Amazon Affiliate Question

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I reside in North Carolina. Amazon won't let North Carolinians
participate in their affiliate program.
Is there any reason I can't use a South Carolina mailing addy ?
I'm 3 miles from the state line and can easily set up a mail box.

That doesn't seem unethical does it?

Chuck
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  • I think it has to do with sales taxes. Amazon would have to collect sales tax for anyone ordering from them that lives in NC if they have affiliates in NC. Instead of paying the sales tax, they've opted not to have affiliates from North Carolina. I'm not a lawyer, but I think it would be illegal. My home state of New Mexico has been talking about adding sales tax for internet sales also. I'm really hoping that doesn't happen.
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  • Ive heard about this apparently though in NYC they do actually pay the sales tax because the value of it was too high to ignore.
  • I am sure there is a way to get a S.C. address. Perhaps you can do it through PO box or a friend's address.
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    • Yep, That's what I'm thinking. I can travel 10 minutes to a
      mailbox rental place in SC and I'm all set . Right??
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  • He Chuck you should google: "My USA Box" it's a great service
    or you can get your mailbox at the place nearby.. sounds like a plan
  • I am not sure. Perhaps you need to contact the stuffs of Amazon and gain the accuracte answers for your question.
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    • Back when I worked for a catalog call center, we had a lot of Canadian customers with USA delivery addresses. By crossing the border to pick up their package, they avoided paying Canadian VAT tax.

      If a PO Box doesn't work, look into one of the "virtual address" services that gives you an actual street address and forwards your mail.
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