# Amazon.com's online total passes $6 million

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2004/12/31/amazoncom039s-online-total-passes-6-million/
- Published: 2004-12-31T00:00:00+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

Amazon.com has handled $6,237,381.12 in online donations via its site for the American
Red Cross’s work in the wake of the South Asian floods appeal.
The total was given
in 96,161 donations via Amazon.com’s Honor System. Amazon.com is waiving its usual
commission on such gifts.

 

 

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It reached the $5 million mark at midday on 30 December.

 

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