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Enshittification@lemmy.world · 8 months ago

Peloton is adding a $95 activation fee for secondhand machines

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Peloton is adding a $95 activation fee for secondhand machines

www.theverge.com

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Enshittification@lemmy.world · 8 months ago

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Something to keep in mind if you’re thinking of buying off Facebook Marketplace.

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This is actually brilliant

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