Affiliate Marketing Secrets

I had applied online for an “AMERICAN EXPRESS PLATINUM CARD” and got a reply that said someone would be contacting me. About a week later I got a call that said my online application had been approved and I was going to be receiving an “EXPRESS PLATINUM CARD” with a credit limit of $5,000. If I would like to get this card then I needed to pay the first years fee’s of $99. I said ok. They read off my bank account information and that was that. Two weeks later I didn’t receive my card so I called their number 800-887-2636 and was told that they are an online shopping store and the credit is with their store only and they are not affiliated with American Express. I ask for a refund and was told that there is no refunds. I ask for a copy of our recorded phone conversation and was told that it was not in their policy to do so. I had to close my bank account (incase they try to take more money) and file a form to try to recover the money. I am trying to file a complaint with the BBB but you have to have an address and I have tried calling them back and they put me on hold for hours then hang up. Google does not pull up any address…just other peoples complaints. Anyone else go thru this?

I am looking to create a niche website for a specific type of product and group of people. I need it to operate SIMILAR (in some regards) to eBay or Amazon. Namely, people need to be able to fill out a short profile about themselves (which will be used for people to filter searches), and then they can upload their product to sell.
All payments will need to be traceable by the account holder, though it will all be processed through us and paid out monthly.
Is there any kind of software that can do this, or will I have to hire a programmer?

I want to open a international online shop on electronic products. I have good sources, but I really do not know how to promote it.I have found many comparison shopping engine online, such as nextag.com ,thefind.com and bizrate.com, I thought they will be helpful for me, but , most of them cost much, according to the click, similar with PPC.So, do you have any other ways to promote a new online shop, the products on it are cheap. Except forum, blog,articles.By the way, some online shopping habit is helpful for me. For example, if I want to buy a cell phone onine, I will go to ebay and tabao fisrt. What will you do firest?