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Is DTC the only real e-commerce model now, or are marketplace sellers secretly smarter for playing the algorithm game?
With rising platform fees and algorithm-driven visibility, the choice between DTC independence and marketplace scale is more polarized than ever in 2026. Cast your vote on which model gives sellers the real edge.
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