So a few months ago when Mark and I were talking about me starting Allyson’s Wonderland, one of his ideas was to put an Amazon store right on my site, to share with people the items that helped Hallee so much, to give other parents of kids like Hallee a place to get ideas on what works, what doesn’t. Clothing, toys, learning aids, all things to engage and assist autistic kids. I would have killed for a list like that when Hal was diagnosed, instead of spending years and countless dollars with trial and error. Mark and I started working on it last week and have spent lots our time finding the things that made my life so much easier and Hallee’s so much better. Then. Then tonight, just a few minutes ago, I got this email from Amazon…
Greetings from the Amazon Associates Program.
We’re writing from the Amazon Associates Program to notify you that your Associates account will be closed and your Amazon Services LLC Associates Program Operating Agreement will be terminated effective October 6, 2013. This is a direct result of the unconstitutional Maine state tax collection legislation passed by the state legislature and signed by Governor LePage on June 5, 2013, with an effective date of October 9, 2013. As a result, we will no longer pay any advertising fees for customers referred to an Amazon Site after October 6, nor will we accept new applications for the Associates Program from Maine residents.
Please be assured that all qualifying advertising fees earned prior to October 7, 2013, will be processed and paid in full in accordance with your regular advertising fee schedule. Based on your account closure date of October 6, 2013, any final payments will be paid by December 31, 2013.
While we oppose this unconstitutional state legislation, we strongly support the federal Marketplace Fairness Act now pending before Congress. Congressional legislation is the only way to create a simplified, constitutional framework to resolve interstate sales tax issues and it would allow us to re-open our Associates program to Maine residents.
We thank you for being part of the Amazon Associates Program, and look forward to re-opening our program when Congress passes the Marketplace Fairness Act.
Sincerely,
The Amazon Associates Team
I. Am. Wild. I don’t know which direction to spout off in first. Mark just told me not to write while angry and I agree. I need some time to think this over. While our store hadn’t really gotten off the ground yet, there are so many others here in Maine that depend on that money for their families. Thanks again, LePage . More Maine families screwed.
