The clickbank loophole is interesting -- but they don't support 2-tier structure.
Here's a nice comparison I found between two diff programs.
http://www.top2compared.com/affiliate-software/
Btw, the page struck me as a good way to market something.
Like a 'review' site, only more direct.
I think the page looks nice + definitely makes the point from a 'third party' point of view.
-- TW