📋 The short version
- StudFund earns commissions when you buy through our affiliate links — at zero extra cost to you
- We are a participant in the Amazon Associates Program (Amazon AU)
- We are an affiliate of the official LEGO Shop AU via the Rakuten affiliate network
- Affiliate relationships never influence our editorial — we say what we think regardless
- All content on StudFund is free to read and always will be
Who we are
StudFund (studfund.com.au) is an independent Australian website dedicated to LEGO set reviews, investment analysis and deal-finding for Australian collectors. We are based in Melbourne, Australia and operate as a sole trader under an Australian Business Number (ABN).
Amazon Associates Program
StudFund is a participant in the Amazon Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.au.
When you click an Amazon link on this site and make a qualifying purchase within the cookie window, we earn a small commission. The price you pay is exactly the same as if you had gone directly to Amazon — we receive our commission from Amazon's margin, not from any additional charge to you.
Our Amazon tracking ID is: studfund-22
As required by Amazon's Operating Agreement, we disclose our participation in the Amazon Associates Program on every page of this site via a banner and in this disclosure document.
LEGO Shop AU affiliate program
StudFund participates in the official LEGO Shop AU affiliate program, operated through the Rakuten Advertising network. When you click a link to lego.com/en-au from this site and make a qualifying purchase, we may earn a commission.
As with Amazon, the price you pay on LEGO.com AU is identical whether you arrive via our affiliate link or directly. Our commission comes from LEGO's affiliate program — it costs you nothing.
What this means for our editorial
Our affiliate relationships do not influence the content we publish. Specifically:
- We do not accept payment to feature, review or promote specific LEGO sets
- We do not accept free products in exchange for positive coverage
- Every set we review is purchased at retail with our own money
- Our scores, verdicts and investment ratings reflect our honest assessment — positive or negative
- We will tell you when a set is not worth buying, even if that means fewer affiliate clicks
The long-term value of StudFund depends entirely on reader trust. Compromising that for short-term affiliate revenue would be counterproductive and contrary to our values.
How affiliate links are identified
Affiliate links on this site are identified in the following ways:
- Amazon affiliate links use the amzn.to short URL format and include our tracking ID
- LEGO.com affiliate links point to lego.com/en-au and include tracking parameters
- A disclosure banner appears at the top of every page on this site
- Blog posts and reviews that contain affiliate links include a disclosure notice
Pricing accuracy
All prices displayed on StudFund are based on LEGO AU RRP (recommended retail price) at the time of publication. Prices change regularly and we cannot guarantee that any price shown is current at the time you read it.
Always click through to the retailer to verify the current price before purchasing. We update prices when we become aware they have changed, but cannot monitor every product in real time.
Investment content disclaimer
StudFund publishes content about LEGO sets as investment assets. This content is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.
LEGO investing involves real financial risk. The value of collectible items can fall as well as rise. Past performance of retired LEGO sets does not guarantee future returns. Liquidity is limited. Storage affects value. You should conduct your own research and consider your own financial circumstances before making any investment decision.
StudFund is not a licensed financial adviser. Nothing published on this site should be construed as personal financial advice. If you require financial advice, please consult a licensed financial adviser.
Contact
If you have any questions about this disclosure or our affiliate relationships, please contact us at hello@studfund.com.au.