My housemate has bought a few nick knacks and they’ve shown up pretty quickly. But he’s the kind of twit that buys a $3 dash cam and thinks it’s brand name. A few little house stuff that’s been helpful, like glasses cleaners and a drain pull thing.
You know those Chinese knick-knack stores that sell cheap plastic crap? Temu is the pushy online version of one of those.
Proceed with caution, they’ll try to convince you you are getting a bargain - that is their entire business model. Just know that the price they charge is probably always the price. You’ll be given vouchers for $x off, assuming you spend $50 or something. This is also business as usual - you’ll always be able to get that deal.
The psychology/manipulation of consumer behaviour of Chinese online retailers is worthy of a PHD study if it isn’t already. It’s honestly fascinating how they work.
Those caveats aside: if you understand what you are buying and how the game works, then Temu is reliable. You will receive your goods fairly quickly.
I have bought a fair bit. Everything I bought has arrived in a reasonable timeframe, and has been pretty much you would expect for the price point. Their returns policy is good - you can return at no cost, including for change of mind. I’ve returned a couple of things that were broken/not as described/ just didn’t like and have had no problem. A couple of things I had to actually send back, others they just let you keep.
Once you sign up they will spam you constantly with offers, especially if you download the app (which I did, as one of their offers was a discount if I ordered on the app!). Their offers are blatant attempts to manipulate you to buy more, but some of them can save you a reasonable amount of money if used right. Most products also have multiple listings at different prices, so try to find the cheapest one before you order.
Anyone bought stuff from TEMU?
If yes, any good and reliable?
My housemate has bought a few nick knacks and they’ve shown up pretty quickly. But he’s the kind of twit that buys a $3 dash cam and thinks it’s brand name. A few little house stuff that’s been helpful, like glasses cleaners and a drain pull thing.
Cool thanks. I’m only looking at little gadgets and maybe some cheapish clothing (bum around the house stuff).
You know those Chinese knick-knack stores that sell cheap plastic crap? Temu is the pushy online version of one of those.
Proceed with caution, they’ll try to convince you you are getting a bargain - that is their entire business model. Just know that the price they charge is probably always the price. You’ll be given vouchers for $x off, assuming you spend $50 or something. This is also business as usual - you’ll always be able to get that deal.
The psychology/manipulation of consumer behaviour of Chinese online retailers is worthy of a PHD study if it isn’t already. It’s honestly fascinating how they work.
Those caveats aside: if you understand what you are buying and how the game works, then Temu is reliable. You will receive your goods fairly quickly.
I have bought a fair bit. Everything I bought has arrived in a reasonable timeframe, and has been pretty much you would expect for the price point. Their returns policy is good - you can return at no cost, including for change of mind. I’ve returned a couple of things that were broken/not as described/ just didn’t like and have had no problem. A couple of things I had to actually send back, others they just let you keep.
Once you sign up they will spam you constantly with offers, especially if you download the app (which I did, as one of their offers was a discount if I ordered on the app!). Their offers are blatant attempts to manipulate you to buy more, but some of them can save you a reasonable amount of money if used right. Most products also have multiple listings at different prices, so try to find the cheapest one before you order.