TEMU: Recently I learned of a company that operates out of China that seems to be patterned somewhat after Amazon called TEMU. They have a wide range of photographic accessories that...

Morry Loc: Palm Springs, CA

Recently I learned of a company that operates out of China that seems to be patterned somewhat after Amazon called TEMU. They have a wide range of photographic accessories that seems to be very low priced. They also sell many other things liked clothing, electronics, etc. Has anyone had any experience buying from them?

nikon_jon Loc: Northeast Arkansas

I have bought some stuff from them. Mostly household nick-nacks. I have been happy with the experience. The stuff is usually shipped from a California address and their shipping is well packaged and on time.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

Like nikon_jon, I've purchased a few items from them. I've been quite happy with the quality and speed of delivery of the items. I still reserve photographic accessories purchases at local camera stores or B and H.
--Bob

Morry wrote:

Recently I learned of a company that operates out of China that seems to be patterned somewhat after Amazon called TEMU. They have a wide range of photographic accessories that seems to be very low priced. They also sell many other things liked clothing, electronics, etc. Has anyone had any experience buying from them?

dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida

Yes, my TEMU experience has been very positive, clothing, fitness exercise stuff.

Also there is Aliexpress which is a China Amazon selling for many companies. They have more camera equipment and repair parts. Pays to shop... The adhesive sensor dabbing swab kit in metal box is $10 vs the same by appearance... on Amazon for $50... Yes it takes time to get it, but worth the wait. Agai, my experience is Positive.

bdk Loc: Sanibel Fl.

I looked into them, where I learned. You have something broken, it was impossible to get in touch with them . You have something not arrive, they wont follow thru for you. Shipping 30 days? many report up to 3 months to get an item. the few good reviews were far out weighed by the bad reviews. There was 2 reports that I read where after using the site , someone was using their credit card number to buy items .
I decided to stay away.

gwilliams6

dpullum wrote:

Yes, my TEMU experience has been very positive, clothing, fitness exercise stuff.

Also there is Aliexpress which is a China Amazon selling for many companies. They have more camera equipment and repair parts. Pays to shop... The adhesive sensor dabbing swab kit in metal box is $10 vs the same by appearance... on Amazon for $50... Yes it takes time to get it, but worth the wait. Agai, my experience is Positive.

I also have bought successfully from AliExpress with is short for Ali Baba, China's version of Amazon. They often have Chinese-made photographic products and accessories before they normally come to their USA distributors. Got some Godox lighting accessories that way that weren't available in the USA.

Always packaged very well. I go for the free shipping, so it may take a week or more to make it to me in Texas, but they also have express shipping options for additional costs.

Cheers

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Real Nikon Lover Loc: Simi Valley, CA

I bought once from them and it took about 8 weeks to get the delivery here in So. California. I bought 4 shirts and the quality was mediocre. I like to see in person what I am going to buy. Especially photography equipment.

Capn_Dave

I have never heard of TEMU but am going to check them out. Thanks everybody for the heads up. AliExpress is a good source and I have never had a problem with them. You just can't be in a hurry and if you need instructions you will have to learn Chinese or Youtube

Wanda Krack Loc: Tennessee, USA

I just received an order yesterday.......no photo equipment, but the simple stuff (mostly garden items like bird netting, etc) that I ordered was at least half-price, and it arrived in a reasonable amount of time. Many months ago I ordered a few things and it took a couple of months to receive, but yesterday's order only took a couple of weeks. I have had no issues, but haven't looked at photographic items from them yet.

llamb Loc: Northeast Ohio

I've ordered from Temu at least twelve times. Delivery usually takes 10 to 14 days now. Like Wanda, no photography equipment. Orders have been accurate. Be sure to read item descriptions carefully, sometimes colors, sizes, descriptions are rather confusing.

~Lee

Archboo3 Loc: Central Florida

I’ll pay more and by stuff made some where else. I know I might by from someone else and it could still be coming from China. It’s just don’t. Want to support them anymore than I have to.

Morry Loc: Palm Springs, CA

Archboo3 wrote:

I’ll pay more and by stuff made some where else. I know I might by from someone else and it could still be coming from China. It’s just don’t. Want to support them anymore than I have to.

Thanks for all the well meaning responses. Some good advice there that I will take.

raymondh Loc: Walker, MI

Archboo3 wrote:

I’ll pay more and by stuff made some where else. I know I might by from someone else and it could still be coming from China. It’s just don’t. Want to support them anymore than I have to.

WarpedWeaver

I have not purchased any photo equipment from them but the smaller items I have purchased have been of decent quality.

BurghByrd Loc: Pittsburgh

Making no judgement but I'd like to suggest something to keep in mind. Personally I do not do any more business with Chinese sourced products than necessary. I have nothing against the the Chinese people but their tyranical political system derives it's power from the strength of the economy which has clearly engaged in economic conflic with our own system.