Just over a year ago, Temu made its debut internationally. It carries the slogan “Team Up, Price Down,” meaning “more people join, the more you save. But how does it work and how to use Temu can be a problem.
With overwhelming advertising and extreme discounts, Temu quickly swept across various platforms, experiencing rapid growth in app downloads on the App Store. Today, I’m here to share some shopping strategies for Temu.
What to Buy on Temu
Temu’s product categories mainly include home & garden, pet supplies, clothing, kids’ wear, shoes & bags, underwear, electronics, beauty products, sports equipment, and more, with new products continuously being added. What’s worth buying on Temu? Items that are small, straightforward, and low-cost like hair accessories, cleaning tools, stationery, phone cases, stands, toys, etc., are ideal since they have simple craftsmanship and are inexpensive. The quality on Temu is comparable to platforms like Amazon, but often at a much lower price.
For example, a hair-clogging tool for sink drains costs $3-$5 on Amazon during discounts, but you can get four for just $0.78 on Temu, aligning with prices on Taobao and Pinduoduo in China.
Hair clips, which are over a dollar on Amazon, are available for just a few cents on Temu, offering a wide selection.
A simple iPad stand that costs more than $9 on Amazon is just over a dollar on Temu.
Decorative Items
Festive decorations for holidays, birthdays, and events are also worth purchasing on Temu. These items, mostly made in China, have low material and technical costs, making them more affordable than similar items on U.S. platforms.
Birthday party decorations like streamers and balloons are more than half cheaper on Temu than on Amazon.
Christmas tree decorations on Temu offer a wide selection and are budget-friendly.
Gift wrapping paper on Temu is not only exquisite and attractive but also very affordable.
Small Appliances
Home and kitchen appliances from China are constantly evolving and updating based on people’s needs. Temu offers timely and cost-effective options compared to other e-commerce platforms like Amazon. Products like Gatling-style vegetable choppers, hand warmers, and trending sunset lamps exceed expectations.
Clothing and Accessories
Temu has a variety of wearable items like hats, scarves, gloves, socks, etc., which are less risky than clothes and don’t require high-quality materials. These items are priced similarly to domestic Chinese shopping platforms and are of good quality. With no branding or middlemen involved, the prices are even more reasonable.
Traditional Chinese Goods
Traditional Chinese items are also suitable to purchase on Temu, especially with the rising popularity of new Chinese trends and traditional culture. Unique items like mahjong sets, embodying the essence of Chinese culture, are must-buys.
How to Shop on Temu
After discussing what products are worth buying, let’s talk about how to shop on Temu.
New User Discounts
Temu initially offered free first orders and discounts of 60-70%. Although the discounts have decreased, new customers still get coupon discounts and free shipping. For returning customers, coupons are less frequent, but occasional wheel-spin activities offer discount coupons. These can be found in the app by searching for “S28CF2Q.”
Shopping Cart Feature
This is more convenient than Pinduoduo in China, as you can add items to the cart while browsing and make bulk purchases.
Customer Reviews
Product descriptions on Temu are minimal, mainly presented through images. Customer reviews, especially those with photos, provide valuable insights into the actual quality and use of the products.
Customer Service
Each store on Temu has customer service, allowing direct communication with the sellers. For example, if product information is incomplete, customers can contact the seller for details. I’ve contacted customer service for product dimensions, and they provided measurements and photos, showing great dedication.
Compensation and Price Difference Refund Services on Temu
Shipping Delay Compensation
Most orders on Temu are shipped within 24 hours from warehouses in the U.S. and China. If an order isn’t fully shipped within five days, Temu compensates with $5 to your account.
Delivery Delay Compensation
Products typically arrive within 7-14 days. If there’s a delay, Temu automatically compensates with $5 Credit to your account.
Price Difference Refund Service
Temu’s prices often change, and products might be sold at lower prices during flash sales. For already purchased items, seeing a price drop can be disheartening. Recently, Temu introduced a service to refund the price difference. This can be applied for multiple times per order.
