Direct purchase at temu

Product Development & Sourcing
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Hi, I have a doubt. Do people (people from worldwide) directly buy products from temu. If yes, then how dropshippers are making money. If people buy products from temu at cheap price, then how will they buy the same products from my dropshipping store which is high cost. I don’t know. My target audience is UK people. My thought is the uk people is price sensitive, they compare the products and choose which has low price. If I am wrong, let me know.

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@USSShri

People do buy directly from Temu worldwide, including the UK. Temu offers very low prices and often free shipping, which makes it a strong competitor.

Dropshippers can still make money by focusing on:

  • Building a strong brand and customer trust

  • Offering faster shipping through local or UK-based suppliers

  • Providing better customer service and return policies

  • Creating unique product bundles or exclusive items

  • Targeting a specific niche audience instead of broad general products

  • Presenting products professionally with quality photos and clear descriptions

UK customers are price sensitive but also value trust, speed, and convenience. Competing only on price against Temu is difficult, so differentiating through value and experience is key.

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Thank you so much sir

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Great question - this is something a lot of dropshippers are thinking about right now, especially with platforms like Temu and AliExpress offering ultra-low prices directly to consumers.

:light_bulb: So how are dropshippers still making money?

It comes down to perceived value, convenience, and branding - not just price.

Most consumers don’t shop around on every site for the cheapest price. They buy when:

  • The product page looks trustworthy

  • Delivery time is clear

  • The offer feels tailored to them

  • It solves a need they’re experiencing in the moment (via TikTok, Instagram, etc.)

Even in price-sensitive markets like the UK, people still buy from dropshipping stores when:

  • You offer faster or clearer shipping info than Temu

  • Your store feels more local or better curated

  • You bundle value (like free shipping, bonus gifts, better returns)

Realistic ways dropshippers compete with Temu:- Build a niche store, not a general product dump. People trust niche brands more.

  • Use custom product descriptions, images, and UGC to stand out.

  • Choose suppliers with faster shipping (like US/UK warehouses or reliable ePacket options).

  • Solve micro-problems (e.g., organizing small kitchens, fixing posture, parenting hacks) and market them creatively.

  • Or use tool like Zopi, we can help you to do dropship with Temu and fulfillment the Temu orders