rich schemes on the internet..lol
He won't be making fun of me it it happens, now will he? lol

I was thinking about this states thingy too but I realize that it is not really a bed of roses just because you are in the states, or anywhere else for that matter. Every country has its pros and cons.

Yes, regarding the parked domain and tricking people to click something, this is how they do it - they like choosing domain names close to those famous ones. Then they will load up loads up e.g. adsense ads on the page. So when someone type a wrong address accidentally, they will get free impressions on their ads, and maybe some clicks if they are interesting. This is a sideline for them.

I agree, there is no perfect place to live in this world.
No country is without problems.
The States just seem to be the place for commerce. It gives the illusion that all we do is shop and have unlimited funds, but this is just not true.
Some people shop that don't have any funds at all..lol

Yeah, that is how I understood Parked Domains working. I don't think I would be comfortable
promoting a parked knowing this.

Oh well..sigh..back to the drawing board..lol

LOL, oh yea, unlimited funds.:P

Thank you my friend for your input.

Hmm.. I understand such "irrational bias" - I have some of them myself lol.

But regarding your case, I think you should call up your card company/bank instead. But if you file a police report, Amazon should be able to e.g. provide the IP address of the payment session.

On the contrary, I have received very good customer service from Amazon. I have contacted them on various occasions and they were always prompt and polite with their responses. I personally think Amazon is one company with one of the better customer service around. So far.:P

see. two different experiences. I did contact the card company as well. MY problem was that Amazon was not being cooperative with them either. I didn't want to know who did it from them. We were just trying to get the charges stopped. (my card company & myself) It was clearly not us that ordered the items and we merely wanted to stop the shipment, etc. Anyway, doesn't matter, my experience was bad, yours wasn't.

When I take over Amazon, I will give you a satisfactory answer. Till then.

LMAO.

you are so funny I almost forgot to laugh...LMAO

Stop holding your breath when you are thinking of me ok? Not good for health. LOL:P

sorry, but you are so awesome, it just takes my breath away!!! LMAO

Oh really? Here's a kiss of life.*mooch*:P

now see, you got me all breathless again.. stop it Wizzy.. my poor little heart can't take it!! LOL

:p

I just/still don't like eBay.:P

Aw...:(

I think if it was stated to be new, then it is definitely new - unlike places like eBay - the buyer may claim it is new but I really wouldn't know.

And yes, shipping is always a thorny issue...