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kysrsoze

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3. I dunno how Shein benefits from this but I'm glad they did. So much of this is disposable crap

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Sun Apr 27, 2025, 02:50 PM

Apr 27

This race to the bottom in quality, combined with “fast fashion” supply chains is wreaking havoc on our environment by encouraging use of essentially throwaway items.

If they’re more expensive vs. items of quality, people may go for the better quality, longer lasting items instead.

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Shein Hikes US Prices as Much as 377% Ahead of Tariff Increases [View all] BumRushDaShow Apr 27 OP

Yeah... no impact from China, right Trumpie? hlthe2b Apr 27 #1

Sometimes I don't think Trump really understands how tariffs work. Igel Apr 27 #4

Daiso, the Japanese dollar stores, were so unlucky to choose 2025 for opening many new stores around the U.S. Ponietz Apr 27 #2

I dunno how Shein benefits from this but I'm glad they did. So much of this is disposable crap kysrsoze Apr 27 #3

ive purchased many very nice items from them, as from Temu as well.. samnsara Apr 28 #7

THANK YOU Skittles May 2 #11

Math Tarzanrock Apr 27 #5

Buy only that which absolutely necessary. Magoo48 Apr 27 #6

Drip...drip...drip.... And then...!!! Grins Apr 28 #8

So they want to GOUGE in advance?? Bengus81 Apr 28 #9

Kick Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin May 2 #10