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This affiliate disclosure explains how Shot and Scale makes money. Shot & Scale is a participant in affiliate advertising programs, including the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. These programs are designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to affiliate partner products.
When you click on links to purchase products on this site, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. We only recommend espresso tools, scales, and accessories that we’ve researched independently, and we explain each one’s drawbacks.
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How affiliate links work on Shot and Scale
Some links in our guides, including “Check price on Amazon” buttons, are affiliate links. If you click one and buy something, Amazon may pay us a small commission. The price you pay is the same whether you use our link or not.
Commissions help cover the cost of running this site and researching new guides. They don’t decide which products we recommend. Every pick in our guides lists its drawbacks, and we point out when a cheaper option does the job just as well.
What this affiliate disclosure means for you
- No extra cost. Buying through an affiliate link doesn’t change the price you pay.
- No paid placements. We don’t accept payment to include a product or to guarantee a positive review.
- Research, not lab testing. Our guides are based on manufacturer specifications, official documentation and patterns in verified owner reviews. We say clearly when we haven’t tested something ourselves.
- Prices change. Prices and availability shown in our guides were accurate when we checked them, and each guide notes the month. The price on Amazon at the time of purchase is the one that applies.
Why we publish this disclosure
In the United States, the Federal Trade Commission expects publishers to tell readers about financial relationships with the brands and retailers they link to. You can read the FTC’s endorsement guides for more detail. Amazon also requires participants in its Associates program to show the statement at the top of this page.
To see how we put our guides together, read about Shot and Scale, or browse all of our espresso gear reviews.
Affiliate disclosure FAQ
Do I pay more if I buy through your links?
No. The price is the same. Any commission comes from the retailer, not from you.
Which affiliate programs does Shot and Scale use?
Shot and Scale participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. If we join other affiliate programs, we’ll update this page.
Who can I contact about this affiliate disclosure?
Use our contact page with any questions about how we earn money or how a product was chosen.