You should send these out to be tested for lead, heavy metals, and other harmful chemicals. Tests of product from similar outlets like this come back as highly toxic. It could make an interesting follow up story.

I really am trying to support the American economy by purchasing "Made in USA" products, which are more expensive because we have to pay fair cost of living wage & can't employ 9 & 10 year old child labor like in China. I get it that some folks can't afford to pay more money for their goods. But if this kind of shopping puts USA made products & companies out of business, that could be the job that your husband, wife, son, daughter or friends need to have to support their lives here in the US. I'm trying to purchase better made, longer lasting items that may cost more up front, but won't be as much of a burden for our landfills in the future. Plus, probably another big thing to consider is the type of lack of honest from China on the chemicals they use & plastics that are banned in USA are not regulated the same. I a sucker for a good deal too ... but I don't think in the long run these are good deals. That's why this is a free country, everyone gets to decide for their own family & lives. Just my thoughts for my own home & family. Thanks for the review of the items East Idaho News ... you folks are wonderful!

Thank you guys. This was an eye opener about consumerism. We can't use plastic grocery bags but we can import all sorts of thick plastic that end up in our landfills and water supply. The chemical smells are a warning according to our senses but we breath it in anyways? Tons of chemicals imported with our consent so we actually asked for it. So glad I am in the stage of life where I want to get rid of things, not buy them. This was a great segment, thank you for doing it.

No matter where you buy your clothes from, you should always laundry them first before wearing them. That goes for everything.

The fact that you mentioned the smell more than once raised concerns for me.

My instincts tell me not to purchase anything from Tamu. I’m very tempted because the things they advertise are really cool. If it sounds to good to be true, it probably is. 😑 At the risk of sounding like a conspiracy theorist, I feel like there’s something nefarious happening with this app.

Nothing is for free guys. You have given TEMU valuable information about yourself. Is much more worth then a couple op hair clips for them.

I'm very disabled and always shop online since I can't leave home. I've been shopping Temu for many months. Everything I order comes; it's here in just a few days; everything seems to be very good quality (sewing seams on clothing, etc), materials are different than what America uses but still feels great to wear; and I have spent hundreds of dollars and never felt I got cheated. I know it's all from China but look around your home and see how many things you bought here in America that has the "Made in China" label. It just cuts out the middle man! I believe the items come faster after a few orders so your info is put in the system. My orders started coming quite fast. This is just my input!

What I got from this video is that Nate should be supervised when shopping online.

The scary part that I didn't like was that the smell of chemicals was strong!!!!!! That's not a good sign. I don't even think washing them 10x would eliminate the chemicals. Be careful as "FOREVER CHEMICALS" are bad. I think Nate should send everything he got back to find out if the "free shipping" is legit and find out if he gets all of his money back. I would also check if those Nintendo tags are legit. China is a known counterfeit country. Thanks for ordering so we didn't have to.

I deleted the App right after I downloaded it. I feel everything comes at a cost and I wonder what they are doing with our personal information.

I'm glad you posted this. I was always sure it was a scam, but I definitely would never order anything from them anyway. It's probably all toxic materials they've used.

This helped me decide not to buy from them. Thank You for doing the work for me 👍🏼

Not to be a downer, but all I can think of is a sweatshop. Love all you do.

The old adage, 'If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is'. I resisted the lure, thinking they were out to steal my personal information, address, phone number, credit card number etc.

The difference in a man shopping and a woman is amazing. Dude really picked out some bad items! Good job, lady😂

Be careful with the power strip. Lost my desktop computer to a non certified power strip. If they aren’t safety certified in the US or Canada they likely don’t meet our standards. I’ve also heard of fires starting because of them.

You just cured me of any desire I had to buy from TEMU!🤣

I've ordered from TEMU many times without a problem. It's the same stuff they sell at Walmart & Amazon without the markup. I'd prefer to buy American but I can't afford the prices on little things like kitchen gadgets & hair accessories. A lot of things are not first quality but I can get 4 dresses for less than the cost of 1 on Amazon and they come from the same place. Sometimes they even use the same fabric.

Im a big crafter. Most of the items are of quality material well worth the price. Their wooden items are smooth and ready to use . Ive ordered many buttons, wooden beads, resin beads and figure shapes, cloth material, scrapbook supplies. They also carry many different sized organizational closed boxes for craft items. I have purchased some shirts. I have found them light weight and comfortable. There are many different holiday ornaments and decorations decorations. Nothing has been late and despite package is not boxed, so far nothing has arrived broken.

EVERYTHING from Temu is made in and shipped from, China. So if you’re not a big fan of purchasing “Made in China” products Temu is not the sight to shop. I placed 2 different orders from Temu and had about a 50/50 good/bad experience. By the time you go through packaging and paying for return shipping, given the price you pay for their merch, it’s really not worth it. Also watch the sizes, especially on their shoes! This was a fun video to watch. Thank you Nate and Kaitlyn. Personally, I will not be ordering from this sight again. Oh! By the way, EVERYTHING ships in the orange plastic bags so I would suggest not ordering anything fragile/breakable. Also your bag will come super taped up because all packages go through customs and are opened and inspected.

I don’t think I’d want any of that. Glad y’all had fun for us!! ❤️🍀

I was wary too but after a friend told me he got some really good stuff from them I tried it. I too am quite impressed. I ordered a few things - no awful smell, and good quality which surprised me. You have to be picky but they do have good stuff at a fraction of the cost at Amazon etc... and I am big Amazon customer. Additionally, they include things like drawer liners, which I haven't seen elsewhere. PLUS they ship very quickly and if you receive your items late, you get a credit of around $5. Guaranteed, it's never late!

I shop Temu and I do not have a problem with it. If there is absolutely anything you need, any kind of gadget whatever, you will find it there. I accidently ordered a couple of blouses. I thought they were cute and put them on an order I had going, just so I would be able to find them later. The order went through. I forgot to remove them and I didn't care much for them, but I was going to give them away. In the comments I left I said just that-that it was an accident and Temu reached out and said to keep them and they credited my account. The shipping is pretty darn quick for what they move in products. My only concern is that I hope they treat their employees well, because they move like quicksilver. I do not see where Temu could put anyone out of business. The products that they carry are some things that I could not even find anywhere else. There are so many new companies popping up in the States that I always support-if they have what I want but there is ALWAYS a big pricetag attached

For the people that are commenting about sweatshops, nefarious companies, etc., A lot of items you purchase off Amazon, Walmart, Etc. come from the same places. Even items that say made in America have parts that are made in China and other places. Unless you buy local and really investigate what you’re buying, chances are, you’ll be dealing with foreign companies at some level.

I’m glad you made this segment…it has saved me from placing an order with Temu. Others have mentioned buying U.S. made instead - agreed. I am very concerned about the materials used in the making of the items. Mostly, be aware of the sweatshop conditions for the labor that made this low quality/fast fashion items.

❤❤ I love TEMU you and they will always give you $5 credit if it is ever late I have been ordering from them for 2 years I think I was one of the first ones that ever started ordering from them I have been nothing but extremely happy with especially for the price I have bought backup cameras for automobiles I bought shoes size 13 and 1/2 14 men's size they are good shoes especially for $8 like it says shop like a billionaire; I love it 💯❤️❤️❤️❤️

I have bought numerous items of clothes, helpful items to.. The clothes are very good quality that I've gotten. I love the polyester clothes, so comfortable. An I love the styles I've gotten.

I purchased a few items from Temu. I won't be buying again, I learned my lesson.

I’m thinking they have just rebranded WISH and are now calling it TEMU! It was fun watching y’all!

Bravo! Thanks for sharing and the best of luck!

I admit that I LOVE Temu. I get a dog ball from them that goes on flash sales for well under $10, frequently under $5. On Amazon they run in the mid to high 20s. Kitchen stuff is super inexpensive. I've gotten dog leashes, and towel wraps, and all kinds of exercise gear that i otherwise would not own. Yep. im hooked.

Nothing is “free”. Someone made the raw materials, someone made the items. I imagine they don’t receive living wages. 😢

The cost to the environment of these goods is frightening, in both the manufacturing processes, and later when all of it ends up in the garage, the thrift store, or more likely the landfill.

The lady shopped functionally. The guy shopped to judge about the quality , having high expectations for cheap items, expecting Nike quality for the $11 shoes, expects legit brand name toy for the price he paid. He looks for how BAD you expect from Temu products.

"I would not spend $10 on that lamp. Well, I did." 😂😂

Thanks for sharing the unpacking. Lots of red flags...especially the chemical odors.

I would be very hesitant to use any electronics that don't have UL or equivalent certification.

Hi Chichil Timu. I love it. If you don’t know how to shop it, you will make you lose money, but I do know how for example if you want silver earrings or rings 925, and it’s legit, silver, sterling, silver jewelry, and cheap, very very reasonably priced. I love it. I have a learning with heroes that I have purchased. I T-shirts I purchased with logos pertinent to my field perfect. Clothing, blouses of linen and cotton. Beautiful bed wear such as blankets for babies beautiful soft made of bamboo and cotton. Wonderful. So many things tools for sewing that I might use around the house for example: Thermometer, dog supply, such as feeders, those talking buttons that you record with the dog, whistles, harnesses lead, sweaters, beautifully printed beautifully woven. Just so many things it’s hard to keep track as I do buy a lot. I love them. Yes, they are returns are free just put it back in the box in the plastic with the barcode that comes with it take it to the post office and at the post office scan the QR code that Temu sent for you for your return and it’s done you don’t do it you don’t write on the box you don’t put postage on the box the post office to print the label scan code that team sent you. Couple of days, got your refund. I’ve also gotten things that I’ve purchased on other original websites that now have their things sold on and they’re like third of the price of the original creators website. And they are exactly what I have purchased already. So fun. Don’t be skeptical just be careful and look at the content of everything look at the size of everything. Make sure it’s the metal that you want silver or or Sterling silver or stainless steal, make sure it’s cotton or linen and not 100% polyester. It’s OK if it’s 35% polyester 65% cotton. Read the reviews also they will tell you about sizing and look at the photos of the items that people have sent after they’ve received what they purchased. Really can’t go wrong if you do your due diligence. So inexpensive. I love it. Kind of addictive too but I think I finally reached my limit of of addiction.

I have bought a couple of things from Temu, I must tell they deliver what they promise. Returns are easy ! You get it for free at the first time. Products are what you can expect them to be.

Nate had really high expectations 🤣 opens the game system "Where's the screen?" Opens the cleaning attachments " where's the drill?" 🤣

Right now, you've given the Chinese full access to all your information. Everything you own is now on their radar. EVERYTHING!

I have bought many things from them and was pleased. If they send u something that is damaged or wrong size u take a pic of it and they will credit u for ur item on ur next order.

We order from Temu all the time. From dash cams to bike computers, watches, earrings, thick, sturdy sweat pants, to space night lights. All electronic items we've bought work perfect, some electronics we bought from Costco in the past and they broke. All orders are complete and they arrive quickly. We found out about them from The Why Files who they sponsor, basically helping U.S. businesses with their sponsorship dollars..

I've only placed one small order but I just can't shake the feeling that I'm selling my soul to the devil in some way....Weird 🤔

I am a papercrafter and have been ordering some stamp and die sets from Temu. More than half of what I have ordered have been defective. The good thing is that Temu has given me a prompt refund whenever I send them a photo of the defective item. However, it is frustrating to order something that is a disappointment, so I will probably not be ordering much from them anymore. I appreciate this video and am glad I did not order any electrical devices!

I bought a fabulous purse on temu for less than half the price it was on Amazon and got a humidifier and a light installation as free gifts so I love temu.

Have been 99% satisfied with every purchase.

Very informative! Most of these items look like carnival prizes! 🤣

It’s so awful that we have to buy stuff from China when we know they hate us. I also have clothes that I bought that were made in different countries around the world. My name is Nancy and here are some of the countries my clothes were made in: China,Indonesia, India ,Honduras, Malaysia,Guatemala. This is some of the countries that stores sell their clothes from. I wish that we As Americans could buy American made products.

I received my first ever online order yesterday. It was a Temu order, free shipping to South Africa and I am totally happy with everything in my R600 order. Mostly art stuff and a really cute leather cross body bag. Absolutely no odd smells when opened.

I’ve bought several sweaters from TEMU and they are nice! Will be buying more.

This was honestly a lot of fun to watch lol😅 Have a great weekend everyone x

Good segment. You should do one with the "made in america " products tag,that are actually made in China. I worked for someone that was in advertising and they bought from China and just had workers putting made in america tags,so it's pretty deceptive out there.

I love temu. I buy little girl dresses and outfits. Their hair extensions are great! Good clips. Basically beauty stuff and kids stuff are always good. Plus with free returns, there's no risk

I am in Australia and have bought quite a few items from Temu with very pleasing results! It is the old story of you get what you pay for but I have no complaints.

Be careful giving your pets toys from there. I got a couple of stuffed toys for my pups and didn't notice the smell until they chewed on them. It was horrible . Chemicals whew. I got boots I wore out and the longer I wore them the more I smelled chemicals. I asked the worker at the optometrist if she smelled it and she said yes. I threw them out. My dogs immediately lost their toys. I read now on Amazon if any dogs items I buy come partially from elsewhere. You have to look hard and see if they are sourced in the USA and made in the USA. This is for treats and food. Lots of packages say made in USA but if you read further it is sourced in China. Brazil etc. And the smell on those items never goes away. I threw the boots out the door. It still smelled after rain and sunshine. And if the guy was that far away and could smell it that is worse than my boots. I wont be shopping at Temu. Our country needs to earn money . Im not helping China build weapons.

I ordered from them and it all came. Everything is great and honestly I'm well pleased!

I have used Temu for a year and the products are great and wear well, work well and are great. Never had a problem with any of the things I got there.

I use Temu all the time love the stuff some cloths are very thin but all in all very impressed

The first thing I thought of when I started seeing ads on YT for this company was that the “deals” were far too good and no doubt, there is more than meets the eye, beyond the obvious questionable (at best) labor practices, chemicals used in processing, and lack of oversight. Also, obviously concerning, is the fact that our country is significantly propping up another country’s economy when our own is really hurting. With all that said, my main concern/question is “What is really going on with this company”? Perhaps an easy way to get millions upon millions of American’s personal info I.e. name, address, phone, Debit/Credit card info? Additionally, given the continuing and quickening degradation of the US and CCP relationship (or lack thereof at this point), it’s just hard for me to believe there isn’t more to this. Call me a Tin hat wearing CT, I just don’t have a good feeling about this company or their intentions at all.

Great video! Thank you! I can't believe anyone would buy this junk. I take pride in buying made in USA. I also love buying vintage/antique quality made products which also help our environment by not ending up in landfills.

I guess it depends on what you pick because I picked some long dresses to lounge in . Absolutely beautful! I have also gotten bras and panties that are beautiful swimsuits that were beautiful but they weren't the right side I had to send them all back

Most of what I ordered from Temu (did two orders) arrived bent or broken because it was crammed into a flimsy orange bag that was wrapped around and around by packing tape. For example a large first aid type of box (plastic) you fill with your own medicines, bandages etc. Cover was bent, couldn't close it. I ended up returning almost every piece of clothing. What was listed as 100 percent cotton turned out to be 100 percent polyester. I was told to keep the broken stuff after sending photos. You have to return stuff from multiple orders together because you only get one free return, your "first" return. If you send back some shirts, for example, and then find out your charger is a dud that died a week after you got it, you have to pay to return the charger, and that could cost more than you paid for it. Also, you get a notice that returned merchandise will be inspected by their vendors who will decide how much of a refund you will get. I ended up getting 60 percent of my money back, which was about $50 short of the total I paid. Chinese companies count on you to not return stuff. I once bought a wig not knowing it was coming from China (through Kohl's online). It was like bad doll hair, looked nothing like the photo. They gave me a 15 percent refund or I could pay to ship it back to China at more than the cost of the wig. And yeah, a bunch of stuff I ordered from Temu smelled awful.

Makes me sad that so much of this stuff and its packaging will go to the landfill.

I'd be very concerned about heavy metals and chemicals in the products. It's a definite pass for me!

I love you both.Nate has such a good sense of humor. And your both so down to earth.

I got a pair of shoes from one of these companies. Soles were as hard as a rock, wouldn't bend , but mostly the chemical smell was horrific. They were off gassing something! I went to return and they wanted me to pay to ship to china. I raised such a stink with threats of EPA and such I got $ returned but ....BUYER BEWARE.

I placed an order and my items came in three different packages separately. They all were in great condition and very usable and nice quality.

I couldn’t be happier with Temu. I’ve ordered numerous times & had to return a clothes item. Their customer service couldn’t be better. You have 90 days to return something & free shipping.

We used to have a lot of beautiful department stores filled with quality goods on all floors (the old Frederick & Nelson's, etc.). If you bought something, you planned to keep and use it for life. Most all of it was made in the USA. Just say no to discounted goods websites and fast fashion, which are clogging our oceans and lands with plastics, chemicals, and miles of trash. Consume responsibly.

Nate: it says”love, laugh, whatever” made me lol😂

I love their stuff for the most part.....

I have used Temu for about a year and I have found that they stand behind their products…most cloths (you need to read the descriptions on the site). I can send you pictures, I love this service!

I have never bought anything that's more than 2 dollars. Always happy with my purchases. So. I get a big thrill out of shopping for an hour and paying maybe 30.00. And I get my money's worth.

When first ordering, the smell when opening the packing was horrible. Had to air the items out. Gave a friend something I had ordered for her and left it in the car for a day before she got it. OMG, the smell took my breath away when I drove my car that day. Wondered if I was being poisoned. Seriously. Clothes you need to be careful. Only have a few tops I like a lot. They are all made out of polyester. Polyester is a very hot fabric and does not breathe like cotton fabric does. When buying jewelry, make sure that you know if it's sterling silver or if it's costume jewelry. I have bought a lot of nice costume jewelry and I have bought many pieces of silver. They both have been great. I have to admit that most everything I have purchased, I am pleased with, but I am very cautious about what I purchase. Most of my sunglasses I have bought are still together, but it wouldn't take much for them to fall apart. LOL When you first start purchasing everything it is extremely cheap. The longer you order stuff the higher the prices go and what you used to get for cheaper prices they will not let you get on for that price any longer period. Be cautious.

I've been shopping TEMU since last September and I love it. I have bought three purses on the same style,just different colors.First was $8.99 the last two were $11.99. I absolutely love these purses.Well made,great material,lots of compartments. Still holds everything I had in a large purse and it's crossbody. I've bought other things I wasn't so happy about but, overall,I happy with most products.5

Temu is a Chinese wholesaler just like Light in the Box, Wish, ect. Those prices are still a profit to the seller which tells the mark up in stores. Fyi- most stores charge 300%+ mark up on clothing, 900% on jewelry

I live in NZ. Very interested in your comments. I started buying from TEMU….Very cautiously, but I am very Rarely disappointed. The reason I started purchasing was because they promised a delivery date, or get a $5 credit. That has been 100% correct. I am wearing winter tops I love and wear them all the time. I don’t expect high quality, but I like things to look good. My clothes have resulted in. Compliments. I bought winter boots…not leather, but they look good and warm inside for under $15. I love their customer service. My dog coat was beautifully made and warm . Paid about $6. I’m a fan.

I agree about buying from American businesses first, but most of these items are what American businesses sell you for so, so much more. I bought multiple things from Amazon and paid $35 or more and got same identical item for $11 on Temu. I have ordered thousands of dollars and have not been scammed yet. The few times I got something that was not right size it was my fault for not checking size details.

She’s a sweet positive person. She had already looked at her purchases and was prepared. She did a good job.

I ordered a crossbody purse and was not a disappointed. It's very sturdy, lots of room and compartments and it's well made... And I paid 12 bucks.

I have bought socks and underwear to replace my old ones and I love everything I actually found seamless socks which is awesome for sleeping I got numerous tops that are trendy and beautiful and pants that are very comfortable I also get my skincare routine things from temu I'll be 50 in July and have no wrinkles. Years ago I was paralyzed and recently had therapy and my therapists always commented on my face so I gave each of them a bottle of moisturizer and then now is the time to start preventative maintenance I've also gotten lip colors that are unique and not found in stores also gave some to my therapists they were surprised how awesome those were and so inexpensive

The quality was really good. Are you kidding me????!!

I’m a teacher in UK and at school we were warned not to down load this Temu app as it is impossible to remove. Temu is so cheap because they take all your details and sell it on. You are the product. This is what I was told any way.

It's a great place for craft supplies such as resin molds, dried flowers, jewelry pieces, and so much more. I agree on a lot of the stuff you ordered you need to pay close attention to. Lol

The cost to the planets environment in manufacturing... water usage .. chemical and oil .. transportation ... plastic and packaging is AMAZINGLY ASTRANOMICAL

I found it great, especially computer related products. Flash drives, portable cd drives, etc. Sponges, cooking related products.

I would buy the t-shirt and wear it to work..competitor's products are frowned upon but I think they'd allow this one because it's broken ...I make New Balance shoes right here in the good ole USA! ;)

Hi I am from Australia, I did buy quite a few things from Temu, their dog blankets being so soft and very durable. I then started getting charged $80 a month from some where in Ireland that could not be explained. I went to the bank to see what was happening and it turned out that it radiated from Temu via Ireland. I had to get a new credit card and tell all my direct debit people about my change. I won’t risk getting anything else from Temu.

I have been ordering from temu for months. I am so happy with everything I have bought. Lots of sewing supplies, even shoes that fit perfectly. Only time something did not fit was stretch pants that I just gave my granddaughters for Christmas. I will continue to order from them.

My cat LOVED his TEMU water fountain!!!😻

I'll never order from a Chinese site. Don't care how good the deal is. They rip you off, have toxic crap in the manufacturing process, and often it takes months to get your item if the even send it out.

After debating with myself for weeks whether or not to try Temu, I decided to spend twenty dollars just to see what it was like. The reviews online are mixed. So I picked out a few random items and ordered. It took almost two weeks to get my package and I got the same orange plastic bag. My order was much like Nate's. Most of the items are on par with what you would find in the Dollar Tree, but the quilted dog coat I ordered for my son's beagle was actually pretty decent quality. So, I really think it depends on what you order. They have so many items online that you can actually spend hours just looking. Would I order again? Yes I think so. I ordered some quilting clips, small clips that hold material along the edge for hemming, etc. These are the exact same clips that I paid nineteen dollars for on Amazon for about three bucks on Temu. So, you just have to use your judgement.

If you are looking for something specific,it’s there. These items were not specific so you take what you get. Toys look good…try them on your kids without spending a fortune.

“It looks like a cape. I didn’t order a cape”. Haha! You guys are hilarious!

I love you guys! Nate Eaton, your video of following Lori Daybell around asking hard questions about her kids, was exemplary! Very good job! I also love the news reporting with timeline on the Daybell story. Very accurate and detailed listing of the facts of the case with timeline. Superb job and subscribed! Temu - "I don't know what this is, but I paid like $0.25 for it, so who cares!" "This one is broken, but who cares, its free!" "This one has a bad smell, but its only $0.59 cents so I'm not complaining!" The Chinese have found a way to ship all their factory seconds and recycled junk to us on Temu, grow their economy on our tax dollars, so they become the next superpower while we send all our manufacturing over to them as well. Stop buying this junk! Just because its free does not mean it needs to end up on our landfills. Leave it in Chinese landfills instead. Buy quality. Cheep, cheep, cheep is for the birds.

I have been buying from Temu for two yrs. 90% was very good. The rest was nice enough to keep.

I've used Temu for months and I've never had no problems and the clothes and underwear for larger people are amazing

I used Temu for stocking stuffers the past Christmas. Nothing with material cause I was concerned with possible smells and unknown materials. But plastic chairs phone stand was cute. My grandkids loved the trinkets like that. With 12 grandchildren they mostly get a stocking stuffed with things I buy through the year.