# Things I Bought on Amazon & Supported gCaptain at the same time
**URL:** https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/things-i-bought-on-amazon-supported-gcaptain-at-the-same-time/56725
**Category:** gCaptain
**Created:** [September 29, 2020, 7:27pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/things-i-bought-on-amazon-supported-gcaptain-at-the-same-time/56725 "2020-09-29T19:27:00Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author:  [@Sand\_Pebble](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Sand_Pebble)
#### Post date: [September 29, 2020, 7:27pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/things-i-bought-on-amazon-supported-gcaptain-at-the-same-time/56725/1 "2020-09-29T19:27:00Z")
Well folks, from my understanding, if a person starts their Amazon shopping experience from clicking on the Amazon link below gCaptain will get a few pennies from each sell to help them run their business & continue their advocacy for mariners & our industry. I’m in.
> **[Amazon.com: Online Shopping for Electronics, Apparel, Computers, Books, DVDs...](https://www.amazon.com/ref=as_li_ss_tl?tag=gcaptaincom-20)**
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> Free delivery on millions of items with Prime. Low prices across earth's biggest selection of books, music, DVDs, electronics, computers, software, apparel & accessories, shoes, jewelry, tools & hardware, housewares, furniture, sporting goods, beauty & personal care, groceries & just about anything else.
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### Author:  [@Sand\_Pebble](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Sand_Pebble)
#### Post date: [September 29, 2020, 7:27pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/things-i-bought-on-amazon-supported-gcaptain-at-the-same-time/56725/2 "2020-09-29T19:27:26Z")
So today I was going to buy the tow hitch below. It’s $128 before taxes. Anyone know how much gcaptain would earn from this? Most mariners I know get their offshore shopping fix’s from Amazon & this might really help gCaptain in this global pandemic/economic crisis. Christmas is around the corner too. Happy shopping!
> **[Amazon.com: Draw-Tite 76031 Class III Round Tube Max-Frame Receiver (with 2"...](https://www.amazon.com/DRAW-TITE-76031-Max-Frame-Receiver/dp/B01FRNVEAO/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?tag=gcaptaincom-20)**
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> Buy Draw-Tite 76031 Class III Round Tube Max-Frame Receiver (with 2" Square Receiver Tube Opening): Receivers - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases
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### Author:  [@jdcavo](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/jdcavo)
#### Post date: [September 29, 2020, 7:27pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/things-i-bought-on-amazon-supported-gcaptain-at-the-same-time/56725/3 "2020-09-29T19:27:26Z")
> [@Sand\_Pebble](#):
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> Anyone know how much gcaptain would earn from this?
How much of my purchase does Amazon donate?
The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price from your eligible AmazonSmile purchases.
> **[Amazon.com. Spend less. Smile more.](https://www.amazon.com/?tag=gcaptaincom-20)**
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> Free shipping on millions of items. Get the best of Shopping and Entertainment with Prime. Enjoy low prices and great deals on the largest selection of everyday essentials and other products, including fashion, home, beauty, electronics, Alexa...
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### Author:  [@Sand\_Pebble](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Sand_Pebble)
#### Post date: [September 29, 2020, 7:27pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/things-i-bought-on-amazon-supported-gcaptain-at-the-same-time/56725/4 "2020-09-29T19:27:26Z")
> [@jdcavo](#):
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> will donate 0.5% of the purchase
According to my wife, I spend more on Amazon than what I make so gCaptain should have the Jones Act fixed in a year or two if I keep clicking on that link before I shop.
I plan on posting some of my larger purchases on this new thread to keep it bumped up near the top & hope others share as well. With the global economic crisis I’m pretty sure gCaptain is having problems with advertising & they need all the help they can get.
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### Author:  [@tengineer1](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/tengineer1)
#### Post date: [September 29, 2020, 7:27pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/things-i-bought-on-amazon-supported-gcaptain-at-the-same-time/56725/5 "2020-09-29T19:27:26Z")
I need to buy another laptop. Will do so in the next few days. If I had known about this before gCaptain could have collected a few nickles and dimes from me.
Just makes sense. Got to click on a link to Amazon, might as well be gCaptain’s link. Hell, Bezos doesn’t stand up for mariners so why link directly to him? Let Bezos pay a few pennies to gCaptain while he speaks up for mariners delivering Amazon stuff. Shhhh, don’t tell Bezos about this…
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### Author:  [@Lee\_Shore](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Lee_Shore)
#### Post date: [September 29, 2020, 7:27pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/things-i-bought-on-amazon-supported-gcaptain-at-the-same-time/56725/6 "2020-09-29T19:27:26Z")
Does the link work if using Amazon Prime?
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### Author:  [@Sand\_Pebble](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Sand_Pebble)
#### Post date: [September 29, 2020, 7:27pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/things-i-bought-on-amazon-supported-gcaptain-at-the-same-time/56725/7 "2020-09-29T19:27:26Z")
> [@tengineer1](#):
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> ot to click on a link to Amazon, might as well be gCaptain’s link
A lot of people use Apps for things now but I still click on a link too. I buy things off Amazon once a week probably. I used to spend my 3rd & 4th day home running around shopping for projects that I had planned for my off time but now do it on Amazon 7-10 days before I get off. Supporting gCaptain is a good cause so why not for us link clickers?
I bought the tow hitch & a microfiber backpacking towel that was left by the kids on the trail over the weekend. $138 before taxes. Let us know how the laptop shopping goes.
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### Author:  [@tengineer1](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/tengineer1)
#### Post date: [September 29, 2020, 7:27pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/things-i-bought-on-amazon-supported-gcaptain-at-the-same-time/56725/8 "2020-09-29T19:27:26Z")
> [@Lee\_Shore](#):
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> Does the link work if using Amazon Prime?
Yes. Did for me
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### Author:  [@Sand\_Pebble](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Sand_Pebble)
#### Post date: [September 29, 2020, 7:27pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/things-i-bought-on-amazon-supported-gcaptain-at-the-same-time/56725/9 "2020-09-29T19:27:26Z")
It did for me too but after Lee\_Shore mentioned it I wondered if gCaptain gets the small comission if the buyer is already an Amazon Prime member?
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### Author:  [@john](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/john)
#### Post date: [September 29, 2020, 7:27pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/things-i-bought-on-amazon-supported-gcaptain-at-the-same-time/56725/10 "2020-09-29T19:27:26Z")
> [@Lee\_Shore](#):
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> Does the link work if using Amazon Prime?
Yes
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### Author:  [@john](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/john)
#### Post date: [September 29, 2020, 7:27pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/things-i-bought-on-amazon-supported-gcaptain-at-the-same-time/56725/11 "2020-09-29T19:27:26Z")
> [@jdcavo](#):
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> The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of
Yeah half a percent is not much, they really squeeze the charities.
We get 1-6% (usually closer to 1.5) based on what the product is, who sells it, and - most importantly - how much we sell.
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### Author:  [@Lee\_Shore](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Lee_Shore)
#### Post date: [September 29, 2020, 7:27pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/things-i-bought-on-amazon-supported-gcaptain-at-the-same-time/56725/12 "2020-09-29T19:27:26Z")
I will start using the link. Is there a way to display it in a box ad at the top of the forum and/or the news page where it would have high visibility?
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### Author:  [@john](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/john)
#### Post date: [September 29, 2020, 7:27pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/things-i-bought-on-amazon-supported-gcaptain-at-the-same-time/56725/13 "2020-09-29T19:27:26Z")
We are half way through a major redesign so… I’ll ask the developers.
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### Author:  [@Howard1](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Howard1)
#### Post date: [September 29, 2020, 7:27pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/things-i-bought-on-amazon-supported-gcaptain-at-the-same-time/56725/14 "2020-09-29T19:27:26Z")
Does this only work in the USofA? When I tried from the UK it looked as if I had to buy from US companies and pay exorbitant freight rates.
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### Author:  [@john](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/john)
#### Post date: [September 29, 2020, 7:27pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/things-i-bought-on-amazon-supported-gcaptain-at-the-same-time/56725/15 "2020-09-29T19:27:26Z")
Yes but you have to use a different link.
UK Amazon link:
> **[Amazon.co.uk: Low Prices in Electronics, Books, Sports Equipment & more](https://www.amazon.co.uk/ref=as_li_ss_tl?tag=gcaptaincom-21)**
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> Sign up to Amazon Prime for unlimited free delivery. Low prices at Amazon on digital cameras, MP3, sports, books, music, DVDs, video games, home & garden and much more.
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### Author:  [@Howard1](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Howard1)
#### Post date: [September 29, 2020, 7:50pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/things-i-bought-on-amazon-supported-gcaptain-at-the-same-time/56725/16 "2020-09-29T19:50:11Z")
Thank you. Unfortunately gCaptain doesn’t appear on their UK list as far as I can see.
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### Author:  [@john](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/john)
#### Post date: [September 29, 2020, 7:52pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/things-i-bought-on-amazon-supported-gcaptain-at-the-same-time/56725/17 "2020-09-29T19:52:00Z")
We don’t need to be on their list and you don’t need to adjust any settings. If you bookmark the uk link I posted above and use it to visit amazon then it automatically credits us with a few cents for every dollar you spend.
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### Author:  [@Howard1](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Howard1)
#### Post date: [September 29, 2020, 8:24pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/things-i-bought-on-amazon-supported-gcaptain-at-the-same-time/56725/18 "2020-09-29T20:24:09Z")
Thanks John.
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### Author:  [@john](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/john)
#### Post date: [September 29, 2020, 11:04pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/things-i-bought-on-amazon-supported-gcaptain-at-the-same-time/56725/19 "2020-09-29T23:04:22Z")
No, thank you to all of you! We really appreciate the support.
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### Author:  [@Capt\_Phoenix](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Capt_Phoenix)
#### Post date: [September 29, 2020, 11:48pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/things-i-bought-on-amazon-supported-gcaptain-at-the-same-time/56725/20 "2020-09-29T23:48:59Z")
I’m pissed, I forgot to use this link for the load of stuff I just ordered.
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