Pro Tip: Check Temu

[disneysteve]

I don't think it makes me or anyone else "happy", but we did warn you. Filing off a sharp edge doesn't fix the problem that it's likely cheap stainless and will begin rusting eventually. Or, who knows what other metals are in there....

Agreed. That doesn't make me happy at all. It makes me angry that they're allowed to sell such poor quality and even dangerous items like that. The old adage that you get what you pay for is often true.

[ua_guy]

This will make disneysteve & ua_guy happy, the stainless steel cutting board did have a splinter which I felt by dabbing my finger along the edges but easily fixed in 5 minutes by sanding it. I know as disneysteve said when buying new items why would I want to have to fix it but for $13, I have no problem fixing it.

I don't think it makes me or anyone else "happy", but we did warn you. Filing off a sharp edge doesn't fix the problem that it's likely cheap stainless and will begin rusting eventually. Or, who knows what other metals are in there....

[QuarterMillionMan]

This will make disneysteve & ua_guy happy, the stainless steel cutting board did have a splinter which I felt by dabbing my finger along the edges but easily fixed in 5 minutes by sanding it. I know as disneysteve said when buying new items why would I want to have to fix it but for $13, I have no problem fixing it.

[disneysteve]

I did read one review about sharp edges but easily fixable with coarse grit sandpaper (ie, 100 grit, 200 grit, 400, etc) or I have numerous metal files to smooth out any sharp edges.

I don't want to buy a brand new item that I need to immediately fix or alter to make it usable and safe. I'd much rather spend a few dollars more and get one that's made correctly.

[QuarterMillionMan]

I did read one review about sharp edges but easily fixable with coarse grit sandpaper (ie, 100 grit, 200 grit, 400, etc) or I have numerous metal files to smooth out any sharp edges.

[ua_guy]

Both of them are probably junk. From sharp edges to failing titanium coating, subpar stainless steel - notice how they don't list the grade of stainless. Do they follow FDA guidelines? Did you know there were even FDA guidelines for cutting board materials? Why not buy something nice and made in the USA from a place like Sur La Tab?

[QuarterMillionMan]

For all the Temu haters check this comparison, 18" x 12" stainless steel cutting board from Temu $13.81.

extra large stainless steel cutting board double sided thick - Temu

vs Ebay's $22.99

Titanium Cutting Board Double-Sided Titanium Cutting Boards for Kitchen Camping | eBay

[ua_guy]

The new De Minimis EO doesn't start until 2 May. Temu/Shein are still coasting on existing inventory. This next month will likely be the one to watch.

[disneysteve]

Paid $15.88 maybe 2 months ago. Today $17.08, slight increase.

That's a 7.5% increase in 2 months so that's pretty significant. It doesn't sound like much on a low cost item but it is when you look at the percentage.

[QuarterMillionMan]

Paid $15.88 maybe 2 months ago. Today $17.08, slight increase.

[disneysteve]

I haven't seen Temu's prices skyrocket yet but it should soon.

I heard on the news today that Temu is passing along all or most of the increased taxes. Shein raised prices as much as 377% which seems extreme but that's what the report said.

QMM, have you shopped Temu recently and noticed any price hikes?

[myrdale]

Myrdale how much did you pay for your wetsuit?......

Sorry for my delay in replying, I honestly forgot about the thread.

The wetsuit is the last piece of gear I have not purchased yet, other than tanks.

I completed my confined water training last week. I am planning to do the open water training down in Florida in early may.

I'll have to go back and confirm the exact pricing, but roughly speaking:

$85 Mask
$65 Snorkel
$80 Dive Boots
$195 Hollis F-1 Fins
$535 Oceanic Travel BCD
$990 ScubaPro MK 25 EVO DIN First Stage & G260 Second Stage Regulator
$235 ScubaPro R105 Second Stage Regulator
$1500 Shearwater Perdix 2 Dive Computer w/ Transmitter
$50 Weights (2) three pound, (2) two pound
$90 Tote Bag
$50 Log Book
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$3,875

$665 Open Water Training
$400 Three nights in hotel (estimate)
$200 Travel expenses (estimate)

Still not purchased
$400 (2) 80L Tanks
$350 Wetsuit

Of the equipment listed, mask, snorkel, fins, dive boots, weights, tote bag would have been acceptable items for Temu purchases.

The regulators, BCD, and dive computer I wouldn't start to consider buying from anywhere but a dive shop.

I don't plan on purchasing a SPG pressure gauge right now as the dive computer does all of that.

[ua_guy]

China, the 2nd largest holder of US debt, just has to start dumping massive quantities of US bonds to destabilize our economy. But, it's kind of the last card they can play, I think. Meanwhile, tax the bejeezus out of you and me for everything we trade between our two countries because it's good revenue for a US budget that's set to explode the national debt.

Tariffs are taxes, and now we pay an 84 or 104% tax on goods from China, depending on what day it is, or whatever the last tweet said. Can anyone keep track anymore?

[disneysteve]

China will hurt more than USA

Maybe, maybe not, but is the goal really to see who can inflict the most pain? Nobody benefits in that scenario.

[QuarterMillionMan]

I haven't seen Temu's prices skyrocket yet but it should soon. But China will hurt more than USA with the tariffs where we get 5x China's imports than they get ours.