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Online shopping is great! Who would've thought that you could buy new pants and even order all of your groceries without leaving the comfort of your couch? Alas, the great online shopping is sometimes a game of chance, and these poor people got the worse end with these shopping fails.

No matter how many cautionary tales people read about scam sites, Chinese knockoff brands, counterfeit goods, and neglected fine print, they still get tempted by discount prices on shopping sites and race to the checkout in a fury of clicks. Though shipping mishaps do happen, especially when packages are moving internationally, it's tough to imagine how postal workers let some of these epic fails to slide.

We want to hear about your online shopping site nightmare, so show us what you thought you ordered, and what you actually ended up with. Also, check out our first round of unhappy customers here.

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Note To Self: Check The Dimensions Of Everything Before Ordering On Amazon

Note To Self: Check The Dimensions Of Everything Before Ordering On Amazon

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#2

Ordered Black Sweatpants, Received These Instead. I'm Not Even Mad

Ordered Black Sweatpants, Received These Instead. I'm Not Even Mad

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#3

The Hiking Boots I Ordered Online Look A Little Different Than The Picture They Provided

The Hiking Boots I Ordered Online Look A Little Different Than The Picture They Provided

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#4

My Boss Bought 50 Chairs In An Online Auction. It Wasn't Until We Went To Pick Them Up That We Realized It Was At An Elementary School

My Boss Bought 50 Chairs In An Online Auction. It Wasn't Until We Went To Pick Them Up That We Realized It Was At An Elementary School

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#5

I Ordered Some Tights For Halloween Online. I Didn't Check The Size And It Turns Out They Were A Bit Too Small

I Ordered Some Tights For Halloween Online. I Didn't Check The Size And It Turns Out They Were A Bit Too Small

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#6

Bought This Shirt Online, So Far, I've Been Getting A Lot Of Weird Looks

Bought This Shirt Online, So Far, I've Been Getting A Lot Of Weird Looks

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#7

My Buddy Ordered A 1/2-Inch Solenoid Valve From Amazon, Received A 7-Foot Tall Teddy Bear. They Played Hockey On Xbox

My Buddy Ordered A 1/2-Inch Solenoid Valve From Amazon, Received A 7-Foot Tall Teddy Bear. They Played Hockey On Xbox

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Amanda Trier
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Feel bad for whoever ordered the bear and ended up with a solenoid.

Geir Grødal
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Amazon is like a box of chocolate. You never know what you're gonna get

Lauren Southwood
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd keep the bear 😂 Dunno wtf a solenoid is but throw it out, you've got a new flat mate 😂

Wanda Queen
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, I mean honestly, what else would one do with a 7' teddy bear?

AnnieLaurie Burke
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, solenoid valve, teddy bear --it's easy to get them mixed up. I wonder if the kid who was supposed to get the bear liked his valve?

Kirsten Preston
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd like to see how Ted arrived, given Amazon's uber use of packaging :-)

Dinah J
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

not even sure how that could even happen...wow. But question...did he keep the bear. does he use it in the car so he can drive in the carpool lane??

Jo Johannsen
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

somebody somewhere ordered a seven foot teddy bear and got a half-inch solenoid. **snort**

Shinomi Chan
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I mean... if he doesn't like it I can gladly take the teddy o_o

Cassandra Johnson
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd call that a win. Now you have something to prank friends with or give to your wife!

xanbex
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Meant to say so funny...but hey we all make mistakes...I ordered a mail-order bride once but I really am trying to forget!!

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#8

We Ordered An "M" Balloon. Thanks, PartyCity

We Ordered An "M" Balloon. Thanks, PartyCity

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#9

Ordered A Custom Family Photo Ornament. Received One With A Random Asian Family And Photoshopped Added Penguins. Not Even Mad

Ordered A Custom Family Photo Ornament. Received One With A Random Asian Family And Photoshopped Added Penguins. Not Even Mad

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#10

Probably Wasn't A Good Idea To Purchase This TV From Unreliable Vendors

Probably Wasn't A Good Idea To Purchase This TV From Unreliable Vendors

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#13

There Was An Angle I Didn't Get To See When Ordering My New Work Boots

There Was An Angle I Didn't Get To See When Ordering My New Work Boots

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#14

My Dad Ordered A Fryer, But Amazon Sent Him A Cotton Candy Machine Instead. Sadly, This Is The Highlight Of My Year

My Dad Ordered A Fryer, But Amazon Sent Him A Cotton Candy Machine Instead. Sadly, This Is The Highlight Of My Year

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#15

Girlfriend Ordered A Jacket From Target, Got This Instead. They Don't Even Have This Item In Their Inventory

Girlfriend Ordered A Jacket From Target, Got This Instead. They Don't Even Have This Item In Their Inventory

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Kjorn
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this the best one i saw so far!!! They send her pièces from Super Mario Bros

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#16

I Ordered A Desk Lamp From Amazon. I Should Have Read The Specs More Carefully

I Ordered A Desk Lamp From Amazon. I Should Have Read The Specs More Carefully

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#19

The Maks Of Horror

The Maks Of Horror

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#20

Target Ordered Blank Name Badges. So They Got Blank Name Badges

Target Ordered Blank Name Badges. So They Got Blank Name Badges

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#22

Friend Bought $600 Apple Watch Off Ebay. This Is What Came

Friend Bought $600 Apple Watch Off Ebay. This Is What Came

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#25

I Ordered A Powder Blue Ukulele For A 3-Year-Old For Christmas. I Don't Think They Got My Order Right

I Ordered A Powder Blue Ukulele For A 3-Year-Old For Christmas. I Don't Think They Got My Order Right

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Hans
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Proper toys for well-behaved children. And now run for your life!

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#26

So I Ordered 10 "Random" T-Shirts From ThinkGeek For My Boyfriend

So I Ordered 10 "Random" T-Shirts From ThinkGeek For My Boyfriend

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#27

Chia Pet: Expectation Vs. Reality

Chia Pet: Expectation Vs. Reality

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#28

Always Double Check The Measurements When Purchasing Home Decor Online

Always Double Check The Measurements When Purchasing Home Decor Online

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#29

17 Mm Ordered, 170 Mm Delivered

17 Mm Ordered, 170 Mm Delivered

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#30

My Friend Ordered A Large T-Shirt From Canada, This Is What He Got

My Friend Ordered A Large T-Shirt From Canada, This Is What He Got

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Kevin Donegan
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Americans have their own clothing size versus the rest of the world. Everything's bigger in the US (except for our President's teeny tiny hands with stubby fingers).

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#31

Growing An Alligator

Growing An Alligator

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#32

Online Shopping Fail. Dnd Costume Win (I Ordered Sunglasses)

Online Shopping Fail. Dnd Costume Win (I Ordered Sunglasses)

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#35

Expectation Vs Reality :pockets

Expectation Vs Reality :pockets

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#36

Bought Handmade Doll - From Hell

Bought Handmade Doll - From Hell

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Cathy Shift
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

that is either completely awesome or the worst thing to ever be made with a hook.

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#38

Probably Not Real But Still.

Probably Not Real But Still.

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#39

This Is A Rug I Ordered Online. Really Soft But Really Really Small.

This Is A Rug I Ordered Online. Really Soft But Really Really Small.

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#40

When You Get Your Imperial And Metric Confused...

When You Get Your Imperial And Metric Confused...

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#42

Ordered A 4 Qt., Got A 1/4 Qt. It Sort Of Works For Dips...

Ordered A 4 Qt., Got A 1/4 Qt. It Sort Of Works For Dips...

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#43

I Ordered My Boss' Son A Bible For His Church Confirmation. This Is What They Delivered To Him.

I Ordered My Boss' Son A Bible For His Church Confirmation. This Is What They Delivered To Him.

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SRAMLNS
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I want this book so i can carry it to public places and pretend to read it. Im a girl.

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#44

These 3d Glasses I Ordered Really Hurt My Eyes

These 3d Glasses I Ordered Really Hurt My Eyes

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#45

Was Supposed To Be A Big Heart Shaped Rug For My Room

Was Supposed To Be A Big Heart Shaped Rug For My Room

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#46

Expectation Vs. Reality

Expectation Vs. Reality

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#47

Ordered A "3d Sculpted" Got Necklace, Received A Printed One With A Glossy Surface.

Ordered A "3d Sculpted" Got Necklace, Received A Printed One With A Glossy Surface.

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#48

Bought A Size 4 For Me. It Was Size 4 Years.

Bought A Size 4 For Me. It Was Size 4 Years.

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Ali Hudson
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

well, at least you had a four year old to hand. It would have been a terrible waste otherwise.

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#49

Ordered A Watch, Got A Watch And Lenses. Miam

Ordered A Watch, Got A Watch And Lenses. Miam

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Miss Violet Knightchild
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Translation fail 😂😂😂 (The word for lentils is the same as the word for lenses in French)

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#50

Ordered Bathing Suit Online. Umm. Did I Pay Extra For Ph? I Threw Up After Opening The Package.

Ordered Bathing Suit Online. Umm. Did I Pay Extra For Ph? I Threw Up After Opening The Package.

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Kirsty Nair
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

thats just wrong on so many levels....many things need to be cleaned with bleach now.

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#53

Welp, Gotta Go Bleach Ma Eyeballs...

Welp, Gotta Go Bleach Ma Eyeballs...

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#54

Ordered A Decorative Elephant Pencil Holder For My Desk . . .

Ordered A Decorative Elephant Pencil Holder For My Desk . . .

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#56

Its Supposed To Say "little Black Dress" It Says "ldstll Blacl Dress" Someone Had An Off Day

Its Supposed To Say "little Black Dress" It Says "ldstll Blacl Dress" Someone Had An Off Day

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#57

Ordered A How To Knit Kit, No Needles Or Instructions

Ordered A How To Knit Kit, No Needles Or Instructions

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Rachel Booth
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nah its a knitting kit - I see row and stitch markers and needle ends for storage, stick holder scissors and tape measure - kinda accessories rather than a how to knit thing

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#59

I Remember Thinking I Was Getting An Unreasonably Great Deal On This Bed.

I Remember Thinking I Was Getting An Unreasonably Great Deal On This Bed.

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