Help Support VC-Forums

[DivineOmega]

It's simple. If you're thinking of buying from any of the online stores listed below, just click the links below and when you make your purchase, you'll also be helping support the forums!

• Amazon (Canada)
• Amazon (UK)
• Amazon (US)
• eBay (UK)
• eBay (US)
• Half
• Play-Asia
• Play.com
• More to come!

Alternatively, you can donate any amount you wish directly (via PayPal)!

[hansolo350]

How does me buying something from ebay help this site?

[Betagam7]

Originally Posted by hansolo350

How does me buying something from ebay help this site?

I imagine the site earns a (very) small amount of money for the referral that helps cover its upkeep. We should all do this really as it costs nothing (unlike maintaiting a forum).

[Jogurt the Yogurt]

Originally Posted by hansolo350

How does me buying something from ebay help this site?

Referral kickbacks. I imagine we'll have an Amazon link for the forum before too long, too.

[DivineOmega]

Originally Posted by Betagam7

I imagine the site earns a (very) small amount of money for the referral that helps cover its upkeep. We should all do this really as it costs nothing (unlike maintaiting a forum).

That is exactly it.

Originally Posted by Jogurt the Yogurt

Referral kickbacks. I imagine we'll have an Amazon link for the forum before too long, too.

Yup, I'll be looking into Amazon shortly.

[hansolo350]

An Amazon link be good since I pretty much only shop there.

[DivineOmega]

Originally Posted by hansolo350

An Amazon link be good since I pretty much only shop there.

Just added an Amazon (UK) link. I'll try and get an Amazon (US) and Amazon (Canada) link on there as well. Thanks!

[dk_xcalibur]

Who is currently paying for the forum upkeep?

[DivineOmega]

Originally Posted by dk_xcalibur

Who is currently paying for the forum upkeep?

Me, myself and I.

[Jellybeans]

I'll remember to use the amazon uk link next time i shop there.

Good idea

[enigmaopoeia]

I am about to make a purchase from Amazon, but I have until September 15th to redeem this coupon I have. So I don't mind to help out when you do get the Amazon (US) link up.

[DivineOmega]

Originally Posted by Jellybeans

I'll remember to use the amazon uk link next time i shop there.

Good idea

Thanks!

Originally Posted by enigmaopoeia

I am about to make a purchase from Amazon, but I have until September 15th to redeem this coupon I have. So I don't mind to help out when you do get the Amazon (US) link up.

Just put up the Amazon (US) link. Thanks!

[Trapster]

Hm, but what about play-asia then? People can earn money themselves through their affiliation links there. Wouldn't this nullify that?

Btw, is there any solution to do this through play-asia aswell?

[SegaFan]

Good idea, I'll use the links definitely.

Suggestion: perhaps put the links somewhere obvious as well like at the bottom of the main page. It wouldn't be too distracting and might get more hits.

[DivineOmega]

Originally Posted by Trapster

Hm, but what about play-asia then? People can earn money themselves through their affiliation links there. Wouldn't this nullify that?

Btw, is there any solution to do this through play-asia aswell?

Not nullify, no. I'm not going to remove other people's links (providing keeping within the rules, of course. So people always have the choice.

I can certainly look into adding Play Asia to the list.

Originally Posted by SegaFan

Good idea, I'll use the links definitely.

Suggestion: perhaps put the links somewhere obvious as well like at the bottom of the main page. It wouldn't be too distracting and might get more hits.

Thanks!

Sound like a good idea. This thread sound be okay for the time being though, it is sticky, so people will always know where to find it.

[pdRydia]

Originally Posted by Trapster

Hm, but what about play-asia then? People can earn money themselves through their affiliation links there. Wouldn't this nullify that?

Only one referral counts, to my knowledge, but I don't know which one (the one you clicked first, the one you clicked most recently, etc.)

I order a lot through Play-Asia, and I usually use CheapyD's referral link, but I'd be happy to use this forum's when I'm not ganking coupon codes from CAG.

Originally Posted by SegaFan

Suggestion: perhaps put the links somewhere obvious as well like at the bottom of the main page. It wouldn't be too distracting and might get more hits.

I second this. Do you have the option to make a thread a universal sticky (shows up in all forums)? Might be worthwhile to do with the forum FAQ and this thread (or a combination of the threads). Alternately, maybe stick some links under the Quick Links menu at the top of the forum.

[DivineOmega]

Originally Posted by pdRydia

Only one referral counts, to my knowledge, but I don't know which one (the one you clicked first, the one you clicked most recently, etc.)

I order a lot through Play-Asia, and I usually use CheapyD's referral link, but I'd be happy to use this forum's when I'm not ganking coupon codes from CAG.
I second this. Do you have the option to make a thread a universal sticky (shows up in all forums)? Might be worthwhile to do with the forum FAQ and this thread (or a combination of the threads). Alternately, maybe stick some links under the Quick Links menu at the top of the forum.

Play-Asia.com link added!

I can certainly post an announcement referring back to this thread, and indeed for the rules thread. Great suggestions people.

[Trapster]

Originally Posted by pdRydia

Only one referral counts, to my knowledge, but I don't know which one (the one you clicked first, the one you clicked most recently, etc.)

I order a lot through Play-Asia, and I usually use CheapyD's referral link, but I'd be happy to use this forum's when I'm not ganking coupon codes from CAG.

CheapyD? Who's that?

[enigmaopoeia]

Originally Posted by Trapster

CheapyD? Who's that?

CheapyD is the webmaster of Cheap Ass Gamer.

[Trapster]

Originally Posted by enigmaopoeia

CheapyD is the webmaster of Cheap Ass Gamer.

Oh. I see. You think you could use my aff link too sometimes? ^^

Whoever I gave that coupon code I had to didn't use my link.

[pdRydia]

Originally Posted by Trapster

Oh. I see. You think you could use my aff link too sometimes? ^^

If I ever use your coupon, then sure.

Originally Posted by Trapster

Whoever I gave that coupon code I had to didn't use my link.

That's pretty lame.

[Tides of Chaos]

Dang, if you had put up the Amazon referral yesterday, you could have gotten my Wii Sports Resort purchase on there. Oh well, I'll try to remember this next time I do an online purchase.

[PoisonRamune]

I helped VC-F with MS Points!! Though I doubt whatever money you'll get from that $20 purchase will offset my dickery and foul mouth.

[enigmaopoeia]

I just made a purchase with Amazon (US).

I hope the affiliate link works. There was no way for me to tell if it did or not, especially since I never used referral links before.

[Jogurt the Yogurt]

If you get a Canadian Amazon link up soonish (within the next week or so), I'll be making a big purchase for the upcoming school term.

[DivineOmega]

Originally Posted by enigmaopoeia

I just made a purchase with Amazon (US).

I hope the affiliate link works. There was no way for me to tell if it did or not, especially since I never used referral links before.

Thanks! I'm pretty sure it will go through well.
What did you get?

Originally Posted by Jogurt the Yogurt

If you get a Canadian Amazon link up soonish (within the next week or so), I'll be making a big purchase for the upcoming school term.

That sounds great. I've just put up the Amazon (Canada) link.

[enigmaopoeia]

Originally Posted by DivineOmega

Thanks! I'm pretty sure it will go through well.
What did you get?

I bought Wii Sports Resort, since Amazon sent me a $10.00 off coupon toward it. Thus final price for it is $33.99. Can't beat that.

[DivineOmega]

Originally Posted by enigmaopoeia

I bought Wii Sports Resort, since Amazon sent me a $10.00 off coupon toward it. Thus final price for it is $33.99. Can't beat that.

Great stuff! Hope you enjoy it.

I got Wii Sports Resort recently... love it, especially the swordsplay stuff. I need to get myself a whole bunch of Wii MotionPlus now. Shame you only get one with it.

Also, just checked - Wii Sports Resort has definitely gone through via the affiliate link.

[hansolo350]

Does it count if I preorder items off of Amazon?

[Jogurt the Yogurt]

Originally Posted by DivineOmega

I got Wii Sports Resort recently... love it, especially the swordsplay stuff. I need to get myself a whole bunch of Wii MotionPlus now. Shame you only get one with it.

You of all people should be posting in the Master List threads to keep your collections up to date!

[Rhymetyme91]

I so wish I knew about this yesterday! I just bought a ton of books for college from Amazon. Oh well, I will follow the links next time I order anything. Scout's honor. Not that the Scout's would ever take me of course, but we'll save that story for another thread...

DivineOmega, any chance you could post something a little bit more noticeable on the main page? And since you're the only one paying for this site, are you the only mod? (I could've sworn Jogurt (might've) been a mod)

[DivineOmega]

Originally Posted by hansolo350

Does it count if I preorder items off of Amazon?

It should do, yes. It only really gets confirmed after the item has been dispatched though (because obviously, peeps could cancel their orders).

Originally Posted by Jogurt the Yogurt

You of all people should be posting in the Master List threads to keep your collections up to date!

I know. I really need to get *all* my games or all platforms and slap them in the relevant threads!

Originally Posted by Rhymetyme91

I so wish I knew about this yesterday! I just bought a ton of books for college from Amazon. Oh well, I will follow the links next time I order anything. Scout's honor. Not that the Scout's would ever take me of course, but we'll save that story for another thread...

DivineOmega, any chance you could post something a little bit more noticeable on the main page? And since you're the only one paying for this site, are you the only mod? (I could've sworn Jogurt (might've) been a mod)

Aye. I'll definitely be making this thread more prominent shortly.

I'm not the only moderator, not by any means. You can see a list of the entire moderation team at http://www.vc-forums.com/forumleaders.html. I am the only full administrator - i.e. can make major changes to the layout and fundamental operation of the board.

[Rhymetyme91]

Originally Posted by DivineOmega

It should do, yes. It only really gets confirmed after the item has been dispatched though (because obviously, peeps could cancel their orders).



I know. I really need to get *all* my games or all platforms and slap them in the relevant threads!



Aye. I'll definitely be making this thread more prominent shortly.

I'm not the only moderator, not by any means. You can see a list of the entire moderation team at http://www.vc-forums.com/showgroups.php. I am the only full administrator - i.e. can make major changes to the layout and fundamental operation of the board.

Oh yes that makes since now-- I mistakingly thought "moderator" and "full administrator" were interchangeable. How does one become a mod on this site? You seem to have an elite force across the world lol.

[pdRydia]

Originally Posted by DivineOmega

I know. I really need to get *all* my games or all platforms and slap them in the relevant threads!

You sure do.

[pdRydia]

VCF affiliate link: Amazon.com

Blue Dragon Plus is $18
Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime $14
Elite Beat Agents $11
Guitar Rock Tour $9
Magical Starsign $6.50
Populous $15
Time Ace $8
Warhammer 40k: Squad Command $9
The World Ends with you now costs $16

[pdRydia]

Do you get referral money if we buy from 3rd party sellers on Amazon? I just bought a couple used textbooks from there.

[DivineOmega]

Originally Posted by pdRydia

Do you get referral money if we buy from 3rd party sellers on Amazon? I just bought a couple used textbooks from there.

Thanks! Yeap, the referral money does come through if you buy from 3rd party sellers.

[Tull]

Good stuff, i buy crap from those places

[enigmaopoeia]

I just pre-ordered some stuff from Play-Asia. I dunno if it counts, but hopefully it works.

[Garrett]

Does just clicking the link help? Or do you really have to buy something? Either way, I clicked each one once.