Affiliate Disclosure

Last updated: November 28, 2025

Our Commitment to Transparency

At The Other Price, transparency is fundamental to our relationship with you. This comprehensive affiliate disclosure explains exactly how we make money, our affiliate partnerships, and most importantly, how we ensure these relationships never compromise our editorial integrity or the trust you place in our recommendations.

We believe you have the right to know when we might benefit financially from your purchases. This disclosure is designed to give you that information clearly and honestly.

What Are Affiliate Links?

Affiliate links are special tracking URLs that identify The Other Price as the referring website when you click through and make a purchase. Here's how they work:

1. You read our review and click a link to a retailer (like Amazon)
2. The retailer's website recognizes you came from The Other Price
3. If you make a purchase (usually within 24 hours to 30 days, depending on the program), we earn a small commission
4. This commission comes from the retailer's marketing budget—not from you

Important: The price you pay is exactly the same whether you use our affiliate link or navigate to the retailer directly. Affiliate commissions are a marketing cost for retailers, similar to paying for advertisements.

Our Affiliate Partnerships

The Other Price participates in multiple affiliate marketing programs with major retailers. This allows us to offer you the best prices across a wide range of stores.

Our Retail Partners

We work with affiliate programs from leading retailers including:

• Amazon - As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases
• Walmart - Home goods, electronics, and everyday essentials
• Target - Fashion, home, and lifestyle products
• eBay - New and pre-owned items at competitive prices
• Best Buy - Electronics and tech products
• Nordstrom - Designer fashion and accessories
• Macy's - Department store favorites
• And many other specialty retailers

When we link to any retailer, those links may be affiliate links. We always strive to recommend the best option for you, regardless of affiliate availability or commission rates.

Our Editorial Independence

The cornerstone of The Other Price is our editorial independence. Here's exactly how we maintain integrity:

Separation of Editorial and Business

• Our review team operates independently from our business team
• Reviewers are never informed about commission rates for products they're evaluating
• Product selection is based on reader interest and market relevance—not affiliate availability
• We frequently recommend products that don't have affiliate programs if they're the best option

Honest Negative Reviews

We don't hesitate to give negative reviews or "don't buy" recommendations, even for products with generous affiliate commissions. Examples of what you'll find in our reviews:

• "Not recommended" verdicts for products that fail our testing
• Clear warnings about product issues, defects, or false advertising
• Alternatives suggested even when they don't have affiliate programs
• Critical analysis of popular products that don't live up to hype

Testing and Evaluation Standards

Every product we review undergoes the same rigorous evaluation process:

• We purchase most products with our own funds (not provided by manufacturers)
• Products provided for review are clearly disclosed and held to the same standards
• We use standardized testing protocols appropriate to each product category
• Our review methodology is documented and consistent

How We Identify Affiliate Content

We make it easy for you to recognize when affiliate links are present:

General rule: If a link leads to a place where you can purchase a product, assume it may be an affiliate link.

FTC Compliance Statement

The Other Price fully complies with the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) guidelines regarding endorsements and testimonials in advertising, as outlined in 16 CFR Part 255. Specifically:

• We clearly disclose our affiliate relationships on this page and within relevant content
• Our disclosures are clear, conspicuous, and placed where readers will see them
• We only endorse products we genuinely believe provide value to our readers
• We disclose when products are provided for free for review purposes
• Our opinions are honest and based on actual experience with products

Commission Rates and Earnings

For full transparency, here's general information about how affiliate commissions work:

• Amazon: Typically 1-10% depending on product category
• Other retailers: Varies widely, typically 2-15%
• Software/services: May be flat fees or percentage-based

Commission rates have no influence on our ratings, rankings, or recommendations. A product with a 10% commission is evaluated with the same rigor as a product with 1% commission.

International Visitors

Our affiliate partnerships are primarily with US-based retailers. For international visitors:

• Links may redirect to your local Amazon store (Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.de, etc.) through Amazon's OneLink program
• Some affiliate links may not work in all countries
• Prices displayed may differ from prices in your region
• We encourage you to verify prices and availability on your local retailer's website

Your Choices

Using our affiliate links is entirely your choice. You can always:

• Navigate directly to the retailer's website instead of using our links
• Use your preferred shopping method or retailer
• Compare prices across multiple retailers before purchasing
• Use browser extensions that may override affiliate tracking

We never pressure you to use our links, and we appreciate your readership regardless of how you choose to shop.

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact Us

If you have questions about our affiliate relationships, editorial policies, or anything else about how we operate, please reach out: