Comments on: ProBlogger Plea To Amazon Associates Program

By: Lucy

Lucy — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:41:44 +0000

Darren has a blog and he posted about a subject that is close to his heart (and pocket book). It’s the same thing millions of other bloggers do every day. I say good for him and good luck influencing Amazon toward his opinion.
I agree with Sire that 6 weeks is not a big deal. I would think Darrens’ time would be better spent increasing the size of the checks he gets every 6 weeks. But it is his time, his blog and his opinions and may he be blessed for sharing them with the world.

By: Sire

Sire — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 23:19:05 +0000

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By: Sire

Sire — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 06:18:51 +0000

I don’t think he would say that ‘Amazon will rip you off’ because that would hurt his own earnings. In regards to the six weeks, sure it would be better if you could get it a lot earlier but if you can’t you can’t.

By: Mitch

Mitch — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 06:09:58 +0000

I remember reading this when he first wrote it, and though I understand your side of things, I also understand his. In the same fashion that he's making good bank and many people signed up because he wrote about them, he could easily say "Amazon will rip you off" and the number of affiliates would drop drastically because, probably like you, many of them might not have made a cent. As for having to wait six weeks,... well, Adsense was the same way until they decided to allow you to set up automatic deposit to one's bank account. I understand both sides of that issue. Mitch´s Last blog post..Is Gold The Safe Haven It Used To Be

By: Sire

Sire — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:57:04 +0000

Stratos, I did not mean to say that he was provocative, far from it. I’m just saying that he can afford to be patient. Heck I waited up to a year for my first check from Google, and that was for a measly $100. Like I said I wish him luck as he is not the only one who will benefit.

By: stratosg

stratosg — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:16:21 +0000

anyway i still feel that since he earned them he is entitled to get them as soon as possible. also, i read his letter. he is not provocative at any point he just suggests that the payment system is ancient and they should change it, one thing that could bring in more people. stratosg´s Last blog post..Member Of The Month: November

By: Sire

Sire — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 03:52:13 +0000

I haven’t made a cent with Amazon yet but that is only because I haven’t tried. I think it’s time I give it a good bash. Who know, maybe one day I will be in the ‘million dollar club.’

By: Sire

Sire — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 03:50:35 +0000

As do I and he has definitely put in a lot of effort to get where he is and he deserves everything he gets. Somehow I don’t think that Amazon will jeopardize their relationship.

By: Sire

Sire — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 03:47:10 +0000

Sure he makes a living out of it and so he by now the checks should be coming in quite regularly. If you were to take a job and they put you on a salary, normally you would have to wait 4 weeks before your first pay check and your boss is right there. An extra 2 weeks for receiving money from overseas is neither here nor there.