Have you ordered from Temu?

[karnuffel]

Just got my notification for import taxes. I need to pay R225 on a R1500 order.

 

[RedViking]

How do you pronounce Temu?

 

[RedViking]

Just got my notification for import taxes. I need to pay R225 on a R1500 order.

That's a ripoff.

 

[SlowInternet]

How much did you need to pay in customs fees ?
Was your package shipped via Buffalo and how much did you pay for this ?

Also just did a test run. Order was about R550 and customs was R86,01.

 

[I.am.Sam]

How do you pronounce Temu?

 

[kolaval]

How do you pronounce Temu?

te - moo?

 

[I.am.Sam]

Ordered to test, some helping hands, a wire stripper and some solder flux paste.

Took just under 2 weeks and was cheap as chips.

im just checking some stuff and its very similar priced to takealot

so not so cheap

 

[Sideshow Bob]

im just checking some stuff and its very similar priced to takealot

so not so cheap

Yeah, same here. I can't say I found anything useful (and reallly really cheap) although I grudgingly admit that I browse that site once in a while so success for them in a way.

 

[karnuffel]

That's a ripoff.

Nah, I dont think so. I would have paid much more for the items if I got it locally. Now the only question is what the quality will be like, but I dont think there will be any major issues.

I ordered some metal cookie cutters, creality stuff for my 3d printer, bearings and shocks for an RC car and a metal bracket to attach my phone to my bow.

 

[NR7]

Never even heard of it before the Super Bowl adverts got everyone talking on social media

 

[Sideshow Bob]

Just got my notification for import taxes. I need to pay R225 on a R1500 order.

Is it made clear at the checkout ? Or is it something you got from our magnificient PO ?

 

[DrJohnZoidberg]

im just checking some stuff and its very similar priced to takealot

so not so cheap

Well all the items I bought were cheaper than I would get them at TAL.

Helping hands: R173 (Temu) R199 (TAL)
Wire strippers R98 (Temu) R199 (TAL - the most similar type)
Flux paste 10cc R17 (Temu) R97 (TAL)

Temu Total = R288 + R58 (duties) = R346
TAL total = R495 (Would have to spend R5 more to get free shipping)

 

[Napalm2880]

Found the same stuff on Shein for quite a bit less than Temu.

 

[Number Six]

Found the same stuff on Shein for quite a bit less than Temu.

Same pricing but the free shipping from Temu is a big saving

 

[karnuffel]

Is it made clear at the checkout ? Or is it something you got from our magnificient PO ?

I got it from Buffalo couriers, so not clear at checkout.

 

[Oenophile]

I made a small order of around R450 to check on delivery and quality. I was surprised by an extra charge of R96 for taxes and duties. The items have not yet arrived.

 

[Sideshow Bob]

Found the same stuff on Shein for quite a bit less than Temu.

for example ? And how was delivery experience ?

 

[Fudpukker]

Experience ok, goods as good as any other Chinese market. Meh at best. You pays your money, you takes your chances.

 

[Sideshow Bob]

I made a small order of around R450 to check on delivery and quality. I was surprised by an extra charge of R96 for taxes and duties. The items have not yet arrived.

I wonder if it is really cheaper and worth it all the hassle. Might as well check TAL or local sites.

 

[naughty001]

First I've heard of them!

you get their ads on Facebook like 10 times a day if you are on Facebook for at least half an hour for that day