GoKawiilMy Temu haul. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET
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I bought a bunch of stuff from Temu at "too good to be true" prices.
Most of the products were defective or badly made.
All these products were listed as bestsellers.
Everyone loves a bargain, but as my grandfather used to say, things can be "too good to be true." Then you're stuck in that awkward spot of "buy cheap, buy twice."
Outlets like Temu seem to offer an unlimited oasis of cheap and cheerful stuff, and not a week goes by without someone asking me what I think about the quality of the electronic gadgets and gear from these places.
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Well, there's only one way to find out. I put my money where my mouth is, spent some of my pocket money on tech essentials, and waited patiently for them to be delivered so I could see what I got.
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