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Has anyone bought anything from Temu?

qualitygal — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 10:54:47 GMT

I wonder about quality. I get what I need from Q and will do so, but, I see pictures and prices and wonder about that place.

Re: Has anyone bought anything from Temu?

kjg — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 11:26:02 GMT

The only thing I have bought from Temu was Diamond Art kits. Some were good and some were not. It takes a long time to get your order. The prices are great though.

Re: Has anyone bought anything from Temu?

Winkk — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 11:47:13 GMT

Yes, once and I was scammed. I never got the item. When I called they said they had no record of my purchase.

I have read you have to be careful with Temu and Shein. Google them before you make a purchase. I won't buy from them no matter how good the prices are.

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redhead handbag queen — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 12:05:16 GMT

I buy from them, they have a variety of products and the prices are good. I've never had a problem that they didn't fix immediately.

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geezerette — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 12:19:25 GMT

I just heard a story that Amazon is going into competition with Temu and Shein. They're just getting it started so only offering a few products right now, but at very low prices. Delivery will be longer--more like a couple of weeks instead of days--but they say they're monitoring the quality.

I forgot what they're calling it.

Re: Has anyone bought anything from Temu?

Meowingkitty — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 12:23:47 GMT

@geezerette wrote:
I just heard a story that Amazon is going into competition with Temu and Shein. They're just getting it started so only offering a few products right now, but at very low prices. Delivery will be longer--more like a couple of weeks instead of days--but they say they're monitoring the quality.

I forgot what they're calling it.

It's called Amazon Haul

Re: Has anyone bought anything from Temu?

charsha — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 12:28:06 GMT

All JUNK. Terrible sizing, fabrics awful, shipping dreadful. Save your money and don't buy.

Re: Has anyone bought anything from Temu?

LTT1 — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 12:32:57 GMT

@qualitygal @Meowingkitty @geezerette @redhead handbag queen @Winkk

Yes, I cannot miss seeing those low prices!

Have not caved to try knowing there are considerations:

- Heard that it is a Chinese web site that has been known to "steal" your personal data for underhanded purposes

- Have heard people say the picture of the item did not match the item they received

For instance, there was a (supposedly) sequined jacket for a very low low of $15?

The thought goes thru my mind that the factories providing temu items are probably the same ones manufacturing and selling here in the US at a 100x price? But 🤷‍♀️

Re: Has anyone bought anything from Temu?

gardenman — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 12:39:02 GMT

I've bought some paint-by-number kits from them that have been fine. I follow a few YouTubers who buy tools and stuff from them and say it's fine. You're not getting the best possible items by buying from Temu in most cases, but if you go in understanding what you're getting you'll likely be satisfied.

Re: Has anyone bought anything from Temu?

chrystaltree — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 13:43:16 GMT

Yes! I buy from Temu and from Shein. I purchased clothing for myself. Some sweaters, tees, underwear. I don't buy the really cheap stuff. The last sweater I bought was $15 and I got a bundle of 7 thick socks for $8. I have purchased a few house and kitchen items. Bought hubby a huge bag of steel wool pads, like Brillo, that he uses on the car tires and whatever. Crazy, I paid like $3 for them. Sometimes, when I see something on a shopping channel, I go to Temu or Shein to look for the item and I almost always find something similar at a ridiculously low price. I have had some disappointments, that just made me laugh. Like the sneakers I bought that were so bad, I can't even explain them. But that was my fault. I paid $10 so I got $10 worth of plastic. You can return things but I haven't. Also I bought some Christmas decorations last year that were every bit as nice as anything VPH sells and the cost was much less. Love the prices and it's a fun experience. Interestingly, much of what I buy arrives in about ten days. If you are going to do a test drive on Temu, read the descriptions very carefully. Especially with clothing. Use their size charts which are different from ours.

Re: Has anyone bought anything from Temu?

chrystaltree — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 13:46:13 GMT

@LTT1

I agree. Much of what they sell is made in the same factories that retailers here

get their stuff.

Re: Has anyone bought anything from Temu?

Patriot3 — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 13:51:19 GMT

No, and I never will. It's a Chinese company with many horror stories.

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Sunshine Kate — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 13:55:13 GMT

I haven't tried ordering from China and will not!! I try not buying anything made in China in the state in which I live.

What I want is manufacturing in America -- again. People need jobs and I like the quality from America, not China.

If goods are once again made in America, we shouldn't have to pay exorbitant prices.

I'm hoping things will change.

Re: Has anyone bought anything from Temu?

wagirl — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 14:02:21 GMT

No--and won't--same with the one called Shein--I get prob 20 emails a day from those 2 and no way to unsubscribe/block---can't imagine how many more if I ordered---

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gidgetgh — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 14:04:22 GMT

No way would I buy anything from them. I can make better shopping choices.

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Tori3569 — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 14:21:51 GMT

I've purchased many things from Temu but mostly those marked "local warehouse" which come very quickly. I have had no issues whatsoever with quality or delivery. I was hesitant to order from them for a long time until I realized I was buying some of the same items from the same vendors on Amazon.

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San Antonio Gal — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 14:32:14 GMT

@qualitygal - I've never ordered from them, but I have friends that have. They have been satisfied and never been scammed.

I didn't know know they were partnering with Amazon. I think that's great.

Re: Has anyone bought anything from Temu?

geezerette — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 14:35:50 GMT

@Meowingkitty wrote:
@geezerette wrote:
I just heard a story that Amazon is going into competition with Temu and Shein. They're just getting it started so only offering a few products right now, but at very low prices. Delivery will be longer--more like a couple of weeks instead of days--but they say they're monitoring the quality.

I forgot what they're calling it.
It's called Amazon Haul

@Meowingkitty

Thanks! I knew it had a separate name but I couldn't remember it! 🤦‍♀️

Re: Has anyone bought anything from Temu?

colliemom4 — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:24:35 GMT

My husband has and he liked the things he's ordered, but had I had him get me a couple of things with one of his orders and I wasn't impressed.

Re: Has anyone bought anything from Temu?

occasionalrain — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 15:32:54 GMT

I have two friends who buy from Temu and both have been pleased. I found out from one when I complemented her jacket, the other was wool sweater cardigan.

Neither friend is financially challenged so can buy whatever, wherever they wish, but would rather not pay a middleman and huge markups.