Will Amazon allow California Affiliates soon?

InternetMarketingIQ

13 years ago

If they have worked out a deal, why wouldn't they? They had them before.

Your question doesn't make much sense.

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fluffythewondercat 13 years ago

Seeing as Amazon hasn't yet reactivated California associates, yes, it makes a great deal of sense.

We're all wondering the same thing: What's the holdup?

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sanjon

13 years ago

I am sure things will be fine soon..
Lets keep our fingers crossed..

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Danielle Lynn

13 years ago

If Amazon worked out a deal, I'd think they'd be eager to bring their California affiliates back on board.

Guess we'll have to wait and see.

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dvduval

13 years ago

I've been using Viglink and that works pretty good, but would love to go straight through amazon for some things.

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Gaz Cooper 13 years ago

From what I have heard new accounts can sign up and old accounts need to re activate there accounts, I dont think they are going to do it automatically so if I were you guys i would contact customer support whom have alwasy answered me within 24 hours.

At least them you will have an accurate answer instead of guesswork

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- fluffythewondercat 13 years ago
  
  Gaz, I already contacted customer support and I did not get an answer within 24 hours.
  
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  Gaz Cooper 13 years ago
  
  Hmmm fluffy I have never had a problem with CS not responding I will shoot them an email and see what they have to say on the matter and will report back IF i get a response.
  
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  Gaz Cooper 13 years ago
  
  I just got off Chat with Amazon and they could not help me with the question since it is handled by the Associates team so they put in a request on my behalf to answer the questions 24/48 response time.
  
  Since I did not want to wait they also gave me this number call at: 800-372-8066 which is the Associates team and is available Mon thru Fri
  
  I'm in Thailand so it wont work for me but one of you US guys could give it a try on Monday and see what the score is.
  
  When i receive a email response I will post it here
  
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georgerey

13 years ago

I've also heard rumors about this from some tech blogs that CA affiliates will be re-instated very soon. Lets keep our fingers crossed.

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samrock

13 years ago

california based affiliates can use amazon again until july 31 2012

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Chri5123

13 years ago

I know that they are in discussions and trying to do something - just need to keep your fingers crossed.

I think they will get Cali back on board though.

Chris

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jerryp 13 years ago

I sent an inquiry to Amazon regarding when California affiliates could be reinstated and this was the response: "As you have heard, California Governor Jerry Brown has signed legislation repealing the law that had forced us to terminate our California Associates.

We're working to relaunch the Amazon.com Associates Program in California as soon as possible. In the next few days, we'll reach out to all affected past Amazon.com Associates with information on how to re-open their accounts.

We look forward to seeing you again soon."

I received this letter over a week ago so hopefully they will speed up the process.
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- KentChow 13 years ago
  
  Thanks for all the info. I look forward to its re-activation soon.
  
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kettlecorn

13 years ago

I dont get what's going on. I live in CA and got approved for my Amazon Affiliates account a few days ago. Were people in CA banned or something?

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jerryp

13 years ago

Originally Posted by kettlecorn

I dont get what's going on. I live in CA and got approved for my Amazon Affiliates account a few days ago. Were people in CA banned or something?

This will help you understand the history of the situation and what's going on now. Amazon to reinstate California affiliates as early as this week | ZDNet

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fluffythewondercat

13 years ago

What most people fail to realize here is that California associates only have a one year reprieve. California will start collecting sales tax on purchases made by California residents starting in September 2012. That's September 1, 2012. We've lost one month already.

The clock is ticking...but we still don't have our accounts back.

A suspicion is dawning that Amazon didn't cut this deal for us.

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kindsvater 13 years ago

I don't see it as a one-year reprieve. Amazon has said they will collect tax from California sales and will build distribution centers in the state. Looks like affiliates will be safe long term.

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jerryp

13 years ago

Originally Posted by fluffythewondercat

What most people fail to realize here is that California associates only have a one year reprieve. California will start collecting sales tax on purchases made by California residents starting in September 2012. That's September 1, 2012. We've lost one month already.

The clock is ticking...but we still don't have our accounts back.

A suspicion is dawning that Amazon didn't cut this deal for us.

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I'm wondering what Amazon is waiting for also. I received the form letter from Amazon on Sept 25. This letter was in response to my question about when California affiliates could expect to be reinstated. It said that we'd all be receiving instructions about reinstating in the next few days. Apparently they have their own definition for "next few days".

There is no doubt that Amazon treats its affiliates badly. I like Amazon because I make money using their site but I'll never hold any loyalty for them. However I'm sure all of the companies with online affiliates are totally capable of the same actions as Amazon.

I do have to say that it's confusing how Amazon treats affiliates who are making them money. It had to cost them plenty to cut off affiliates in California and other states. Oh well, hopefully the reinstatement letter will come out soon.

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KentChow

13 years ago

Finally, I got an email from Amazon today:

"We are pleased to invite all California Associates whose accounts were closed due to the prior legislation to re-enroll in the Associates Program.

If you haven’t already re-enrolled, please click here:"

WOW.. now, I continue making money with my affiliates!

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Will Amazon allow California Affiliates soon?

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