One of the most overrated companies out on the net these days is Amazon!Like eBay, they have grown so big, that they feel they can do as they please!Most of their products are nothing special, and they boast that they offer the best deals on books…please!There are other companies out their that offer better prices, but they are not as well known.Amazon does allow people to sale their used books, electronics etc., through them, however they charge an arm and a leg on final sales fees.Not worth it at all, as I would rather just give it away to someone in need, then to allow Amazon to rake in more profits!But the really bad part of Amazon is their affiliate program.Like eBay, they are pretty much from the same ilk, creating their own rules and also breaking them as well!I mean they love to get affiliates motivated and promise them great fortunes through their hard work.Wiser affiliates have moved on from these scumbags, but there are always plenty of stupid newbies to fill the gap!
But like eBay, they control their own affiliate program, and as usual there seems to always be problems tracking etc……..seems like a common trait amongst these companies…..funny that!In my opinion they are screwing the affiliates over, but it would be very hard to prove this.Another ridiculous part of their program, is the 24 hour cookie.Very few people will actually buy, right there and then….instead they will stew on it for a couple days, by which your affiliate cookie will be void.Another example of Amazon’s greedy tactics.And if that’s not bad enough, they have allowed the fantastic Toolbar Parasites like OneCause, to indulge in the affiliate commission plunder.So hats off to Amazon, for being apart of the greedy bastard cartel!If your an affiliate or perhaps you just want to buy or sell a book….please shop around as there are plenty of better, more honest venues that will give you better value!
