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Our participation in the Amazon Associates Program
Tote Alternatives is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases made through links marked as affiliate or sponsored links on this site.
What this means for you
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How this affects our recommendations
We choose which products to feature based on hands on comparison, material and construction, and how closely a product matches the size, shape, and durability of the item people are searching for an alternative to. A product's inclusion is not paid for, and brands do not have the ability to purchase placement on comparison pages or editor's picks. Where a page includes multiple options, we aim to represent honest tradeoffs rather than steering every recommendation toward the highest commission option.
Other affiliate relationships
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