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Heckagirl631
Member
09-08-2010
| Tuesday, February 20, 2024 - 4:59 pm 
I've heard it's a scam, but they have cute things for low prices.
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Tuesday, February 20, 2024 - 5:13 pm
Yes, I have ordered several times. Skip the clothes! They are horrible. But the gadgets, make-up and other things have been great so far. The first thing I ever ordered was a wreath for my mom's door, and it was gorgeous! And they keep their word about the $5.00 credit if your order arrives late. I've gotten the credit twice. You don't have to ask for it. It's automatic.
My fav thing I bought was this print for my bedroom.
But like I said before, the clothes are crap.
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Egbok
Member
07-13-2000
| Tuesday, February 20, 2024 - 5:36 pm
I've also bought a few things from Temu and so far all I've received has been very good. I haven't bought any clothing items from them.
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Karuuna
Board Administrator
08-30-2000
| Tuesday, February 20, 2024 - 5:46 pm
The thing about Temu is the *app* is very invasive, and I assume they are selling your data right and left, and probably not using it appropriately.
If you're going to shop at Temu, do it on a desktop so you aren't downloading the malicious app to your phone.
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Egbok
Member
07-13-2000
| Tuesday, February 20, 2024 - 9:10 pm
Thanks for the information Karuuna.
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Wednesday, February 21, 2024 - 5:41 am
I have never been able to get used to shopping on a phone. I need that big screen to see the product and details better. I don't know how others do it. I can't even imagine trying to do my whole Walmart/grocery shopping list on that little screen.
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Brenda1966
Member
07-02-2002
| Wednesday, February 21, 2024 - 8:35 am
I have not shopped at Temu, but I do regularly at AliExpress. Items ship fast from China. And yes, it's a lot of cheap junk, but often you can get things cheaper there than on amazon (and it's the same junk), but not always. Sometimes amazon is cheaper. I have not tried Temu yet, just because it feels pushy. I get that "invasive" impression. I'll think twice about loading the app, which will save me from late night shopping from bed (which is when many of my AliExpress purchases are made lol).
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Wednesday, February 21, 2024 - 8:37 am
I love AliExpress! I can get things for my aquariums and diamond paintings for a lot cheaper. I found a couple of my outdoor security cams there a lot cheaper as well.
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Sadiesmom
Member
03-13-2002
| Sunday, February 25, 2024 - 7:53 am
I read that Temu is not a big store but closer to Amazon in china.
The manufacturers are all managed separately. As such, there are no guarantees. No guarantees of qualities, no guarantee they are not using slavery.
As someone who buys most stuff online, I find more companies are selling stuff for. Other companies like Walmart, etc. I don't buy anything from Amazon right now because of a dispute settled that I did not like, but I see ihave to be so careful with sellers of different sources.
I have not bought anything from Temu since I was scammed by one company direct from China where I did get my money back, but still see the same scam out there and there is no reason fir sites to not recognize and stop the same scam.
It is a buyer beware time now.
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Karuuna
Board Administrator
08-30-2000
| Sunday, February 25, 2024 - 9:39 am
Iread today that Temu uses forced labor... same with Shein. 
https://globalaffairs.org/bluemarble/how-shein-and-temu-get-around-us-labor-laws-ban-products-made-forced-labor
In short: Fast fashion giants Shein and Temu have become increasingly popular in the U.S. for their cheap clothes and other goods. Influencers on social media post “hauls” of huge purchases from Temu or Shein. But a June congressional report revealed the two companies are taking advantage of a U.S. shipping provision that allows them to avoid paying tariffs on orders and to “circumvent” a U.S. law that aims to protect Uyghurs in China from being forced to produce cotton products.
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Sunday, February 25, 2024 - 8:33 pm
I have never even considered looking at TEMU ads, since they look exactly like all of the other Chinese clothing ads I used to spend quite a bit of time reporting.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Monday, February 26, 2024 - 1:40 am
I have not been tempted.
But closer to home, Idaho is one state where legislation is passing to allow kids to quit school younger to work. Things regressing...
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