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Temu Reviews Summary

Temu has a rating of 1.8 stars from 1,758 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers dissatisfied with Temu most frequently mention customer service, credit card and poor quality. Temu ranks 583rd among Marketplace sites.

service
1,171
value
1,181
shipping
1,217
returns
861
quality
1,114
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California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Nothing good about Temu
December 5, 2023

I ordered 15 items from Temu. Some of Prices when ordering increased when I added to my basket. They are sly how they do this like advertising a low price but if you choose a different colour the price doubles. Delivery was on time in shabby packaging. The goods ordered were of low quality but then I did get what I paid for. Half of the items not fit for use. Example sticky back pads only stuck for a day then fell off. My biggest complaint is since I download the app I have received 118 emails, scam, and selling disgusting items. I've Ed never received emails like this before using Temu as I try to be really careful online. I will be deleting the app of course. Be wary if you use Temu

Date of experience: November 28, 2023
Candy W. Temu Rep
over a year old

Hello Vivien, thank you for your feedback. Customer satisfaction is of the utmost importance and we are constantly working to improve our service quality. To manage your notification settings, please go to ‘Settings’ in your Temu app or on Temu.com, select ‘Notifications’ and then ‘Edit’ to adjust preferences for alerts. If you are using Gmail, you may also click on the ‘More’ button in the upper right corner of the email and choose “Stop seeing this Ad”. If you need further assistance, please message us through Temu.com or Temu app live chat. Best wishes, Temu team

Utah
7 reviews
32 helpful votes
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So far, so good.
November 28, 2023

I've been buying from Temu for months, usually every week. Their stuff arrives on time. I got a $5 credit one time it hadn't shown arrived. I told them it had. Customer service is suspect. The one time I messaged, the person communicating with me used English well. The comprehension, not so much.

Date of experience: November 27, 2023
Candy W. Temu Rep
over a year old

Hello Rod, thank you for shopping with us and sharing your 5-star experience! We are so glad you’ve been enjoying your experience so far. Customer satisfaction is of the utmost importance and we are constantly working to improve our service quality. If you need any assistance, please message us through Temu.com or Temu app live chat. Best wishes, Temu team

Louisiana
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Horrible!
December 4, 2023

Bought merchandise totaling over $100 and haven't received it and they won't reimburse me. I will be getting my lawyer

Date of experience: November 27, 2023
Candy W. Temu Rep
over a year old

Hello, we understand that you haven't received the item from the order. I'm sorry for the inconvenience caused. Based on the results of our investigation, we aren't able to provide a replacement/refund for this order. At this time, Temu isn't able to resolve shipping problems after delivery. We also recommend that you consider selecting a more secure shipping address, such as your workplace, in the future to avoid further problems. Thank you for your understanding. If you have any other questions, please feel free to message us on live chat. Best wishes, Temu team

Greece
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very bad for an order of this amount the boxes are very damaged and it is from TEMU as you see the tape holding the box together. Both cameras do not work, now I have to start the return process, very disappointed.on top of all this the directions for installation do not work and only now does it list that you have to have a specific router...very bad I have 400 euro of equipment that does not work and to return and wait is going to take more time than I have for this installation...TEMU shame on you for selling items like this
Nov 7,2023

19 items: 745,66€
Order Time: Oct 20,2023
Order ID: PO**************321

Date of experience: November 27, 2023
Candy W. Temu Rep
over a year old

Hello, thank you for reaching out to us. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused. Customer satisfaction is of the utmost importance and we are constantly working to improve our service quality. We will follow up on this matter. If you need further assistance, please message us through Temu.com or Temu app live chat by this link: https://share.temu.com/SIfmZCHAcBA. We appreciate you giving us another chance to serve you. Best wishes, Temu team

Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Worst quality
December 4, 2023

They make fool to people. In photos different and received items different.
It's too small and tiny product will get. 100% worst too bad quality.I am not satisfied

Date of experience: November 26, 2023
Candy W. Temu Rep
over a year old

Hello, thank you for shopping on Temu! Your feedback is extremely valuable to us and we are sorry that you are not satisfied with some of your items. We implement strict policies and control measures to ensure product quality and accurate product descriptions. If you are not satisfied with any items you receive, you may apply for a refund within 90 days of purchase. Temu's Purchase Protection program offers full refunds if your items do not arrive, arrive damaged, or do not match the description or photos (https://www.temu.com/temu-purchase-protection.html). To apply for a refund, login to the Temu app or Temu.com with the account used for your order, open the "Your orders" page, and click "Return/Refund." For detailed return instructions, please visit https://www.temu.com/return-and-refund-policy.html. The first return for each order is free and you can choose to receive your refund back to your original payment method or as Temu credits. Temu credits will appear in your Temu credit balance within 3 minutes and can be used immediately. If you choose to receive your refund back to your original payment method, please allow 5-14 business days for it to appear since timing depends on your financial institution. If you need further assistance, please message us through Temu.com or Temu app live chat. Best wishes, Temu team

Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I ordered from Temu. The order went through. Later they stated that the order was cancelled and a refund would be issued. The refund was issued to a gift card that was thrown out once Temu approved my order. The only way that they are willing to refund my money is through this card. I have explained 25 times that I no-longer have the card. They can't tell me why they canceled the order and or why they can't refund my money. I called for 3 days and NO-ONE is willing to help me. I asked to speak to the manager and they denied me call after call. I was told that managers are not available for 3 days (no matter what time I called).
Between my friend and I (separate accounts). We spend maybe $400 a month with this company. I'm disappointed that the company won't even try to help me / return my money. There's proof on my account that a refund is due to me. Please view my account to see proof of purchase **************545).
Shame on you Temu!

Date of experience: November 26, 2023
Candy W. Temu Rep
over a year old

Hello, thank you for reaching out to us. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused. Customer satisfaction is of the utmost importance and we are constantly working to improve our service quality. We will follow up on this matter. If you need further assistance, please message us through Temu.com or Temu app live chat by this link: https://share.temu.com/SIfmZCHAcBA. We appreciate you giving us another chance to serve you. Best wishes, Temu team

California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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All is well here
November 26, 2023

I tried it I personally know others who bought items, received items, loved items. My experience has been great. I love it. I am addicted. Yes its an addiction. Most items I love bc the quality is good. Some items not so much. Pictures were or discriptuon was not clear. No problem with returning items, in fact I was able to choose how I am refunded. Either refund in several days and no returning item or Cash now and choose something else and not to worry about returning. I have always chosen the later. Zero issues. I get my package relatively quickly as well.
I've heard a lot of rumors, but nothing substantiated. They can't be any worse than any other app.

Date of experience: November 25, 2023
Candy W. Temu Rep
over a year old

Hello Erin, thank you for shopping with us and sharing your 4-star experience! We are glad you found some items you love. If you are not satisfied with any items you receive, you may apply for a refund within 90 days of purchase. Temu's Purchase Protection program offers full refunds if your items do not arrive, arrive damaged, or do not match the description or photos (https://www.temu.com/temu-purchase-protection.html). To apply for a refund, login to the Temu app or Temu.com with the account used for your order, open the "Your orders" page, and click "Return/Refund." The first return for each order is free and you can choose to receive your refund back to your original payment method or as Temu credits. Temu credits will appear in your Temu credit balance within 3 minutes and can be used immediately. If you choose to receive your refund back to your original payment method, please allow 5-14 business days for it to appear since timing depends on your financial institution. If you need further assistance, please message us through Temu.com or Temu app live chat. Best wishes, Temu team

Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Be very careful when purchasing here. Every order I have made there is a delivery issue where they say the deliver but I did receive. I have called several times complaining and all Temu does is send me o call Straight ship courrier service. When I do nothing gets done.
Temu doesn't help by contacting the courrier service directly they say there is nothing further they can do and continue to send me back to shipping.
They are unable to provide proof of delivery as well.

Please help yourself by avoiding this site

Date of experience: November 25, 2023
Candy W. Temu Rep
over a year old

Hello Les, thank you for reaching out to us. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused. Customer satisfaction is of the utmost importance and we are constantly working to improve our service quality. We will follow up on this matter and get back to you as soon as possible. We appreciate you giving us another chance to serve you. Best wishes, Temu team

Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great so far
November 26, 2023

I just received a broken item from Temu. I reported it to them and they credited my account and did NOT require that I send it back. I've also had one item a day late and was credited with $US dollars. Some of the thing they sell are obviously crap but they seem to stand behind what they sell.

Date of experience: November 24, 2023
Candy W. Temu Rep
over a year old

Hello John, thank you for shopping with us and sharing your 4-star experience! We are glad you found some items you love. If you are not satisfied with any items you receive, you may apply for a refund within 90 days of purchase. Temu's Purchase Protection program offers full refunds if your items do not arrive, arrive damaged, or do not match the description or photos (https://www.temu.com/temu-purchase-protection.html). To apply for a refund, login to the Temu app or Temu.com with the account used for your order, open the "Your orders" page, and click "Return/Refund." The first return for each order is free and you can choose to receive your refund back to your original payment method or as Temu credits. Temu credits will appear in your Temu credit balance within 3 minutes and can be used immediately. If you choose to receive your refund back to your original payment method, please allow 5-14 business days for it to appear since timing depends on your financial institution. If you need further assistance, please message us through Temu.com or Temu app live chat. Best wishes, Temu team

New Jersey
1 review
2 helpful votes
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POOR QUALITY CHINESE GARBAGE
December 18, 2023
Updated review

This website may appear inexpensive but that is because the quality of what you will receive is garbage. Within 2 days of placing your order, you will receive an email with a tracking number claiming your item is shipping. That is a deceptive practice used by all the chinese online scam companies (of which there are thousands). By posting this useless tracking number, they have met the requirements of funding sources like paypal, etc. The item is then ordered from China and has to be shipped from the manufacturer through the slow as hell chinese shipping system, go through chinese customs, arrive in the U.S., go through U.S. customs, ship to their central dispatching location and finally, after about 2-3 weeks, if you are lucky, you will receive the cheap garbage that you will then want to return. They offer 90 day free returns. I returned the items to the address provided to me by paypal and they refused the package claiming they are unable to forward it back to China. I am currently fighting with paypal for over a month trying to get my money back. SAVE YOURSELF THE HEADACHES, SHOP SOMEWHERE ELSE.

Date of experience: November 24, 2023
Candy W. Temu Rep
over a year old

Hello, thank you for reaching out and we are sorry you are experiencing difficulties with your orders. We care most about customer satisfaction and are always striving to improve. Your case is out of the norm. Please reach out to message us through Temu.com or Temu app live chat. We are eager to help you find a resolution. Best wishes, Temu team


CHINESE GARBAGE THAT TAKES FOREVER TO ARRIVE
November 1, 2023
Previous review

Don't be fooled by the low prices on TEMU's items. Everything originates in China and takes weeks to arrive. When it arrives, what you get is garbage. Cheap clothing, sized wrong, crushed in a bag, and made for distorted people. I ordered 3 Men's XF sweaters - the sweaters were the chest size of a US medium and the sleeves were for a gorilla. Don't waste your money. Once you get the garbage, their refund requires you to return it to China at your expense, which is not worth what you paid for it. AVOID AT ALL COSTS.

Date of experience: October 24, 2023
GB
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Many of my (mainly clothing) orders have been fine and on a few occasions I've received a refund due to quality of the material / not as described on the site.

Recently I've been refused refunds for 6 orders of items worth over £240. I sent the items back and received emails confirming the warehouse had received them. They then refused my refund, the reason being that the warehouse hadn't received the items, despite my showing proof of returns.

I appealed this and was again refused for the same reason. There's no email address or telephone contact number on the app so automated live chat is the only means of communication. It's like hitting a brick wall.
I tried to ask for the items back, intending to give them to friends or charities, but there's no option to do so and a non relevant answer is given.

I then went to PayPal and raised 6 disputes with them. So far they've reviewed 3 of these and declined them, stating that my reasons aren't within their cover.

I've gone back to them and asked to look at the cases again, given that TEMU have previously refunded items for the same reasons. One of the items was a coat which I didn't even open. I ordered it in error but there's no option to cancel an order.

So now I've paid over £240 and have absolutely nothing to show for it. I am angry, frustrated and frankly disgusted with the company.

Date of experience: November 23, 2023
Candy W. Temu Rep
over a year old

Hello, thank you for reaching out to us. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused. Customer satisfaction is of the utmost importance and we are constantly working to improve our service quality. We will follow up on this matter and get back to you as soon as possible. We appreciate you giving us another chance to serve you. Best wishes, Temu team

GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I'm surprised…
November 24, 2023

I ordered some cheap and cheerful items from Temu and having read the reviews after I had ordered I did not expect them to turn up. I am pleased to say that they turned up at lightening speed and I am delighted with all my purchases. I bought a Christmas jumper that is absolutely the right size and certainly doesn't look as cheap as it was. Will certainly purchase from them again.

Date of experience: November 23, 2023
Candy W. Temu Rep
over a year old

Hello, thank you for shopping with us and sharing your 5-star experience! We are so glad you’ve been enjoying your experience so far. Customer satisfaction is of the utmost importance and we are constantly working to improve our service quality. If you need any assistance, please message us through Temu.com or Temu app live chat. Best wishes, Temu team

Oklahoma
1 review
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Blood on product
November 29, 2023

I ordered some things for my 11 year old daughter, one of those items being a roll of stickers, once my daughter got to the bottom of the roll after unraveling them to give some to her brothers and stick on every person and surface in our house, she realized very quickly after getting to the bottom that one of the stickers was covered in blood someone else's blood none of ours! I still have the sticker in a little bag and have pics of it!
It's disgusting! What are they trying to do? I'm livid
One star given cause zero wasn't an option

Date of experience: November 22, 2023
Candy W. Temu Rep
over a year old

Hello, thank you for reaching out to us. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused. Customer satisfaction is of the utmost importance and we are constantly working to improve our service quality. We will follow up on this matter and get back to you as soon as possible. We appreciate you giving us another chance to serve you. Best wishes, Temu team

Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Easy to buy, but complicated to be refund or understand by the computer... Impossible to talk or explain something real to somebody.

Date of experience: November 21, 2023
Candy W. Temu Rep
over a year old

Hello, thank you for reaching out and we are sorry for the inconvenience. To apply for a refund, login to the Temu app or Temu.com with the account used for your order, open the "Your orders" page, and click "Return/Refund." Temu's Purchase Protection program offers full refunds if your items do not arrive, arrive damaged, or do not match the description or photos (https://www.temu.com/temu-purchase-protection.html). For detailed return instructions, please visit https://www.temu.com/return-and-refund-policy.html. If you don't mind sending us your order ID, please message us through Temu.com or Temu app live chat, so we can help you to resolve this issue as soon as possible. Best wishes, Temu team

Rhode Island
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Bought six items
November 29, 2023

$2.98 credit card wallet well worth it. Winter baseball hat is ok $4.98. Ordered pair of shoes size 12(49) came in size 13. Nice looking but will need thick socks $23.04. Another pair of shoes came in a size 10(44) ordered 12. $21.94. Junk to me. Belt 47.25 inches came in 46 inches. Doesn't fit. Pair of gloves fit my x-large hands nicely. Best buy besides the wallet. Spent $60 on pure Chinese Crap. Would not buy from them again.

Date of experience: November 21, 2023
Candy W. Temu Rep
over a year old

Hello, thank you for shopping on Temu! Your feedback is extremely valuable to us and we are sorry that you are not satisfied with some of your items. We implement strict policies and control measures to ensure product quality and accurate product descriptions. If you are not satisfied with any items you receive, you may apply for a refund within 90 days of purchase. Temu's Purchase Protection program offers full refunds if your items do not arrive, arrive damaged, or do not match the description or photos (https://www.temu.com/temu-purchase-protection.html). To apply for a refund, login to the Temu app or Temu.com with the account used for your order, open the "Your orders" page, and click "Return/Refund." For detailed return instructions, please visit https://www.temu.com/return-and-refund-policy.html. The first return for each order is free and you can choose to receive your refund back to your original payment method or as Temu credits. Temu credits will appear in your Temu credit balance within 3 minutes and can be used immediately. If you choose to receive your refund back to your original payment method, please allow 5-14 business days for it to appear since timing depends on your financial institution. If you need further assistance, please message us through Temu.com or Temu app live chat. Best wishes, Temu team

GB
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Had a parcel go missing, by evri.,one minute it was out for delivery the next update said the courier missed the parcel 24 hours later still the same.Temu customer services fobbing there customer off with same excuse time and time again also evri just as bad.WARNING…IF YOU USE TEMU YOU WILL NOT GET ANY HELP FROM CUSTOMER SERVICE THEY ARE LAZY AND LETHARGIC …….YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE "…………………..

Date of experience: November 21, 2023
Candy W. Temu Rep
over a year old

Hello, thank you for reaching out to us. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused. Customer satisfaction is of the utmost importance and we are constantly working to improve our service quality. We will follow up on this matter and get back to you as soon as possible. We appreciate you giving us another chance to serve you. Best wishes, Temu team

Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Did not receive items or refund. They said delivered and refunded money. Not so! Never again.First time Buyer! Checked Bank account and no refund. Checked mail box. No items.

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Date of experience: November 21, 2023
Candy W. Temu Rep
over a year old

Hello, thank you for reaching out to us. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused. Customer satisfaction is of the utmost importance and we are constantly working to improve our service quality. We will follow up on this matter and get back to you as soon as possible. We appreciate you giving us another chance to serve you. Best wishes, Temu team

Michigan
1 review
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I would give zero stars if I could. I bought an extra large dog bed and received only foam. I did not get the cover. I asked to have the missing pieces sent to me. I was told the only solution was for me to return what I had received and be issued a refund. So, I refunded the foam I was sent. They denied my refund saying items were missing. Funny, because that's why I was returning it. I asked what they received from me and that question was ignored. Then they said they have reviewed their shipping process and shipping video and are certain they sent the complete item. So, why would I send back a large piece of foam, which is an important part of the dog bed? I have asked for their proof and have yet to be shown any. I am out a lot of money. You can't speak to anyone directly that has any decision-making authority, only through email, which takes at least a day to receive a reply. The customer service reps on the chat can't really do anything except create a ticket and send it up to another team. I was even given a phone number and the person I spoke to also could only forward my concerns. It's ridiculous and unacceptable.

Date of experience: November 19, 2023
Candy W. Temu Rep
over a year old

Hello, thank you for reaching out to us. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused. Customer satisfaction is of the utmost importance and we are constantly working to improve our service quality. We will follow up on this matter and get back to you as soon as possible. We appreciate you giving us another chance to serve you. Best wishes, Temu team

Georgia
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
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Technically scamming
November 26, 2023

I've technically seen ppl receive items from this company but they constantly try to give u "free" items or "gifts" that u have to invite like over 20 ppl to get anything. It's a bunch of BS! I realize they're supposed to b "free" but I'm not doing all ur marketing for u to "maybe" get something. After doing all that, I still didn't do it in time, so I got nothing. How convenient. So they got all my referrals but I got nothing, funny. No wonder they have an average score on BBB but it should def b less. Sorry I can't base my review on actual items. I would if I had ever received any ‍

Date of experience: November 19, 2023
Candy W. Temu Rep
over a year old

Hello, thank you for reaching out and we are sorry that you are experiencing difficulties with our referral rewards program. Customer satisfaction is of the utmost importance and we are constantly working to improve our service quality. For help with your referral link or questions about your rewards status, please contact us again through Temu.com or Temu app live chat so we can help you investigate right away. Have a great day! Best wishes, Temu team

New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Highly satisfied
November 21, 2023

I'm highly satisfied because all my products has been good top of the line grade a very good quality I've had no problems either when I called tina to get something straightened out right away it was straightened out and if I needed a credit they gave it to me I never had to send anything back they gave me a credit for it temu is the bestest

Date of experience: November 19, 2023
Candy W. Temu Rep
over a year old

Hello, thank you for shopping with us and sharing your 5-star experience! We are so glad you’ve been enjoying your experience so far. Customer satisfaction is of the utmost importance and we are constantly working to improve our service quality. If you need any assistance, please message us through Temu.com or Temu app live chat. Best wishes, Temu team

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Temu is a global e-commerce platform founded in Boston, Massachusetts in 2022, serving customers in more than 90 markets worldwide. It connects consumers with millions of independent manufacturers, brands, and sellers to offer a wide selection of quality products across hundreds of categories — from home goods and pet supplies to DIY tools and automotive accessories — at affordable prices. To complement its cross-border model, Temu has also launched the Local Seller Program in multiple markets, enabling businesses of all sizes to sell and ship locally while offering consumers shorter delivery distances and more efficient return processes. Temu’s mission is to make quality products more accessible to more consumers by reducing unnecessary costs and middlemen markups.


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