How This Site Makes Money
We may earn a commission when you buy through our links. This page explains exactly how that works, in plain English.
The short version
- We link to products on Amazon.
- If you buy through a link, Amazon pays us a small fee.
- Your price never changes.
How the money works
You click a link on one of our pages.
If you buy, Amazon pays us a small referral fee.
You pay the same price either way, link or no link.
The official statement
As an Amazon Associate, Machine & Thread earns from qualifying purchases. Amazon requires us to show that wording.
What money never changes
- Picks are chosen before any link is added.
- No brand pays to be recommended.
- We never invent ratings or show made-up prices.
- If a product is not clearly buyable, we say so and hold the link.
How we choose what to recommend
We look at public product details, manuals, and owner reports before we choose a pick. Our how we test page explains what we check and what we do not claim.
Our editorial policy explains how we keep those choices separate from affiliate links. A product does not earn a place just because Amazon sells it.
Questions?
Have a question about a link, a recommendation, or this policy? Send it through our contact page.
Frequently asked questions
Do I pay more when I use your links?
No. Amazon pays the fee out of its side, and the price you see is the same for everyone.
Do brands send you free machines?
No, we do not accept free products. We work from manuals, owner reports, and public specs.
Why don't you show prices?
Prices change too often to trust on a page like ours. Amazon always shows the live price.
Do you make money any other way?
Not today. We have no ads or sponsorships, and if that ever changes, this page changes first.
About the editor
M&T Editorial Desk is the shared byline for this policy. We use it instead of inventing a named author.
How this page is maintained
We review this page whenever the way this site earns money changes. Any new payment source must be explained here first.
Read our editorial policy