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Amazon and Craigslist

Discussion in 'Amazon' started by sirjorgeofculver, Aug 25, 2012.

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    Have you guys tried this?

    You list an item on amazon to sell, then when you receive replies, you promptly tell the inquiree that it's been sold, but they can find it for less via your affiliate link.

    I haven't yet tried this method, but youtube video and even an "amazon" pdf says it's a sure fire way to make money.
     
    sirjorgeofculver, Aug 25, 2012 IP
  2. ZilaHost

    ZilaHost Active Member

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    I read about this method some time ago. I invested some time in listing items. When I would get an email about the item, I would then reply it sold however it was available cheaper online and proved the amazon link. I got lots of reply's but zero orders after much work. Not sure why it was not successful. Seems pretty smart.

    Follow up thoughts:
    I would like someone else to try and tell me if they have success. Maybe I was missing something.
     
    ZilaHost, Aug 25, 2012 IP
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    freelancewebaz Well-Known Member

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    People see right through that (at least I would). People shop CL because they want a used item cheap and local; Amazon isn't usually as cheap and it's not local so it fails both conditions.
     
    freelancewebaz, Aug 25, 2012 IP
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    sirjorgeofculver Well-Known Member

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    Yeah, I'm assuming it wouldn't work. However, what about lightning deals? I saw a watch listed at $800 drop to $129.99 today. That's gotta be something, right?
     
    sirjorgeofculver, Aug 26, 2012 IP
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    sirjorgeofculver Well-Known Member

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    I bought your guide @freelancewebaz, jst fyi
     
    sirjorgeofculver, Aug 26, 2012 IP
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    freelancewebaz Well-Known Member

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    Yeah lightning deals rock but unless you have a mailing list or an active following on Facebook or YouTube it might be hard to cash in on those on a regular basis. Definitely worth a shot and when I have more time would like to explore them.
     
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    sirjorgeofculver Well-Known Member

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    So far, this experiment has yielded 2 emails, no click throughs, no purchases. This affiliate thing is harder than I thought it would be.
     
    sirjorgeofculver, Aug 26, 2012 IP
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    affiliatemegamind Peon

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    This might work with groupon or living social since the deals are local. But you'll have to be on top of every deal and I guess say my friend was going to buy from them before they knew I was selling or doing the same thing.
     
    affiliatemegamind, Aug 31, 2012 IP
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    What about Amazon local deals? Are they available to promote with the Associates program?
     
    freelancewebaz, Sep 1, 2012 IP
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    sirjorgeofculver Well-Known Member

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    I've tried amazon local deals, not a lot of bites. As far as the craigslist vs amazon thing, I've only received 1 hit and they didn't buy. Seems as though they are looking for a super deal not just online sales
     
    sirjorgeofculver, Sep 2, 2012 IP