Question 1

What is ThingYouNeed and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

ThingYouNeed is an affiliate deals site that curates the best products from trusted retailers. We research, compare, and verify deals so you can find great products quickly. Click any deal to go straight to the retailer — no account needed.

Question 2

Are the deals and prices shown always accurate?

Accepted Answer

We do our best to keep prices and availability up to date, but they can change at any time. Always double-check the final price on the retailer's website before completing a purchase.

Question 3

Do I pay more if I use your affiliate links?

Accepted Answer

No. Affiliate links cost you nothing extra. You pay exactly the same price you would by going directly to the retailer. We earn a small commission from the retailer — not from you.

Question 4

How do you choose which products to feature?

Accepted Answer

We select products based on customer ratings, value for money, brand reputation, and real-world reviews. We do not accept payment to feature products. Our affiliate commission comes after we recommend something — it is not a reason to recommend it.

Question 5

What is an affiliate link?

Accepted Answer

An affiliate link is a specially tracked URL. When you click it and make a purchase, the retailer can tell that you came from our site and pays us a referral fee. The price you pay is identical to going directly to the retailer.

Question 6

Do you have a coupon or promo code for every product?

Accepted Answer

Not every product has a coupon, but when one is available we include it on the product page. Coupons are verified at the time of posting but can expire. If a code no longer works, check the retailer's promotions page directly.

Question 7

How often are deals updated?

Accepted Answer

Our team reviews and updates deals daily. Featured and trending products are refreshed regularly so you always see current, relevant offers.

Question 8

How do I report a broken link or expired deal?

Accepted Answer

If you find a deal that is expired or a link that is broken, please contact us at hello@thingyouneed.com. We appreciate the heads-up and will fix it as quickly as possible.

Question 9

Do you store my personal data?

Accepted Answer

We collect only the data needed to operate the site — such as analytics data to understand which content is useful. We do not sell your data to third parties. Read our full Privacy Policy for details.

Question 10

Can I submit a product for you to feature?

Accepted Answer

Yes! If you have a product or deal you'd like us to consider, reach out via our contact page. We review all submissions but cannot guarantee a feature.

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