Buying stuff online is easy and fun, and most of the time we get exactly what we paid for. Unfortunately, sometimes our purchases don’t go as smoothly as we’d hope.
Whether it’s the wrong size, wrong item, just plain wrong, these hilarious online shopping fiascoes prove that “what you see is what you get” isn’t always true, and that yes, even pictures can tell snarky, boldfaced lies!
Here are 25 people who ordered something online that didn’t live up to their expectations.
1) Deadpool vs Dimestore Deadpool
He thought he was getting Deadpool, who looks super cool with red and black leather, but instead he got polyester Dimestore Deadpool, who’s just a ghost of his former self.
“My friend bought this costume online and I’ve been laughing all day.”
2) Always Check The Dimensions
Or, as Reddit user @cewallace9 regretfully laments:
“Note to self…check the dimensions of EVERYTHING before ordering on Amazon…”
3) Instagram Blanket vs Real Life
Reddit’s @pencil-pusher said of her disappointing find:
“extremely chunky knitted blanket…not!”
4) That Awkward In-Between Size
Reddit’s @shavedcarrots says that his boss didn’t read the fine print:
“I work in a restaurant. My boss bought 20 of those very same skillets. He was really proud of himself for finding such an incredible deal on cast iron skillets. He never lived that joke down.”
5) When Flowers Stink
“Bought Stepmom some flowers to thank her for her Thanksgiving hospitality. This is what i ordered vs. received… i am so mad I can barely see straight.”
6) Well, At Least It’s Still Furry
But, what she got in the mail was this creepy looking woman who was rockin’ a burlesque pom-pom.
“Hey @amazon I think I deserve an explanation. What I ordered vs what I got.”
7) When Minions Pack Up Your Order
But, the Minions thwarted those plans by sending her something funny to slip her feet into instead.
“what I ordered on eBay vs what I got today”
8) The Dark Side Of Amazon
“My buddy ordered a 1/2″ solenoid valve from Amazon, received a 7′ tall Teddy Bear. They played hockey on Xbox.”
Sadly, there’s a kid somewhere out there who’s crying because he thinks dad bought him a solenoid valve for his birthday.
9) First-Aid Dress
The tattered mess on the right looks like it came from a used first aid kit!
Or, as @Sarahded_Edge says:
“Dress vs. dressing that could cover a wound.”
10) That’s Because Unicorns Don’t Exist!
What she got was just a pool to paddle around in for the summer.
“Umm… @UrbanOutfitters weirdest looking unicorn I’ve ever seen? #onlineshoppingfail #youmessedup”
11) There Was A Mis-Print
“The Wind Waker silk print that I ordered from a Chinese seller came in last night. It’s a little different than the product images showed.”
12) Giant-Sized Mistakes
“Girlfriend ordered a jacket from Target, got this instead. They don’t even have this item in their inventory.”
13) Pint-Sized Mistakes
“Why you shouldn’t buy a sink from Amazon.”
What’s really funny is that this tiny mistake is public knowledge – @dasrindfleisch found this sink mounted to the wall of a local restaurant.
14) Must Be That New International Sizing Chart
“Pretty sure these aren’t 32″ length @ASOS”
15) So Bad, It’s Illegal
“But, so you can see… here is a picture of our cat wearing it.”
The cat didn’t much care for the see-through weave either.
In summary, mom says that you shouldn’t even bother buying this for your cat.
16) Not An Apple Worth Biting Into
Reddit’s @elit3k1ll3r21 has a friend who learned that lesson the hard way.
“Friend bought $600 Apple Watch off eBay. This is what came.”
17) She’s Still A Cute Wifey
“So, I thought I ordered this really cute wifey nightgown but this is what I got instead. Lol just don’t buy anything online.”
18) Exactly As Pictured
But, it’s actually just a pillowcase with a picture of a boy’s head lying on a dinosaur-shaped pillow.
19) Not A Bright Idea
“I ordered a desk lamp from Amazon. I should have read the specs more carefully.”
20) One Extra Digit Adds A Whole Lot Of Big!
One Reddit user commented:
“You got a wind turbine in the back yard that needs adjusting?”
21) New Beauty Products For Your Forehead
This one would be perfect for your cat.
22)Tank Tops That Fit Amazonians
“I got this tank top on Amazon and they sent me a dress.”
23)$750 Yeezy Sneakers….
24)Helps Increase Productivity
“My boss ordered chairs for the break room last year. He too did not get what he expected.”
25)When Barbie Models Your Rug
@xxxjasminebxxx says:
“The new bathroom rug I ordered online VS the actual rug I received in the mail…… I’d say something is wrong here!”
Shopping online can be a hit or miss experience, but even those misses can sometimes leave you in a fit of giggly stitches!
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Source: Brightside, Reddit