Woman’s £3 Temu Christmas Buy Turns Into Hilarious Shopping Fail

A woman was left stunned this week after her £3 Christmas decoration order from Temu looked nothing like what she expected. She had spotted the festive item online, reduced from £13 to just £3, and thought it would be a perfect gift for her aunties this Christmas.

The Order vs Reality

The woman, known on TikTok as @theaddisonslife, explained that she believed she was buying a miniature Christmas carousel decoration. The pictures on Temu’s website showed a lovely 3D-style carousel, which made her confident about the purchase.

But when the parcel arrived, she was disappointed. Instead of a small carousel, she received a flat plastic disc with a printed picture on it. The decoration came with a little stand, but it was far from the moving carousel she imagined. She called it a “massive Temu fail” in her viral video.

Social Media Reactions

The video sparked plenty of reactions from other shoppers. One user shared how her daughter ordered Christmas stockings but received ones the size of baby socks. Another said their item turned out to be just a window sticker.

Some people found the situation funny, with one commenting: “Temu fails are the best.” Another user pointed out that the description clearly stated it was a “2D flat decoration,” saying the buyer should have checked the details more carefully.

What the Website Says

The official product description on Temu lists it as a “2D Flat Enchanting Carousel Christmas Decoration.” The decoration currently holds a 3.8 out of 5-star rating. Some buyers admitted they expected more but still called it a “cute gift.” Others complained it “didn’t match the photos” and was misleading.

Temu’s Response

A Temu spokesperson reminded customers to always read the product details before ordering. They also highlighted Temu’s 90-day money-back guarantee, which covers items that are not as described, damaged, or missing. According to Temu, this policy gives shoppers better protection than most retailers.