Quote: For a list of states where
Amazon.com LLC and Amazon Digital Services, Inc are required to collect sales
tax, please visit our Tax Help Pages at:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=468512
My state is not one of those, so Amazon wouldn't be charging me for sales tax. I guess as I'd be ordering as a gift, it wouldn't matter, even if I were shipping to one of the states that does require Amazon to collect. Many of the states that require Amazon to collect tax do so because Amazon has a warehouse or distribution center there, giving them a "physical presence" in the state.
I guess the answer to my question is - don't worry about it for now. After all, it hasn't been an issue for me when I've sold other products on eBay in the past that I've personally shipped.
Thanks, Quasar!
Charlie
No virus detected from downloads in post #1
Thanks me_abhi
+3 Reps added
Guys and gals!
Tony's book - although excellent - is short on some details.
Here are just a few thoughts about one member (and maybe others) that are running into problems:
1.) DO NOT use specials, sales, Gold Box items or any kind of reduced price items on Amazon to do arbitrage. YES - the price can change in an instant! If you cannot do this with regularly priced items on Amazon or anywhere else, don't do it! (Unless you choose to buy and stock the item at that price, which adds the shipping component to arbitrage). If you can find a monster deal (you will), and it sells at a hefty profit on Ebay, it is not a stretch to go ahead and buy it - then sell it yourself. If you don't want to buy stock, call Amazon and ask how long the price will be good and if it is a special or sale price.
Remember, you are the paying customer of a retailer - not a wholesaler. It is a vastly different position, which means you can ask LOTS of questions by phone/email before you do or buy anything.
2) I have said this before (many times). If you see a pic on Google or Amazon - or anywhere - it does not make it legal or ethical to use it! Owners of photo rights are making more money suing people for infringement than they are selling the photos outright! (Getty Images, anyone?)
3.) Some brands protect their images and products fiercely. The rights to sell and distribute are features they offer to AUTHORIZED resellers. Do your homework! If in doubt, email or call the manufacturer and tell them exactly what you are doing. Get an email that says it is okay before you waste lots of time and money.
If you want to walk the "gray" line, take any images and completely rework them by cropping, changing the background, or removing elements from the pic. If you're using their copy, you need to spin the hell out of it! This still isn't a guarantee you won't get caught, but at least, it is much harder.
DO NOT screw around and use Amazon pics or product copy AS-IS on Ebay or vice versa!
These two giants are not just competitors - they HATE each other. Both have dedicated staff to find screw-ups on each others sites for the express purpose of sending nasty notices.
They do everything short of launching missiles at each other!
Thanks a lot, but i don't understand why my AVG blocks it, is something bad inside?
@progordie and anyone else sending me PMs.
Enough already!
I have sent you my file no fewer than 4 times and your PM STILL shows "PM disabled."
Please do not ask again! Sorry, but you have missed out.
I have told everyone - several times - MAKE SURE YOUR EMAILS and PMs WORK!
@daniel123 - Do you know how to operate a PC? In over 350 downloads, not one soul has mentioned free and cheap AVG as detecting anything abnormal! Your comment is right on the edge of being insulting.
Folks, I am all for helping you. In Daniel123's case, I get it - in over 2 years, he has posted over ONE THOUSAND times and never given a rep or contributed ANYTHING.
I get you Daniel - don't care if you get the download or not, and would rather help people that give something back.
But there are a few that are inept or incapable of doing the most simple, basic things like receiving mail, PMs and now - downloading.
If you cannot do these elementary school-level tasks, you probably cannot do this business.
Sorry for the rant, but I am tired of seeing: I didn't get your PM or email.
That is bullsh*it. It has been sent to everyone that asked - without exception!
(01-30-2014 07:51 AM)Quasar Wrote: [ -> ]@progordie and anyone else sending me PMs.
Enough already!
I have sent you my file no fewer than 4 times and your PM STILL shows "PM disabled."
Please do not ask again! Sorry, but you have missed out.
I have told everyone - several times - MAKE SURE YOUR EMAILS and PMs WORK!
@daniel123 - Do you know how to operate a PC? In over 350 downloads, not one soul has mentioned free and cheap AVG as detecting anything abnormal! Your comment is right on the edge of being insulting.
Folks, I am all for helping you. In Daniel123's case, I get it - in over 2 years, he has posted over ONE THOUSAND times and never given a rep or contributed ANYTHING.
I get you Daniel - don't care if you get the download or not, and would rather help people that give something back.
But there are a few that are inept or incapable of doing the most simple, basic things like receiving mail, PMs and now - downloading.
If you cannot do these elementary school-level tasks, you probably cannot do this business.
Sorry for the rant, but I am tired of seeing: I didn't get your PM or email.
That is bullsh*it. It has been sent to everyone that asked - without exception!
i know i disturbed you and sorry. but how to make my pms enabled in this forum ??? i never had like that problem before in any forum i check my box and i have 0% used space. i really don't know what is the problem. anyway this is my email : iori-2010@hotmail.com . and i'll appreciate your help . thanks
A site I've found to be useful is watchcount dot com. It does some of the same things as the site Quasar mentioned in one of his videos, but it also has some additional features that I found to be helpful.
Sorry, but I can't format the link properly. For some reason, the system won't let me.
Charlie
Hi Charlie!
Excellent site! There are a few things I like as well as the one I use, and a few things that I prefer in G*****.com.
I am going to test the two - head-to-head. As long as you get good data, either one should fit the bill. The great thing is that there are good, free choices - and no reason not to do quick research, find and act.
It is
http://watchcount.com. Great find!
Thanks! Repped you!
Thankyou Charlie and Quasar,
Your comments as the tests stack up will be anticipated Quasar.
+Rep
Quasar,
Thanks for all the great information you posted in this thread. I cant wait to give this a try.
Could you please send me the link to your content.
Thanks