Shopify Sellers Face Escalating Monthly Fees Despite No Sales
A seller who joined Shopify's $1/month promotional tier reports the platform attempting to charge $39 and $89 despite having made no sales from their store. The user feels blindsided by the jump from the promotional rate to standard plan pricing.
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