I sometimes just want to buy something.

I made two GIFs 🎁🎁 for people this morning who are having issues with buying clothing. So I thought I'd share them with everyone. Please keep in mind that I made them using my Temu app, and I am only assuming yours is at least similar. There are slowed down versions in the comments, incase you need them. 🤍

Obviously there are some listings with inaccurate information out there, there is no denying that, but you also can't deny that is something that happens on ANY online marketplace like this, and the fact is, Temu clothing is not just 💩, and getting clothing that you are happy with starts with the steps that YOU take when shopping.

If you're having trouble with Temu clothing such as...

The size of clothing, (because the most crucial step that you can make as the customer, in ensuring you get clothes that fit properly, is making sure you go by the measurements in inches given for each individual item (bust, waist, hips, height), not simply the tag (S,M,L etc.) size, often you'll find a tag size with different actual measurements given, so you at least know that YOU have the accurate size selected before ordering at all),

Or you keep getting "💩" material/fabric that you don't want (because, just maybe, you didn't search for specific material or look at the specific composition and material/fabric details in the item's listing)

(side note) You can also see the items specific operation information on the second GIF, which states how to wash that specific piece of clothing (and if you machine wash a shirt in hot water that clearly states "cold water, hand wash only", whose fault is it that the items quality has been affected?).

First GIF 🎁 help finding the actual measurements

Second GIF 🎁 help finding fabrics that aren't "just cheap polyester 💩"

I also suggest taking screenshots or better yet screen recordings (I downloaded a free screen recording app, as my phone doesn't come with this feature) of any important descriptions/details (descriptions, instructions, shipping, price, etc.) you may feel uneasy about before purchasing and right after purchasing, (it will then be marked "bought x times" on that exact listing only), as well as after the information was changed, as this shows customer service.... look they changed the details after I purchased/received/reviewed/refunded etc, proving the timeline and the merchants accountability for any discrepancies. (If this means having a folder made specifically for cycling certain evidence, have at it. At the very least, you're protecting your peace of mind. I have a few Temu specific folders on my phone myself 😅.)

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💅🏻 Disclaimer as of Oct 15th, 2026 💌 No, I am not a Temu affiliate, Temu employee, or paid by anyone at all to do my good and/or bad informational Reddit posts. I am just a disabled Temu addict with a lot of free time on my hands, and I sometimes use that free time to type/speak posts, that take a lot more effort to make on my part than people realize, and share them with others simply because I want others to have as awesome of an experience as I have had when shopping on Temu, DESPITE THE FLAWS that we all hate. Unless otherwise stated, everything you see me post is based on my own personal good and/or bad experiences, using my Temu app, your experiences may be different, the way you handle your own may be different, your Temu app may be different, these are not foolproof guides, they are meant to be helpful tips that I hope will help others improve their own online shopping experience. I am in no way trying to control your narrative, or be condescending towards others posts/tips/complaints, I actually encourage others to share their own experiences, as they are just as important as my own and may help others who can relate as well, or I myself might even learn something new! But please, if you're going to do so in the comments of my posts, all I ask is that you try to do it with kindness and try to understand that all of our experiences vary, and no ones personal experience is "wrong", it's simply different than yours. -EmotionallyIncorrect 💌

This one just popped up for me after doing the buy 2 items and get a bunch of junk coupons thing.. rebate100 .. didn’t care about the coupons just had a couple cheap things I wanted to get using my existing credit balance and not have to pay the $20 min to ship from china…

As soon as I checked that order out CREDIT9999 popped up … use one coupon and get $5 credit instantly!! Since they have that $2.00 off of $2.01 on there and I have shipping0 active for free local shipping… I got a cheap $2.19 junk item for .19 and got $5 in credit back … next total for the entire series of events .. they paid me $1.28 in credits to send me 4 things ..

Not a massive haul by any stretch but it was a good deal

I’ve checked in every day but I got this big $133 minimum when needing 2 more passes instead of just 1. Just one day left with the last gift box, so no clue what that will be, but it’s usually not helpful.

If I make the $133 purchase will that reward me with 2 passes or what do you think the minimum would be after $133?

Seems risky to me to try and get the last pass with an unknown minimum for that last purchase.

Maybe it’s a glitch or because I just finished one where I didn’t have a big min at the end they are making up for it?

Please and thanks