Temu is legal, but it has its drawbacks. Mainly slow shipping and too many marketing emails.
There were a lot of weird items to buy in the app, but I settled on 4 for a total of $13.41.
“Too good” doesn’t apply to Temu’s price, but don’t expect the world to.
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After purchasing my first item from Temu, I can safely say that I got what I paid for.
Marketplaces are legal, but they also have their drawbacks. Mainly slow shipping and too many marketing emails spamming their inboxes with “flash sales” begging customers to buy more.
Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Temu is a subsidiary of Chinese trading company PDD Holdings. Merchants, mostly based in China, provide a marketplace to sell everyday items to consumers at deep discounts.
Marketplace is often compared to Shein for its low prices and links to China, but to me it’s more like Amazon or eBay because it offers more than clothing.
Launched in September 2022, Temu is primarily for US customers, but this year Expand to CanadaThe app has also become popular among shoppers looking for high-value transactions as the cost of living remains high.tem is 24 million downloads since launch According to Bloomberg, it has over 11 million active users.
I was skeptical about buying anything at Temu. For such a low price, I felt that the quality of the product was poor. I didn’t even expect them to reach my house safely.
Temu’s search feature suggests the hottest items on the app for customers to purchase.
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I scrolled both Homepage of Temu Looking for ideas on what to buy, from “cheap deals” to sub-dollar items, I searched for everyday items like pens and dish sponges. Hit the search bar and Temu listed additional popular items to buy that day. Like Amazon, Temu also has a category of “strange things” that customers can purchase.
Some of the more quirky items on the market include super strong fart spray, donald trump rubber duck toys, and bread shaped pillow, for less than $5 each. As a sneakerhead, I came across her Yeezys and Jordans on the platform with similarities that were slightly different in shoe shape and price.
Temu tries to upsell you at checkout based on your search history and similar items in your cart, but after rejecting the app’s recommendation, it was easy to complete the purchase. I placed an order with and was able to receive it at my home in New York City between March 3rd and March 9th.
Temu prompts sellers to add items to their cart multiple times during the checkout process.
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It took a full two weeks to arrive and Temu gave me a $5 gift card as it arrived late on March 9th. Normally, I don’t think that’s enough money for the inconvenience, but on the app he’s fine with $5.
I wasn’t paying for shipping, so the long wait didn’t affect my feelings about the app much. However, I would have liked to know more about how the product will be delivered.
What was irritating was the dozens of marketing emails Temu flooded my inbox after the purchase. If it wasn’t for this article, I would have blocked the company. Between the purchase and the actual receipt of the item, he received 30 emails from Temu that had nothing to do with the order. Nine more were sent after shipping was completed by USPS.
My package came in a branded, sealed orange bag, similar to what customers receive when buying clothes from fast-fashion brands like H&M, Shein, FashionNova, and others.
My package also arrived in the mailbox with a large hole in it. For packages from overseas, we recommend that they arrive in a small box to deal with bumps and bruises along the way.
The item I ordered arrived with a hole in the package.
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Each item arrived as described in the app, but with at least one flaw.
Sticky notes are good enough for jotting down reminders and to-do lists, but they aren’t as sticky as traditional post-its. I feel like I’m about to fall out of my folders and binders when I’m walking.
The 3-port charging cable fits comfortably in your hand. It doesn’t look like cheap wire. The problem is that it takes too long to charge the device. I charged my Samsung S23+ for an hour by plugging the cable into a wall outlet, but the battery percentage only increased by 32%.
To the manufacturer’s credit, the Tupac ornament resembles Tupac. It also features his signature nose ring that he wore before his untimely death. However, one leg of the ornament is noticeably longer than the other, causing the item to appear slanted when standing.
All four items included in Temu’s order.
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The best item I ordered is an electric blender. Requires 2 double AA batteries which are not included in the package. This is disappointing, but to be expected for something that costs $2.18. Still, once powered up, the blender packs quite a punch. Best use cases for gadgets, such as blending, are also recommended.
From now on, I will keep the Temu app on my phone and scroll when I get bored. However, we advise others to only order products that they can afford to wait about two weeks for.
Luckily, customers have left many reviews that help shoppers determine what’s worth buying. The saying “it’s too good to be true” doesn’t apply to tem prices, but you get what you pay for.
read more: Everything we know about the Chinese app Temu. Some people sell strange things for cheap and wonder if it’s legal.
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