Does anyone use an Amazon Aff store as a test to see what products sell really well...And if so, contact the wholesaler to just drop ship the item instead of letting amazon reap all the profits?
Not a bad idea, but remember the name amazon.com would be a factor to get the sale in the first place. One option would a review of the product and showing difference between yourself and amazon. In any case the you make money regardless of who gets the sale.