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The Irish Sun
12 hours ago
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- The Irish Sun
I thought I'd got a great bargain with my £5.70 bow baby shower decoration from Temu – but I was stunned by what arrived
Diana immediately saw the humour in the situation... BOW DOWN I thought I'd got a great bargain with my £5.70 bow baby shower decoration from Temu – but I was stunned by what arrived PREGNANCY is a whirlwind of planning, nesting, and excitement. Every detail matters, from the perfect nursery theme to the decorations for a baby shower. 4 Diana Huynh was left baffled after purchasing a Temu baby shower item Credit: Jam Press/@diariesofdiana 4 She believed that she was ordering a bow off the website Credit: Jam Press/Temu But for one mum-to-be, the hunt for the perfect door bow turned into an unexpected and hilarious reality check. Diana Huynh, a 37-year-old from Toronto, was scrolling through Temu, the popular online marketplace known for its ultra-low prices. She found what she thought was the ideal baby shower decoration: a charming, three-dimensional door bow. Priced at just under £6, it seemed like a steal. She clicked "add to basket," envisioning the perfect, elegant welcome for her guests. But when the package arrived, the excitement quickly turned to confusion. Instead of the plush, fabric bow she imagined, Diana found a flat, folded piece of polyester. As she unfolded it, the image on the fabric became clear: a full-sized, printed picture of a door with a bow on it. The tiny holes in the corners confirmed her suspicion - this wasn't a bow at all, but a hanging banner with a picture of a bow on it. Diana immediately saw the humour in the situation. I thought I'd bagged a bargain bookshelf on Temu but I was not prepared for what turned up "It honestly looked very convincing," she told What's The Jam. While she'd noticed the hanging holes, she'd genuinely believed they were for hanging a physical bow on her door. It was a classic "lost in translation" moment, and she couldn't help but laugh. Her friends and family were just as amused. The story quickly made its way to TikTok, where it went viral, racking up over 77,000 likes. The comments section was filled with a mix of shared experiences and playful teasing. 4 It's description described it as a door cover and door banner Credit: Jam Press 4 However, she was left confused after something else arrived Credit: Jam Press/@diariesofdiana Some pointed out the fine print, while others had their own "Temu tales" of unexpected deliveries. "Girl, it's Temu… what did u expect…?" one user wrote, a common sentiment among online shoppers familiar with the site's unpredictable offerings. Despite the mix-up - and the fact that the banner was ultimately chucked after the baby shower - Diana hasn't been deterred from using the site again. A spokesman for Temu said: 'We had already removed the item from our platform prior to your message, as part of our ongoing monitoring efforts. "We require all sellers to ensure their products accurately match the descriptions in their listings. 'Customers are covered by our 90-day money-back guarantee for items that are not as described. "Our customer service team is available 24/7 to help with any post-sale concerns.'
Scottish Sun
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
I thought I'd got a great bargain with my £5.70 bow baby shower decoration from Temu – but I was stunned by what arrived
Diana immediately saw the humour in the situation... BOW DOWN I thought I'd got a great bargain with my £5.70 bow baby shower decoration from Temu – but I was stunned by what arrived Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) PREGNANCY is a whirlwind of planning, nesting, and excitement. Every detail matters, from the perfect nursery theme to the decorations for a baby shower. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Diana Huynh was left baffled after purchasing a Temu baby shower item Credit: Jam Press/@diariesofdiana 4 She believed that she was ordering a bow off the website Credit: Jam Press/Temu But for one mum-to-be, the hunt for the perfect door bow turned into an unexpected and hilarious reality check. Diana Huynh, a 37-year-old from Toronto, was scrolling through Temu, the popular online marketplace known for its ultra-low prices. She found what she thought was the ideal baby shower decoration: a charming, three-dimensional door bow. Priced at just under £6, it seemed like a steal. She clicked "add to basket," envisioning the perfect, elegant welcome for her guests. But when the package arrived, the excitement quickly turned to confusion. Instead of the plush, fabric bow she imagined, Diana found a flat, folded piece of polyester. As she unfolded it, the image on the fabric became clear: a full-sized, printed picture of a door with a bow on it. The tiny holes in the corners confirmed her suspicion - this wasn't a bow at all, but a hanging banner with a picture of a bow on it. Diana immediately saw the humour in the situation. I thought I'd bagged a bargain bookshelf on Temu but I was not prepared for what turned up "It honestly looked very convincing," she told What's The Jam. While she'd noticed the hanging holes, she'd genuinely believed they were for hanging a physical bow on her door. It was a classic "lost in translation" moment, and she couldn't help but laugh. Her friends and family were just as amused. The story quickly made its way to TikTok, where it went viral, racking up over 77,000 likes. The comments section was filled with a mix of shared experiences and playful teasing. 4 It's description described it as a door cover and door banner Credit: Jam Press 4 However, she was left confused after something else arrived Credit: Jam Press/@diariesofdiana Some pointed out the fine print, while others had their own "Temu tales" of unexpected deliveries. "Girl, it's Temu… what did u expect…?" one user wrote, a common sentiment among online shoppers familiar with the site's unpredictable offerings. Despite the mix-up - and the fact that the banner was ultimately chucked after the baby shower - Diana hasn't been deterred from using the site again. A spokesman for Temu said: 'We had already removed the item from our platform prior to your message, as part of our ongoing monitoring efforts. "We require all sellers to ensure their products accurately match the descriptions in their listings. 'Customers are covered by our 90-day money-back guarantee for items that are not as described. "Our customer service team is available 24/7 to help with any post-sale concerns.'
The Sun
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I thought I'd got a great bargain with my £5.70 bow baby shower decoration from Temu – but I was stunned by what arrived
PREGNANCY is a whirlwind of planning, nesting, and excitement. Every detail matters, from the perfect nursery theme to the decorations for a baby shower. 4 4 But for one mum-to-be, the hunt for the perfect door bow turned into an unexpected and hilarious reality check. Diana Huynh, a 37-year-old from Toronto, was scrolling through Temu, the popular online marketplace known for its ultra-low prices. She found what she thought was the ideal baby shower decoration: a charming, three-dimensional door bow. Priced at just under £6, it seemed like a steal. She clicked "add to basket," envisioning the perfect, elegant welcome for her guests. But when the package arrived, the excitement quickly turned to confusion. Instead of the plush, fabric bow she imagined, Diana found a flat, folded piece of polyester. As she unfolded it, the image on the fabric became clear: a full-sized, printed picture of a door with a bow on it. The tiny holes in the corners confirmed her suspicion - this wasn't a bow at all, but a hanging banner with a picture of a bow on it. Diana immediately saw the humour in the situation. I thought I'd bagged a bargain bookshelf on Temu but I was not prepared for what turned up "It honestly looked very convincing," she told What's The Jam. While she'd noticed the hanging holes, she'd genuinely believed they were for hanging a physical bow on her door. It was a classic "lost in translation" moment, and she couldn't help but laugh. Her friends and family were just as amused. The story quickly made its way to TikTok, where it went viral, racking up over 77,000 likes. The comments section was filled with a mix of shared experiences and playful teasing. 4 Some pointed out the fine print, while others had their own "Temu tales" of unexpected deliveries. "Girl, it's Temu… what did u expect…?" one user wrote, a common sentiment among online shoppers familiar with the site's unpredictable offerings. Despite the mix-up - and the fact that the banner was ultimately chucked after the baby shower - Diana hasn't been deterred from using the site again. A spokesman for Temu said: 'We had already removed the item from our platform prior to your message, as part of our ongoing monitoring efforts. "We require all sellers to ensure their products accurately match the descriptions in their listings. 'Customers are covered by our 90-day money-back guarantee for items that are not as described. "Our customer service team is available 24/7 to help with any post-sale concerns.' Why is Temu so cheap? TEMU exploded onto the scene in late 2022, with people all over social media raving about the low prices. The company is a Chinese-owned digital marketplace - essentially an online shopping app where people are connected to the retailer directly while the app takes care of the shipping element. The frenzy over the app is not completely unfounded either as it offers a wide variety of products, including fashion, make-up, electronics and furniture. According to a report from the US House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, Temu takes advantage of a trade loophole that allows the company to ship duty-free goods directly to the US. The loophole is called the de minimis exception and it means they can ship goods valued up to $800 (£643) to the US without it being inspected or taxed by US customs. Temu connects customers directly to manufacturers and only manages how the items are sent to customers. It means Chinese vendors can essentially sell their products directly to customers and ship it without building a network of warehouses across the globe. By doing this, they cut down on huge costs and ensure the product itself isn't marked up extra. While many of the products seen on the Temu app are from brands with extensive, original collections, many more are dupes of designer brands.
Daily Mirror
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Mum orders £5 decoration from Temu and is 'amused and confused' by what turns up
Diana Huynh, 37, ordered a £5 decoration from online marketplace Temu to hang on her door for her baby shower - but was left in stitches when it arrived in the post A mum wanted to bag some bargains for her baby shower, so she headed to budget-friendly website Temu to have a look around. The Chinese online marketplace is known for offering majorly discounted goods – but you'll need to read the small print before buying! Diana Huynh learnt this the hard way when she paid $9.63 (£5.72) for a decoration she hoped to hang up in her home on her big day. It appeared to be a charming bow that she could use to adorn her door. However, the product that arrived was very different. The 37-year-old realised it wasn't a three-dimensional ribbon with lots of volume and a satin-like texture. It was actually a flat polyester sheet folded up and printed with an image of a door and bow. Diana, from Toronto, Canada, immediately realised this was more of a miscommunication moment than a Temu shipping mistake. She said: "It honestly looked very convincing. "I saw that the image did have holes in the corner for hanging, but I genuinely thought it was a bow to hang on a door. "I was initially very confused, but had a laugh about it. I immediately knew it was a 'lost in translation' thing." Thankfully, Diana – along with her friends and family – were able to see the funny side of the shopping fail. And when she posted about it on TikTok, people were equally as amused. A video of Diana sharing her story has racked up more than 77,000 likes and plenty of comments. One person pointed out: "To be honest they showed measurements of the whole door." Another quipped: "Why I check reviews when ordering." A third remarked: "Girl the door has no doorknob and it had a clock on it." However, others confessed they'd had similar experiences in the past. One shopper confessed: "Omg this happened to me, same exact thing." Despite the mishap, Diana hasn't let the experience deter her from the site. She did end up binning the polyester decoration though! In response to the online shopping gaffe, a spokesman for Temu stated: "We had already removed the item from our platform prior to your message, as part of our ongoing monitoring efforts. "We require all sellers to ensure their products accurately match the descriptions in their listings. "Customers are covered by our 90-day money-back guarantee for items that are not as described. Our customer service team is available 24/7 to help with any post-sale concerns."
