You generally cannot earn affiliate commissions as the buyer. Affiliate programs reward affiliates who refer new customers. If you are the buyer, you are not considered a referral. The affiliate commission is given to the person who shared the product link with you. You should focus on sharing your affiliate links with others if you want to earn commissions. Sometimes affiliate programs offer bonuses or discounts for repeat customers. However, these are not the same as earning an affiliate commission. Always check the affiliate program’s terms to confirm the rules about commissions and referrals.