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Anyone can start testing Amazon products with this simple guide.
Amazon Vine, the company’s exclusive product testing program, allows you to receive free products for review and potentially make extra money by reselling them. We’ll walk you through everything you need to know about this invite-only program, as well as alternative third-party platforms to consider. Plus, we’ll cover Amazon's affiliate program basics, so you can earn extra income recommending products you review.
Important Points to Keep in Mind
- Consistently leave helpful reviews for products you purchase on Amazon.
- Wait for an invitation to join Amazon Vine, the exclusive product testing platform for selected reviewers.
- Once you've tested a product, you can resell it for cash.
Steps to Get Started
How to Become a Product Tester for Amazon
Write detailed, valuable reviews on the Amazon products you purchase. Don’t settle for vague comments like 'great product.' Instead, provide specifics that other Amazon shoppers will find useful.
- If you buy shoes, mention how they fit: were they true to size, comfortable, or of good quality?
- If you purchase furniture, offer tips on how to assemble it.
- If you get a more technical item like a transformer, describe how its parts work and how to set it up.
Wait for an invitation to join Amazon Vine. Unfortunately, you can’t directly sign up for Amazon Vine. Simply continue leaving consistent reviews, and watch your inbox for an invite from Amazon’s team.
Request free Amazon products for review once you’re accepted into the program. As a Vine Voice, you’ll get access to a special Amazon page with a wide range of free items to choose from. These products will be shipped to you for free in exchange for your honest and complete review.
- Your reviews will include a label indicating that the product was provided free of charge.
Sell your reviewed products to make a profit. While Amazon Vine doesn’t pay testers, you can resell your free items on platforms like:
Alternatives to Amazon Vine
iReviewHome iReviewHome allows users to access discounted (and occasionally free) products in exchange for an honest review.
- Visit iReviewHome Website
- Once reviewed, you can resell the items for a profit.
Vipon Vipon offers exclusive product deals from Amazon sellers, which are listed on their website. While the items aren’t completely free, they’re available at deep discounts, giving you the chance to resell them and earn a profit once you’re finished with them.
Rebaid Rebaid features numerous Amazon deals and rebate (money-back) offers that allow you to purchase, test, and possibly resell products at a low cost.
Snagshout Snagshout provides users with access to discounts and rebate offers on a variety of Amazon products.
JumpSend JumpSend lets you explore a wide range of discounted Amazon products, which you can test and possibly resell for a profit later on.
- Visit JumpSend Website
Amazon Affiliate and Influencer Programs
Amazon Associates Amazon Associates allows you to earn extra income through affiliate links. Sign up here—you can typically join the program if you have an audience, such as a blog or website. When someone makes a purchase through your affiliate link, you’ll earn a commission on the sale.
Amazon Influencer Program The Amazon Influencer Program offers content creators an opportunity to promote Amazon products. While it also involves affiliate links, this program gives influencers the chance to create their own Amazon storefronts, rather than just linking to Amazon listings.
- Think you might qualify? Apply here.
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Remember, the 'free' products you receive through Amazon Vine are still subject to taxes. Amazon typically sends Vine Voices a 1099-NEC form (non-employee compensation) for this. If you resell more than $5,000 worth of items, you’ll need to report this in box 2 of the form.
