These People Are Going To Think Twice Before Ordering Things Online Again

Published on August 16, 2021
For those of us who aren’t fans of going to the mall, online shopping has truly become a godsend. Why leave the house when you can just order virtually (no pun intended) anything and everything you could possibly want or need? The one drawback of online shopping is that you really never know what you’re getting until it arrives. These people who shopped online received items that were so far off from what they expected, they may never shop online again. Here are some of the worst offenders.

You’re Kitten Me

This woman decided to get a head start with her Halloween costume shopping. She found this adorable cat coat, but when she got it in the mail, it was far from the luxurious costume she was expecting. At least it will keep her warm!

You’re Kitten Me

You’re Kitten Me

Men’s Tank

Men who work out often like to wear shirts that show off their hard work. This guy did just that when he decided to order a revealing tank top that would emphasize his arms. When the tank finally arrived, he quickly realized it would work better as a bodycon dress than a tank top. At least he’s got killer legs and buns to balance it out!

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Dino Pillowcase

This little boy’s parents decided to buy a dinosaur-shaped pillowcase for their son, as he is a lover of all things dino. Unfortunately, when the pillowcase arrived, they realized that it was not dinosaur shaped at all, and featured a photo of a kid using the dinosaur shaped pillowcase instead. Needless to say, this order was most likely returned.

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Knitted Blanket

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Selfie Pillow

What started out as a cute gift idea ended up becoming quite horrifying. A selfie pillow seems like it would be a great present, but you absolutely have to make sure that you get the dimensions right when uploading the photo you want printed on the pillow. Otherwise you end up with this nightmarish end product.

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Husky Pillow

This husky pillow looked like it was quite good quality and huge when presented on the website. However, after this boy’s parents purchased it for him, they realized that the actual pillow they received was actually tiny and couldn’t be used as a body pillow at all. At least it’s still cute.

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Yeezy Sneakers

When Kanye West released his Yeezy sneakers, he created a fashion movement. Everyone had to get their hands on a pair, so of course many websites were offering counterfeits. When this person thought they were ordering Yeezy sneakers for a fantastic price, they ended up with Yeezy inspired slippers. You really do get what you pay for.

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Apple Watch

Whenever you think you’re getting an unbelievable deal on a high end product, you should always be suspicious, especially if you’re buying the product online. This guy thought he found an amazing price for an Apple Watch, but ended up with an “i watch,” a total fake definitely not a smart watch.

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Giant Teddy Bear

When this guy decided to surprise his girlfriend with a giant teddy bear when she got home from a business trip, he didn’t realize that the giant teddy he ordered would have freakishly long legs that were totally disproportionate from the rest of its body. While the bear is still cute, it does look a bit strange.

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Face Mask

While ordering a face mask online, you usually don’t think to look at its dimensions, as you’d most likely expect it to be a one-size fits most shape. However, this woman was in for a total surprise when this face mask arrived in the mail. It looked as though it was made for her cat instead of her.

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Kiddie Swimming Pool

As temperatures continue to increase, a lot of people are getting creative when it comes to ideas for cooling off. This family decided to purchase a kiddie pool that they thought would be big enough for everyone to enjoy. However, the pool that arrived was not even big enough for the kids to enjoy!

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A Bit Baggy

Ordering clothing online is always tricky, since you can’t try it on before buying it. This woman decided that while this dress was supposed to be fitted, she wanted to size up a little to make sure it wasn’t too small. Well, it certainly was not too small and could fit another one of her in it as well.

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Fashion Tights For Your Toes

This person wanted to buy some fashionable black tights, which are always a staple in fashion no matter the time period. However, ordering these online is often tricky because it’s hard to know your exact size. This person received a pair of tights that fit their toes and are perfect for a Barbie doll, but not an adult human.

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Giant Dustpan

Nobody ever wants to sweep up their floor, but it’s something that just has to get done. Getting a dustpan is a great way to be able to sweep up the mess and get rid of it easily. However, when this girl order an XL dustpan, she didn’t realize just how large is was going to be. Looks like she’ll have a really clean floor.

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Flamingo Dress

Buying clothes from online stores with prices that seem too good to be true often end up becoming a gamble. This woman decided to take the chance and order a dress online that was just $10. In the end, she realized why the price tag was so low, and of course the dress did not look like what the picture online showed.

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Bedazzled Prom Dress

Getting a prom dress is one of the most exciting parts of going to high school. You might think that sparing yourself the dress hunt in person is a good idea, but like this girl learned the hard way, it might not be a good idea to order a dress online if you don’t have plenty of time to spare. This dress certainly did not end up looking good in person, so we truly hope she had a backup plan.

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A Literal Chainsaw

Having a chainsaw can be useful to have as part of your tool set if you know what you’re doing. Clearly, this guy who decided to order a chainsaw online didn’t know what to look for. Luckily, what he received in the mail was a literal chain saw, so it looks like nobody is going to get hurt around here anytime soon.

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Cat Scratcher Toy

Cat scratcher toys are a great way to keep your cat occupied for hours. Seriously, have you ever seen a cat with one of these things? Unfortunately for Mitzy, her owner did not check the dimensions of the toy they ordered for her, and she ended up with quite the disappointing scratcher. You can tell how annoyed she is by the look on her face!

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A Tiny Scale

Deciding to get healthy and fit is always a good choice, and buying a scale to keep track of your progress can be a helpful tool on your health journey. Of course, this teeny tiny scale might be a little too comforting, as the number on the scale is too small to see, thereby lulling you into a false sense of security.

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Heat Activated Mug Design

This mug should have been extremely awesome: just add hot water, and viola — the image changes! However, because this is the Internet and we can’t have nice things, of course the mug did not have magical qualities, but just a photo of the awesome mug on it. How disappointing.

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I Love London

When it comes to buying graphic tees, a lot of people like to show off their personality or their likes and dislikes. This person absolutely loved the time they spent in London, so they thought buying the shirt on the left was a great idea. Sadly, the shirt on the right is the one that arrived.

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Is That A Curtain?

Buying dresses online is always tricky, since you never know how it is going to end up fitting you. This is especially the case with wrap dresses that are a little complicated to tie up, like this one. The dress ended up looking more like a shower curtain than an elegant dress.

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Terrifying Arrangement

This woman thought that she would order her mother a lovely bouquet shaped like a lion, since she is such a fan of The Lion King. Unfortunately, what ended up being delivered had no resemblance to a lion and was actually quite deranged looking.

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The Grinch’s Tree

This person decided that this year, they would buy a fake tree that they could reuse every year. The picture on the box was very promising, but upon taking the tree out of the box, it was revealed that it was not as lively looking as pictured. It really looked like a tree that someone had tossed out from last year.

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Cozy Armchair

There’s nothing like settling into a cozy armchair after a long day at work. That is, unless the chair is absolutely way too small, like this chair ended up being. While the word “boys” is in the name, we can understand why someone would not realize that that meant that the arm chair is tiny, especially since we’re not sure how many young boys would want to sit still in an armchair for very long.

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Following Instructions Blindly

There’s something to be said about Moira’s ability to follow instructions. While it would have been pretty obvious to a lot of people that there was a typo in the text, Moira decided not to question her friend and followed the interactions to a tee. Unfortunately, things were pretty awkward once they reached Laura’s birthday party with this cake.

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Bite-Sized Pots

Ordering cookware online is always pretty risky, since you can’t observe the quality of the pots and pans before they arrive. In this case, this person did not realize that they were purchasing a cookware set that is more fit for dolls rather than adult humans.

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Backpack For Kitty

Ordering brand name accessories from websites that aren’t the official brand site always means taking a risk. This woman ordered a backpack for her grandchild, but unfortunately she was totally ripped off and was sent a fake that was so small, it only fit the family cat.

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A Tent For One…Toddler

Buying camping gear online might seem like a great way to save on time before a trip, but it is so important to make sure you’ve got the right size tent, especially before you’ve already driven out into the woods. This guy learned this lesson way too late, but hey, at least his head was protected from the elements.

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Wedding Dress Disaster

Many people choose their wedding dress in bridal shops in person to avoid this very issue. While ordering online can save you a lot of money, you take a chance that the dress that arrives will look nothing like what the photo shows. This woman was very clearly disappointed, and we hope she found the dress of her dreams elsewhere.

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Knockoff iPad

While ordering an iPad should be cause for excitement, ordering an iPad for $100 should cause you to grow a little nervous and very suspicious. This is what you end up with, a glorified calculator, when you decide to try to outsmart Apple and their overpriced gadgets.

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A Small Skirt

Skater skirts are a style that are flattering on everyone, so we totally understand why this girl decided to order one online. She didn’t realize that when she chose to order a size “small” she would end up with a garter belt instead of a skirt.

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The Stuff Of Nightmares

This face mask is supposed to be an adorable homage to Winnie the Pooh, but instead of being part of a relaxing self-care spa evening, ended up being quite terrifying. Hopefully it still left her skin soft, even if it left her heart racing.

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Just What I Ordered

We totally understand why this girl ordered this set from a random store online she had never heard of since it looks so cute. However, there’s a reason why she’s never heard of this company: they sell you dupes that are a total waste of money. The produce she ended up with could not be more different than what she thought she was buying, and it’s clear from her face that she was quite disappointed.

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Tiny Crochet Bikini

Crochet bikinis are always super trendy, which is why this girl decided to order one online. As is often the case with ordering online, the bikini top she ended up with was so small, it ended up fitting her cat instead of her. At least the kitty looks trendy for summer!

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Xbox Scam

When someone sends you an email that says that for just $100, you can get an Xbox One, you should probably block the sender’s email address. Unfortunately, this guy was way too hopeful, and he ended up with this terrible photo of the Xbox instead of the real thing. We truly feel bad for him, look how sad he looks.

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Jeans, Extra Long Length

While it’s totally great that brands like ASOS offer a selection of jeans in regular, short, and long lengths, we’re sure that when this guy order a pair of 32” length jeans, he was not expecting what he ended up receiving. To be fair, this way he can cut them up to be the exact length he wants them to be.

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New Coke

When Coca Cola announced that they would be reformulating their classic drink, they could not have predicted the backlash that followed. We’re not sure why they ever decided New Coke would ever be a good idea, and many confused customers who purchased a can and realized this was not the same soda they know and love decided to let the company know that they were angry. The company quickly reverted back to its original recipe and we’re sure they never like thinking back on this moment.

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Gender Neutral

As we’ve seen time and time again, ordering dresses online is probably the trickiest of the bunch. This girl wanted to order a flannel shirt dress in time for her fall photoshoot at the pumpkin patch, but unfortunately she ended up with a men’s flannel shirt instead. Maybe it’s still big enough to wear as a shirt dress?

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Deep Fryer

This restaurant owner decided to order a new deep fryer, as his old one was no longer working properly. While he thought he ordered a brand new fryer, what ended up arriving was actually a cotton candy machine. We’re not sure customers would be interested in cotton candy chicken instead of their beloved fried chicken.

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