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    Takealot says e-commerce sector needs improved protection from international businesses

    You are not wrong. And I would rather buy the Raspberry PI from a reputable supplier that has a track record if I am spending that amount of money. But have a look at the LGT8F328P boards, they are a Chinese manufactured clone of the Arduino Nano, I found them for R 70 bucks on BobShop as they...
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    Takealot says e-commerce sector needs improved protection from international businesses

    Sad state of affairs for the consumers. Did you know that there are more cellphones in South Africa than toothbrushes? Even the people falling below "middle class" are tech savy, and you can pay using a Debitcard (Even a Capitec account holder). I think the claim that middle class South...
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    Takealot says e-commerce sector needs improved protection from international businesses

    You are 100% correct. I am working on a Macbook Pro (Provided by my employer) and my 2017 Mabook Air is being used by my kids. Nothing wrong with the Chinese skillset, and it is exactly what you said the products that end up on our shores are priced for a cheaper market (Which just goes to show...
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    Takealot says e-commerce sector needs improved protection from international businesses

    I agree. The logistics chain that Temu put in place is awesome, less than a two week wait. You can save even more money if you buy on Aliexpress or Alibaba. However waiting for three months plus for an item to be delivered to our post office and then hoping it gets to you is just not acceptable...
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    Takealot says e-commerce sector needs improved protection from international businesses

    Bwahahahah Takealot's holding company is in trouble - Same item of clothing on Takealot R1300 vs Temu R 300 (+ R65 VAT&Import duties). Sherpa Fleece I spent just over R 40K (And about R5000 in import costs) to equip and get stock for a new electronics business for my son, ordered mostly from...
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