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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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#1
Note To Self: Check The Dimensions Of Everything Before Ordering On Amazon
#2
Ordered Black Sweatpants, Received These Instead. I'm Not Even Mad
#3
The Hiking Boots I Ordered Online Look A Little Different Than The Picture They Provided
#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
#5
I Ordered Some Tights For Halloween Online. I Didn't Check The Size And It Turns Out They Were A Bit Too Small
#6
Bought This Shirt Online, So Far, I've Been Getting A Lot Of Weird Looks
#7
My Buddy Ordered A 1/2-Inch Solenoid Valve From Amazon, Received A 7-Foot Tall Teddy Bear. They Played Hockey On Xbox
#8
We Ordered An "M" Balloon. Thanks, PartyCity
#9
Ordered A Custom Family Photo Ornament. Received One With A Random Asian Family And Photoshopped Added Penguins. Not Even Mad
#10
Probably Wasn't A Good Idea To Purchase This TV From Unreliable Vendors
#11
Ordered Jordan's Online. Got An Ass Crack
#12
Buying Clothing Online From China
#13
There Was An Angle I Didn't Get To See When Ordering My New Work Boots
#14
My Dad Ordered A Fryer, But Amazon Sent Him A Cotton Candy Machine Instead. Sadly, This Is The Highlight Of My Year
#15
Girlfriend Ordered A Jacket From Target, Got This Instead. They Don't Even Have This Item In Their Inventory
#16
I Ordered A Desk Lamp From Amazon. I Should Have Read The Specs More Carefully
#17
I Got A Fake Sharpie. It's A Skerple
#18
Expectation Vs. Reality: Wish Edition
#19
The Maks Of Horror
rabbitsrabbit 7 years ago
Well it's for skincare and not cuteness u r buying' so probably not a fail
#20
Target Ordered Blank Name Badges. So They Got Blank Name Badges
#21
Xl, They Say
#22
Friend Bought $600 Apple Watch Off Ebay. This Is What Came
Tiffany Wilson 7 years ago
Stuff like this is exactly why I will never buy anything from eBay.
Kjersti Valberg 5 years ago
Well that's an apple-shaped watch, so they weren't really lying...
Tiffany Zhu 7 years ago
technically it is an apple watch...but bro, you just wasted your money BIG TIME!!!
#23
Ordered An Xbox, Got A Pistol
#24
Expectations Vs. Reality: Christmas Tree
#25
I Ordered A Powder Blue Ukulele For A 3-Year-Old For Christmas. I Don't Think They Got My Order Right
#26
So I Ordered 10 "Random" T-Shirts From ThinkGeek For My Boyfriend
#27
Chia Pet: Expectation Vs. Reality
#28
Always Double Check The Measurements When Purchasing Home Decor Online
#29
17 Mm Ordered, 170 Mm Delivered
#30
My Friend Ordered A Large T-Shirt From Canada, This Is What He Got
Kevin Donegan 7 years ago
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).
#31
Growing An Alligator
#32
Online Shopping Fail. Dnd Costume Win (I Ordered Sunglasses)
#33
It’s Toothless, Right? Thanks, Target
Final score:
96points
#34
Bought A Christmas Jumper On Ebay.
Final score:
94points
#36
Bought Handmade Doll - From Hell
Final score:
91points
Cathy Shift 7 years ago
that is either completely awesome or the worst thing to ever be made with a hook.
#37
Smart Watch
#38
Probably Not Real But Still.
Final score:
72points
#39
This Is A Rug I Ordered Online. Really Soft But Really Really Small.
Final score:
65points
#40
When You Get Your Imperial And Metric Confused...
Final score:
57points
#41
Don't Shop At Wish
Final score:
57points
#42
Ordered A 4 Qt., Got A 1/4 Qt. It Sort Of Works For Dips...
Final score:
46points
#43
I Ordered My Boss' Son A Bible For His Church Confirmation. This Is What They Delivered To Him.
Final score:
41points
#45
Was Supposed To Be A Big Heart Shaped Rug For My Room
Final score:
29points
Amaranthim Talon 7 years ago
What is it about purple rugs not being able to live up to expectations??
#47
Ordered A "3d Sculpted" Got Necklace, Received A Printed One With A Glossy Surface.
Final score:
26points
#48
Bought A Size 4 For Me. It Was Size 4 Years.
Final score:
23points
Ali Hudson 7 years ago
well, at least you had a four year old to hand. It would have been a terrible waste otherwise.
#49
Ordered A Watch, Got A Watch And Lenses. Miam
Final score:
21points
Miss Violet Knightchild 7 years ago
Translation fail 😂😂😂 (The word for lentils is the same as the word for lenses in French)
#50
Ordered Bathing Suit Online. Umm. Did I Pay Extra For Ph? I Threw Up After Opening The Package.
Final score:
14points
Kirsty Nair 7 years ago
thats just wrong on so many levels....many things need to be cleaned with bleach now.
#51
An Oversized Bath Mat...
Final score:
9points
#52
Ny Pizza Rat Halloween Costume
Final score:
7points
#53
Welp, Gotta Go Bleach Ma Eyeballs...
Final score:
7points
#54
Ordered A Decorative Elephant Pencil Holder For My Desk . . .
Final score:
5points
#56
Its Supposed To Say "little Black Dress" It Says "ldstll Blacl Dress" Someone Had An Off Day
Final score:
2points
#57
Ordered A How To Knit Kit, No Needles Or Instructions
Final score:
0points
Rachel Booth 7 years ago
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
#58
Ordered A How To Knit Kit, No Needles Or Instructions
Final score:
0points
#59
I Remember Thinking I Was Getting An Unreasonably Great Deal On This Bed.
Final score:
-1point
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Jace 7 years ago
There are some real jerkasses pickers at these companies' shipping centers. Also, I really hope the people who are victims of actual scams are getting their money back. I know that willingly buying something for a ridiculously low price is sort of self-injury here, but still... A scam is a scam.
Nick Gisburne 7 years ago
I can sympathise because earlier this month I ordered 3 pairs of 3D glasses and instead got 2 battery holders with wires sticking out of them. Very hard to get them mixed up!
Nick Gisburne 7 years ago
Realised now that I can upload a photo. Done! Sorry, not tried this before. I think I need new glasses!
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Paf and Tika 7 years ago
Poor kitty! Cat trees are great. My cats looove it 4-low-58d0...9017e0.jpg 
Wenche Dyngeland 7 years ago
The ball in the right at #38 is actually correct. Amethyst has that color. That type of gemstone isn't transparent.
Carlos Bronie 7 years ago
the #10 was from Mexico at beginning of 2017 when everyone went into disturbs to steal from the shops, apparently, someone took the tv that was on display and it was that plank. (not being racist, I'm also Mexican)
Jorge Jara 7 years ago
Erratum: #29 should read: Large T-Shirt ordered a Canadian that would wear it, this is what it got.
Rhys Durham 7 years ago
How the f**k do you order a solenoid valve and end up with a colossal teddy bear? "Hey mick, which of thee packages has the valve in it? Is it the small box, or the massive humanoid shaped one?" "Dunno. Solenoid valves are the ones that are 7 foot tall and bear shaped, right?" And somewhere, there's a very disappointed child unwrapping their birthday present.
Gerrit Dykstra 7 years ago
That book one is fake. it's from a funny video. Someone screen capped it and submitted it...
Samantha Christmann 6 years ago
http://buffalonews.com/2018/03/12/discount-diva-shopping-while-intoxicated/
Jim Provencher 7 years ago
I ordered 4 pair of gym shorts, knowing they were coming from China I made sure I ordered a man's size 'XL' instead of my usual 'L'. They arrived I knew right away they wouldn't fit me so I had my 114lb wife try them on, they were too small. Never again! BTW, anyone need some shorts for their 8 year old son?
Margie Lazou 7 years ago
Erhm, what's that thing with a d**k imprint on it? A phone case? Also, seriously, e-bay is filled to the rafters with fraudsters, just be extra careful who you buy things from. I've had stuffed mailed from the States to Europe from e-bay and it came perfectly wrapped and just as I ordered. Just be careful who you buy from, that's all I'm saying.
Margie Lazou 7 years ago
I've had stuff, not stuffed... what's with the autocorrect these days...
Load More Replies... Rhys Durham 7 years ago
The GoT necklace doesn't seem that bad. Its not exactly what you asked for, but at least it looks more or less like it, and its not a weird size or anything.
fluffy_ninja_owl 7 years ago
if you order a piece of clothing and you don't look as good as the model but the outfits the same dont blame them
Jovy Jergens 7 years ago
I don't think these are scams. I think they are mistakes due to underpaid, overwhelmed workers. Still, it takes a good sport......... I feel your pain regarding the tights.
Sharon Hahn 7 years ago
I think some of the pickers and packers in those places traded out the real merchandise for whatever they had around that would fit in the box!
Hannah Butler 7 years ago
I'd rather have those Coach shoes than those god awful hiking boots. Just saying.
Jace 7 years ago
There are some real jerkasses pickers at these companies' shipping centers. Also, I really hope the people who are victims of actual scams are getting their money back. I know that willingly buying something for a ridiculously low price is sort of self-injury here, but still... A scam is a scam.
Nick Gisburne 7 years ago
I can sympathise because earlier this month I ordered 3 pairs of 3D glasses and instead got 2 battery holders with wires sticking out of them. Very hard to get them mixed up!
Nick Gisburne 7 years ago
Realised now that I can upload a photo. Done! Sorry, not tried this before. I think I need new glasses!
Load More Replies... Paf and Tika 7 years ago
Poor kitty! Cat trees are great. My cats looove it 4-low-58d0...9017e0.jpg
Wenche Dyngeland 7 years ago
The ball in the right at #38 is actually correct. Amethyst has that color. That type of gemstone isn't transparent.
Carlos Bronie 7 years ago
the #10 was from Mexico at beginning of 2017 when everyone went into disturbs to steal from the shops, apparently, someone took the tv that was on display and it was that plank. (not being racist, I'm also Mexican)
Jorge Jara 7 years ago
Erratum: #29 should read: Large T-Shirt ordered a Canadian that would wear it, this is what it got.
Rhys Durham 7 years ago
How the f**k do you order a solenoid valve and end up with a colossal teddy bear? "Hey mick, which of thee packages has the valve in it? Is it the small box, or the massive humanoid shaped one?" "Dunno. Solenoid valves are the ones that are 7 foot tall and bear shaped, right?" And somewhere, there's a very disappointed child unwrapping their birthday present.
Gerrit Dykstra 7 years ago
That book one is fake. it's from a funny video. Someone screen capped it and submitted it...
Samantha Christmann 6 years ago
http://buffalonews.com/2018/03/12/discount-diva-shopping-while-intoxicated/
Jim Provencher 7 years ago
I ordered 4 pair of gym shorts, knowing they were coming from China I made sure I ordered a man's size 'XL' instead of my usual 'L'. They arrived I knew right away they wouldn't fit me so I had my 114lb wife try them on, they were too small. Never again! BTW, anyone need some shorts for their 8 year old son?
Margie Lazou 7 years ago
Erhm, what's that thing with a d**k imprint on it? A phone case? Also, seriously, e-bay is filled to the rafters with fraudsters, just be extra careful who you buy things from. I've had stuffed mailed from the States to Europe from e-bay and it came perfectly wrapped and just as I ordered. Just be careful who you buy from, that's all I'm saying.
Margie Lazou 7 years ago
I've had stuff, not stuffed... what's with the autocorrect these days...
Load More Replies... Rhys Durham 7 years ago
The GoT necklace doesn't seem that bad. Its not exactly what you asked for, but at least it looks more or less like it, and its not a weird size or anything.
fluffy_ninja_owl 7 years ago
if you order a piece of clothing and you don't look as good as the model but the outfits the same dont blame them
Jovy Jergens 7 years ago
I don't think these are scams. I think they are mistakes due to underpaid, overwhelmed workers. Still, it takes a good sport......... I feel your pain regarding the tights.
Sharon Hahn 7 years ago
I think some of the pickers and packers in those places traded out the real merchandise for whatever they had around that would fit in the box!
Hannah Butler 7 years ago
I'd rather have those Coach shoes than those god awful hiking boots. Just saying.
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