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- 1 2 Klein, Emma (8 February 2024). "TikTok Shop is taking on Amazon — one viral video at a time". NPR . Retrieved 3 May 2024.
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- ↑ Earley, Brigitt (17 February 2024). "Is It Safe to Buy From TikTok Shop? Here's What Happened When We Ordered". Good Housekeeping . Retrieved 3 May 2024.
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