[EcommerceBytes] Should eBay, Amazon, and Etsy Sellers Be Running Scared from Temu?

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Should eBay, Amazon, and Etsy Sellers Be Running Scared from Temu?

Temu is vulnerable to scammers and to legal threats over copyright infringement, Chou said, adding that it would face challenges when it expands from selling cheap items to branded goods. “As long as Temu faces questions about the quality of its products and its reputation as a reliable seller, top brand names will continue to stay away,” he said. He also said Temu could face challenges from US lawmakers similar to those facing TikTok about possible ties to the Chinese government.

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Especially the issues of dumping products. Unfair competition even for unvetted cheap crap destroys customer expectations and thus customer acquisition becomes that much harder and more expensive - which is a goal in itself - inundate customers with .50 clothing and whatnots and then when they shop for clothes they’re no longer buying Gildan (or what have you) shirts at $9.99

Then start selling options at $4.99 - old game, but very cash heavy game; and considering the state of borrowing and capital - that can’t last indefinitely.