The availability of online shopping means it has never been easier to spot a bargain, but it has also meant no end to the number of shoddy goods flooding the market and posing a risk to buyers.
Operating on a digital marketplace is a low-cost affair so anyone can set up shop, making even more products accessible to shoppers.
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