Support PF: Buy on Amazon.com from here

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Physics Forums has established an affiliate account with Amazon.com, allowing members to support the forum by earning 6% on purchases made through specific links. Users are encouraged to remember to use these links when buying textbooks or electronics, as the tracking system registers purchases made through them. There is a discussion about making the affiliate link more accessible, with suggestions for placement in the forum’s menu. Some users express a desire for similar arrangements with brick-and-mortar stores, emphasizing the importance of supporting local businesses. Overall, the initiative aims to generate funding for Physics Forums while providing a convenient shopping option for members.
  • #31
Well, I was hoping for a deal that would help both , say, with Barnes and Noble or some other global store that also has a physical presence . I don't know if B&N could do an arrangement with you like the one you did with Amazon; that way bums like me would have a place to hang out in :) .
 
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  • #32
WWGD said:
Well, I was hoping for a deal that would help both , say, with Barnes and Noble or some other global store that also has a physical presence . I don't know if B&N could do an arrangement with you like the one you did with Amazon; that way bums like me would have a place to hang out in :) .

B&N works too! :)
http://www.barnesandnoble.com
 
  • #33
If you let me know how to help PF by buying at B&N , I will gladly do it. Please let me know.
 
  • #34
WWGD said:
If you let me know how to help PF by buying at B&N , I will gladly do it. Please let me know.

Anytime you need to buy anything from B&N, click that link and PF gets 6% :)
 
  • #35
But this is still online buying. I think WWGD wants some arrangement where he walks into a store in person, and can indicate somehow that PF encouraged him to go there. But I'm not sure how that would or even could work.
 
  • #36
Redbelly98 said:
But this is still online buying. I think WWGD wants some arrangement where he walks into a store in person, and can indicate somehow that PF encouraged him to go there. But I'm not sure how that would or even could work.

I see, no it wouldn't work as we use a middle man for the capability. We don't interface directly with Amazon or B&N.
 
  • #37
Greg Bernhardt said:
Physics Forums has opened an affiliate account with Amazon.com

6% of any purchase you make is sent to Physics Forums. Think about buying your textbooks or electronics... anything here.

Just click this link and the tracking system will register that PF sent you. Thanks!

https://www.amazon.com/?tag=pfamazon01-20 or https://www.amazon.com/?tag=pfamazon01-20
Is there any way to see if this works? I just clicked the link (the .com) and it took me to URL https://www.amazon.com/?tag=vglnk-c905-20&tag=pfamazon01-20. I assume that the tag identifies PF somehow. But then I logged into my Amazon account, and now the tag doesn't appear in the URL.
 
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  • #38
Redbelly98 said:
But this is still online buying. I think WWGD wants some arrangement where he walks into a store in person, and can indicate somehow that PF encouraged him to go there. But I'm not sure how that would or even could work.

No, I understand that is not likely to be viable. I just like to support places I get something from in general, to shape the city in a small way (i.e., helping places I like stay in business), so that I e.g., get my coffee from places that have seating over those who don't, etc.
 
  • #39
Fredrik said:
Is there any way to see if this works? I just clicked the link (the .com) and it took me to URL https://www.amazon.com/?tag=vglnk-c905-20&tag=pfamazon01-20. I assume that the tag identifies PF somehow. But then I logged into my Amazon account, and now the tag doesn't appear in the URL.

I was wondering the same thing. Do I have to shopping cart some items using the pf link, or what?
 
  • #40
Fredrik said:
Is there any way to see if this works? I just clicked the link (the .com) and it took me to URL https://www.amazon.com/?tag=vglnk-c905-20&tag=pfamazon01-20. I assume that the tag identifies PF somehow. But then I logged into my Amazon account, and now the tag doesn't appear in the URL.

I believe the tag transforms into a cookie. You can login, use a cart, whatever, it sticks.
 
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  • #41
Hey Greg,

I live in Canada and buy everything from Amazon. I would be glad to help out this awesome site. Would you post the link for amazon.com?

Thanks! :D

SolsticeFire
 
  • #42
SolsticeFire said:
Hey Greg,

I live in Canada and buy everything from Amazon. I would be glad to help out this awesome site. Would you post the link for amazon.com?

Thanks! :D

SolsticeFire

Thanks solstice! I added the link in the first post.
 
  • #43
Is there any way to make this more well known?

This is the first that I've heard of this, and I've bought several things from Amazon since joining this website. I understand that it's already a sticky, but as far as I know, very few people venture into this part of the forum.
 
  • #44
Thank you Greg! :)
 
  • #45
I remembered this time!
 
  • #50
NUTS ! You're a day late and several dollars short. I just finished all my Amazon Xmas shopping yesterday. Wish I had known about this.
 
  • #51
phinds said:
NUTS ! You're a day late and several dollars short. I just finished all my Amazon Xmas shopping yesterday. Wish I had known about this.

Always room for a last minute gift! :)
 
  • #52
Just used the link again! I'm starting to get into the habit :)
 
  • #53
berned_you said:
Just used the link again! I'm starting to get into the habit :)

Thanks Big Sis! :)
 
  • #54
Wish I'd known about this earlier. I buy a lot of stuff from Amazon.

I'll remember for next time!
 
  • #55
AAAAIIIIEEE ! I'm going senile. I commented last Xmas that I wished I'd known about it before doing my Xmas shopping but that I'd remember it in future. Then, apparently, I forgot about it again. Probably immediately. :redface:

Ok, this time I'll tie a string around some part of my anatomy so that later I can wonder why the heck I have a string there.
 
  • #59
This is still active. Show your support and use the PF amazon link when you buy from amazon! Thanks!
 

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