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The number one rule of online shopping: everything is not as it seems. Many times, buyers can be duped with the promises of a $12 swimsuit that turns out to be not what they expected. Beware these four shops that are guaranteed to disappoint.
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Showpo
Showpo has a terrible reputation for misleading customers with their clothing. One girl bought this swimsuit, and it turned out to be much more low-cut than she expected.
Comemall
Some shops like Comemall aren’t very truthful. One girl thought she was getting a cute crochet swim top, which turned out to be much tinier than she thought it would be. At least her cat looks fabulous...
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Zaful
Zaful is just not selling the products they’re promising. This shop is tied to a Chinese conglomerate known for scamming people and uses pictures of items from other brands.
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AliExpress
AliExpress is another outsourced company that should not be trusted. This fashion YouTuber bought a few swimsuits from the online shop, like this black one, and they all turned out to be way too small and cheaply made.
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