Buying to Thank Moderators

[Bahb]

Yesterday I came here to find the Amazon ad so the Moderators would get a commission if I went to Amazon from here. The ad was simple to find, I clicked, and went and bought an expensive piece of equipment from Amazon.

But then last night I realized I didn't sign in here first, before I clicked on the Amazon Ad. Does it matter? Does anyone know?

[madameplushbottom]

I don't think you need to be signed in - the only way I can tell it worked is when it goes to amazing I see a referral code in the address. But now that it is after the fact... I don't know how you would know. Maybe Lydia can help provide an answer.

[UnderstandBlue]

You're so sweet Bahb - thank you so much. You don't need to be logged in for it to work.

Thank you on behalf of all of our amazing volunteers.

xo

[sewflake]

I usually forget to go to Amazon from here!! Not that I shop often during the year but around holidays it's a life saver. Need to make a mental note of stop/shop thru here.

[jkaymac]

Thanks for the great reminder to go to Amazon for here!

[wavejumper]

I didnt know about this!

I am wondering if I can load a link? I have one loaded there already but I could split that.

[westiemom]

we have five subscription lines thru amazon (coffees, dog treats) and I am a regular buyer for kindle. Then there are a LOT of other items we buy thru Amazon. I would hate to total up our yearly spending there!
However, I have never done this link thing for many reasons. One is that I worry that it compromises the security of the account. I remember reading something once on that (not here, obviously, but not sure where). Can anyone answer that?
I have other reasons for not doing this but the one I would want answered today is about security.

[westiemom]

Also, what is the percentage that is donated if you link thru SCS?

[Cook22]

It probably doesn't answer any of your questions, but here's a link to the post about it from last year:
Splitcoaststampers News

[sprtchick]

I use amazon a lot.. can someone tell me how I can be sure our moderstors benefit? I thought it was only at Christmas.
Thanks

[bithuizev]

You don't need to be logged in for it to work.

[RJP111]

Will it work if I use Amazon Smile? (I shop through Amazon Smile so that my favorite charity receives a percentage of my purchase amount.)

[UnderstandBlue]

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Originally Posted by sprtchick

I use amazon a lot.. can someone tell me how I can be sure our moderstors benefit? I thought it was only at Christmas.
Thanks

It's all year - the affiliate fees we get accumulate throughout the year - we just reward them at Christmas, but we'd love for you to help us with that all year. We have hundreds of volunteers.


You can use the link on the home page to jump to Amazon - then just shop. It doesn't cost you a thing - just the time to click & some love for our mods

[UnderstandBlue]

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Originally Posted by RJP111

Will it work if I use Amazon Smile? (I shop through Amazon Smile so that my favorite charity receives a percentage of my purchase amount.)

No - Smile is an affiliate program benefiting those specific non-profits. To benefit us, you have to click our link and then shop.


I have a link in my signature too.

[sprtchick]

Ok...told hubby I was going to shop on Amazon so the mods on SCS get paid and he told me it woukd be cheaper to just send te mods the money....lol...I really like to shop!

[dini]

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Originally Posted by westiemom

Also, what is the percentage that is donated if you link thru SCS?

The percentage increases based on the volume of sales in a month's time - from 4% up to 8.5%.

[UnderstandBlue]

Quote:

Originally Posted by westiemom

we have five subscription lines thru amazon (coffees, dog treats) and I am a regular buyer for kindle. Then there are a LOT of other items we buy thru Amazon. I would hate to total up our yearly spending there!
However, I have never done this link thing for many reasons. One is that I worry that it compromises the security of the account. I remember reading something once on that (not here, obviously, but not sure where). Can anyone answer that?
I have other reasons for not doing this but the one I would want answered today is about security.

It does not compromise security - not sure where you heard that Affiliates don't get any information about you, your account, etc. All that is between you and Amazon.


Amazon runs the largest affiliate program on the internet, and they also provide IT support to most websites you use - their content delivery network is huge - they provide cloud computing services across the globe.


While anything at all you do on the internet involves some amount of risk - malware, spyware, adware, your own computer, software and browser vulnerabilities etc. - you're probably safer with Amazon than with any other site.

[Denverkat276]

I never ever thought about going to Amazon from here. I will from now on. I just became a prime member and plan on taking advantage of a lot of free shipping from them. lol I would love to support SCS through my amazon purchases.

[UnderstandBlue]

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Originally Posted by Denverkat276

I never ever thought about going to Amazon from here. I will from now on. I just became a prime member and plan on taking advantage of a lot of free shipping from them. lol I would love to support SCS through my amazon purchases.

Thank you!!!




( I don't remember life before Prime - I'm SO spoiled with that shipping! )

[grateful2bsaved]

Okay, Lydia, I clicked on the Amazon link in your signature line, and am going to pay for my items. I think that's all I have to do from what I've read, right? I know I did it last year (I don't shop on Amazon much), but I don't remember it being that simple. We'll see...

[UnderstandBlue]

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Originally Posted by grateful2bsaved

Okay, Lydia, I clicked on the Amazon link in your signature line, and am going to pay for my items. I think that's all I have to do from what I've read, right? I know I did it last year (I don't shop on Amazon much), but I don't remember it being that simple. We'll see...

Yep - that's it Pam - thank you SO much!

[sf9erfan]

Thank you for the reminder!

[MissyO]

So I didn't know that this was possible/around. How cool is that? I too am new to being a Prime member and LOVE it.

I wish I could go back to my purchases and give you the credit you so deserve. I just put a post-it note so whenever my computer is it is there.


Thank you for sharing this thread. I am so excited to help out.


Oh and BIG HUGE thank you to all the moderators and volunteers out there.

[JBgreendawn]

okay dumb question.. do you have to do it every time or does Amazon "remember" you??

[dini]

From the Amazon site: "In most cases, you earn advertising fees for visitors that come to an Amazon site and place any qualifying items in a customer's Shopping Cart within 24 hours of their arrival at most Amazon sites."

[stamphappy1650]

OMG I didn't know about this - I use Prime a lot so now I'll come here first. I just bought a BS Plus as my first purchase through the link so I'm off to a good start to thank the volunteers (love you all for your service).

[JBgreendawn]

okay so, if I have SCS open on one tab and am shopping in the other that works right? or do you have to come here and click the thing first? ( not sure ) I only clicked that thing once and I shop at Amazon frequently so, I want to make sure I am doing it right.

[Makalah]

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Originally Posted by UnderstandBlue

No - Smile is an affiliate program benefiting those specific non-profits. To benefit us, you have to click our link and then shop.

That's a bummer you can't do both. I shop through Smile to benefit a local animal rescue group, and Amazon conveniently reminds me to start at Smile if I forget. :-|

[dini]

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Originally Posted by JBgreendawn

okay so, if I have SCS open on one tab and am shopping in the other that works right? or do you have to come here and click the thing first? ( not sure ) I only clicked that thing once and I shop at Amazon frequently so, I want to make sure I am doing it right.

The tab you're shopping in needs to have been opened from a link here... if that's what you're doing you're golden!

[Skippet]

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Originally Posted by dini

The percentage increases based on the volume of sales in a month's time - from 4% up to 8.5%.

That's a lot better than what they contribute through Amazon Smile. I also shop through Smile for an elephant rescue charity, but they only receive one half of one percent of my purchases. I shop there a lot, but probably not enough to make any difference to my charity. I mean $5 for every $1000 I spend is pretty piddling. I do have the Amazon card that gives back 3 percent of my purchases as points to buy more stuff, so maybe that is why the contribution amount is so low.


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