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Has anyone tryed Temu
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Ownage
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Shopping app Temu is “dangerous malware,” spying on your texts, lawsuit claims
Temu "surprised" by the lawsuit, plans to "vigorously defend" itself.
arstechnica.com
This is what I think of Temu.
TVexperto
Member
Urgent warning over Temu products after damning documentary
Several products purchased from the online retail giant were sent to a toxicologist. What those tests revealed was alarming.
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Bring Back Scalebound
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Mitsurux
Member
Awhile back, when it seemed like everyone was taking about it, I decided to take a chance and place an order. I ordered a 20$ knock off Nintendo Pro Controller, a little Korok statue, and a stuffed animal for my daughter (Sand Seal from BotW). Took about 5 weeks, they thought the order go lost in the mail, so i was refunded, then about a week later everything arrive (So i got my order for free). The Pro Controller was (and still is) really great feels just like a official one (just no Nintendo logo), Korok statue was a little bit smaller then i though it would be but was also pretty decent quality (quite Heavy), the the stuff animal was of ok quality as well. Over all not to bad.
BlackTron
Member
I am the eye-rolling uncool guy who expressed my thoughts about Temu when my event planner friend sent me an affiliate link for the precious discount. "hahaha they all already have all ur info" with a laugh emoji type response. Man they really have people trained not to give a shit, the snowball is unstoppable.
Cyberpunkd
Member
This. It's insane that with how the planet is going after Zara and H&M we decided we need MORE fast fashion (Temu, Shein), not less.
FullMetalx117
Member
In my opinion it’s better to own 1-2 really high quality versions of the item versus compiling cheap versions of it that will clutter over time.
diffusionx
Gold Member
nooo we have to live in a pod and eat the bugs and get rid of our cars to save the world from .00005 degree warming, but yea, let's also simultaneously flood the planet with garbage disposable plastic junk that ends up in landfills and rivers.
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Northeastmonk
Gold Member
I’ve gotten a few things from them like that G shaped alarm clock. They’re good for novelty gifts for bday parties. It’s cheap stuff.
LimanimaPT
Member
Internet spreads things like a virus. China online shopping exists for ages, but now, out of nowhere everyone talks about temu like it's something new and innovative. I can't remember the first time I used aliexpress, 10 years ago maybe...
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It's my favorite place to shop.
Maiden Voyage
Gold™ Member
You get what you pay for. Cheap Chinese crap is not interesting to me. Nor are the people reselling it on Etsy.
nush
Member
You can get cheap good quality stuff inside China. It's the crap they are exporting that sells because it has a nice photo.
Ownage
Member
Oh, the days at Lo Wu in Shenzhen, or AP Plaza in Shanghai. Some of that stuff I still use. Those who know...
nush
Member
Go a little deeper and you get the same stuff, the same for even cheaper. Lo Hu is a tourist trap.
apocaliptic
Member
The same items I have bought from Temu at home Depot sell for 10 times more. The same items, Temu sells for a fraction of the price than places like Home Depot, Walmart or Target.
diffusionx
Gold Member
dropshipping and these fucking sites ruined Etsy. Feels bad.
SoloCamo
Member
I won't use the app for obvious reasons (use a browser instead) but to be fair I've actually been pleasantly surprised by some of the things I've bought and the quality/price ratio. Certainly no worse than the off brand crap at amazon. I won't necessarily do electronics (for fire hazard reasons) but I'm not going to sit here and crap on them when walmart, amazon, ebay, etc. all sell similar garbage just at higher prices.
Great for novelty stuff and things you don't typically find in your average store. As random as this is, I bought a fork/knife holder (think of it a travel toothbrush container) for like $1.00 when Amazon wanted an identical one for $8-$10 or so. It does what it needs to do. I got a legit chemical guys bucket insert (keeps dirt separated when washing cars) for $5 when Amazon wanted $10, a huge mouse pad that is just as quality as any "gaming brand" for $5 when they normally are $20-25 elsewhere. I could go on, just be mindful of what you are buying but there is a reason people flock to the site. I'm just surprised I never tried alibaba.
Great for novelty stuff and things you don't typically find in your average store. As random as this is, I bought a fork/knife holder (think of it a travel toothbrush container) for like $1.00 when Amazon wanted an identical one for $8-$10 or so. It does what it needs to do. I got a legit chemical guys bucket insert (keeps dirt separated when washing cars) for $5 when Amazon wanted $10, a huge mouse pad that is just as quality as any "gaming brand" for $5 when they normally are $20-25 elsewhere. I could go on, just be mindful of what you are buying but there is a reason people flock to the site. I'm just surprised I never tried alibaba.
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Roxkis_ii
Member
I learned my lesson early in life when it
Comes to buying cheap crap off Chinese websites. They take the most misleading pictures I've ever seen.
I remember buying an Mp3 player (showing my age here), and it came 3 months later and was nothing like it was described. Lol it looked like it had a touch screen, but instead it used the worst buttons on the side of the device.
It also sounded like ass. I don't remember what I paid, but I recall feeling like it was a good deal. Fool me once.
I especially don't trust temu. When you have have to advertise as much as they do, it gives a feeling of desperation.
Comes to buying cheap crap off Chinese websites. They take the most misleading pictures I've ever seen.
I remember buying an Mp3 player (showing my age here), and it came 3 months later and was nothing like it was described. Lol it looked like it had a touch screen, but instead it used the worst buttons on the side of the device.
It also sounded like ass. I don't remember what I paid, but I recall feeling like it was a good deal. Fool me once.
I especially don't trust temu. When you have have to advertise as much as they do, it gives a feeling of desperation.
nush
Member
Artoris
Gold Member
The quality has improved it used to be bad
I think I would take that over an actual iPhone. That's kind of cool, even assuming it doesn't work.
Hawking Radiation
Member
Yes tried Temu. Shipping is x100 times faster than Ali Express. Only negative is that Temu keeps throwing discounts at you the moment you open the app. It's so distracting at times but no issues with the experience on Temu.
Ali Express is still good but shipping can be an issue sometimes. Bought something from Ali and it showed up months later to the point where even I wondered who sent me the item
EDIT: Oh and Temu your order has to be over $35 before you can proceed to checkout. With Ali Express you can checkout with a toothpick in your cart with 0 issues.
Ali Express is still good but shipping can be an issue sometimes. Bought something from Ali and it showed up months later to the point where even I wondered who sent me the item
EDIT: Oh and Temu your order has to be over $35 before you can proceed to checkout. With Ali Express you can checkout with a toothpick in your cart with 0 issues.
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LimanimaPT
Member
Deliveries have been quite fast in aliexpress for some time now.Yes tried Temu. Shipping is x100 times faster than Ali Express. Only negative is that Temu keeps throwing discounts at you the moment you open the app. It's so distracting at times but no issues with the experience on Temu.
Ali Express is still good but shipping can be an issue sometimes. Bought something from Ali and it showed up months later to the point where even I wondered who sent me the item
EDIT: Oh and Temu your order has to be over $35 before you can proceed to checkout. With Ali Express you can checkout with a toothpick in your cart with 0 issues.
Fbh
Member
Got one of these Alexander pots from them
They had a promotion for new users which made it like $5 with free shipping
It arrived on time, looks exactly like the picture and the quality is great for the price.
That said, once you no longer have that new customer discount I don't really see the appeal. It's the same stuff you find on Aliexpress except usually more expensive. So I just uninstalled it.
They had a promotion for new users which made it like $5 with free shipping
It arrived on time, looks exactly like the picture and the quality is great for the price.
That said, once you no longer have that new customer discount I don't really see the appeal. It's the same stuff you find on Aliexpress except usually more expensive. So I just uninstalled it.
Wastelander92
Member
You may or may not got products liced with disease.
SoloCamo
Member
Yes tried Temu. Shipping is x100 times faster than Ali Express. Only negative is that Temu keeps throwing discounts at you the moment you open the app. It's so distracting at times but no issues with the experience on Temu.
Ali Express is still good but shipping can be an issue sometimes. Bought something from Ali and it showed up months later to the point where even I wondered who sent me the item
EDIT: Oh and Temu your order has to be over $35 before you can proceed to checkout. With Ali Express you can checkout with a toothpick in your cart with 0 issues.
Temu has a $15 min for me?
Days like these...
Have a Blessed Day
I use AliExpress I've been importing phones for years now with them never had a problem and the prices are the lowest.
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nush
Member
The spyware detects how much money you have in the bank.
EverydayBeast
ChatGPT 0.1
Ebay, and than theres a trio of shops like aliexpress, temu, mercari.
