Author Topic: Buying from Amazon? Support CathInfo in the process! (Read 84063 times)

Matthew · « **on:** March 12, 2011, 10:20:31 AM »

Many of you know that Amazon.com sells just about everything, and their prices are often the lowest for many items.

The only thing better than getting a good deal is getting a good deal and supporting your local Traditional Catholic message board!

It's a great way to say "Thank You" for years of work put into running this forum. CathInfo was started in August 2006. Besides the programming work and webhosting this forum requires, there are also the constant efforts required to keep CathInfo free of spammers, scammers, sneaks, and all manner of kooks. In general, it's a lot of work to keep a Trad forum like CathInfo relatively peaceful and pleasant.

Each time you visit Amazon.com, try to remember to start your session by clicking a link here on CathInfo -- there's a text link at the top of the screen, and a banner at the bottom. By doing so, I get credit. You don't pay anything extra -- it just comes out of Amazon's profits.

Here is the link:
http://www.amazon.com/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&linkCode=ur2&tag=httpwwwchanco-20&linkId=QETR5INIUBHW6MLR

A traditional Catholic family like ours could sure use the extra income. We have 6 children 9 and under.

Thank you for your support.

Matthew

Jehanne · « **Reply #1 on:** March 12, 2011, 10:24:31 AM »

I tried doing this, but I have no idea if it is working or not. Is it indicated anywhere on the checkout receipt?

Matthew · « **Reply #2 on:** March 12, 2011, 10:27:36 AM »

If you click the link, it *does* work, I guess you just have to trust that it works.

I also wish they had some concrete indication -- but they unfortunately don't.

I just know that each time someone clicks that link, Amazon's software keeps track for that session (via a tracking cookie). The tracking only lasts for THAT SESSION though -- so if you come back later, remember to start your session from here again!

Thanks,

Matthew

Matthew · « **Reply #3 on:** March 12, 2011, 10:28:58 AM »

Maybe I should post a list of what people purchased, so you all will feel like it's working?

I know WHAT is being purchased, and how much it's worth, but of course I don't know who is buying what.

Jehanne · « **Reply #4 on:** March 12, 2011, 10:30:28 AM »

I will let you know sometime -- items plus amounts. I got a "big" ($400 -- big for us at least) purchase coming up here in six months. Please keep posting these reminders.

Alex · « **Reply #5 on:** March 12, 2011, 10:40:44 AM »

Quote from: Matthew

Maybe I should post a list of what people purchased, so you all will feel like it's working?

Yes. Put a list of purchases. Not onlly would it be interesting to see what people here are buying, but I could also see if the items I bought are included to make sure it is going through. I buy from Amazon via your link once or twice a week.

Alex · « **Reply #6 on:** March 12, 2011, 10:43:43 AM »

Quote from: Matthew

Who needs that 6% more -- the public corporation Amazon.com, or a traditional Catholic family with 4 children 5 and under?

You get 6% of the total cost of the item a person purchased via your link??

Jehanne · « **Reply #7 on:** March 12, 2011, 10:45:45 AM »

Quote from: Alex

Quote from: Matthew
Maybe I should post a list of what people purchased, so you all will feel like it's working?

Yes. Put a list of purchases. Not onlly would it be interesting to see what people here are buying, but I could also see if the items I bought are included to make sure it is going through. I buy from Amazon via your link once or twice a week.

Well, I do not want my pair of furry handcuffs to be displayed. :dancing-banana: :dwarf: :smile:

Matthew · « **Reply #8 on:** March 12, 2011, 11:03:18 AM »

Here is this month so far:

Babe
Beethoven's 3rd
Bingo
Daddy Day Camp
EXTRAVAGANZA ATLANTIS - Bahamas
Hawaii
Kindergarten Cop
Look Who's Talking
Monkeys, Go Home!
Nanny McPhee
Problem Child
Richie Rich
Seven Alone
Summer Magic
Summer Magic
The Adventures of Milo and Otis
The Barefoot Executive
Vista Point CARIBBEAN ISLANDS
Gerber Plastic Pants, 3T, Fits 32-35 lbs. (4 pairs)
Gerber Plastic Pants, 3T, Fits 32-35 lbs. (4 pairs)
Russell Athletic Women's Gym Pant, Oxford, X-Large
My Catholic Faith
hidden dangers in kids' meals
Tales from Avonlea - Beginnings
Benecalorie, 1.5-Ounce (liquid) Cups (Pack of 24)
Cataplex B 360 Tablets
Convatec Aloe Vesta Bathing Cloths - 8 Ea / Pack
Prolamine Iodine (90 Tablets)
Resource? Thickened Water, Lemon Flavored, Honey Consistency, 8-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 27)
Standard Process Adrenal Desiccated 90 T
Standard Process Organically Bound Minerals 90 T
Safety Sure Transfer/Pivot Disc 13"
[Itm] Plastic, 1 oz. [Acsry To]: MEDICINE CUP,1 OZ, PLASTIC, 100/PACK
Adjustable Foot Stool with Fleece Foam Cushion
My Catholic Faith

Here is the list for February:

Air Bud
Air Bud
Beethoven
Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2
Furry Vengeance
King Of The Grizzlies
My Dog Skip
Nanny McPhee
So Dear To My Heart
Stuart Little
Stuart Little 2
The Adventures of Milo and Otis
The Bears And I
The Great Muppet Caper
The Shaggy Dog (2006)
Eco Kids Eco-Dough
L Is for Lone Star: A Texas Alphabet (Alphabet Series)
Muddle Farm: A Magnetic Play Book
Where's the Birth Certificate?: The Case that Barack Obama is not Eligible to be President
Benji: The Hunted
Double, Double Toil and Trouble
Fly Away Home (Special Edition)
Mist: The Tale of a Sheepdog Puppy
My Dog, the Thief
Puppy Plays the Classics
The Dog Who Saved Christmas
Tom Sawyer
Wishbone
Asus 24x DVD±RW Drive DVD-RAM/±R/±RW 24x 8x 16x (DVD) 48x 32x 48x (CD) Serial ATA Internal OEM DRW-24B1ST (Black)
Magic Wand Remote Control
Panasonic Integrated Business Phone (KX-TS105B)
Benecalorie, 1.5-Ounce (liquid) Cups (Pack of 24)
Huggies Snug & Dry Diapers, Size 4, 140-Count
Mini Shower Bidet for the Faucet [Health and Beauty]
Resource Thickened Cranberry Juice Cocktail, Honey Consistency, 8-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 27)
Resource? Thickened Water, Lemon Flavored, Honey Consistency, 8-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 27)
Sip-Tip
Kindle Wireless Reading Device, Wi-Fi, Graphite, 6" Display with New E Ink Pearl Technology
Kindle Wireless Reading Device, Wi-Fi, Graphite, 6" Display with New E Ink Pearl Technology
Kids K20 Sunglasses UV400 Rated Ages 3-10 (Silver Smoke)
ACCENT PUNCH-OUTS FISHY FUN
Creativity for Kids Butterfly Paper Mobile
Creativity for Kids Butterfly Paper Mobile
Educational Insights 3-in-1 Portable Easel
Farm Set - Small - Pre-Cut Flannelboard Figures
Fisher-Price Little People Stack 'n Learn Alphabet Blocks
Learning Resources Stacking Shapes Pegboard
Paper Petal Photo Mobile
Paper Petal Photo Mobile
Shure Wild Animals Magnanimals
The Fabulous Book of Paper Dolls
Tolo Toys Rainbow Stackers
Toy Workshop Alphabet Box
Kids K20 Sunglasses UV400 Rated Ages 3-10

Matthew · « **Reply #9 on:** March 12, 2011, 11:15:18 AM »

Quote from: Alex

Quote from: Matthew

Who needs that 6% more -- the public corporation Amazon.com, or a traditional Catholic family with 4 children 5 and under?

You get 6% of the total cost of the item a person purchased via your link??

Yes -- actually you get a larger % the more you sell. You start out at 4% for the first 10 items, then 6% for the next 20, then 6.5% for quite a while. I've never hit the 7% mark ...yet.

But when I hit the 6% bracket, *all* the items bring in that level of commission, including the first 10.

For Videos-on-demand I get 10%.

Alex · « **Reply #10 on:** March 12, 2011, 11:24:24 AM »

There only seems to be a 2-3 people clicking on the Amazon link, because I know the member here who bought 90% of this stuff.

To my fellow members, please use the link more if you are doing any shopping. For those who have FACEBook accounts, maybe you can tell all those on your friends list about going to CATHinfo to access the Amazon link when they want to buy something on Amazon.

MaterDominici · « **Reply #11 on:** March 12, 2011, 01:15:26 PM »

From experience, I'll tell you what DOESN'T work...

I was helping my mom shop Amazon for Christmas gifts. I had already put the items into her Amazon cart and then came here and clicked through the link and then proceeded to checkout. This didn't work. You have to use the link before you place the items in your cart.

TKGS · « **Reply #12 on:** March 12, 2011, 02:09:49 PM »

Quote from: MaterDominici

From experience, I'll tell you what DOESN'T work...

I was helping my mom shop Amazon for Christmas gifts. I had already put the items into her Amazon cart and then came here and clicked through the link and then proceeded to checkout. This didn't work. You have to use the link before you place the items in your cart.

Thanks. I'll remember start to click on the link at the top of the page you have anytime I buy from Amazon and not put anything into a shopping cart first.

I do have things on a "shopping list" which I use to keep things that I want to buy someday but can't justify the expense at this time. If I click on your link first then go to my "shopping list" to buy something I finally decided to buy, do you get the credit?

Matthew · « **Reply #13 on:** March 12, 2011, 02:11:53 PM »

One way to find out -- Maybe add the item to your cart from the main page, instead of your Wish List.

I'll probably post the list of "items bought" for a while, maybe once a month, so everyone can see that they indeed helped us out.

Matthew

ora pro me · « **Reply #14 on:** March 12, 2011, 08:11:59 PM »

It apparently worked for my purchases unless someone else bought the exact same 6 items that I did, which I seriously doubt since that would be far too coincidental.