Summary

  • Temu, a shopping app that offers deals on tech and more, can provide excellent value for money but buying carelessly can lead to issues
  • Before purchasing an item on Temu, check the reviews of the product as a poor review count may indicate a substandard product
  • Be cautious if the reviews seem fake, overly positive, or repetitive, and also be wary of products with no reviews as these may indicate low quality
  • Buy products with a ‘Local’ tag, which means the item will be dispatched from a domestic warehouse and should arrive quicker than items shipped from abroad
  • Steer clear of rock-bottom prices, as they may indicate poor quality or incomplete products, and ensure that the item’s price is competitive compared to other sites and marketplaces
  • Check the product’s description carefully, including the technical specifications, as some sellers may use buzzwords to bait-and-switch buyers
  • Look through customer photos of the product as these are more likely to be realistic depictions of the item than stylized seller photos
  • Ensure that the shipping costs are reasonable and don’t price gauge, as some express delivery options can cost more than the product itself

By Vinayak Guhanarayan

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