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Earn 10% with Kindle for Valentine's Day

Let your readers know that they can give Kindle for Valentine’s Day with FREE Two-Day Shipping:  Buy Kindle and select Two-Day Shipping when you check out (offer valid for Continental U.S.).

Order Kindle or Kindle DX from 11:00 am PST on February 3 to 9:00 am PST on February 11 for delivery on or before February 13. Giving Kindle as a gift?  Be sure to check the box labeled “show gifting options” before you proceed to checkout so you can add a custom gift note and send the Kindle unregistered.

Build Links to Kindle & Make Money
Amazon pays a 10% referral fee to Associates on each qualifying Kindle device sale they refer. This includes the entire Kindle family of devices. There are several simple ways to earn referral fees on Kindle: 

•    Link directly to the Kindle DX detail page using the following link format, replacing “YOUR_ID_HERE-20” with your Associates ID:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0015TG12Q?tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

•    Display Kindle banners – Kindle banners are available in various sizes
•    Visit product links and select “Kindle Store” from the drop down menu

Valentine's Day: Irresistible Gifts at Sweet Prices

This Valentine's Day, help your readers find everything from fragrances to watches to jewelry as they hunt for great values on the perfect Gifts for Her and Gifts for Him.

To celebrate the holiday this year, we have a brand-new set of Valentine's Day banners available to you in Associates Central, like this one shown below:

To link directly to the Valentine’s Day Gifts for Her page and earn referral fees on subsequent qualifying purchases, just follow the link format and replace “YOUR_ID_HERE-20” with your Associates ID:

http://www.amazon.com/b/?node=1260395011&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

Or to link directly to Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him page and earn referral fees on subsequent qualifying purchases, just follow the link format and replace “YOUR_ID_HERE-20” with your Associates ID: 

http://www.amazon.com/b/?node=1260396011&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

30% Savings on Valentine’s Day Jewelry:
From now through Feb. 11, 2010, at 3:00 p.m. Pacific time, get an extra 30% off at checkout on select Valentine’s jewelry gifts at Amazon.com. 

To link directly to this promotion and earn referral fees on subsequent qualifying purchases, just follow the link format and replace “YOUR_ID_HERE-20” with your Associates ID: 

http://www.amazon.com/b/?node=2242952011&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20 

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Take advantage of these promotions but please remove the links at or before 11:59:59 p.m. on the dates they expire.

Amazon Tax Central Store Promotions

We are fast approaching April 15, 2010, and Amazon.com is helping everyone do their taxes this year for less. Amazon.com will be promoting additional savings on both boxed and downloadable versions of our most popular tax products, TurboTax and H&R Block At Home, during the following promotions:

• January 24-30 – Save at least 25% on H&R Block At Home
• January 31-Feb 6 – Save at least 25% on TurboTax
• February 7-13 – Save at least 25% on H&R Block At Home
• February 14-27 (2 weeks) – Save at least 25% on TurboTax
• March 21-27 – Save at least 25% on H&R Block At Home

Amazon.com’s Tax Central store gives your readers all they need to make tax filing a breeze. They can order a large selection of boxed software and get free Super Saver shipping on orders over $25, or download software to their PCs and have it instantly.

Product Information:

TurboTax offers compelling features such as special guidance for users who are new to tax software, refund display on every page helps you keep track of your refund amount throughout the process and the ItsDeductible® feature allows you to value your donations without worry of accidentally over or under estimating. 

H&R Block's At Home line is designed to guide you quickly and easily through your tax return process, with customized tax advice and guaranteed accuracy. With a new, easy-to-use interface, H&R Block At Home Deluxe searches for hundreds of deductions to get customers the biggest refund.

We have created new tax banners available to you in Associates Central, like the ones shown below:

To link directly to Tax Central and earn referral fees on subsequent qualifying purchases, copy the link format below replacing "YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID: 

http://www.amazon.com/Tax-Preparation-Business-Office-Software/b/?ie=UTF8&node=229545&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

Last Chance to Earn 20% on Amazon Game Downloads

This is your last week to take advantage of the 20% referral fee on nearly all Amazon Game Downloads titles! This limited time offer expires on Jan. 31, 2010. Link directly to the Game Downloads store or use our product links and banners to earn double on qualifying products (restrictions apply).

With over 1,000 titles currently available, the Game Downloads store is a great destination for family entertainment and hours of fun. Make the most of the post-holidays by driving traffic to Amazon’s digital video game destination.

We also have several banners in various sizes available to you in Associates Central, like the one shown below:

To link directly to the Game Downloads page and earn referral fees on subsequent qualifying purchases, copy the link format below replacing “YOUR_ID_HERE-20” with your Associates ID: 

http://www.amazon.com/b/?node=979455011&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

New Year, New You in 2010

It’s a new year, and a new decade, and your readers are probably thinking about the changes they’d like to make in 2010 and beyond. To help keep them on track, Amazon.com is featuring a "New Year, New You in 2010" event, filled with hundreds of products and great savings. Losing weight, getting in shape, and getting organized are just a few of the resolutions Amazon.com can help your readers get some traction on. Give your readers the opportunity to stay (or get) on track, and earn referral fees on subsequent qualifying purchases. 

The following is a preview of a few of the great deals and Amazon products your readers may be interested in: 

•    Up to 50% off fitness DVDs: Jillian Michaels of “The Biggest Loser” kicks off a great selection of fitness DVDs, which also includes yoga, pilates, and dance DVDs.
•    20% off select athletic shoes: Both men’s and women’s styles are available for multiple types of training.
•    Books on dieting, fitness, and healthy eating: Your readers will find a vast collection of popular titles, including “Eat This Not That! 2010: The No-Diet Weight Loss Solution,” “Runner’s World Complete Book of Running: Everything You Need to Run for Weight Loss, Fitness, and Competition,” and Michael Pollen’s “In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto.”

To see all of the great resolution-related products Amazon has collected for this event, which runs through January 31, 2010, go here. 

To link directly to the New Year's Resolution page and earn referral fees on the subsequent qualifying purchases, use the following link format, replacing "YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID: 

http://www.amazon.com/b/?&node=1240668011&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20 

We also have new New Years Banners available to you in Associates Central. 

Stay connected by following us on Twitter and finding us on Facebook. 

Some of these promotions are offered only for a limited time. Take advantage of these great promotions, but please be sure to remove your links at or before 11:59:59 p.m. on the dates they expire.

Amazon DVD 2010 Deals Event

Amazon Movies & TV is pleased to announce our first 2010 Deals Event which will run through January 24, 2010, while supplies last. This event will feature DVDs and Blu-ray discs with savings of up to 50% off, including:

• Over 200 Fitness DVDs including yoga, pregnancy, and dance workouts, and featuring celebrity trainers such as Jillian Michaels and Denise Austin
• Hundreds of hit movies including some the biggest new releases from Q4, 2009
• Over 400 indie and art house films including Oscar® winners Juno, Milk, and Lost in Translation
• Over 450 TV shows including HBO favorites, NBC comedy, and more

To link directly to our January 2010 Deals Event and earn referral fees on the subsequent qualifying purchases, use the following link format, replacing "YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID:

http://www.amazon.com/b/?&node=12917411&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

And as always, Amazon DVD has everyday savings on TV and Movies new releases on DVD and Blu-ray. January’s hot new releases include: Chuck: Season Two, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, The Hurt Locker, The Simpsons: Season Twenty, Weeds: Season Five, Michael Jackson: This Is It. 

Looking ahead, from Jan 25 through Feb. 15, 2010, our next Deals Event will feature savings of up to 55% on classic romances, hilarious rom-coms, high-action Blu-ray movies, and favorite TV shows, while supplies last. 

To link directly to this Deals Event and earn referral fees on the subsequent qualifying purchases, use the following link format, replacing "YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID: 

http://www.amazon.com/b/?&node=12917411&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20 

We also have DVD Banners available to you in Associates Central.

Amazon Textbook Promotions: Free Prime Trial and MP3 Offer

The Amazon Books team invites you and your readers to hit the books and save. Our Textbooks Store features savings of up to 30% on new titles shipped from and sold by Amazon.com, and up to 90% on millions of used textbooks.

This season, customers can take advantage of FREE two-day shipping for three months with a free trial of Amazon Prime when they purchase any eligible textbook.  Music lovers can also receive a $5 credit good for individual songs or full albums at the Amazon MP3 store when they purchase $50 or more in textbooks.

Build Links and Earn Money

To link to the this page and earn referral fees on subsequent qualifying purchases, just copy the following link format, replacing “YOUR_ID_HERE” with your Associates ID:

http://www.amazon.com/b/?node=465600&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE

We also have several new Textbooks banners for you available in Associates Central.

Earn 10%! Kindle DX Now with Global Wireless

Amazon.com, Inc. today introduced Kindle DX with Global Wireless – a new version of the  9.7-inch wireless reading device now with the convenience of wireless content delivery in over 100 countries.  In addition to the features that have made the 6-inch Kindle the bestselling product across all of Amazon, the new Kindle DX with Global Wireless has a large 9.7-inch electronic paper display, auto-rotate capability and storage for up to 3,500 books.  Kindle DX with Global Wireless is available for pre-order starting today for $489 at www.amazon.com/kindledx and ships January 19.

How to Build Links to Kindle & Make Money

Amazon pays a 10% referral fee to Associates on each qualifying Kindle device sale they refer. This includes the entire Kindle family of devices. There are several simple ways to earn referral fees on Kindle: 

•    Link directly to the Kindle DX detail page using the following link format, replacing “YOUR_ID_HERE-20” with your Associates ID:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0015TG12Q?tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

•    Display Kindle banners – Kindle banners are available in various sizes
•    Visit product links and select “Kindle Store” from the drop down menu

Warehouse Deals Now Available for Deals Widget

Now there’s a way to show your visitors the hottest deals on open-box items in electronics, home improvement, Kindles, and much more from Amazon.com. Simply select the new “Warehouse Deals Deep Discounts (Amazon used)” option from the Deals Widget:

 

Warehouse Deals are open-box and like-new products from Amazon. Amazon receives a returned product, and after product quality is tested, it is offered at a deep discount. 

Click here to add these items to your Deals Widget today! 

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Video Game Accessories Promotion

January is a great time for video game accessories as new console owners equip their new Wii, PS3, Xbox 360, NDS and PSP!  Amazon.com is helping these customers as a one-stop destination with great deals for gamers old and new at  www.amazon.com/gamegear.

To kick-off this promotion we are offering 10% off all top accessories and up to 25% off select accessories.   The promotion runs from December 25 to January 16, 2010.

To link directly to this page and earn referral fees on subsequent qualifying purchases, copy the link format below replacing "YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID:

http://www.amazon.com/b/?node=471304&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

We also have Video Games Banners in Associates Central.