Quite a lot of people order gifts from Temu for their loved ones. More than half of Finns feel that trinkets are of such poor quality that they cannot be given as gifts.
Cheap junk. Mikrobitti tried to order a large pile of electronics from Temu. The products arrived battered in a plastic bag. Samuli Leppälä
According to the stories, Santa Claus brings gifts to good children and pranks to naughty ones. Obviously, even below these are the particularly hated children who receive cheap china trinkets from Santa Claus from Temu. Almost one in ten Finns buys Christmas presents there this year, says used goods marketplace Tori in its press release.
This year, nine percent of Finns buy cheap trinkets, compared to seven percent last year. 83 percent of those who shop at Temu end up ordering there because of the cheap prices.
However, many leave the trinkets unordered. More than half of Finns feel that Temu’s products are of such poor quality that they cannot be given as gifts to other, living people. 40 percent of Finns fear that Temu’s products contain harmful chemicals.
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A big reason for not ordering a Chinese trinket is also that you don’t want to support China with such an order. In addition, the decision is influenced, among other things, by concerns about environmental harm and the idea that Temu’s operating methods oppress employees.
This information is based on a survey conducted by the online service Tor in November. Bilendi 1000 adult Finns responded to the survey.
The general economic situation can be seen both in orders for trinkets and in the increased interest in used goods. 40 percent of Finns plan to spend less money on gifts this year than last year.
– The sale of used goods and the ultra-cheap trinket shop are the two extremes of megatrends, which are now happening simultaneously, describes Tor’s manager Jenni Tuomisto in the bulletin.
However, Temu’s goods are hardly sold used, their life cycle is very short.
According to customs statistics, the number of goods worth less than 150 euros ordered from China to Finland increased by 1228 percent in January–October compared to the same period last year. The number of packages increased from 1.7 million last year to 22.7 million this year.
– Every Finnish household has received an average of 7 packages from China this year. That is, when I got zero, someone else got 14. China’s share of goods worth less than 150 euros that entered Finland in January–October was almost 98 percent, says Tuomisto.
Men order trinkets slightly more than women. There are clear differences between the sexes in the reasons for ordering.
– In women, the desire to experiment and dexterity are emphasized. Men are susceptible to influences. Advertising and the influence of the circle of acquaintances are highlighted as reasons for them. The price is more significant for women than for men, the Court concludes.
Mikrobitti ordered goods on a trial basis See you in November. Of those who arrived in a garbage bag of the products we have tried so far earphones for less than three euros, 15 euro noise canceling headphones with display and bluetooth locator for six euros.