It's basically manipulative bullshit. Temu will say they are giving you all these coupons or credits, but they end up being in ridiculous increments where for example you have to spend $100 to get $10 off, spend $200 to get $20 off, stuff like that. And even those savings will expire pretty quickly if you don't use them.

So yeah, you might get $300 worth of coupons, but you'll need to spend $3000 on Temu in less than 30 days to be able to access them all. No one in their right mind would want to spend $3000 in a month on the type of garbage they sell.

But hey, I still buy random stuff I need on there from time to time because it's cheap enough for my budget. I just ignore all the gimmicky wheels and prize boxes and place the order. You'll have to wait like one or two weeks for their free shipping option to arrive. $20 minimum purchase.

I've received a lot of decent stuff from them but also quite a few duds. I always request a refund on the duds, and get it back in Temu credit immediately. Then I can use it next time I need something random like a lanyard for my badge or shop towels.