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Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Everyone warned me to not buy a sofa from Temu but I did it anyway – it was £223, came in 2 days & got 8/10 for comfort
Similar furniture will set you back an eye-watering £700 elsewhere S0-FA, SO GOOD Everyone warned me to not buy a sofa from Temu but I did it anyway – it was £223, came in 2 days & got 8/10 for comfort IT'S known for its mega fashion range and wallet-friendly bargains ideal as last-minute gift ideas. However, the China-based marketplace Temu may not necessarily be your go-to when it comes to finding furniture on the cheap. 2 The thrifty shopper managed to bag a gorgeous sofa from Temu for less than £300 Credit: TIKTOK/@ecomkatie 2 Similar furniture will set you back an eye-watering £700 elsewhere Credit: TIKTOK/@ecomkatie But this is exactly what one online shopper, Katie Louise, from Manchester, did, taking a huge risk and ordering a gorgeous sofa from the cut-price website. She recently took to TikTok to show off the stunning product, which cost her a mere £233.87, after being advised to not purchase a couch from the site. Temu's version comes in hundreds of pounds cheaper than similar furniture from other retailers, such as Sofa Club where it will set you back an eye-watering £699. Meanwhile, Dunelm shoppers can expect to fork out close to an astronomical £500 - while store Lara James charges around £420 for their sofa. READ MORE ON HOMES ON THE FENCE Brits show off fence glow-ups after glamming up gardens with lockdown trend Katie, who recently moved into a new apartment, explained: ''Everyone told me not to buy my sofa from Temu - so naturally, I did.'' While Katie admitted that at first, she was ''filled with immediate regret'', she later learnt there was no need to worry. The delivery took a mere two days and after putting it all together, the online shopper gave it a good steam, before giving the sofa the comfort test. Raving about the wallet-friendly purchase, Katie scored the sofa 8/10 for comfort and a whopping 10/10 for overall value. She wrote in the caption of the video: ''Apartment diy diaries continue with my £233.87 corner sofa from Temu. ''Genuinely surprised at the value and it arrived in 2 working days!'' I used cheap Temu tiles to get a herringbone bathroom while saving for a reno - they're good as new 4 months later 'Woah, actually not bad' The video has clearly impressed many, as it's racked up close to 150k views in less than 24 hours. Almost 8,000 viewers gave it a like, as others flooded to comments. 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. One person couldn't believe the speedy delivery, as they wrote: ''Wait 2 days??? that's impressive.'' Another chuckled: ''When u brought out the first box I thought that was it and it was one of them tiny fake ones.'' Someone else chimed in: ''woah actually not bad.'' ''Why do I kinda want to do this,'' penned another. Katie is not the only person who's recently scored mega luck with furniture from Temu, as one woman managed to bag a gorgeous sofa for just £315. Another bargain hunter now has a foldable sofa that can be turned into a double bed for less than £240.
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Everyone warned me to not buy a sofa from Temu but I did it anyway – it was £223, came in 2 days & got 8/10 for comfort
IT'S known for its mega fashion range and wallet-friendly bargains ideal as last-minute gift ideas. However, the China-based marketplace 2 The thrifty shopper managed to bag a gorgeous sofa from Temu for less than £300 Credit: TIKTOK/@ecomkatie 2 Similar furniture will set you back an eye-watering £700 elsewhere Credit: TIKTOK/@ecomkatie But this is exactly what one online shopper, Katie Louise, from Manchester, did, taking a huge risk and ordering a gorgeous sofa from the cut-price website. She recently took to TikTok to show off the stunning product, which cost her a mere £233.87, after being advised to not purchase a couch from the site. Temu's version comes in hundreds of pounds cheaper than similar furniture from other retailers, such as Sofa Club where it will set you back an eye-watering £699. Meanwhile, READ MORE ON HOMES Katie, who recently moved into a While Katie admitted that at first, she was ''filled with immediate regret'', she later learnt there was no need to worry. The delivery took a mere two days and after putting it all together, the online shopper gave it a good steam, before giving the sofa the comfort test. Raving about the wallet-friendly purchase, Katie scored the sofa 8/10 for comfort and a whopping 10/10 for overall value. Most read in Fabulous She wrote in the caption of the video: ''Apartment diy diaries continue with my £233.87 corner sofa from Temu. ''Genuinely surprised at the value and it arrived in 2 working days!'' I used cheap Temu tiles to get a herringbone bathroom while saving for a reno - they're good as new 4 months later 'Woah, actually not bad' Almost 8,000 viewers gave it a like, as others flooded to comments. 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. 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. One person couldn't believe the speedy delivery, as they wrote: ''Wait 2 days??? that's impressive.'' Another chuckled: ''When u brought out the first box I thought that was it and it was one of them tiny fake ones.'' Someone else chimed in: ''woah actually not bad.'' ''Why do I kinda want to do this,'' penned another. Katie is not the only person who's recently scored mega luck with furniture from Temu, as one woman managed to bag Another bargain hunter now has
The Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Everyone warned me to not buy a sofa from Temu but I did it anyway – it was £223, came in 2 days & got 8/10 for comfort
IT'S known for its mega fashion range and wallet-friendly bargains ideal as last-minute gift ideas. However, the China-based marketplace Temu may not necessarily be your go-to when it comes to finding furniture on the cheap. 2 But this is exactly what one online shopper, Katie Louise, from Manchester, did, taking a huge risk and ordering a gorgeous sofa from the cut-price website. She recently took to TikTok to show off the stunning product, which cost her a mere £233.87, after being advised to not purchase a couch from the site. Temu's version comes in hundreds of pounds cheaper than similar furniture from other retailers, such as Sofa Club where it will set you back an eye-watering £699. Meanwhile, Dunelm shoppers can expect to fork out close to an astronomical £500 - while store Lara James charges around £420 for their sofa. Katie, who recently moved into a new apartment, explained: ''Everyone told me not to buy my sofa from Temu - so naturally, I did.'' While Katie admitted that at first, she was ''filled with immediate regret'', she later learnt there was no need to worry. The delivery took a mere two days and after putting it all together, the online shopper gave it a good steam, before giving the sofa the comfort test. Raving about the wallet-friendly purchase, Katie scored the sofa 8/10 for comfort and a whopping 10/10 for overall value. She wrote in the caption of the video: ''Apartment diy diaries continue with my £233.87 corner sofa from Temu. ''Genuinely surprised at the value and it arrived in 2 working days!'' I used cheap Temu tiles to get a herringbone bathroom while saving for a reno - they're good as new 4 months later 'Woah, actually not bad' The video has clearly impressed many, as it's racked up close to 150k views in less than 24 hours. Almost 8,000 viewers gave it a like, as others flooded to comments. 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. One person couldn't believe the speedy delivery, as they wrote: ''Wait 2 days??? that's impressive.'' Another chuckled: ''When u brought out the first box I thought that was it and it was one of them tiny fake ones.'' Someone else chimed in: ''woah actually not bad.'' ''Why do I kinda want to do this,'' penned another. Katie is not the only person who's recently scored mega luck with furniture from Temu, as one woman managed to bag a gorgeous sofa for just £315. Another bargain hunter now has a foldable sofa that can be turned into a double bed for less than £240.
Daily Mirror
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Three free mobile phone games that have people 'hooked' for surprising reason
When you're looking to pass the time, you may turn your hand to a mobile phone game. However, there are three people are "hooked" to for a key reason There's nothing like playing a game to pass the time and occupy your brain. After all, the evenings can be long when you don't have much planned, and it's an easy way to put your mind to use. However, recently, gaming fans have been raving about three free mobile phone games that have left them "hooked" for a surprising reason. They're super cosy, easy to use and are good options to get stuck into. If you're looking for a different game to try out soon, they may be worth a whirl - after all, they've been dubbed "favourites" by online gaming fans. Katie Louise shared the games on TikTok, and they're available to play on iOS and andriod at no cost. They've been dubbed as "lovely choices" by people who have enjoyed attempting to master them. Fairy Village In this game, gamers need to help Thumblings construct the village of their dreams. Start at the very beginning and build a lovely community of adventurers, explorers, crafters and enjoyers who live in the forest. In the game you can create a village, work to build houses and stores - plus lots of things the Thubmlings need to make life easier. You can also explore various unknown lands. The aim is to thrive under the careful watch of neighbours, as well as the mighty Guardians who work to protect the village from potential danger. On Reddit, one reviewer of the game said: "I just downloaded Fairy Village and I love it. I played Pocket Love some time ago and it was cute, but not for me, while the fantasy cute setting in Fairy Village is just perfect." Another added: "This game is out on iOS and incredibly addicting. I hate most mobile games, but this one has me in a chokehold." Hamster Inn Another cosy game people are raving about is Hamster Inn. It's basically an adorable management and care game where you get to run the Hamster Inn, as well as look after its adorable guests. Jobs include cleaning the rooms, delivering the keys and cooking the food. You have to ensure the inn meets the standards of both your furry and non-furry guests. One person wrote on social media: "Hamster Inn is a delightful 2D management game where you oversee an inn run by hamsters, catering to woodland creatures in a cosy setting. This charming game offers a tranquil experience, allowing you to transform the humble inn into a bustling hub of comfort. "While the game exudes cuteness and simplicity, managing the inn involves a mix of active and passive tasks. Despite some staff inefficiencies, Hamster Inn remains a charming and engaging experience, perfect for those seeking a relaxing yet immersive management adventure in a whimsical world." Cats & Soup Cats & Soup is said to be the perfect game for cat lovers. The game features various cats, and they all have their individual abilities and characteristics. You can place them in your forest. Acting as the owner and manager of this unique forest kitchen, players have to work to help a team of adorable and talented cats as they make delicious soups and other dishes. You can start with easy soups, and then develop the business by flogging dishes and unlocking new stations. Even when you're not playing, your cats will keep trying to earn you gold. They do all they can to keep the kitchen in action. Though the game is free to play, some admitted they decided to make in-app purchases as time went on. One Reddit user said: "I pay to play, probably too much, certainly more than I intended to when I first downloaded it. "Having said that, I don't regret it. I Iove the game, and use it to relax. I figure I'd rather spend on this than buy take away coffees as I get more enjoyment out of the game, but that's not the same for everyone - we all enjoy different things." Someone else added: "I've always been strictly free to play with mobile games but, with that being said, this game has been so much fun I'm actually going to buy some of the packages. I'm currently debating between getting the delivery mole or the fishing penguin."
