Modelling Supplies...from Temu?

[@MannsModelMoments]

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[@madhatterstudios966]

Whilst these deals sound great, one should look into how Temu operates. From what I understand, they are pretty hard on their workers and don't have a good record for that reason. But no one generally cares about that side of things as all they see is cheap goods, and sadly is exactly what they want you to see. Im no humanitarian by any stretch, but I also don't support companies that exploit their workers. Each to their own though

[@MannsModelMoments]

@@madhatterstudios966 it's the same with Western companies like Amazon too. I certainly don't condone worker exploitation

[@Robutube1]

​@@MannsModelMomentsYou make a good point - it is hard to know where to draw the line. I have reduced my reliance on the convenience of Amazon a lot, but I do still use them.

[@MannsModelMoments]

@@Robutube1 I also think it's a little difficult for us to take the moral high ground when most of our companies use Chinese manufacturing or components but charge us much higher prices. China does not have a great human rights record, but then you look at what is happening in the Western world and I don't think we can really say we're better....

[@brucejackman3446]

Short term hit by being cheap,they will destroy anything not c.,£#@ese

[@konradlure8729]

I wholeheartedly agree. That is also the reason I never will order anything form Amazon either 😮

[@yakidin63]

My airbrush had been playing up so I thought I'd replace it. I think it originally cost me around 70 Aus dollars. I bought a 35 AUS dollar airbrush set on Temu. It had everything in it for an airbrush. Even 3 replacement needles. Its really good. I have no issues with it. Its a bargain really. If I had to rate my old one I'd give it a 5/10. This one I'd give an 8/10 and it was half the price with an air hose and extra needles etc. Bargain. Mine was probably just a step up from yours but still cheap.

[@j.heilig7239]

I’ve just moved from the US to Portugal. Trying to source anything that ships from outside the EU is outrageously over the top expensive thanks to Portuguese customs, so it’s good to find a source like this!

[@epos79]

While it is tempting to go for these overly hyped and cheap prices with their aggressive marketing in many countries, I have seen multiple documentaries where they caution about their business practices and also safety of their products. For one, obviously one reason why they advertise dumping prices is they rip of and pressure their vendors, secondly, toys for children they have anaylized in a lab contained fobidden substances unhealthy to this age group, naturally this wont apply to scale modelers much I guess but their business practices are a no go for me. So perhaps do also some research into TEMU, I would recommend it, though to each their own. Im happy to pay few pounds/dollars more If I know its safe and fair trade to some extent...my two cents, cheers

[@sandyollia4200]

Exactly. avoid Temu

[@MannsModelMoments]

@@epos79 I respect your position but I think the same can be said about many similar companies, which is one of the reasons I looked at several named brands supplied here rather than just the cheapest things possible.

[@BobMuir100]

Sir, if this is your criteria for not using TEMU then I wonder how you are able to shop at all? Nearly all business are guilty of at least one if not all your highlighted issues excluding children’s toy’s accusations. All supermarkets place suppliers under massive pressure regarding price for example. Many luxury products are made , at least in part, in China where staff welfare is not as we expect in the west. Most garments are made in less than favourable conditions, all these situations (and many more) have been highlighted by the media in recent years. One can keep going and going, your argument does not hold water. I use TEMU regularly and I am mostly very happy and refunds are fast, I also use TESCO whose supplier agreements are very one sided. Kindest Bob England

[@BobMuir100]

@@sandyollia4200Why?

[@prof_kaos9341]

Temu do use almost false advertising. I wanted a Hobby Mio paint shaker, @ $40, then it came up at $10.00, picture & text description. I ordered it but it wasn't the mixer but a clamp to hold one down. Have found this tactic with several items. That said i have got some good deals too. Am sending back but they dont make this easy either.

[@gatblau1]

I purchased that same cheap red airbrush on Amazon for about $17 and it works well enough for rough work.

[@TheDanCave]

Some interesting items, I think most of these have been around on Wish, amazon and eBay in various forms over the years. Take the discounts where you can get them! As for a lot of comments about data "stealing" - what do you think every retailer is already doing?

[@craigjewkes]

I have been a Temu sceptic but took the plunge to see what's available. I quickly noticed the Kate was sold out, but the Border models 1/35 Spitfire was available. I popped it into my cart with a couple of other things i was hunting for. Extremely impressed with the £14.15 price for the kit. When it arrives i have a dog fight double with the Border FW190 in my stash. Thanks for the recommendation Alex

[@MannsModelMoments]

@@craigjewkes As the Kate has sold out, they've kindly placed several other models in the offer...

[@sandyollia4200]

I did make an account some time ago and they promised me a bonus for creating an account, which I never got. also when I found out about them stealing your data and selling it on. I killed my account and I've heard some dodgy things about them since then. I wouldn't honestly use them no matter what "offers" they threw at me. I would also be VERY careful before taking them on as an official sponsor. I know you value your customers and provide a good service. Please don't throw it all away with these charlatans.

[@MannsModelMoments]

@@sandyollia4200 I appreciate that, but I honestly don't know the veracity of this, or whether it's worse than western companies like Facebook who have done exactly that. I certainly don't condone illegal practices, but I've been completely open about the arrangement here, and people can make their own, informed choices.

[@ernestgalvan9037]

I use disposable (throw-away) email addresses and single-use “credit cards” for these kinds of businesses. Also a package-forwarder address.

[@BobMuir100]

@@sandyollia4200 the bonus was available to you, I missed my first as well one needs to claim it and use a code at checkout and spend the amount required. I don’t bother anymore as I find the deals pretty good anyway. Bob

[@MannsModelMoments]

@@ernestgalvan9037 Good idea

[@hilbridanongoogle4465]

@@MannsModelMoments Did you bother to check reviews on trusted sites to see how safe Temu is? How much do people think the workers producing this stuff are being paid. Not to mention that I don't fancy my data being sold to anyone who wants it. Thanks, but no thanks.

[@docbrown_88]

Yeah I tried to get past about 8 different spin to win wheels only to eventually find the Kate "sold out". That's the type of stuff that turned me off Temu the first time. Shady promises seldom delivered.

[@MannsModelMoments]

@@docbrown_88 As I mentioned they only had 5 in stock but are getting more in

[@docbrown_88]

@@MannsModelMoments doesn't change the irritating endless popups in the way of the deal. Not for me thanks, I'll jog on. I feel the real winner in this is you, there's lots of hoops to jump through for us to get the deals you mention.

[@MannsModelMoments]

@@docbrown_88 sorry to hear that

[@NJBamforth67]

I ordered from Temu and never received what I ordered and took me 2 weeks to get my money back so I'm completely put off ordering at thing now from them

[@MannsModelMoments]

Yeah that's not good - though that experience is not specific to Temu these days....

[@Robutube1]

I had a similar experience with Ali Express. Apparently, there's a scam where the supplier sends you 'something' (i.e. tat) rather than what you've ordered. This keeps Ali Express systems happy and the supplier relies on you not receiving it in time to trigger the (cumbersome and worthless) returns policy so that Ali Express closes the transaction and the supplier pockets your money. I DID start a correspondence thread but it was hopeless and I gave up.

[@brucejackman3446]

The Mk c 2 hurricane is three in one,1/72 I opened one up one and got an aresterhook

[@neletg]

This Border model is probably the best one released this year.

[@n8sot]

Thanks Mann's!!!! I knew right off, I'm going to be getting the credit card out!!! I've always had great luck with TEMU! No complaints about anything. Thanks for the finds! Off to TEMU I go!!!

[@simonmcowan6874]

Temu are ok, I reckon about 65% of their stuff is worth buying, just avoid drill bits, chisels, files, printed rulers, however, the metric micrometer is excellent quality, as is the HO rolling road I bought for testing a locomotive I was repairing.

[@prof_kaos9341]

I have got some good deals. I got the PCAFC nipper, $2, a knock-off PLUTO 180 nipper which is much better than my $15 Army P**nter nipper (both new). But watch out that your order is correct by checking the "cart." They will advertise a product eg a sander, but the link goes to an associated product like say sand paper, not the sander mentioned & pictured.

[@ModelNerd]

Interesting idea. The biggest issue I have with Temu is their search function - it just doesn't work. For example, how did you find the Kate shown in this video? No search terms I try bring up anything related - the closest I get is wallpaper borders!

[@MannsModelMoments]

@@ModelNerd I just searched for "models"

[@jankas64]

i never get orange parcels from temu only the normal china grey bags. i live in Sweden but should not matter

[@MannsModelMoments]

How strange!

[@quiddity1977]

I've always avoided temu but the kit swayed me....... Well it would've had it not already sold out after just 14 sold!

[@MannsModelMoments]

@@quiddity1977 They are getting more stock in I'm told

[@DiggerEvans]

ive bought lots of modelling supplies from Temu

[@jcwoodman5285]

How is shipping time & cost?

[@darrenbutterworth2602]

Free shipping (if you spend over a certain amount, usually £15 in UK) and arrives in less than 2 weeks for my last couple of orders,

[@MannsModelMoments]

Shipping is usually free, takes 10-14 days usually I find

[@christopherevans6752]

Trying to purchase the Kate but it won't accept the code. Keeps saying it has to be looked for in the search bar in the app which is exactly what i'm doing.

[@MannsModelMoments]

@@christopherevans6752 sorry to hear that - I'll try to find out what's going on

[@christopherevans6752]

@@MannsModelMoments i think its now discontinued as its sold out

[@MannsModelMoments]

@@christopherevans6752 ah, they are getting more in stock soon

[@davidorr6627]

Interesting that the shot of the Kate on the Temu site showed he RRP as something like 221 pounds. Seriously?

[@rogueplastic]

It's 70 quid at best. Just a marketing scam to get you on board.

[@MannsModelMoments]

Yeah, not sure where they dug that one up from!

[@bobbygee2528]

I could buy 2 of these aibrushes for the price of 1 iwata replacement needle...

[@PeteCourtier]

But your Iwata will be like new in 20years.

[@bobbygee2528]

@@PeteCourtier indeed

[@johnnoble01]

​@@PeteCourtier Well I've got a Chinese airbrush i got 15 years ago and it's still going strong. Used heavily with solvent and acyclic paint.

[@davebuchan3136]

Hey just a quick heads up you have a speeling mistake on your slide show part for the sanding set, tbh fair like all quality stuff from China it's normally spelt wrong also ! Great channel keep up the hard work

[@MannsModelMoments]

Yeah, I must have been channelling my inner Temu when I did it! lol

[@neiltristram638]

Ah the irony of the spEEling mistake 😅

[@scottmccloud9029]

How expensive was the shipping? I've got a friend that orders from wish and they charge for shipping on every piece ordered.

[@MannsModelMoments]

Shipping was free

[@paulhargreaves1497]

@@MannsModelMoments That's one huge strength of Temu.

[@scottmccloud9029]

@@MannsModelMoments I gotcha.

[@entlim]

All the orders were no longer available... So nothing really model related😢

[@MannsModelMoments]

They are getting more in stock I'm told

[@ENLSN77]

'Brand new customers only' I bought the plane, sanding pads/kit, brushes and the nippers, all for a smidge under 50. Picking anything other than the products shown in your video cancelled the special offers so, can't grumble at your choices Alex.

[@MannsModelMoments]

Good to know!

[@JeffJefferyUK]

"USB Recharchagle"?

[@MannsModelMoments]

Exactly! lol

[@danielbritton8588]

I have gotten many supplies from Temu.

[@AlexxiaFrost]

I’ve purchased a great deal of modeling supplies from Temu,and I’m very happy with everything I’ve received,it’s a great alternative to purchasing from a big box hobby store

[@braddavison1289]

Suuuuuure “you” have.

[@Lee0568]

Shame the Border Kate was sold out 😭😭😭😭

[@MannsModelMoments]

@@Lee0568 They will be getting more stock

[@Lee0568]

@@MannsModelMoments will you be at Telford this year at all

[@89natobus]

Wow. What a bargain for the last item.

[@StevoLondon]

Shame the Kate was gone so quickly

[@MannsModelMoments]

@@StevoLondon They are getting more in stock!

[@martin-uz1py]

They remind me of drug dealers who sell cheap crack to corner the market and push out the competition. How can a local model shop compete against these prices. Generally the likes of Temu and Ali Express, as well as others, I wouldn't use them. They are responsible, in part, for giving shoppers an excuse for rampant consumerism and buying rubbish just because it is cheap. Sure you can probably find some good and useful stuff on it but the fact that it allows consumers to consume without thinking or taking any consequences to their pocket or the planet is a good enough reason for me to not use them. It also seems to have created a race to the bottom. Amazon, who are no saints, seem happy to sell more and more junk at rock bottom prices. Yes I know I don't have to buy any of it but plenty of people do. Rant over. Upshot is if you are comfortable with them then use them, I'll pass.

[@BoxxArt]

As soon as you said they sponsored the video etc I switched off.

[@AdamMann3D]

Wow, shilling for Temu. Credibility gone.

[@MannsModelMoments]

Really? How is this "shilling"? It's clearly labelled as a paid promotion, and all I'm doing is showing model products ordered from the site. If you don't like Temu, that's fine, those who do can pick up a couple of bargains. I think that's very clear.

[@johnnoble01]

​@@MannsModelMomentsIt like Trump derangement syndrome. 😊

[@hopik512]

Yea Im gonna stick to aliexpress thank you. I understand irs free stuff for you, but I would avoid temu next time

[@MannsModelMoments]

@@hopik512 I'm amused that you think AliExpress is somehow better? Lol

[@datamek]

Ofc scam, kate model "sold out" one hour after video premiere

[@MannsModelMoments]

@@datamek Not a scam, there were limited kits available at the time of release but they are getting more in stock

[@skunk9939]

yeah temu just trash products dont recommend them to people not impressed

[@MannsModelMoments]

When they're supplying genuine kits like Border Model I'm not sure how you can really stand by that statement?

[@MrWiffleHead]

don't download temu just for the kit....... it is sold out

[@MrWiffleHead]

maybe it's ok if you want cheap brushes etc and use temu anyway. I spent some time trying to find other model kits at good prices..... firstly you can't search in any sensible way, they do not make branding clear, but worst they massively inflate the RRPs and the actual sale prices are no better than those available in the UK. Generally a waste of time.... and then you have to put up with all their annoying games and notifications. I would advise you not to to bother.

[@MannsModelMoments]

@@MrWiffleHead they are getting more in stock and also have placed other kits in the same offer caregory

[@Kommander_Rahnn]

That's not a quick change adapter.

[@MannsModelMoments]

No one said it was??

[@Kommander_Rahnn]

@@MannsModelMoments @ 8:28

[@MannsModelMoments]

@@Kommander_Rahnn Oh I thought you were referring to the charging lead on the mini vacuum!