Tell me about it asap. But if it isn t it s just a way for the company to move a weak product with an aggressive compensation structure. They have great products and services but see affiliate program only as an inexpensive way to create more sales. Meaning, they pay out too low commissions. And it s a fact that an affiliate program if done right gives a company more revenues at a very low cost.
Affiliate programs are the cheapest way to acquire new customers - by a huge margin.
Assuming every sale is a new customer, let's compare the acquisition costs with banner ads versus a commission paid in the Affiliate model. But this company understands the lifetime value of a customer. They're willing to take the risk and lose a little upfront, knowing that their low prices and great service will result in repeat sales and eventual profitability. One solitary buck. These figures reconcile with other research I've done.