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High Point Scientific Affiliate Disclosure
Whitestaroutdoors.com aims to help our readers make informed buying decisions before they embark on their astronomical endeavors. We are incredibly proud that, each day, we help people fulfill their dream of owning a telescope to watch the moon and the planets.
Without an effective monetary policy, we could not keep this website online to help buyers make knowledgeable decisions. That is why we have decided to use the HighPointScientific.com affiliate program. We decided to uphold our editorial policies so we won’t have to alter facts to make money.
When you purchase through the HighPointScientific.com link, we receive a small commission, typically around 4% for telescopes. Even though we earn a commission, using our link makes no difference to you. HighPointScientific.com does not charge extra for paying commissions, and the Commission percentage is already reflected in HighPointScientific.com product prices.
Even if you purchase the same product without our referral tag, the price will be the same. If you cancel or make a refund request for the ordered product, the associated commission will not be paid to us. It’s a win-win situation.
Whitestaroutdoors.com participates in the High Point Scientific.com affiliate advertising program, which provides a means for website owners to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to High Point Scientific.com.
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