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Are You Wasting Your Money on Scammy TikTok Products?
Jul 8, 2024
Are You Wasting Your Money on Scammy TikTok Products?
Introduction
Famous TikTok products often come with elaborate stories.
Many can be found on Chinese e-commerce site Alibaba for low prices.
There is a significant markup when resold through TikTok.
The use of misleading marketing tactics is common.
Game Format
Game Name
: The Price is Wrong: Alibaba Resellers Exposed.
Participants
: Link (guest) and Stevie (answer provider and button pusher).
Objective
: To guess the bulk purchase price of products sold on Alibaba.
Method
: Watch TikTok promos, interact with products, and guess the Alibaba price from two choices.
Winning Condition
: Correct answers needed in 4 rounds.
Example Products and Findings
1. Holographic Basketball (By Brightsport)
TikTok Claim
: Revolutionary, reflective, happy-inducing.
TikTok Price
: $41.25.
Alibaba Price Options
: $7.50 or $12.30.
Bulk Price
: $7.50.
2. Fashion Black Tungsten Ring (By True Gala)
TikTok Backstory
: Employee scam involving 100% discount code.
TikTok Price
: Free + $12.47 shipping.
Alibaba Price Options
: $0.99 or $1.99.
Bulk Price
: $0.99.
3. Blendify Bottle (Blender Bottle)
TikTok Claim
: Convenient drink-maker, though misleading.
TikTok Price
: $34.99.
Alibaba Price Options
: $5 or $11.
Bulk Price
: $5.
4. Bounce Pop Toy
TikTok Claim
: Defies physics by bouncing to the same height.
TikTok Price
: Free + $9.95 shipping.
Alibaba Price Options
: $0.30 or $0.77.
Bulk Price
: $0.30.
5. Dumpling Maker (Special Mention)
Link received a dumpling maker as part of the show.
Conclusion
Many TikTok products are indeed significantly marked up and misleadingly marketed.
These products can be found at much lower prices on Alibaba when bought in bulk.
Fun and Humor
Throughout the show, the interactions and banter added humor and kept the audience engaged.
Call to Action
Check products on sites like Alibaba before purchasing from TikTok to avoid overpaying.
Stevie and Link provide a comedic overlay, keeping the process engaging and lively.
Ending Note
Link concludes the show with playful humor about product marketing and personal anecdotes.
Featuring traditional GMM humor and engaging format.
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