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Talking Points: Are Temu and Shein’s fashion deals too good to be true?

Diah Kusuma

MINNEAPOLIS — One survey says consumers will spend on average $985 dollars on holiday items this year. But with inflation and interest rates high,  low prices are a huge draw, and no one has lower prices than two relatively new retail giants Temu and Shein.

Tonight in Talking Points, Esme Murphy learns more about the companies and finds out if the low prices are for real. And what about quality?


Talking Points: Are Temu and Shein’s fashion deals too good to be true? (part 1)

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Originating from China, both Shein and Temu face questions about their business practices including allegations of forced labor. 

Murphy spoke with Tracy Perlman, an executive producer at WCCO, about her experience as a Shein customer. Perlman was attracted by the convivence of the online shopping app, but says returning a product was her biggest problem.

“I’ll buy four or five items, and need to return two of them. And it’s just not worth it for me to go to the post office. So I leave them in the bag,” said Perlman, “I end up donating them or giving them to friends.”

Perlman isn’t alone in her frustrations over returning products. Shein currently has an

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BBB issues warning over ‘fake,’ ‘non-existent’ products – NBC Chicago

Diah Kusuma

As video social media platform TikTok rolls out its new “TikTok Shop” e-commerce feature, experts are warning consumers to be aware of potential scams.

“TikTok Shop is a completely personalized and fully integrated commerce solution, where sellers authentically connect with creators and communities to drive meaningful shopping experiences,” the platform says, of its e-commerce platform. According to the Better Business Bureau, an estimated 55% of TikTok users have bought something after seeing it on the app.

However, the new shop isn’t without risks, warned BBB President and CEO Steve Bernas.

“Consumers should vigilantly follow online shopping safety tips when using TikTok Shop,” Bernas said in a press release. “With any new service comes the potential for scams, especially with online shopping, where it could be difficult to verify a seller’s identity or vet their background.”

The release goes on to say that TikTok vets its sellers and removes products that violate the platform’s Terms of Service. However, “scammers can sometimes slip through the cracks,” Bernas said, by selling faulty, fake or even non-existent products.

The BBB offered the following tips for TikTik users:

  • Research the seller before you buy, and check the seller’s website. Just because you see a product
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