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Aussie105

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9. What's the holdup?

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Thu Jan 1, 2026, 06:24 PM

Jan 1

Just do a bulk order from a little known Asian phone maker, specify it says 'T1: Made in the USA', and is gold painted, import at around $100 each, add $100 tariff, sell for $500, and profit.

Fairly standard process, happens all the time.

Think your lawn mower, refrigerator, washing machine with a familiar brand on it is actually locally made?

Oh, you gullible fool!

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