Amazon Adds Auctions . Affiliates Not Yet (?) Included

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Hello. I called Amazon today to inquire about the addition of their auction program. I was planning to sign up with another auction service that has an affiliate program.

At present, I was told that affiliates:
1) will not receive compensation for links or sales through the auction; and
2) if visitors use a specific link for a book from an affiliate site, and then see the auction ads (which are on *every* page now -- with books, videos, etc.) -- and go to buy an auction item, but return later to buy the book, the sale will not be credited to the affiliate member.

I received an e-mail note that explained the status in detail.

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