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That $50 trending audio pack I bought was just a reposted TikTok playlist
I paid $50 for a 'viral audio bundle' from some influencer (hoping to boost my insta reels) and it was literally just a playlist of popular sounds I could have saved for free. The strategy of repackaging free stuff as premium still works I guess, but now I feel like a total sucker. Has anyone else gotten burned by these so-called 'viral' tools or am I the only one who fell for this?
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simonh7419d ago
Did you check if there's any kind of退款 or chargeback option through your payment method? A lot of those influencer "bundles" are just the same free content with a new label slapped on, and it leaves you feeling pretty dumb for not spotting it sooner. I've seen similar stuff with cheap tools and templates that promise the world but end up being a copy of something you could get for free on Canva.
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kelly38519d ago
The bank I used back in 2022 when I got burned by one of those "masterclass" bundles actually had a 60 day refund window for digital purchases through their dispute system. I had to file it as "goods not as described" because the content was literally just a repackaged YouTube playlist. Your mileage may vary with different banks or credit unions, but it's worth digging into their fine print. Most people don't realize that even with those sketchy "no refunds" policies, your bank's chargeback protection can still override them if you have a solid case.
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