AFFILIATE MARKETING GETTING STARTED
January 28, 2026
Start Making Money by Referring Customers to BDV
Join our affiliate program and earn commissions on every purchase your referrals make. It's completely free to join, and you can start earning just by sharing your unique referral link.
What is an Affiliate Program?
An affiliate program is a partnership where you earn money by referring new customers to BDV Trading. When someone signs up using your unique referral link and makes a purchase, you earn a commission on that sale.
It's that simple! You share your link, people shop, and you earn money. No inventory to manage, no customer service to handle, and no upfront costs. Just share and earn.
How It Works
Get Your Unique Referral Link
Once you're approved as an affiliate, you'll receive your own unique referral link that looks like: https://www.bdvtrading.com/signup/?from=YourUsername
Share Your Link
Share your referral link with friends, family, on social media, your website, or anywhere you think people might be interested in buying trading cards and collectibles.
They Sign Up & Shop
When someone clicks your link and creates an account, they're automatically linked to you. Every purchase they make earns you a commission!
Earn Commissions Automatically
Commissions are calculated automatically when your referrals make purchases. You don't need to do anything - the system tracks everything for you.
Get Paid Regularly
You'll receive regular payouts for your earnings as store credit, which can be withdrawn via PayPal or bank transfer. Track your earnings in real-time!
Why Become an Affiliate?
Earn Money
Earn commissions on every purchase made by people you refer. Commissions are typically 2% of the order volume. The more referrals, the more you earn!
100% Free
It costs nothing to become an affiliate. No fees, no hidden costs, no upfront investment required.
Easy to Start
Contact us to discuss becoming an affiliate. We'll learn more about you and can negotiate terms that work for both parties. Then we'll set up your affiliate account and you can start sharing your link!
Track Everything
See exactly how many people you've referred, how much they've spent, and how much you've earned - all in real-time. We'll contact you once a month with detailed data about your referrals and performance.
Automatic Tracking
The system automatically tracks all referrals and commissions. You don't need to do anything - just share your link! Note: Users who already have accounts will not be counted as your referrals.
Regular Payouts
Receive your earnings as store credit that can be withdrawn via PayPal or bank transfer. Payouts are made on a regular schedule.
How Commissions Work
Your commission is calculated as a percentage of the order volume (total order amount), not the profit. This means you earn a percentage of every sale made by people you refer.
Example:
Let's say someone you referred makes an order with a total value of $100, and your commission rate is 2%.
Your commission = $100 × 2% = $2.00
Note: Commission rates are set individually for each affiliate based on various factors. Contact us to discuss your commission rate and negotiate terms that work for both parties.
A referred client will generate commissions for your affiliate account for up to 1 year from the date they sign up. After this period, commissions from that client will stop being added to your account. Affiliate contracts are for a maximum of one year and may be reevaluated every 3 months. If you're a high-quality affiliate with good performance, your affiliation will remain active and you'll continue to collect commissions from new referrals.
Key Points:
- Automatic Calculation: Commissions are calculated automatically when orders are placed - you don't need to do anything
- Volume-Based: You earn a percentage of the total order volume, making it easy to understand and calculate your earnings
- 1-Year Commission Period: Each referred client generates commissions for up to 1 year from their signup date
- Real-Time Updates: See your earnings update in real-time as your referrals make purchases
- Existing Users: Users who already have accounts will not be counted as your referrals - only new signups through your link count
Who Can Become an Affiliate?
Almost anyone can become a BDV Trading affiliate! Whether you're:
- A content creator with a following interested in trading cards
- A website owner looking to monetize your traffic
- Someone active on social media with an engaged audience
- A collector who wants to share BDV Trading with friends
- Anyone who believes in BDV Trading and wants to earn money by sharing it
If you can share your referral link and bring in customers, you can be an affiliate!
How to Get Started
Contact Us
Send an email to fer@bdvtrading.com expressing your interest in becoming an affiliate. Tell us a bit about yourself and how you plan to promote BDV Trading.
Discuss & Negotiate Terms
We'll review your application and learn more about you, your audience, and how you plan to promote BDV Trading. We can negotiate commission rates and terms that work for both parties. Once we reach an agreement, we'll set up your affiliate account and send you your unique referral link.
Start Sharing
Begin sharing your referral link! Post it on social media, include it in your content, share it with friends - the more you share, the more you can earn.
Track & Earn
Watch your referrals and earnings grow. You'll receive regular payouts for your commissions, and you can track everything in your affiliate dashboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much can I earn?
Your earnings depend on how many people you refer and how much they spend. There's no limit to how much you can earn! The more active you are in sharing your link, the more potential earnings you have.
How often do I get paid?
Payouts are made on a regular schedule (typically monthly). Your earnings are paid as store credit that can be withdrawn via PayPal or bank transfer. The exact schedule and minimum payout amount will be discussed when you become an affiliate.
How will I know how my referrals are performing?
We'll contact you once a month with detailed data about your referrals, including how many new users signed up, their purchase activity, and your total earnings. You can also track your referrals in real-time through your affiliate dashboard.
What happens if someone already has an account?
Users who already have accounts will not be counted as your referrals. Only new signups that come through your unique referral link will be tracked and generate commissions for you.
How long do I earn commissions from referred buyers?
You earn commissions from each referred client for up to 1 year from the date they sign up through your referral link. After this 1-year period, commissions from that specific client will stop being added to your account. However, you'll continue to earn commissions from all new referrals you bring in. Affiliate contracts are for a maximum of one year and may be reevaluated every 3 months. If you're a high-quality affiliate with good performance, your affiliation will remain active and you'll continue to collect commissions from new referrals.
Do I need to have a website or social media following?
Not necessarily! While having a platform helps, you can also share your link with friends, family, and in online communities. Any way you can bring in customers works!
Is there a cost to become an affiliate?
No, it's completely free! There are no fees, no costs, and no upfront investment required to become an affiliate.
How do I track my referrals and earnings?
Once you're an affiliate, you'll have access to a dashboard where you can see all your referrals, their purchases, and your total earnings in real-time.
Can I refer myself or create fake accounts?
No. Self-referrals and fake accounts are strictly prohibited. We monitor for fraudulent activity, and violations will result in immediate termination of your affiliate account.
Ready to Get Started?
Have questions or ready to become an affiliate? We're here to help!
Send us an email and we'll get back to you as soon as possible to discuss your affiliate partnership.
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