Last updated: May 2026
Always something new operates a business model that includes affiliate links and, in some cases, a dual pricing model. We are committed to full transparency with our readers and therefore explain here the financial aspects of our operations, as well as the limits of our responsibility for content displayed on the site. For the avoidance of doubt, Always something new is an affiliate marketing and review magazine only. It is not a seller, retailer, distributor, importer of record, payment processor, shipping provider, or fulfillment service, except where expressly stated otherwise for a separate service offering.
Affiliate links are special links that direct you to online stores, marketplaces, and e-commerce platforms, such as AliExpress and Amazon. If you click one of these links on our site and then complete a purchase on a third-party platform, we may receive a referral or advertising commission from that third party.
Important point to understand: In general, using an affiliate link does not increase the price you pay. The price offered to you is typically the same whether you arrive through our link or visit the merchant independently. Any commission paid to us is generally funded by the merchant or platform as part of its marketing or advertising expense, not as a separate charge added to your order.
In accordance with applicable United States consumer protection principles, including the Federal Trade Commission's endorsement and advertising disclosure guidance, we disclose the existence of these affiliate relationships so that readers can evaluate our content with appropriate context.
On our site, you may sometimes see two different purchase paths for the same or a substantially similar product:
We present these options to enable you to make an informed choice—either save money by purchasing independently through a third-party platform, or choose a higher-priced service option that may include additional assistance.
Nothing on this site should be interpreted as creating a seller-consumer relationship with respect to products purchased through affiliate links. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law in the United States, all product listings, prices, availability, shipping estimates, promotional claims, and merchant policies displayed through affiliate content are provided for general informational purposes only, may change at any time without notice, and are controlled exclusively by the applicable third-party merchant or platform.
The e-commerce marketplace, particularly large third-party platforms such as AliExpress, operates in a dynamic environment that may change at any time. Accordingly, before clicking any links, you acknowledge and agree as follows:
3.1 Prices are not guaranteed and are estimates only. The prices, discount percentages, promotional offers, and coupons displayed on Always something new are accurate, if at all, only as of the time the relevant review or content was published or last updated. Third-party platforms may change prices continuously based on limited-time promotions, shipping charges that vary by weight and destination, coupon expiration, taxes, fees, currency conversion, and other factors outside our control. The final and controlling price for any transaction is solely the price displayed at checkout on the applicable third-party website at the time of purchase. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable United States law, we disclaim any and all liability, responsibility, or consumer claim arising from any discrepancy between information displayed on our site and the final price presented by the third-party merchant at checkout.
3.2 Images are for illustrative purposes only. The photographs, videos, renderings, product descriptions, and technical specifications displayed on our site are generally obtained from manufacturers, brands, sellers, marketplaces, or other third-party sources and are provided for general informational and illustrative purposes only. Such materials may be edited, enhanced, stylized, or otherwise modified, and the actual product may differ in appearance, color, size, packaging, features, or specifications from what is shown. Always something new makes no representation or warranty regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any such images or descriptions and assumes no liability for any mismatch between the product depicted and the product ultimately received. You are solely responsible for reviewing the exact measurements, specifications, compatibility information, and seller disclosures listed on the applicable third-party seller's website before making any purchase.
3.3 No commitment regarding availability or inventory. We do not own, stock, warehouse, distribute, or manage the inventory of any third-party store, marketplace, seller, or fulfillment provider. A product featured, reviewed, or recommended on our site may become unavailable, out of stock, discontinued, restricted, delayed, repriced, or removed entirely without notice. We do not guarantee the continued availability of any product, offer, seller listing, coupon, or promotion.
3.4 No liability for third-party transactions. For the avoidance of doubt, when you choose to make a purchase through an affiliate link or any other link to a third-party platform, Always something new is not the seller, retailer, merchant of record, importer, distributor, payment processor, shipper, or fulfillment provider, and is not a party to the transaction. We do not process payments, accept orders, ship products, provide warranties, or handle returns or refunds for products sold by third parties. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable United States law, we disclaim all liability for product quality, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, conformity, legality, safety, warnings, recalls, delivery times, customs issues, defects, damage, loss, non-delivery, misrepresentation, or the quality of any services provided by any third-party website, seller, or platform.
The site’s revenue is based on the following channels:
Always something new is an affiliate review and editorial magazine only. It does not sell products, does not maintain inventory, does not ship goods, and does not handle payment processing for purchases made on third-party platforms.
Although we may earn compensation from certain recommendations, the credibility of our content is one of our most important assets. We therefore commit to the following:
I saw a product at a certain price on your site, clicked the link, and on AliExpress it costs more. Why?
As explained in Section 3, third-party sellers, marketplaces, and platforms may change prices, end promotions, limit coupons, adjust taxes, duties, or shipping charges, or modify availability at any time and without notice. In some cases, AliExpress, Amazon, or another third-party platform may display personalized pricing, introductory offers, account-specific discounts, or region-specific promotions that are not available to all users. The only controlling and actual price is the price displayed by the applicable third-party merchant or platform at checkout. Always something new does not control and is not responsible for third-party pricing, inventory, shipping charges, taxes, fees, promotions, checkout terms, or post-click changes of any kind.
Are your recommendations biased because of commissions?
No. Affiliate programs are widely available across the internet. We strive to publish editorial content based on our own criteria and judgment. We have no business incentive to knowingly recommend a poor-quality product merely to earn a commission, because the long-term reputation of the magazine is more important than any single referral fee. That said, all content is provided for general informational and editorial purposes only, and you should independently evaluate any product before making a purchase decision.
Why is "Our Price" (direct purchase through you) different from the price I see on AliExpress?
If we ever make available a separate assisted purchasing, concierge, or facilitation option, any such price may include charges for administrative handling, customer support availability, order coordination assistance, and related service components. Any difference between that amount and the price shown by a third-party marketplace generally reflects the cost of those optional services. For the avoidance of doubt, Always something new / AliExpress United States is an affiliate review magazine and is not the seller of products listed on third-party platforms, does not manufacture products, does not operate as the merchant of record for third-party marketplace transactions, does not process third-party payments, and does not control third-party shipping or fulfillment.
If you have questions about our business model, affiliate relationships, or disclosure practices, or if you identify a material pricing discrepancy that you believe should be reviewed to help avoid confusion for other readers, please contact us:
