Shein and Temu are accused of exploiting tax loopholes to undercut local retailers

[lkpat]

I think little of that markup goes to staff.

Then why do these places struggle to stay afloat?

 

[rodmur]

Temu never again. The goods show as arrived in SA a week ago and i keep getting robot calls to pay the tax. no info on what tax, how much or how to pay.

 

[airborne]

Temu never again. The goods show as arrived in SA a week ago and i keep getting robot calls to pay the tax. no info on what tax, how much or how to pay.

They should have also sent you an sms and email and both have links to pay the taxes.
Also look in your Temu account

 

[rodmur]

NO sms or email.

 

[chrisc]

Well, I received an email and you can always ask. Is winging better?

 

[BigCawk69@gmailcom]

What's with all the Temu articles? It's just Chinese junk / ewaste.

Nah their clothes are great. Cheap and good quality

 

[SlowInternet]

Temu never again. The goods show as arrived in SA a week ago and i keep getting robot calls to pay the tax. no info on what tax, how much or how to pay.

They send email with link and the amount. I have received on every order I made.

 

[Swa]

Then why do these places struggle to stay afloat?

Good question. Why can't SA businesses stay afloat against their international counterparts without special protections?

 

[lkpat]

Good question. Why can't SA businesses stay afloat against their international counterparts without special protections?

Expensive staff and euro standard employee rights systems.

Shein has no such barriers.

undercover shein - Google Search

 

[airborne]

Nah their clothes are great. Cheap and good quality

What kind of clothes have you bought?
Because that’s the one thing I’ll never order from Chinese websites, typically weird sizing and cheap fabric.

 

[backstreetboy]

Nah their clothes are great. Cheap and good quality

Comically small sizes as well judging by the people at the office that ordered from there. Great for a few laughs but that's about it.

 

[BigCawk69@gmailcom]

What kind of clothes have you bought?
Because that’s the one thing I’ll never order from Chinese websites, typically weird sizing and cheap fabric.

Comically small sizes as well judging by the people at the office that ordered from there. Great for a few laughs but that's about it.

Not me but my brother bought an overcoat. Always look out for detailed measurements when buying like shoulder length, bust size, sleeve length and so on. If measurements aren't available then go one size up because Chinese people are small on average

 

[kolaval]

What kind of clothes have you bought?
Because that’s the one thing I’ll never order from Chinese websites, typically weird sizing and cheap fabric.

You're not a teen, why would you want to order clothes from them?

 

[airborne]

You're not a teen, why would you want to order clothes from them?

Yes I have no desire to order clothes from them, what part of clothing being “the one thing I’ll never order from Chinese websites” was not clear enough for you?

 

[ShloshMalosh]

Temu, Shein struggle with surge in orders from South Africa - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.

Temu, Shein report significant increase in orders from South Africa, causing logistical challenges.

www.sabcnews.com

boo hoo

but could also go this way

What France's crackdown on Shein and Temu means for global ultra-fast fashion

France's fast fashion bill takes aim at retail behemoths lawmakers argue damage the environment, hurt the economy and feed impulse buyers.

www.bbc.com