Let's just call it the "Influencer" brand because their advertisement is everywhere on social media. So I wanted to buy 2 x air purifiers. Was thinking to support local brand.
Before I placed my order, I decided to check online, specifically Taobao. I dont mind paying 10-20 percent more if the manual is in english, the power plug changed to suit our 3 point sockets.
Lo and behold, Taobao is selling the same purifier.
It is going for 126 dollars with 3 filters and air freight. If we choose the sea freight option, it's 110 dollars.
Whereas if I buy the local re labelled brand. We will be paying 250 dollars after a "massive" 50% festive discount. Add on filter is 65 per piece. . All in all, it will be 380 dollars with 3 filters.
I cant even imagine their profit margin reaping off local consumers. Basically buying in bulk from China, put on their stinky brand and mark it up by 3x. Unscrupulous....