I scoured the internet for the cheapest dining room table & chair set – I bagged one for £71 on Temu & I'm impressed
However, the China-based marketplace may not necessarily be your go-to when it comes to finding furniture on the cheap.
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But one mum, Helen Alison, was recently left pleasantly surprised after snapping up a stunning dining room set - and you wouldn't be able to tell it cost her just £71.
The cash-savvy mum recently took to TikTok to show off the fabulous bargain buy - and fellow social media users were just as impressed.
The rustic set came with a rectangular table and four chairs, each boasting a darker wooden finish and black metal elements.
According to the only shopper, ''it was so easy to put up'' and the price, so far, hasn't reflected the high quality.
''No cave ins yet and my children think they're WWE wrestlers,'' she chuckled in the comments under the video.
Temu's version comes in hundreds of pounds cheaper than similar furniture from other retailers, such as B&Q where a dining set will set you back an eye-watering £409.
Meanwhile, Dunelm shoppers can expect to fork out an astronomical £ 399 - while store the Swedish giant IKEA charges around £659 for a similar version.
Helen, who is still in the process of renovating her kitchen, said: ''So I bought a kitchen table set off Temu.
''I paid £71 for a table and four chairs. Cheapest one I found that I actually liked. What do we think?
''Kitchen still needs finishing but I'm impressed.
I live in a council house with no storage & made a dream dressing table for £21… it's great for those with limited space
''It was so easy to put up as well and doesn't feel like it's going to cane in anytime soon.''
Raving about the cut-price marketplace, the delighted online shopper went on: ''Always only buy what I can afford and what I'm happy to return if it's no good.
''Just give it all a chance and I'm always pleasantly surprised.''
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.
'Their furniture is actually decent'
The video, posted under the username @ helenalisonnn, has clearly impressed many, as it's racked up over 44k views in just two days.
More than 180 people gave it a like, as others flooded to comments.
One person said: ''That looks so aesthetically pleasing.''
Another chimed in: ''Love a bit of Temu shopping, don't expect the best. I'm pleasantly pleased when it arrives and it's better then I thought.''
A third wrote: ''Looks good. But that's the worry with temu because you don't know what to expect.''
''Their furniture is actually decent,'' a fourth added.
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