How We Make Money
ConsolePawn Research is a small independent project. We disclose our monetization approach so readers understand how the site stays online and how we protect editorial independence.
Display Advertising
We run display ads (e.g., Google AdSense) to cover hosting, data collection, and editorial expenses. Ads never influence which consoles we cover or the price ranges we publish.
Affiliate Links
- Some articles link to accessories or repair tools. If you buy through those links, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
- Affiliate links are editorially chosen—we only recommend items that help readers prepare their consoles for pawn evaluations.
- All affiliate relationships are disclosed inline or near the recommendations.
Editorial Independence
Advertisers and affiliate partners do not influence our research priorities, valuation methodology, or publishing decisions. If a potential conflict arises, we disclose it and reassign coverage.
Cookie & Consent Roadmap
We are preparing a lightweight consent banner that supports Google Consent Mode v2 and regional privacy requirements. Until it ships, third-party scripts (like AdSense) load with default settings in regions where consent is implied. When the banner launches, visitors will be able to opt in or out of advertising and analytics cookies, and a log of consent status will be maintained for auditing. If you are subject to GDPR/CCPA and need an interim opt-out, email [email protected].
Reader Support
Considering a partnership, dataset license, or custom research? Email [email protected] for proposals and rate cards.
Questions?
Contact us at [email protected] if you have questions about monetization or want to report an undisclosed placement.