Affiliates

Do you have a social media following? Do you love shopping at Factory Direct Hobbies? Promote FDH to your audience and earn commission!


We're your one-stop shop for tens of thousands of hobby products, from Model Railroading to Bandai collectibles! If you're active on social media and have an audience that might enjoy shopping with us, promote our shop to make up to 5% in cash commission--or up to 6% in the form of Store Credit!

STORE CREDIT: Get started now (20% more than cash commission)

CASH COMMISSION: Get started now

About our Affiliate Program

  • Our commission rates vary by product line: you can earn up to 5% in cash or up to 6% in Store Credit. We carry over 30,000 in-stock products, and our selection grows weekly! Nearly every product on our site is eligible for commission.
  • You'll also receive Milestone Bonuses as you grow: your potential for growth is limitless!
  • After you generate $500 in commission, we may send you free products for promotional content.
  • Posted commission rates apply to items priced at FDH's Everyday Prices; during sale events and other promotional events, commission rates may be temporarily altered.
  • Most products at factorydirecthobbies.com are available for affiliate commission with a few exceptions, including Atlas O and Kato.
  • You will receive a unique tracking link that is connected to your affiliate account. When customers click the link, all of their purchases with us will be tracked for a certain duration, currently 30 days. Any purchases they make during that period will earn you commission--even if they don't use the link again at the moment they place their order.
  • Commissions are paid out every 30 days. The minimum balance required for a payout is $500.
  • For more details, check out the applications linked above.

Terms & Rules

  • At this time, our affiliate program is available to US citizens only.
  • Self-referrals are not allowed under any circumstances and will result in a permanent IP ban from our website.
  • Coupon and rebate sites are not eligible for participation.
  • We must have valid tax information on file in order to process a payout. 
  • Detailed terms and privacy policy linked in the applications linked above.

Have questions? Email us at ask@factorydirecthobbies.com with subject line "FDH Affiliate."