Example: Most merchants offer a choice of set banner or text links. The lack of flexibility can be restrictive, but you do have an increased number of sites and products. These examples are from a credit card processing company:
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Payments: First tier depends on which merchants you choose. Second tier is $2 per new signup.
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Other Information: You will receive lower commissions with these programs because the profit is split three ways rather than two (commission junction gets some). There is also a worrying line in the terms and conditions which says that you don't get paid unless the merchant keeps their account in credit.