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Online shopping can be extremely convenient. But it's not without its flaws. It’s quite easy to be seduced by the promise of high-quality products for cheap prices. However, the deals can be too good to be true. Sometimes, to a frankly ridiculous extent!

Bored Panda has curated a list of photos from online shoppers who wanted to show off how the products they received were completely different from what they had ordered. Comically large wooden spoons and tiny fridges are just the tip of the iceberg. Scroll down for a refresher about why it’s vital to be careful when buying anything online.

Matt Johnson, Ph.D., a marketing psychology speaker and the host of the branding and human nature blogs, walked us through why online shopping appeals to so many people. He also gave his take on what e-commerce platforms ought to focus on, in order to better protect their customers from potential scams. You'll find the thoughts he shared with Bored Panda below.

#1

White’s Family Christmas Card

White’s Family Christmas Card

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LokisLilButterknife
Community Member
1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If only your family were dentists. Merry Christmas from the Pearly Whites.

The Shark
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Premium
1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How delightfully atypical and refreshing! 😂 If nothing else, it certainly would stand out from the usual family Christmas cards that literally all look the same

Id row
Community Member
1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That. Is. Hilarious! I definitely would have sent those to everyone, lol.

Rafael
Community Member
1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"The Whites" indeed, this is perfect!

Jinx (she/her)
Community Member
1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

90?! geez, I don't even know 9 people I would send a card to, forget 90

Kat Pang
Community Member
1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And the person who asked for 2 front teeth got a whole set of teeth !

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    #2

    The Delivery Note Got Put Inside The Card Instead Of A Birthday Message

    The Delivery Note Got Put Inside The Card Instead Of A Birthday Message

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    glowworm2
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s hilarious though. 🤣

    Sue Denham
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nothing says "Happy birthday, mum" like "she is a bit deaf and slow".

    Kobe (she)
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And wrapped it up in a festive funeral black...

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    Jack Burton
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Deaf, slow but not too sensitive i hope... 😅

    SilverSkyCloud
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i hope mum has a good sense of humor

    Fluffy mommy panda
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Trying to go above and beyond with delivery person.

    nia not long
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe but also maybe not. I'm pretty sure my grandma would totally laugh at that😅

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    Ziggyc
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hahaha ....classic..love it

    Cee Grant
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You didn't follow directions. She's not the only slow one.

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    #3

    I Received A Comedically Large Spoon

    I Received A Comedically Large Spoon

    Anyways, the spoon was part of a “3 feet of spaghetti” package (3 packs of spaghetti packaged in a line to look 3 feet long) and the spoon was just glued to the front as a gag I assumed. But apparently, as I found out today, it has an actual use as a huge stirring spoon for huge pots.

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    Kathleen Eddy
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My sister could've really used that. She used 3 bags of rice for 3 people!!! I thought it was so funny

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    Surenu
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you defeated all the Italian mothers and have to face the final boss

    HyperSocialCheeseFoe
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “Okay, you can only have one scoop of the ice cream.”

    Robert Beveridge
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This would work perfectly with my 12 gallon chili pot!

    Matthews
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’ve upvoted them both, but this comment is repeated, my friend. Maybe you clicked the button twice.

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    Tams21
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That looks like it could be used as an oar.

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now buy yourself a kayak to go with it.

    Jack Burton
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would be so embarrassed cause you now need the biggest frying pan possible to make giant chili for all the neighbourhood

    Kristiane
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That spoon is SO photoshopped! wth?

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    Online shopping is a massive phenomenon. In the United States alone, 200 million Americans, or nearly two-thirds of the population, shopped in person or online during Cyber Week in 2023—the 5 days running from Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday.

    This amounted to Americans spending a whopping $9.8 billion on Black Friday online sales, as well as a further $12.4 billion on Cyber Monday. 

    According to marketing psychology speaker Johnson, Americans and online shopping are "enmeshed in a deep love affair." 

    "There are many features that draw Americans in each year, especially on or around Black Friday. Online shopping appeals to many people deeply due to its convenience, offering the ability to browse and purchase products from the comfort of one's home or on the go, without the constraints of physical store hours," the host of the branding and human nature blogs explained to Bored Panda in an email.

    #4

    Rib Mid-Thigh Shorts

    Rib Mid-Thigh Shorts

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    Tee Rat
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Definitely grandpa waisted.

    Cecilia Herrera
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The way fashion has been going now a days, the fellow on the right could be starting a new fashion trend.

    Flora Porter
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A girl under 5 feet could make a cute summer playsuit out of that.

    I'm.Just.A.Girl
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is it just because of the way he's wearing it?

    Bob Brooce
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I own a pair of stretchy, (mostly) spandex cycling tights. I've never tried, but I doubt I could get the waist all the way up to my nipples.

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    Susan Teter
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That looks painful...looks like he's trying to split the twins

    Bob Brooce
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like he might be built like a Ken doll.

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    Marzipanda
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It'll grow on you. Oh wait, it already has!!

    Slap Shot
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why is he wearing this in his kids room?

    kenstuff
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He probably ordered the largest size.

    LandAhoy
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It can't be the 5X, the thighs and the waistband fit him

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    #5

    Costco Will Give You Exactly What You Know You Didn't Need

    Costco Will Give You Exactly What You Know You Didn't Need

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    Ali H M Salehuddin
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some people can be really clueless. I had someone to write 1 of 3, 2 of 3 and 3 of 3 for the 3 boxes to be shipped out. He wrote exactly that: each boxes had all "1 of 3, 2 of 3 and 3 of 3" written on them.

    Robert T
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The attention to detail is amazing. Not only did they get the coulours right, but they even got the line showing through from the other side of the paper! PMSL

    Freya the Wanderer
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People who decorate cakes for a living really need to have a minimum IQ requirement. If you like cake fails like this, visit CakeWrecks.com

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    JayWantsACat
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Honestly, I think this type of "stupidity" goes both ways. I'm sure there have been times where someone corrected something a customer wrote and got bitched for it. Like if you saw a direction that said to put "2+2=5" on a cake, do you take that literally or do you correct it? Unless you contact them there's no way to know. It's Schrodinger' Cake Design Instruction. At some point, you just take whatever someone enters as literal and just be done with it. Even in this request, you can infer that they meant red frosting that outlines that literal cake, and not a design, but the actual direction isn't 100% clear. What they wrote can easily be interpreted that they wanted a rectangular solid design on the cake, with the top and bottom lines in red frosting. Good customer service would've called the client to clarify but, to me, this isn't that dumb. It just depends on how you go about interpreting that. And you probably don't get paid enought to really care. lmao

    Kari Panda
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    While I generally agree with you about customer errors, this one looks very unambiguous to me. The text above the drawing explains it clearly imo, and it explicitly states they want no text or design.

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    Id row
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel like they do this intentionally.

    Rafael
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They even got the proportions "right"!

    Iva Kazalova
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good god, that instruction was simple as hell 🤨🤦‍♂️

    Nonnie Bear
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Common sense ain't so common 🤦

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    #6

    Always Check The Dimensions Before Buying Appliances

    Always Check The Dimensions Before Buying Appliances

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    ValdaDeDieu
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It IS pretty; I upvote. I want it bedside for my nighttime snack of ice-cream and Hub's beers. We've actually talked about an alternative to taking turns getting each other's cold faves during movies.

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    Toni Epple
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Given the aspect ratio, this is exactly the size I would have expected 80cm*60cm*60cm. At least here in Europe this is the typical size for a small fridge.

    Firestorm1089
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great for puttimg it in your own room for storing drinks!

    tom
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    honey I 've shrunk the fridge

    Robert T
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd have no trouble getting one of those in my kitchen. I have a problem replacing mine at the moment, as they are all either 5cm taller than the gap, or 3/4 height. Trying to find a carpenter to alter the door for me.

    Ruben Schelstraete
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How is my fuzzy wuzzy coutchie fridgy today? Tap tap

    Darko Mihoković
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In Europe, that's perfectly normal sized fridge.

    Ann Si
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pretty standard size in Germany!

    me McG
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The fact that it lacked a step ladder to reach the handle was a possible giveaway.

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    "The act of browsing itself has become a pastime—a way to cope with stress, enjoy a nice pick me up, or to take a break from a monotonous day at work. And, of course, what begins as a simple, innocent browsing can lead to significant purchases,” he said.

    Online shops often offer more variety and product availability than brick-and-mortar stores. So it's easier to find unique items online. On top of that, you've got the simple fact that online stores are accessible 24/7 and offer fast shipping. Oh, and there are the (often) convenient return policies to consider.

    "Moreover, the availability of various digital payment methods and frequent special offers like those seen on Black Friday and Cyber Monday contribute to its popularity." It’s clear that there are plenty of reasons why online shopping is so appealing to so many people, not just in the US but all around the globe.

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    #7

    My Mom's Old iPad

    My Mom's Old iPad

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    Little Wonder
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Probably never seen by a human till it had already been engraved.

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    me McG
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She should definitely avoid tattoo parlors.

    Marzipanda
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's catchy. I like! Will steal for my next iPad which I'll engrave with my own instructions to not engrave 😮

    Dina Lubman
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Them: "Huh. Strange. *Does it anyways*

    Jack Burton
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's quite a legendary engravement

    D Wall
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Personally, I have always had this engraved on all of my iPads Don’t sweat the petty stuff and don’t pet the sweaty stuff.

    bill marsano
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No doubt, Laura. These things are made in China, and if there's anything is the space marked for engraving, it WILL bec engraved by a non-English-speaking worker.

    Paul Gerrard
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You choose engraving as a option. Then enter words in the assigned box. Apple staff are a cult not allowed to think or question.

    Spittnimage
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    1 year ago

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    Reading comprehension - don't just read the words, understand what you read!

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    #8

    I Ordered A Cupcake Bouquet For Mother’s Day From A Local Bakery. The Photo Examples She Posted To Instagram vs. What Was Delivered

    I Ordered A Cupcake Bouquet For Mother’s Day From A Local Bakery. The Photo Examples She Posted To Instagram vs. What Was Delivered

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    Tempest
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This reminds me of all those bored people who took up baking as a hobby during the pandemic and actually tried to start home businesses selling their poor attempts at trying to bake. Speaking from experience being on the receiving end of such a terrible batch of cupcakes. Just to be nice and help out I ordered a batch was a friend’s SIL instead of a professional bakery. It was to be delivered to a cousin as a birthday gift. The SIL actually had a whole Instagram page with a custom name dedicated to her baking which she just started during the pandemic. In the end the decorations weren’t what I asked for and the cousin who I sent them to never once commented on how they tasted. Total waste of money and a good lesson learnt for me to never trust such make-believe pandemic-born bakers, etc. (After about a year of the baking hobby this friend’s SIL switched to a homemade baby clothes and adult frocks business which also died off after about a year.)

    Thomas Grant
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes... give into the cupcake anger. Frosting leads to cupcake anger, cupcake anger leads to bake and bake? Bake leads to stuffing (yourself)

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    Amy Semenov
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Money back. Do a reverse Google image search and find out where she stole them from. That's a serious problem.

    Vinny DaPooh
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You paid for Michelin Star cupcakes and got Michelin Man tire cupcakes

    ginshun
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did you know that they are the same Michelin? Michelin tires started the restaurant ratings as a guidebook to get people to drive more and in turn, buy more tires. True story.

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    Just-A-Black-Cat
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Ya think they'll notice?" "Naw, just toss em in. It'll be fine."

    D Wall
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The idiots. You don’t use a #29 decorating tip for everything!

    Nonnie Bear
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The lavender icing one was decorated with the tip facing the wrong direction. You point the fatter end towards the middle of your flower, and the skinnier edge to the outside to make pretty petals

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    Roan The Demon Kitty
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I didn't scroll all the way and just saw the top two photos and thought "well those are still pretty!"... then I scrolled further. Yikes, hopefully they tasted good? ._.

    Hippopotamuses
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same here. I thought, not the same, but not bad either.

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    Jay Scales
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The 'real' cupcakes would take a HUGE amount of time & effort, & would thus be very expensive.

    Kylie
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd say that's definitely a case of professional vs amateur.

    Nonnie Bear
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This makes me sad. I've been baking for decades & started giving lessons at a local craft stores. The last pic is what my KID'S CLASSES can usually do. People need to know their self worth, but also their limitations. This is an example of the latter.

    similarly
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think this could be a small-claims case of false-advertising ... IF what is being posted to Instagram was represented as the products she produces. If it's simply on the Instagram page, the proprietor can claim it was never intended as a representation of their own product ... even though, yes, it's definitely sketchy and unethical.

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    #9

    Ordered A 3 XL, Got A 13 XL Instead

    Ordered A 3 XL, Got A 13 XL Instead

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    me McG
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Later that day on his way to work, a particular robust gust of wind. Xtra-Xtra-...5251cc.jpg Xtra-Xtra-65acd0b5251cc.jpg

    Nosirrow
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How can there be a 13 XL? Is it for a 700-kg man? This is obscene.

    Id row
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also handy if you ever go camping.

    Kalon Suszko
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    David Byrne (Talking Heads vocalist) can utilize it!

    pat hayes
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    cool! absolutely a great snuggle blanket!

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    Marketing psychology speaker Johnson confirmed that scams are a big issue for e-commerce platforms and online shops alike. However, just because the problem is well-known doesn't mean that it's easy to tackle.

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    “The biggest and most difficult step that e-commerce platforms can take here is to have a better vetting process over their sellers. Put simply, there needs to be stricter verification processes for sellers and products, ensuring that only legitimate businesses and authentic items are allowed on platforms," the expert shared with Bored Panda.

    "Enhanced transparency regarding product information, pricing, and seller details would help customers make informed decisions and identify potential scams more easily. This is difficult in practice, however, as this requires a lot of Quality Assurance oversight, which is difficult to effectively manage," he noted.

    "E-commerce marketplaces are also incentivized to provide as many options as possible to their consumers, which often leads them to cut corners, or to look the other way when it comes to the quality and trustworthiness of these sellers."

    #10

    The Mask That Came With My Batman Costume

    The Mask That Came With My Batman Costume

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    pat hayes
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    looks like his 5 yr. old child cut it out of a garbage bag🤣

    J J
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Black licorice fruit roll up?

    me McG
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Holy cliffhangers, Batman! How are we gonna get out of this one?" 🦇

    BrookeBT
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If I were robbing a bank, somehow I would be more frightened of meeting this Batman

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    #11

    Not Quite What You Bargained On Getting

    Not Quite What You Bargained On Getting

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    Apachebathmat
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even the shark in the right hand picture is offended

    Verena
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    $2 at Shein? People really need to understand that there is a relation between a product and its price. This price includes raw materials, process to produce usable material, manufacturing the end product, selling it, delivering it, transportation between the various stages - and every stage includes costs for machinery, energy and people. Sometimes also a heavy "hey look, something from a fancy brand"-fee is included. The thing on the right hand is what you get for $2, but of course no one would buy it when advertised like this.

    Nadine Debard
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The first picture screams scam to me. You can see it's sh1tty fabrics put together. They just sent even worse.

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    Pyla
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What fo people expect?

    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's what happens when you buy stuff on Wish!

    I’ll have a treble thanks.
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m sorry but I find that HILARIOUS! How much did that sumptuously sexy thing cost 🤣🤣🤣🤣

    Cecilia Herrera
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a rip off. Was this ordered on Wish?

    Sue Knerl
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Never order from Wish or Temu.

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    #12

    Our Company Now Has 900 Of These Pens

    Our Company Now Has 900 Of These Pens

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    Libstak
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They should have been returned and refunded

    RU Mymudder
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They might have been refunded and were told just to keep them.

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    David
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Having worked for a time in advertising publishing I always wonder - "Didn't they send / get sign off on a proof?" In the USA anyway that is fairly standard practice to avoid things like this. It also protects the publisher. A few times - some customer mad about a "mistake" and then you show them the proof with their signature on it saying everything is exactly how they want it.

    Betsy Steinhart
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    good old pens.com! notorious for this

    Peter Trudell Jr
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've had things made through two online promotional companies and in all instances the communication was clear, they provided proofs and in a couple situations a sample of the product before they began the production run. Real companies make the extra effort to avoid situations like this.

    J3447
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These companies are doing this on purpose. Can't be this dumb.

    Sharla Voy
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The company that made the pens should be paying your company for their free advertising!

    Laura Grate
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Shouldn’t have tried to save a few bucks by using an online, self service company. Going through a proper ASI distributor makes all the difference.

    Laura Williams
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well they put what you wanted sort of.

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    Globally, e-commerce is a $6 trillion industry. Statista notes that how goods are bought and sold has significantly changed with the rise and spread of the internet. There are around 5 billion internet users on planet Earth, and this number is only going to grow. Naturally, online shopping will likely grow as well, as more people get access to the internet.

    With the number of online shoppers only set to rise, this creates a lot of new opportunities for scammers, swindlers, and charlatans to trick them out of their hard-earned cash. The unfortunate reality is that far from everyone knows how to use the internet or shop online in a safe way.

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    #13

    I Ordered This "Ottoman" For My Wife. Should Have Double-Checked The Dimensions

    I Ordered This "Ottoman" For My Wife. Should Have Double-Checked The Dimensions

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    Tee Pussi
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Specifically a footstool, not feetstool

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    Little Wonder
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Welp, time to get a smaller wife

    Harise Poland
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish people would post the name of the sellers

    okpkpkp
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Your wife has nice legs...

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    #14

    The Cake My Wife Ordered From Walmart

    The Cake My Wife Ordered From Walmart

    She called me upset, said she wanted to take it back. I told her nahh, it can’t be that bad.

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    glowworm2
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is how I write when I run out of room on paper!

    Norah Reilly
    Community Member
    Premium
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That looks like a manager had to fill in in the bakery that day.

    MontanaMariner
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's Walmart, what did you expect? Quality?

    David
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is probably on par with the quality of the actual cake.

    MissMePhoenix
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a time when its ok to ask for a manager, for at least a percentage off....i mean i work front end at a grocery store but i make sure everyone is happy about their special made cakes from the bakery, cuz i kno those things can get expensive

    Steve Hall
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did you really expect anything different from there?

    Apachebathmat
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would 💯 keep it, just hilarious

    Guy Smiley
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Walmart is the operative word here.

    Not sure
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You ordered a cake from Walmart and expected better than this?

    D Wall
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, the good thing about cake decorating is that you can eat your mistakes and even other people’s mistakes.

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    #15

    Shein Is The Old Wish. Shein Is The New Wish

    Shein Is The Old Wish. Shein Is The New Wish

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    Just-A-Black-Cat
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Am I the only one who is reminded of the 'It is Wednesday, my dudes... AGGGGHHHHUUUEEEHHHH" guy from this?

    Zedrapazia
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That dude should have been a frog all along. Wednesday is frog day

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    Mystery Egg
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess when you support slave labour by ordering from these websites, you can't expect much.

    Samara Morgan
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And you don't support it when buying from importers?

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    Slap Shot
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They could be a great conversation starter, if you could refrain from laughing.

    similarly
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's definitely not what was advertised, but I suppose they think that for $6 most people will just let it go.

    Marla Singer
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Shein sells products made with slave labor. Don't do it.

    Any
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    https://youtube.com/shorts/VTn6odzVI4Y?si=f5IICkXddPpUy-bh

    D Wall
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You have to be careful now and steer straight ahead. Vewy vewy caweful.

    Keerthi Vardhan
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's for Morpheus with the biggest nose in the Matrix..

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    However, this won’t make you invulnerable to getting scammed. No matter how up-to-date we all are, scammers will always come up with new ways to trick folks. The fight against scams is a never-ending one.

    The fact of the matter is that every one of us can become the victim of a scam. No matter how intelligent, well-off, or experienced you might be, thinking that “it would never happen to me” is the wrong way to go about things. You need to stay vigilant when you can.

    You need to consider that someone might try to take advantage of you with fancy promises. Especially if you’re going through a period of time when you’re vulnerable or feeling lost. This doesn’t mean mistrusting everyone you meet, but all of us could stand to be slightly more careful where money is involved. Especially if someone on the internet is promising to fulfill our deepest desires for very little payment.

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    #16

    Hungry Howie's New "Tie-Dye Pizza"

    Hungry Howie's New "Tie-Dye Pizza"

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    Corlissa
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If young children found out about edible glitter.......

    Lauren S
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ahh!! Don’t even say that out loud!

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    Robert Beveridge
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To be fair, even the "good" picture looks a month past its sell by date.

    Cursed Girl
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    EEEEEEEWWWWWW (Italian's Disgust sounds)

    MontanaMariner
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like slag/mill scale from the metal making process. Yum.

    glowworm2
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did they cover it in tin foil?

    Nimitz
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Might be edible, but I doubt it's meant to go in a 500 F convection conveyor belt oven for 7 minutes. Blowers mixed it all up then the heat made it worse

    Id row
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who would look at that and say, "Mmmmm...looks like it's moldy af. I'm gonna order one!"

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    #17

    Walmart Sent My Order In A Store Display Box That Only Opens At The Checkout Counter

    Walmart Sent My Order In A Store Display Box That Only Opens At The Checkout Counter

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    Earl Grey
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    🔨 🪚 🪓

    Clown fish
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good strong magnet will open it or you could rage at it with a hammer lol

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    MontanaMariner
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stomp with your heel. Also, Walmart is the most consistently incompetent retailer I've ever seen.

    Zedrapazia
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The lock is magnetic, and if it still shouldn't open, a heavy object will do the trick

    Id row
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sings that song, "If I had a hammer...."

    Bob Brooce
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'll bet that can be opened more easily than some of the intended packaging that I've come across.

    Susan Bosse
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I receieved ink in one of these. Like they didn't know what they were doing. It was a quick shop order so the shopper had to pick it up, check out with it, and bag it up. At least we know these are useless against shoplifting.

    Sue Knerl
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think a sledge hammer would open that.

    Lady Gypsy Rain
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pretty certain you can actually buy the device needed to open these containers online

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    #18

    My Friend Ordered Siddhartha, A Novel About Buddhist Enlightenment, From Amazon And It Was Misprinted With A Red Pill Self-Help Guide Called "The Unplugged Alpha"

    My Friend Ordered Siddhartha, A Novel About Buddhist Enlightenment, From Amazon And It Was Misprinted With A Red Pill Self-Help Guide Called "The Unplugged Alpha"

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    DinsdalePiranha
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's for when you're too embarrassed to have The Unplugged Alpha on your bookshelf.

    Alexandra
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is really a blast from the past for me! Had to read that book in German for my German classes. One of the twenty books in German I had to read that year. Looking back at it now, I was probably too young to appreciate the book fully (17 years).

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    Lauren S
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Edited by Steve from accounting! I’d definitely read a bit for some laughs before I returned it.

    Sue Denham
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Edited by Steve from accounting". Snort!

    Rayne OfSalt
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you need a book to tell you how to be an "alpha", you're not one and never will be one (not that they're a real thing to begin with).

    Robert Beveridge
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope they're paying Steve what he's worth.

    Tucker Cahooter
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Should have been edited by Colin From Accounts

    James Hall
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    1 year ago

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    Bell-icose
    Community Member
    Premium
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The other person is going to be so much better off.

    Jack Burton
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Id say it's life itself sending you an help !

    Never Snarky
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bought several copies of a self-help Books’s gifts for people I knew who wanted them. One of them was a porn on the inside. Didn’t know it until it was too late.

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    Before you go buying up every awesome deal you come across on the internet, take some time to do at least some background research. Read the description of the product in full. Pay attention to the dimensions of the product, the shipping costs and time, as well as how the seller phrases everything.

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    Don’t give in to flowery language about how the product is the best thing ever and how you’d be lucky to get it because there’s not much left in stock.

    Scammers and swindlers try to create situations that force you to make rash and impulsive decisions. If there’s a ticking clock scenario, the odds are that it’s useful for someone… That ‘someone’ most likely is not you. In these situations, make yourself pause for a little while. Take a deep breath, take a step back, and think about what you’re getting into.

    #19

    This Company Absolutely Butchered Our Pen Order Instead Of Following The Instructions In Our Conversation, They Just Printed The Instructions Right On The Pens

    This Company Absolutely Butchered Our Pen Order Instead Of Following The Instructions In Our Conversation, They Just Printed The Instructions Right On The Pens

    Did I mention I have a hundred of these?

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    Jill Rhodry
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's automated - they will print exactly what you write in the box.

    Fat Harry
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know... normally I'd agree with you, but this time he does say "instead of following instructions in our conversation" as if they've had an email conversation or something.

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    ॐBoyGanesh
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What’s weird is they claimed to have had a conversation so that should have eliminated any ambiguity. I order pens for our business all the time. I get sent a box of examples and have to sign off on it before they charge, print & ship. Even with our old pen company did I have to sign off. They made an error once so we simply didn’t approve the order or pay them & they never shipped the error pens. So what is it with so many companies this problem?

    majandess
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This. I'd use them anyway because of it. The URL is on the pen, and people are more likely to remember this over one that's perfect.

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    Marzipanda
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah, so you work for MyProfessionals?! So tell the professed professionals at MyProfessionals to put in some professionalism into their profession.ca

    MR
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one is on you, OP. Just add the .ca to the image yourself. It's not that hard. These things are run through automation with limited manual checks in place. If you have such a special order, you absolutely have to call that in. And had they seen it and "got it right" it still wouldn't look good given how the image and the text gets displayed. That would take an actual designer to be involved in.

    David
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    LOL - I just checked their web site. It also looks like they went with the cheapest price.

    Five Years
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Let me guess, slave factory in China.

    Alison Marchand
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They should use these anyways, how many people are going to snap a pic and post it online and give them free advertising? 😁

    Hey!
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love the pens, though.

    Marzipanda
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Indeed, the penis mightier than the sword.

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    #20

    My Uber Driver's Picture. He Didn't Even Say Sorry

    My Uber Driver's Picture. He Didn't Even Say Sorry

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    Cecilia Herrera
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not only was the drink spilled, but the bag is in the puddle.

    Five Years
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Rate your order. Hmmmmm, let me think....

    Danish Susanne
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really enjoy rating my order, if subjected to something really bad. They deserve to be shamed.

    Chris Sprucefield
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tip? Well, I guess the delivery guy already tipped that one...

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    #21

    Smaller Than Expected

    Smaller Than Expected

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    PFD
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The pens etc in the top right are to scale, more-or-less. Bizarre pic. Still, it's what you can expect to happen when you don't include a banana.

    Say No to Downvoting
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought something didn’t add up there! I was thinking “hang on, the pens would fit fine it’s the phone is that size”. Okay, so they have just added a mini phone to the first picture?

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    MontanaMariner
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Phones have gotten crazy big over the last several years.

    Roxy222uk
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's some weird photoshopping going on because in the top right there's a bottle of Liquid Paper and two glue sticks that clearly show the true size of the unit, but next to the phone you can see a bottle of Liquid Paper and a glue stick at a completely different scale. That is deliberately scammery

    I'm.Just.A.Girl
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I work at a thrift store and I see these come through all the time... Not only are they fairly small but they also are really flimsy.

    Isaac Nemo
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Doesn't seem that wrong to me, the problem is if you don't think about the sizes of the displayed items. It's honest though, except maybe the mini cell phone.

    majandess
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Many of the items on the top right compartments - the white out, the business cards, glue sticks, and green and brown markers - are also in the pencil holder next to the phone. They are not, however, the same size.

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    Becklass
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The glue sticks and the tipex (whiteout) are two different sizes. Real size above and shrunk underneath where the phone is.

    Lauren S
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean, there was no banana so what did you expect?

    Mike K
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah, the rare iPhone 8 Super-Mini

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    With so many online marketplaces offering good sales throughout the year, there are often very few cases where there’s a genuine fear of missing out. It’s okay to say ‘no’ or to give yourself room to think. In the worst-case scenario, you can always grab the deal next time.

    But don’t just listen to your logical and overly-rational voice of reason. Check in with your gut, too. If your instincts are screaming at you that something feels off, it’s best to listen to them. In our experience, our gut is right more often than not.

    #22

    Ordered Some Onion Rings

    Ordered Some Onion Rings

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    Marie Dahme
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks gross but I bet that shite would be awesome on a cheeseburger. 🍔

    David
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pic 1: "I made the onion rings for the photo shoot boss!" Pic 2: "Great. Now go strain the dregs out of the deep fryer so we can reuse the oil"

    Jennlyn
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would have been SO p*ssed

    Key Lime
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had some almost as bad. I was supposed to be dieting so I couldn't even complain to anyone.

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    #23

    What I Ordered vs. What I Got

    What I Ordered vs. What I Got

    Needless to say, avoid the company Heroxce AT ALL COSTS. Total scammers. Won’t return or give your money back. Buyer, beware.

    kaelcollins Report

    Say No to Downvoting
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seriously, any online store with a weird name that you have never heard of that pops up on your socials, with too good to be true prices, you should be IMMEDIATELY suspicious of. It’s likely a scammy place that is folding and reinventing itself every 3 months, ensuring no one gets their money back and they never accumulate enough bad reviews for anyone to notice.

    Sandella
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Plus you know, all the slave labour. Nothing can be that cheap without someone being exploited!!

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    Kylie
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How is that even CLOSE?

    Grimhild
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can run a company's name/site through scam advisor dot com and it will tell you if they are reputable or not

    Verena
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just stop buying dead cheap stuff online?

    Ginger Grumpybunny
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Company certainly should have refunded, but that looks they sent someone else's order in error, or a randomly selected substitute for an out of stock dress (like the stories of crazy substitutions in online grocery orders): it doesn't look like any kind of attempt at the dress in the first picture at all (and although it's hard to tell without seeing it on, it looks wearable enough, just not even close to the correct item).

    Duuuuuuude
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sometimes things just look different on the hanger.

    me McG
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Totally missing the headless person filling.

    Audrey Martin
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Last year I ordered a "peacock" clock for my kitchen wall. There were two similar clocks on the website, one significantly more expensive than the other. I ordered the more flamboyant one ( more expensive) and I somehow just knew that it was the wrong one, even before I opened the parcel. I was right. It took 4 emails with photos of what I ordered v what I got, plus detailed description of why they were different. They tried to give me the runaround but In the end they capitulated and I got a full refund. (By the way, Amazon wouldn't help me so I had to go straight to the seller) I then sent 3 emails requesting a returns label and address to return the clock. They were ignored, so now I have an almost identical clock ( to the one I wanted) free of charge Moral of the story, don't take no for an answer. Be persistent and go straight for the jugular.

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    #24

    At Least I Got A Refund

    At Least I Got A Refund

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    Libstak
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Which one is incorrect?

    Andrew Hagan
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a stencil for yarn...ing

    Ottawa
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes. It's called tufting. That is in fact a stencil for tufting.

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    Just-A-Black-Cat
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bro, I wouldn't even be disappointed in the rug. I would be disappointed that the cat displayed didn't come with it

    m pum
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Neither are great TBH. 😬

    Leslie Green
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My guess it’s the bottom one!!!

    D Wall
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cat. Bulldog. Same thing, right?

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    #25

    Ordered One Hoodie For My Kid And Now Amazon Won't Stop Sending Boxes Of Them. There Are More Than 62 Hoodies

    Ordered One Hoodie For My Kid And Now Amazon Won't Stop Sending Boxes Of Them. There Are More Than 62 Hoodies

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    Corlissa
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well its a seems like a win to me, he could have one for every day

    Lauren S
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or he could give them to everyone in his grade. Or better yet, take them to a homeless shelter.

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    Marie Dahme
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Donate them to a homeless shelter. Believe me, they need them. There’s never enough warm clothing. Sigh.

    JayWantsACat
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you're not getting charged, I don't really see an issue.

    Donald Crocker, Jr.
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Be cautious, there was a time window when Amazon was really pushing the "subscribe and save" thing, I think I recall an order I made where S&S was the pre-selected default and I had to specifically choose that I wanted just one and not to subscribe forever.

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    Miki
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Best part is, if this person would like to send it back, most probably amazon would destroy them.

    Display Name
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You got free stock to start your own online shop

    John Clayton
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are they charging for them or could you not just accept the free hoodies.Open your own shop selling hoodies.

    Lyone Fein
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is the start of a new business.

    Marzipanda
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They are like tribbles. No way to get rid of them.

    MR
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sell them on Amazon...

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    #26

    Good Guy On Amazon.com: Order One Pair Of Sunglasses, Receive 11

    Good Guy On Amazon.com: Order One Pair Of Sunglasses, Receive 11

    togorange Report

    Ru Bee
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a total win...would last me one summer as I inevitably leave then in bars, sit on them and drop them.

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    Agfox
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like a still from a knockoff version of The Fly movie

    Laura Grate
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Happened to me once with an Apple lightening cable. Ordered on— they sent me one box of 10. Tried to be decent and reached out to get a return. Was told to wait for a UPS label via email. Three more calls later (they weren’t getting it via email:: send call tag- still charge me for one, I’ll send 9 back)… they said to keep them with Amazon’s blessing. They would rather I pay for one and get 10 than get 1 for free- and their system doesn’t low for a return without a refund? Mkay.

    Samsquatch & Monko
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Give the rest to your friends an all walk down the street, beside eachother, wearing the glasses, and have expressionless faces like a mafia

    Minino
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Be like Bret Hart giving his sunglasses to a nice kid everytime

    Paul Gerrard
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I ordered a remote control car one xmas. A carton of 40 arrived. Xmas gift tree at local store had a big carton under it

    Id row
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nice. I got a double order of something one time and was so happy. O'Keefe's products are expensive as hell! Saved $40.

    Mike K
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Windows Error collection.

    Marzipanda
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Could've been worse. I dunno, like 111 or 1,111,111.

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    #27

    A Few Years Ago, I Worked At An Apple Store And A Fella Brought In 16 In MacBook Pro That He Bought Off Of Amazon. This Is What Amazon Shipped Him

    A Few Years Ago, I Worked At An Apple Store And A Fella Brought In 16 In MacBook Pro That He Bought Off Of Amazon. This Is What Amazon Shipped Him

    violinfiddleman Report

    Averysleepypanda
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always buy any expensive tech directly from the company or best buy

    Mystery Egg
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    me too. I wouldn't risk it online, I need to see the product in my hand before I hand over that much money.

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    me McG
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    MacBook: Mesopotamian Personal Cuneiform Edition.

    Earl Grey
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is why I buy Apple hardware directly from Apple. Too many horror stories like this.

    Freya the Wanderer
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lucky for me I live not far from an Apple Store. I may not agree with their politics or where they manufacture their stuff, but I am very satisfied with my MacBook Air.

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    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's possible someone stole it after it was shipped and replaced it with the clay.

    MontanaMariner
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Probably some fingerprints in that clay stuff.

    Verena
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I avoid Amazon since 10+ years now, never used another big shipper, and use national, well established webshops. Works excellent, might be a tad more expensive sometimes, but dead reliable. The electronics shop I order all my stuff from offer "second chance"-items, which have been returned. Sometimes unpacked, but all checked. And I don't care if the huge fancy freezer has a scratch and dent if it comes with 20% off. It will get scratches and dents anyway, in the garage.

    Id row
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you're going to buy new tech, buy it right from the company and not a 3rd party.

    Leanne Hailes
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Un, un, Un, Unnnnnnnnreliable seller 😶

    Kalon Suszko
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I read an article on this happening to customers a couple months ago. Pieces of metal were in the box to give it the weight, w/o the laptop.

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    Meanwhile, if you’re buying from a random website or marketplace, dig into the history of the company a little bit. Try to figure out where their headquarters are located. Check out whether they actually make the products they’re selling or if they’re simply an intermediary that’s reselling cheap stuff at a premium.

    #28

    When You Purchase A $20-30 Stained Glass Lamp On Amazon With Bad/No Reviews

    When You Purchase A $20-30 Stained Glass Lamp On Amazon With Bad/No Reviews

    Listings I could find ranged from $20 to $30, all using the same product photo just edited into different backgrounds. Most had no reviews, a few had bad reviews, but most people at least got something 3-dimensional!

    someusername47 Report

    PFD
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's particularly egregious, but the price should have been a major tell.

    Leanne Hailes
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The #1 rule is: *If it seems to good to be true it most definitely is

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    BrookeBT
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate stores. I hate online shopping. This is one of the reasons. I guess I'm just stuck with what I have forever. Let me know when the late 90's are cool again.

    Freya the Wanderer
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Brick and mortar stores have many advantages: 1) What you see is what you get, 2) No need to wait for delivery, 3) No worries about damage in transit.

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    Marzipanda
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's backwards. Be sure to read the instructions, such as to shine a 1000w stadium light through the backside (of the plastic, not your backside).

    Melissa42
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The fact that the only reviews are bad would be a clue for me. And I wouldn't be paying $30 for that.

    Agent of Karma
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Learn to recognize AI images. There is this guy who makes AI images, and prints them on glass. Calls them stained glass.

    Peeka_Mimi
    Community Member
    Premium
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I almost got that for my kid's Xmas present. Glad I didn't.

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    #29

    What I Sent vs. What I Got

    What I Sent vs. What I Got

    Alienowls Report

    Tiny Dancer
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, the pandemic took a lot out of all of us, even this poor cake.

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    Marzipanda
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well yea. At 25 you were such a square. But at 29 you're in your prime! It's the thought...

    Corlissa
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean its not that bad, it is still a heart and the numbers are not smoothed up or something and it doesn't look like it was dropped so I would still eat it

    Vinny DaPooh
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If a non baker made it for me I'd tell them it was wonderful. If it was from a professional bakery they have no right to be in that business.

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    Tucker Cahooter
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Just hang onto it for another four years

    SCamp
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s not the worst thing in this thread

    Ginger Grumpybunny
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The general sloppy amateurism of the decoration is nothing unexpected and maybe somewhat forgivable if it was very cheap, but adding 4 years to a lady's age?! Outrageous!

    jaimedannie
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cherries, not a butterfly. The easiest part to get right.

    Kylie
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Again. Professional vs amateur

    Lady Gypsy Rain
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Again. Baking and decorating class for the bakers 10 yo.

    Crybabyartist
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pretty much correct.. hate this? wait until you see 40!

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    #30

    Advertised As A "Chair Cushion"

    Advertised As A "Chair Cushion"

    heenerneener Report

    Canandelabra
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like someone sat on their poor kitty.

    Kare Deter
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That looks like someone sat on the cat. Flat cat!

    Marzipanda
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Miniature matching chair costs extra.

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    Have you ever gotten scammed when shopping online? What’s the weirdest mixup you’ve experienced when buying something off the internet, dear Pandas? What do you do to stay ahead of potential scams? You can tell us all about it in the comment section at the bottom of this post. Meanwhile, for some more hilarious and bizarre online shopping fails, check out Bored Panda’s earlier articles.

    #31

    What I Expected vs. What I Got

    What I Expected vs. What I Got

    The 1st picture is from her website and I made it clear what I wanted. I’m disappointed.

    DeepZucchinii Report

    Latchkey
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    much wow. such effort

    Roan The Demon Kitty
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    so... I did a reverse image search of the cakes on the left. They show up all over pinterest, so we can assume that she did not in fact, bake those cakes.

    Leanne Hailes
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    🤔 she was sick and someone else filled in?

    Lady Gypsy Rain
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That 10 yo is making progress

    Leslie Green
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well l agree but it’s a piece of cake could have been worse.

    D Wall
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And they’re so colorful too!

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    #32

    Was Suspicious Of My “5 Lb” Plate Set. Thanks, Amazon!

    Was Suspicious Of My “5 Lb” Plate Set. Thanks, Amazon!

    AtticusAesop Report

    Mike D
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sold by volume, not by weight. Some settling of contents may occur.

    Papa
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You're not supposed to wash it in hot water. What did you think would happen?

    Marzipanda
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    5 LB translates to whatever weight that is in Scamyoubigtimeanese.

    Xenia Harley
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I haven't ordered anything from Amazon for at least a decade. Stop throwing money away at Amazon. I cannot stand this store, nor do I like the owner.

    Beachbum
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just don't know people contnue to buy certain items from Amazon, so much on here that Amazon has shipped and is so s****y!

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    #33

    What I Ordered And What I Got

    What I Ordered And What I Got

    Nexus20492 Report

    Lauren S
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That little crooked nose! Just keep it and love it. (Says a woman who had to play with her toys equally as a child so none of them felt bad or left out… so yeah, someone please love this unique floofy.)

    LadyKing
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I buy one broken Christmas ornament every year because they were made to bring joy and the thought of them going in the bin makes me sad! So I feel you

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    Zedrapazia
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's what happens when sellers on Amazon, AliExpress or whatever use pictures form handmade art pieces from Etsy and use them as advertisement images for their actual crappy products

    Scarlett Fox
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Agreed, the photo on the left looks like it was made by Gifts of Mercury

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    Ruby
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Goodness those fantasy animal dolls... That poor artist, their handmade dolls have really being used by hundreds of fake shops for years now

    JayWantsACat
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Depending on the price, I think I'd like these "cursed" versions more than the actuals.

    clairebear
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some Chinese companies steal photos from artists and makers. Looks like that is what has happened here. They are shameless.

    I’ll have a treble thanks.
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But how much was it? Pay peanuts ergo ?? Still worth a cuddle though.

    SA Jane
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I ordered one of these, I was so embarrassed I just threw it away. My granddaughter saw it and still has it. We call it the three eyed monster.

    Boo-Urns
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OK, um, WHY DID YOU WANT THE FIRST... "THING"?????

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    #34

    Nonamé Is A Nice Baby Name

    Nonamé Is A Nice Baby Name

    JennyDawnTX , JennyDawnTX Report

    Lauren S
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would still keep this and have an inside joke in the family that nicknames the kiddo Noname (non-uh-may). 😂 and then I’d order another one, which I bet you show up saying “blank”

    WindySwede
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I now name you 'noname' " *splashes water*

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    Stephanie Shumaker
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Would you believe that this my cat's first name? Her full name is Miss Noname Nom-de-Plume.

    Bob Brooce
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "And that's how I got my name. What about you, Broken Rubber?"

    Lady Gypsy Rain
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Town I dispatched for had a street that they were having difficulty naming (btw, very small town). They opted for emanon street. No name spelled backwards

    Druck (not spuck) He/Him
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's most likely some sort of automatic system where the input is printed. Just leave the writing box blank.

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    #35

    Bought A 12-Pack Of Dove Soap. They All Came Out Like This

    Bought A 12-Pack Of Dove Soap. They All Came Out Like This

    onetruegaia Report

    Mjskywalk
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like shrinkflation.

    Cat Dragon
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    HELLO INTERNET WELCOME TO DOVE SOAP BARS THEORY

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    Gina Mangin
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The "quater cup of moisturizer" is missing!!! 😆

    Settled for Infamy
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is the new shrunken, rip off shape 😡

    Robert Beveridge
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone on the line was feeling peckish?

    Just-A-Black-Cat
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It'S tHe MiNoR iMpErFeCtiOnS thAt CouNt

    Upstaged75
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think that's how they make them now. Everything's getting smaller.

    Rosemary
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What's with the hesitation/practice marks??

    Lady Gypsy Rain
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They do advertise “less drying” right?

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    #36

    Christmas Socks As A Present. Crock Socks vs. Hand Puppets

    Christmas Socks As A Present. Crock Socks vs. Hand Puppets

    Exciting_Health3054 Report

    BrookeBT
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As someone struggling to sell woodworking items online, when ever I see something as blatantly wrong as this it makes me furious. It gives online shopping a bad name. I try so hard to show through my pictures that I post that it's all legit, but people have their concerns - I understand - I do too when I'm looking. Just sell the real thing. People will be thankful for your honesty and often will be a repeat customer.

    Roan The Demon Kitty
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't sell crafts online (I wish I was that talented) but I do buy a lot. But I've noticed that sites that were intended for crafts (Etsy, etc) are just flooded with c**p like this, and it infuriates me because there are people out there with genuine talent, and instead the search results are flooded with the same mass produced c**p you'll find on sites like Shein. You've got to be much more careful and thorough with searching for what you want these days :/

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    Leslie Green
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Usually Christmas socks are just that, after Christmas they usually either fall apart or are left in the cupboard. Until next Christmas.

    Leanne Hailes
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Crock socks and Lizard legging things sort of 🤔

    Viv Hart
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those croc socks are so easy to crochet, what gives with weird stripy things?

    Guy Smiley
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol! I'm sorry- that's terrible.

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    #37

    Friend Ordered A Ghost Bouquet Of Flowers

    Friend Ordered A Ghost Bouquet Of Flowers

    JepsenRebel Report

    Joeshar
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Expected 👻 but received 🦉

    ॐBoyGanesh
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    1-800-flowers determines the designs. Local florists who pay for the association can do the designs based on having the flower stock. They also buy accessories for the design catalogue. Or, they’re supposed to. That doesn’t mean they have the items in stock nor have any skill set on making said designs. They often wing it and as long as they have the flower count or general idea, that’s what ya get & what the fine print says.

    David
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cute ghosts vs the head of a possessed snowy owl.

    Canandelabra
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cute and spooky? Or slightly terrifying

    Danish Susanne
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The representation is not exact, but the actual one is much scarier, so I wouldn't complain

    Thiago Gonsalves
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The right one includes a demon possession

    Lady Gypsy Rain
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Am I the only one seeing the beginning of an owl face here?

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    #38

    Yeah, Just Put The Kellogg Logo

    Yeah, Just Put The Kellogg Logo

    harps_joey , harps_joey Report

    Marzipanda
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah, should have added an arrow to point out the alleged Kellogg's logo -> 🤪

    Leslie Green
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Should have asked for an a sample first. Too make sure the font was right etc!! Simple.

    Floeckchen
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aren't they quiet valuable nowadays? I thought I read about it somewhere (propably on BP too)

    #39

    Bought A $150 Harry Osborn Action Figure Online, And Here's What They Sent Me

    Bought A $150 Harry Osborn Action Figure Online, And Here's What They Sent Me

    UrameshiYuusuke Report

    JayWantsACat
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's from the The Amusing Spoderman film.

    MontanaMariner
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Laughable Bugdude has had a rough 2024 already.

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    Nannychachi
    Community Member
    Premium
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You deserve that for spending $150 on a stupid action figure. I said what I said.

    BrookeBT
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why order that character? Do what you want. Only my opinion, but he stunk. Also leg day seemed to be focused on one leg only

    He's a nut
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's just his inbred cousin.

    AussieTolkein
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't recognize this Harry, whose spiderman is he from?

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    #40

    Well, At Least I Have 3

    Well, At Least I Have 3

    Bigbadbadger-mole Report

    Stephanie Did It
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This has happened to me several times, ordering one item and having multiples delivered with some 'delayed.' The delayed one sometimes shows up and sometimes it mysteriously melts away.

    T0t@lly-f!ne!
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, it wasn't because he didn't order them, it's because he only has three wheels for his car

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    Cassie
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That one won't come. You'll eventually get a refund for it, but it won't be available anymore. No, they don't care that you need four of the same.

    Bry Falcis
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The fourth got stuck on a bush while they were rolling down the hill on the way to your porch

    Just-A-Black-Cat
    Community Member
    1 year ago

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    Tiffany Wilson
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I work in a receiving department and when this happens, it's usually the box with the packing list. It's so infuriating.

    James Peek
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This happens to my SIL. He'll order one of something and get three or more and then get a refund.

    Bob Brooce
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG, a package is a day late. You should call the consumer advocate at your local TV station.

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    #41

    What I Ordered vs. What I Got

    What I Ordered vs. What I Got

    To keep it short, I was specifically looking for a Goldendoodle holiday figurine for my mother-in-law. At the time, there were no reviews on this and it was $30 so I took a risk. It didn’t pay off this time… I at least thought it would be 3D.

    I would be a bit upset if it wasn’t so funny. I think I’m going to keep him and put him outside.

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    Benjamin
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Failed to see the 1 star rating

    Little Wonder
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "At the time" - might not have been rated when they ordered.

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    Corlissa
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It never mentioned it was 3D!

    Shelli Aderman
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did you not scroll through to look at the dimensions?

    pat hayes
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ALWAYS CK AND DOUBLE CK MEASUREMENTS!

    MR
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like the advertised picure.

    I'm.Just.A.Girl
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's a good way to look at it at least.😊

    Sue Knerl
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe someone will steal it.

    Crybabyartist
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How much for that spray can in the window?

    Slap Shot
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don’t order anything from Amazon unless it has free returns.

    Just Another Girl
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I almost bought something like this, but I read the dimensions.

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    #42

    I Ordered The Quest 3 For $500 On Amazon And Received A Box Of Plastic Cutlery

    I Ordered The Quest 3 For $500 On Amazon And Received A Box Of Plastic Cutlery

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    Kare Deter
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Your quest has just begun. The quest to get the item you actually ordered.

    Peachylady
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And that will lead you to another clue. And another...

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    David
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    amazon says they have over 1 million errors a day in packages sent in the US, because of the volume they handle. You just get it corrected

    Roan The Demon Kitty
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's not about the volume they handle, it's about scammers selling on the site. There was absolutely tons of them during the PS5 release, when people were desperate to get hold of the hard to acquire ps5's, scammers on amazon were selling PS5's for marked up prices, only for it to be the PS5 box with a brick or something inside of it.

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    Bob Brooce
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Somebody who ordered $10 worth of plastic cutlery got themselves a hell of a good deal.

    ShellsBells
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like the shipping label got applied to the wrong box. It happens all the time. It's typically operator error, not the equipments fault.

    Goat express
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So I actually ordered a box of plastic silverware several months ago and it never came...

    Hugendubel
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    a quest of which employer took em more like...

    amber tudor
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I ordered an 8ft wood rack and got a 2oz bottle of coffee pot cleaner

    Fluffy Griffin
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How do you prove/ convince them that you were scammed? My luck I'd be stuck with cutlery and out $500

    VonBlade
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Handwash only. Truly an heirloom set of cutlery.

    Robert Trebor
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I ordered a kitchen ricer once and got a child's athletic outfit. They did take it back, but I had to fight them on their chat line.

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    #43

    At Least It's The Same Fabric?

    At Least It's The Same Fabric?

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    CooperDooper81
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If by 'the same fabric' you mean 'totally different fabrics' then yeah.

    D Wall
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s for the little girl in you…

    Corlissa
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gift it to a friend who has a daughter that size?

    Crybabyartist
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Apparently all the buttons came off the girl on the left.

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    #44

    Ordered New Vans, Received Someone's Smelly Old Reeboks

    Ordered New Vans, Received Someone's Smelly Old Reeboks

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    Just-A-Black-Cat
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Delivery driver: "Lemme just.. ah, new shoes. Wait, what am i gonna do with my old ones?" *slips back into box* "Nobody's gonna know"

    Ace
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    More likely somebody on the supply side did something like that, then the picker unknowingly just took the box off the shelf.

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    T0t@lly-f!ne!
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Could've been an accident. Most orders are sent directly from stores, and it's possible a s****y customer slipped old shoes into the new shoes box, and when it was taken off the shelf to be shipped, nobody checked inside.

    Paul Macdonell
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How nice! You bought some nice person in the warehouse a new pair of Vans.

    Marzipanda
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It happens. You might've ordered Ew Vans instead of New Vans.

    Violet Jensen
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This was COMMON when I worked in the shoe dept of a kohls. People steal shoes and replace them.

    René Sauer
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    reminds me when I got new steel toed boots at my warehouse, at end of shift. went to the break room to slip them right on and toss the old ones, because I didn´t want to bother carrying the big shoe box on the bus. A truck driver was there, too (the break room was public, not employee only) was there, too and asked me to give him the old ones. I just shrugged and did.

    Ralph Watkins
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I ordered a set of car speakers thru Amazon. The box was legit. Not the speakers inside. They were rated for less than half the wattage & from cheap, Chinese named company.

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    #45

    So I Bought A Spider-Man Mask On eBay, And Here's What I Got

    So I Bought A Spider-Man Mask On eBay, And Here's What I Got

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    SCamp
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ha HA!! 🤣 I actually laughed out loud at that!! Thank you

    crazy_stupid
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Underpants, underpants, does whatever and Under can...

    CORGI QUEEN
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not the hero the world needs and I'm not the hero the world wants.

    Ariel Gershon
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those women on the shirt are laughing

    Marzipanda
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well if it's any consolation, some spiders (like the mouse spider) do have fat heads. Be proud of what mama eBay gave you!

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    #46

    Ordered A Filter For My Camera And They Sent It In A Mailer Envelope

    Ordered A Filter For My Camera And They Sent It In A Mailer Envelope

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    Cecilia Herrera
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a wonder they didn't send a coffee filter!

    lawrence Andrew
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The coffy filter they ship in a box with bubble wrap.

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    Loren Pechtel
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good filters have cases that would protect them. The lack of that makes me quite suspicious of the quality of the product.

    #47

    Mistakes Were Made

    Mistakes Were Made

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    Canandelabra
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd make it into an Xmas ornament. Or a keychain for someone I hate lol

    Lee
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have one of these. It's great for putting chocolate on hot chocolate with cream or other stuff.

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You probably need one that's grater in size.

    Ace
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We actually have and use a cheese grate even smaller than that. Perfect for parmesan.

    TheElderNom
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a smaller one, it's great for lemon, ginger and garlic.

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    #48

    My Mum Ordered A Gin Glass For My Dad For His Birthday. She Wanted It To Say "Celtic" In The Middle Of The Glass, But She Got This Instead

    My Mum Ordered A Gin Glass For My Dad For His Birthday. She Wanted It To Say "Celtic" In The Middle Of The Glass, But She Got This Instead

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    Tucker Cahooter
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pity she didn't ask for a personalised glass for her husband Malcolm

    Cee Grant
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A lot of these have to do with the buyer not understanding how this works. It's not a conversation with a human.

    Rostit.. .
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that is from a really poorly done co2 laser machine.

    Leslie Green
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I quite like it, It’s glass still can be drunk out of.

    Five Years
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    AI just don't get it. And never will don't get it.

    Roan The Demon Kitty
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    clearly the person in charge of customizing your glass was a rangers fan...

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    #49

    The Etsy Shop Nailed It With Our Notes

    The Etsy Shop Nailed It With Our Notes

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    Little Wonder
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know why you'd put that in the notes to seller anyway. They don't care why you're buying it!

    Boo-Urns
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "doughter"... are you saying she's fat?

    Marzipanda
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Didn't work out for his son either. All work and no play made Jack a dough boy.

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    td0013
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Remember when Etsy was actual hand-made 1-off crafts made by private artists and not another Wish cesspool?

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    #50

    If You Buy Things From Any Big Box Store, Open Them Immediately Even If You Aren't Going To Use Them Immediately. Thanks, Best Buy QC, There Goes $300

    If You Buy Things From Any Big Box Store, Open Them Immediately Even If You Aren't Going To Use Them Immediately. Thanks, Best Buy QC, There Goes $300

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    Brightly
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Best Buy has the worst return policy and they have quality issues all the time. I refuse to shop there anymore.

    MontanaMariner
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I haven't been in one, or on their website in at least a decade. Here, they are the most expensive place in town.

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    Awesome At Being Autistic
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OP thought they were buying a 55 - 250 mm camera lens, only to open the box and find out it was a cheaper 18 - 55 mm camera lens. Somebody swapped out the lens before OP bought it, and from the caption it seems OP may not have found out in time to be able to return it.

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    Peachylady
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Packing Guy: It has the number 55 on it? Close enough! Let's ship this thing.

    Ralph Watkins
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to buy refurbished. Not anymore. I ordered a refurb laptop for my daughter for Christmas. Lone delay & it finally arrived on Christmas Eve. I pull the box out of the box & it has a big orange sticker on the box "Inoperable". I open it up & sure enough, it has damage to the case & the screen is shattered. I was highly ticked. Now the vendor gave me a hassle that it must have been damaged enroute. That sticker did not mean anything they said. They finally allowed me to do a return & sent a working one after I left a terrible review. In my review I said it be a long time before I do business with them again. I planned on 2 years but it was closer to 5 years before I used that vendor again.

    You stole that from Robocop
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't Canon/Nikon come with 18-55mm? Looks like someone swapped their standard for a zoom, personally I'd have gone for an 18-300mm but there you go.

    Glen Ellyn
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I haven't shopped at Best Buy in years. In my experience, their prices are always far higher than other places.

    Kraneia The Dancing Dryad
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I haven't had too many problems with BB , but I agree you should check your purchase soon after getting it so that problems can be corrected quickly. This goes for any expensive purchase, really.

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