Article created by: Simona Kinderytė

Imagine this: you order a product on the internet and wait days—or even weeks—for it to arrive. When the parcel finally shows up, the thing inside barely resembles what you ordered. Then again, maybe you don't have to imagine this. Maybe you know the pain of dealing with a refund system that seems designed to test your will to live.

To illustrate just how funny and frustrating online shopping can be, we've collected a set of pictures showing people's most disappointing experiences with it. From tiny pools to terrible knock-offs, these examples prove you must always read the reviews before checking out.

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#1

Found This Via Video On Instagram - No Words. Just Too Funny - Up There With The Reindeer

Red inflatable dancing tube man ordered online versus tiny deflated version received on a driveway showcasing online shopping fails.

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    “Extra Large” Dog Pool

    Side-by-side comparison of online shopping fail showing expected large dog pool versus a tiny collapsible pet pool.

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    #3

    Found A Cheap Kitchen Scale. I Feel Like Something Is Missing

    Yellow kitchen scale received instead of the blue one ordered, illustrating careless online shopping backfired moments.

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    #4

    Ordered A $1000 Graphics Card From Amazon, Received 4 Cans Of Beef Ravioli

    ASUS GeForce RTX 4070 Super graphics card box filled with canned food inside, showing careless online shopping backfire.

    It showed up in the sealed Amazon box, and inside that, the graphics card box still had intact security stickers and shrinkwrap. Taking it up with support, but also screaming internally for fear that they'll think I'm the one scamming and won't refund or replace.

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    #5

    What I Ordered vs. What I Got

    Comparison of ordered large area rug versus tiny doormat in careless online shopping fails.

    At least I have a cool welcome mat now.

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    #6

    Throwback To The Time I Thought I Was Buying A Surprisingly Cheap Weightlifting Bench, Only To Receive This In The Post

    White t-shirt with a printed image of a workout bench, showcasing a funny example of careless online shopping backfiring.

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    #7

    What I Ordered vs. What I Got

    Sweater ordered online with Irish Celtic design vs. actual product showing differences in pattern and color quality.

    My wife ordered a very nice Irish Sweater from a site called ArtsWardrobe.com.
    So it looked like a really awesome knit (actually a fairly complicated pattern) in the image.
    She ordered it and got a printed sweatshirt with poorly-sewn hems on a low quality polyester fabric.
    Description says “knitted” not printed.
    TLDR: don’t order from ArtsWardrobe.com

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    #8

    Ordered A 32 Gallon Trash Can From Walmart Got A Toy Instead, Fraudulent Seller Later Changed The Listing To A Pencil Box Trash Can Toy

    Small black trash bin mistakenly received instead of a 2-liter soda bottle, illustrating careless online shopping fails.

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    #9

    Fiancee And I Ordered Some Small Ice Cream Bowls To Hold Fruit At The Tables At Our Wedding - They Arrived Dirty, With Food In Them

    Damaged salad cup received in a cardboard box showing a careless online shopping fail with packaging backfire.

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    #10

    I Bought Silicone Bowl Lids On Ebay At A Higher Price To Avoid Amazon

    Amazon Prime package on a colorful carpet next to a small, round, pink silicone lid showing careless online shopping backfired.

    So did some guy just place an Amazon order with my name and address and pocket a few bucks?

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    #11

    The Shoes My GF Ordered Online Are For The Same Foot

    New black and white running shoes with tags on wooden floor beside person wearing black socks and pants, online shopping fail.

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    #12

    What You Order vs. What You Receive

    Side-by-side comparison of online shopping fails showing colorful plaid coats that look very different from ordered images.

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    #13

    Check Out My Cool New Lap Desk From Temu

    Person holding a small image of a laptop desk, illustrating a funny careless online shopping fail comparison.

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    #14

    Another Classic "What I Ordered vs. What I Got"

    Side-by-side comparison of elegant navy dress ordered online versus poorly fitting and different styled dress received.

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    #15

    Not What I Expected

    Fall burlap wreath ordered versus what was received showing a poorly made autumn wreath in online shopping fails.

    Ordered this from Walmart's website. What I ordered versus what I got. Yes, I tried “fluffing it” and tried to make it look comparable to what it’s supposed to look like. The bow isn’t even the same. There’s so much glue all over it. It’s a lost cause.

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    #16

    Farmgirl Flowers “Now And Gem” Bouquet. Ordered Flowers To Make My Bridal Bouquet, Was Very Excited. Absolutely Shameful

    Vibrant flower bouquet ordered contrasted with a dull, leaf-heavy bouquet received in online shopping fail.

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    #17

    My Girlfriend Has A Pair Of Gloves And All Of The Fingers Are The Same Length

    Gray knitted glove with an unusually short missing fingertip, illustrating careless online shopping backfire.

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    #18

    Ordered LEGO At Amazon, Got Pasta Instead

    Torn Lego Jurassic World box next to a bag of pasta, illustrating careless online shopping backfiring humorously.

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    #19

    My Walmart Delivery Order Sent My Nicotine Gum Inside The Locked Container

    Hand holding a large value pack container of nicotine gum, illustrating online shopping backfired in a hilarious way.

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    #20

    Just Received A Network Cable Testing Kit From Amazon, Came With A Surprise

    Online shopping fail showing a tool kit with a hidden dead cockroach inside the battery compartment.

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    #21

    Ordered A Bike For My Daughter, Assembled It Today And No Seat

    Mountain bike labeled Ozark Trail missing the front wheel and handlebar, illustrating careless online shopping fail.

    Contacted Walmart, and they said they just can't send a seat. We gotta mail it back. Then they'll send the replacement.

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    #22

    Online Shopping Fail

    Tiny copper urn with a heart design held in hand, showcasing a funny example of careless online shopping gone wrong.

    Friend ordered an etched urn online to put her father’s ashes in - this arrived!

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    #23

    The Dangers Of Online Shopping

    Gold high heel sandal adorned with oversized colorful gems showing a funny online shopping fail example.

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    #24

    This Chair

    Online shopping fail showing a tiny swivel chair versus a full-sized chair from the product listing.

    Either the girl is tiny, I'm huge, or the chair is a lie.

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    #25

    Kayaking Shirt Was Was Printed With Text Right Side Up Completely Ruining The Joke

    Black t-shirt with kayaking design showing upside-down text, illustrating careless online shopping backfired with funny printing errors.

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    #26

    Today's Episode On What I Ordered vs. What I Got

    Comparison of elaborate white ruffle outfit ordered online versus poorly made version in careless online shopping fail.

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    #27

    Finally Decided To Order A Skims Bra And This Was What I Got When I Opened The Package

    Hand holding a beige bra with a false eyelash attached, a funny example of careless online shopping backfiring.

    I’m so upset too because this size and color are now sold out. Customer support waived return fees but that doesn’t help me get the bra I wanted (without someone else’s eyelashes attached!) 😩.

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    #28

    The Walmart Worker Who Shopped My Order Didn't Remove The Micro SD Card From The Security Case

    Small microSDXC card package showing a tiny product inside, illustrating careless online shopping backfiring humor.

    Nothing a quick blow with a hammer on the side of the case couldn't fix, but still...

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    #29

    Ordered A Jacket From Adidas… And Got A Tricky Problem To Solve Instead

    Hand holding a flimsy tiny white plastic item instead of the expected product in a careless online shopping fail.

    It was on sale and the last in my size. It’s comfortable and fits great, perfect for walking the half-pictured dog… Guess I will meet lots of new people in the mall today once I go around asking if anyone is able to remove it for me.

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    #30

    I Ordered Brake Pads And Discs From Amazon And Got A Pizza Oven

    Parcel with a stainless steel grill and protective foam, illustrating careless online shopping backfire with unexpected product delivery.

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    #31

    Switch 2 Purchased From Walmart Arrived Empty

    Damaged Walmart package showing careless online shopping fail with mismatched and poorly packed contents inside.

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    #32

    New Technologies, Unbreakable Drills Straightened It Out And Continue Using It

    Cordless drill with an incorrectly twisted drill bit, an example of careless online shopping backfiring.

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    #33

    Always Check Before Buying A Tape Measure

    Tape measure held by a person showing a measurement, illustrating careless online shopping backfired with size expectations.

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    #34

    Man Ordered A PS5 But Got A PS3 In A PS4 Box Instead

    Unboxing a PS5 that looks very different from what was expected, showcasing online shopping fails and surprises.

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    #35

    Ordered Flowers For My Assistant At Work As A Thank You Gift

    Comparison of online shopping fail with ordered cheerful yellow flower mug versus received mixed flowers and plush toy.

    No, HR, I didn’t mean to imply she’s a stoner. Of course, I don’t think jokes like this are appropriate at work.

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    #36

    The Seal Plush Pillow I Ordered vs. The One That Arrived

    Soft round seal plush toy with a realistic face versus a distorted version showing careless online shopping backfired results.

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    #37

    Ordered A Lizard Tank, Received A Chair Instead

    Folded blue camping chair accidentally used as a reptile hammock, illustrating careless online shopping fails.

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    #38

    Bought A Book On Ebay. Received A Counterfeit Copy From China Instead

    E-book pages detailing copyright information, highlighting careless online shopping backfired with humorous results.

    I bought a book on eBay, but the seller sent the parcel from China instead of Italy, as it said on the profile. The first page is a copyright notice, saying that this is a Press eBook.

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    #39

    I Ordered A Scarf Online, I Received Half Of It. The Note Speaks For Itself

    Comparison of what was ordered versus what was received showing a small scarf with a handwritten apology note included.

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    #40

    My Buddy Buys Cheap Shoes Online From China. This Model Is Known As “Run My Guy”

    Close-up of a black and white running shoe with the humorous text run my guy on the side, an example of online shopping fail.

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    #41

    This Online Order Was Supposed To Say Vancouver Canada

    Towel with a misspelled Vancouver print showing orcas and a cityscape, illustrating careless online shopping backfiring.

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    #42

    Guess I Don’t Actually Own A Queen Size Mattress

    Online shopping fail showing a mattress on a wooden bed frame, illustrating careless purchase backfire humor.

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    #43

    Pre-Ordered An Exclusive Limited Edition Vinyl. Only Getting Offered A Refund

    Damaged and smudged vinyl record packaging showing the chaos of careless online shopping fails.

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    #44

    So My Friend Ordered The Dog Lamp On The Left

    Comparison of colorful dog lamp ordered online versus a poorly executed dog lamp received, illustrating online shopping fails.

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    #45

    Do Not Buy From Eleven Forest. Not Just Failed, But Clearly A Scam

    Comparison of ordered vs received dresses showing online shopping fails with different colors and fits.




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