The ghost stores of Instagram
That cute dress you bought off Instagram could be found for much cheaper.
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That cute dress you bought off Instagram could be found for much cheaper on Shein, AliExpress or Amazon. Vox’s Terry Nguyen explains.
Read Terry’s story: https://www.vox.com/the-goods/22745054/instagram-boutique-drop-shipping-ghost-stores
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Today's episode was produced by Taylor Maycan, engineered by Melissa Pons from Hemlock Creek Productions, and was hosted by Adam Clark Estes.
[this episode is from the Recode Daily archives, original airdate 10/28/2021]
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