Oh no. Where can I buy single-use trash and toxic waste now?
this post was submitted on 27 Oct 2024
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Amazon.
Every other store, but at a higher price point.
It's the same shit everywhere, the government is just making sure you can't buy direct.
No store with a minimum of decency wouldn't sell 1TB usb keys, for example.. Wish and Temu are really the bottom of the barrel.
AI summary:
Temu Just Got Destroyed By The US Government - Here's The Full Story
The video discusses significant changes to US import rules affecting the e-commerce platform Temu, which has benefitted from the de minimis exemption allowing cheap imports. Recent regulatory updates are likely to increase prices on Temu, challenging its business model and impacting its competitive edge against US sellers. The presenter outlines how Temu has dominated the e-commerce space and the potential fallout from the new regulations.
Key Points:
Temu's Dominance in E-commerce Temu has thrived in the US e-commerce market with significant backing from PDD Holdings, which has invested heavily to acquire market share despite their substantial losses. The platform has utilized low labor costs in China and the de minimis threshold of $800 to avoid tariffs, allowing them to offer lower prices than US competitors.
Impact of New Import Rules Changes to the de minimis rules introduced by the Biden Administration will require that many products previously exempt from tariffs now be subject to duties, undermining Temu's pricing model. Sellers must also provide additional information, which could deter consumers and complicate shipping.
Increased Scrutiny and Compliance. New regulations mandate that all low-value shipments under the de minimis exemption meet US safety standards, requiring certificates of compliance. This change targets the influx of unsafe products, particularly children's items, that Temu and similar platforms have been selling.
Sellers' Discontent There is a growing dissatisfaction among Temu sellers who face pressure to reduce prices and have recently protested against unfair practices, adding strain to Temu's business model as conditions become untenable for them.
Future Prospects for Temu With the decline of PDD Holdings' financial stability and the introduction of strict regulatory measures, Temu's future profitability is uncertain. The platform may struggle to maintain its competitive pricing, while US sellers are likely to benefit from this shift.
Honestly one of my favorite uses for AI at this point. Summarizing videos and extracting key points to scan as opposed to watching long videos.
Maybe this will kill videos that are 1/3 ad read, 1/3, begging you to sub and 1/3 not the answer you're ere looking for anyways.
One can only hope. Sponsor block helps a lot with that as well, FYI!
Just because sponsor block exists, doesn't mean video creators shouldn't be better.
Just like UBO and web ads.
let's hope so.
somebody used my email address to order stuff from temu. the only reason I know about this is because paypal sent me a notice saying they were tracking my order.
fortunately for me, my paypal information (other than my email) wasn't breached. after I notified paypal they told me they would monitor my account for suspicious activity and they hadn't noticed any. and as it turns out neither was my email. I've got 2fa turned on and never got a suspicious notification.
if it's that easy to use any email to order stuff these companies are showing they have no security and need to go.
That's not specific to shitty suspicious marketplaces. Fucking Chase Bank allowed some fucker to use my E-mail address with no verification. I didn't have any idea until I started getting emails about this asshole's mortgage. They won't do a damned thing about it, either.
Should be felony illegal to use an email without verification.
Death penalty.
reset his account password clearly. make it his problem.
Man, I thought political video comment sections were cursed.