Have I Been Complicit In Exploitation?

So I needed a 'precision' tool and found the very thing on Amazon - £1.29 and free delivery (not via prime). That'll do - buy now... Order dispatched - delivery time FOUR WEEKS! WTF?

It's coming from China! It's coming from China, cost £1.29 and delivery is free. How is that possible without exploitation somewhere along the line - all along the line? Said precision tool arrived today and would have done the job, if I hadn't discovered 3 weeks ago that needle nose pliers work just as well.

 

I've no problem buying products with Chinese components. It's how did anyone make that and get it from China to here, all for £1.29? It's not even badly made or poor materials - it works well and feels solid.

Anyone need the back unscrewed from their watch? I'm your man.