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you DON’T NEED these tiktok shop items

Listen; normally I am the devil on everyone’s shoulder telling them to buy things they definitely don’t need; but these three have been popping up in my feed a lot recently and I am shocked with what these sellers can get away with.

The divoom times gate is a big one. It’s cool looking— but is it 100 dollars cool looking? Not at all. Functionally it does nothing except sit on your desk and light up; which I was really ready to let it do! Until I clicked the link and saw it’d be over 100 dollars for me to get it.

Same with these speakers— for 80 dollars you can absolutely get a better speaker (or you can get the same one on aliexpress for 65). 30 dollars isn’t awful, but again; cheaper on aliexpress where you can get it for 14 or even 9 dollars.

Sometimes I partake in tiktok shop, but man… we need to do some better de influencing on it lol. They’ve got a pretty sweet money making set up here— they loose a few bucks by sending your average tik tok user a product for free with the only stipulation being you need to make a positive video about it— and in turn that video becomes free advertising for you. It’s interesting to me how unregulated this is 🤔

#technology #Tiktokshop #techreview #Lemon8Diary #unfiltered

2024/9/28 Edited to

TikTok Shop has revolutionized online shopping, offering a range of trendy products that often come with hefty price tags. However, not all items deserve your investment. For example, the Divoom Times Gate is a visually appealing device, but its $100 price point raises questions about its actual utility. Is it merely a desk ornament? Similarly, when it comes to speakers, there are better alternatives available at lower prices on platforms like AliExpress. In the TikTok landscape, influential users frequently promote products they've received for free, creating a cycle of unregulated marketing that can mislead consumers. It's crucial to approach these suggestions with skepticism and consider whether the items meet your needs, both functionally and financially. By doing so, you can optimize your shopping experience and prioritize value over trends. This 'de-influencing' approach encourages responsible consumption while navigating the often overwhelming choices on TikTok.

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I needed to hear this 🙏 I want a mini display so bad. I've seen people taking cheap android smart watches and retro computer looking stands to make an alternative divoom pixoo

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i need that that time gate 😍😍😍

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