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Temu Tat…

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PinkPonyClubb · 03/01/2026 07:36

Does anyone else get annoyed by Temu gifts that break?

My young child is continually gifted Temu gifts from family members for birthdays and Christmas.

They are cheaply made and don’t last - two examples an aeroplane that wing broke when my child caught it’s side on a wooden floor while playing with it. A car that’s wheel snapped of when it travelled down a ramp.

And the latest - a light gun that batteries containers has smashed after being knocked of the table.

I know there has been a few knocks but these are children toys. So fed up of my 3 year old becoming upset because there toys are broken.

Please stop buying my child cheap tat.

Anyone else?

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VikaOlson · 09/01/2026 14:01

Anothercoffeex · 09/01/2026 12:09

Just reminded me of something I got once for my sister.
A teddy hug in a box £13.99 from etsy.
£1.99 temu exactly the same no difference.
Literally no difference identical, apart from the price.
A bedding set £34.99 m&s £11 temu no difference same material same design.

I may be wrong but all the stuff we can get from b&m £1 land and other cheap-ish shops, I think is just bulk buys by companies from temu.
Because it's the same stuff just cheaper.

A knock off M&S bedding set is not going to be the same material, they just steal designs.
B&M and Poundland can't sell things from Temu because UK stores can only sell things that have been safety tested and meet UK regulations on things like chemicals.

Notashamed13 · 17/01/2026 23:47

VikaOlson · 09/01/2026 08:53

What do you buy that doesn't have safety issues?

Ooo only just seen this, well for starters their eyeshadow and mouthwash are second to none 🙄 im secretly happy that the majority hates Temu Tat.......keeps the cost down on my end 😁

VikaOlson · 18/01/2026 00:17

Notashamed13 · 17/01/2026 23:47

Ooo only just seen this, well for starters their eyeshadow and mouthwash are second to none 🙄 im secretly happy that the majority hates Temu Tat.......keeps the cost down on my end 😁

Doesn't the make up have huge safety issues? I wouldn't be putting anything from Temu in my mouth either...

Notashamed13 · 18/01/2026 00:19

VikaOlson · 18/01/2026 00:17

Doesn't the make up have huge safety issues? I wouldn't be putting anything from Temu in my mouth either...

😂 nor me!

Notashamed13 · 18/01/2026 00:20

VikaOlson · 18/01/2026 00:17

Doesn't the make up have huge safety issues? I wouldn't be putting anything from Temu in my mouth either...

Like I said, I'm not fucking stupid.

QuietComet · 18/01/2026 07:27

Notashamed13 · 18/01/2026 00:20

Like I said, I'm not fucking stupid.

I beg to differ, putting Temu products (which have been proven to contain high levels of dangerous chemicals and minerals) near your eyes and in your mouth.

MammaBear1 · 18/01/2026 07:31

ExtraOnions · 03/01/2026 17:29

Temu slave labour sweat shops … robbing a Chinese child of thier childhood, so yours can cheap shite.

Not to mention harvesting your Card details …

I bought some items from Temu and very shortly afterwards found my card had been compromised and my bank stopped it and had to reissue a new one.
I’ll never order again - too risky.

QuietComet · 18/01/2026 07:33

Thedownwardspiralpath · 06/01/2026 23:20

How do I know the wooden toys from John Lewis that are made in China are not being made in labour camps ?
Serious question.

Edited

John Lewis has a responsible sourcing code of practice. Larger companies with a certain turnover are legally required to have a modern slavery policy. Many companies like John Lewis publish annual human rights reports, and publish lists of the factories they use.

Notashamed13 · 21/01/2026 23:36

QuietComet · 18/01/2026 07:27

I beg to differ, putting Temu products (which have been proven to contain high levels of dangerous chemicals and minerals) near your eyes and in your mouth.

I'm being sarcastic. I'm not stupid. Anyway, all those moaning about slave labour and sweat shops, have a gander at the BBC world service documentary "blood in the earth" you are all hypocrites!

VikaOlson · 22/01/2026 13:29

"Other companies aren't perfect so I'm justified in going for the absolute worst option"

Rituelec · 22/01/2026 13:31

My friend has vitamins from Temu.

Insane

Notashamed13 · 22/01/2026 20:25

VikaOlson · 22/01/2026 13:29

"Other companies aren't perfect so I'm justified in going for the absolute worst option"

Companies?.....all electronics......and don't get me started about how amazing your electric car is......have a look at how they get the energy for the batteries.

Notashamed13 · 22/01/2026 20:25

I guess judge not lest ye be judged..... you are a hypocrite.

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