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.