Temu - is it safe? Is it worthwhile?

[Old Techo]

A bit over a week ago I made another purchase to consume my account gifted $5 credit.

On our Charters trip I bought some LED globes as they were 30% off in Woollies at Ayr.  100 watt equivalent on special at $7.98 for a twin pack.

I was impressed with the light output and the special had finished so I decided to check TEMU and found they have a very big range.

I chose the same 100 watt equivalent and a 6 pack was $17.98 or 3 bucks a piece. They were delivered quickly and were waiting in our mailbox when we got home from our travels.

Again I was impressed by the brightness so I have ordered another 12 globes.

LED lights and you need to select the colour and quantity options.

When I placed my first LED order the free delivery minimum was $20 worth.

[Old Techo]

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[spaceland]

There is a good article on them on Wikipedia - Temu (marketplace) - 

There is an interesting bit under the heading - US government reaction -

In June 2023, the United States House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party stated that Temu does not maintain "even the façade of a meaningful compliance program" with the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act to keep goods made by forced labor off its platform.

To me, that looks like a lot of their affiliates are not obeying the anti-slavery provisions of the Chinese legislation. If you do avoid companies who are suspected of using slave labour then steer of Temu.

Another link worth reading is Pinduoduo, the holding company.

In the article on Temu it states thee Pinduouo  platform allows China-based vendors to sell and ship directly to customers without having to rely on intermediate distributors in the destination country, thus increasing affordability for any buyers. From that, I assume both players operate much the same

[Old Techo]

I bought some LED light 100 watt equivalent and was very happy with them so bought more

In that second LED order I also included some LEDs  described thus...  4pcs/10pcs LED Spotlights Light Bulbs, GU5.3 MR16 GU10 5W 220V 3000K-6000K, Suitable For Living Room, Study, Bedroom And Kitchen, Replacing 100W Halogen Lamp

Note the description 'Spotlights'. Well they were not 'spotty' at all and being a broad beam are useless for our kitchen bench.

So I went through the 'not happy' refund process and it was excellent.  I described the issue, chose PayPal refund and instantly got an OzPost free return label. No questions asked.

Once they receive the return at their NSW Warehouse and confirm the contents they will action the refund. In my case it is just under 25 bucks.

I cannot see why this refund process should not run smoothly but I shall report here.   If all good then another tick for Temu

[Old Techo]

I was slack and didn't post the item till Monday morning and today, the 3rd day, my refund is now back in my PayPal account

[Old Techo]

I just ordered some more 100W equivalent LED lights.

I noticed free delivery was offered for Christmas as usually there is a minimum order of $20.

I tested a $5 order through to checkout and yes, it is free delivery.

So for anyone wanting a small purchase without a delivery charge now is the time

[dieseltojo]

I bought a spray bottle for olive oil of temu. It said leak proof.   Bewedy I said ....Guess what there is more oil leaking over my hand than comes out the Nozzle...

 So what do you want for $7-00... I mean it might have been made on a fri after noon right...

[Old Techo]

DT,

Why didn't you complain, like I did about the spotlight beam angle.

TEMU quickly paid for the return postage and refunded my money

[2weis]

my wife has purchased (about 15 orders) and she has had refunds on about 6 items and only had to retorn 1 item
Brian

[stoney]

It’s not worth all the junk mail and SMS messages you get

[Old Techo]

Sid,

I placed my first order on 12/07/23 and several orders since.

I have not received a single junk email or any SMS messages.

[GerryP]

I was a member once, then deleted the account because of the persistent messages. However, I just rejoined, under a different email address, logged in and was offered a 'free spin', which I did and it told me to pick 10 items and 8 would be totally free. 

So I picked 10 items worth some $600 (before discounts). Anyway, for $60, which was for 2 items at $30 each, they accepted the order and all 10 items are on their way.

I'll make sure to have a close look at at the settings to make sure I don't get flooded with notifications again. LOL

[bazza44]

I have just ordered 10 plastic razor blades and two holders for the grand total of $4.78. That includes postage. How can they do this, the postage would be more than this ?
Also if the order is not here by 14th January I get a $5 credit. ! ! ! Unbelievable.

Barry

[bazza44]

The order was delivered on Saturday ?? This came quicker than an order that I was getting from the Gold Coast about one and a half hours away. Amazing.

Barry

[stoney]

i get this text every day. Sometimes twice a day.