Could an amazon associate buy stuff through their own store and then return it keeping the commission? Just a curious question.
LOL, I never tried, I didn't read the Amazon TOS carefully neither, but I don't think so. I don't even think you can have a commission buying from your own store (I may be wrong)
Terms state you do not get paid for sales to yourself. Second you would not get comission if they are returned any ways. They will not pay you for a sale that is returned it is no longer a sale. Now if you want to get a comssion and want to buy something from amazon. I am sure some people would have a friend buy it for them and pay them for it. This way you get comission and the product. You basicaly get a discount on what ever you bought. I am sure someone some where is doing this right now.