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In reply to the discussion: Temu and Shein will raise prices for US customers due to Trump's tariffs [View all]Last edited Thu Apr 17, 2025, 08:26 PM - Edit history (1)
I found that most of their merchandise is lot buy outs, returns or irregulars. Very small percentage is actually new
I have dumped Amazon as well now source anything I need through original manufactures or private shops and eBay sellers.
The upshot to it all is: i now am given a forced pause to think about anything I buy. I find myself buying so much less crap that I honestly dont need. The impulse is gone or at least tempered.
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Temu and Shein will raise prices for US customers due to Trump's tariffs [View all]
BumRushDaShow
Apr 2025
OP
I have one of my youngest nieces who sent me her Christmas list a couple years ago
BumRushDaShow
Apr 2025
#5
When something is that cheap, I question the labor practices that are necessary to achieve those prices.
LauraInLA
Apr 2025
#26
I've ordered over two hundred items from AliExpress (which I assume will follow suit)
William Seger
Apr 2025
#12