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63 Times Unlucky People Ended Up Dealing With Painfully Expensive Mistakes
Luck has a funny way of keeping us on our toes. Some days, it seems to bless us with one good thing after another. On others, it shows absolutely no mercy and leaves us dealing with situations we never saw coming.
Below, we’ve rounded up some painfully expensive fails shared online by people who found themselves on the wrong side of luck. Scroll down to check them out for yourself, and don’t forget to leave some kind words in the comments below. These poor souls could really use some cheering up after everything they’ve been through.
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#1
Company Owner Decided To Stop Paying His Drivers So One Of Them Parked Their Semi On The Owners Ferrari And Just Left It There
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#2
Came Home Late From Work, Drop My Open Sandwhich In The Parking Lot. Go To Make Pasta, The First Pot Slips And I Pour It All On The Ground. Make A Second Pot And The Handle Straight Up Breaks And My Pasta Goes Everywhere. Didn't Eat; Had A Lil Cry
#3
Been Waiting 6 Weeks For A Rather Expensive Toilet So We Can Fit It At A Client's House, It Has Finally Arrived
#4
A Friend Sent Me This Picture Today
Upstaged75 2 months ago
My dad did that once. He did know what drywall is, he just slipped. Mom was not impressed. 😂
#5
My Dad's Old Truck Got Hit By A Truck Carrying Old Rotten Potato Slurry To A Feed Lot For Cows. His Passenger Window Was Down
#6
My Boss Installed A Water Dispenser Yesterday. This Morning, We Got Into The Office To This
#7
Was Mad Because I Thought I Chipped/Broke My Favorite Cologne Bottle Until I Realized What Actually Happened
I’ve dropped Fahrenheit before and broke bottles previously - it’s my go to since middle school in the 90s so statistically things are ‘gonna happen’ I suppose. I thought when I dropped it in the sink, that the black spot there was a chip from the bottle somewhere … split seconds later I realized my mistake. it’s a nasty little hole.
Already ordered a porcelain repair kit. Gonna give that a shot before I have to ask management how much a new sink is gonna cost me.
On the positive side, my bottle of cologne is juuuusssttt fine so at least I smell nice while I cry.
#8
Misread The "Minus" Checkboxes On The Delivery App And Successfully Paid $25 For Two Empty Toasted Buns. 🍔
Thought I was treating myself to a Whopper. Turns out I accidentally opted out of the meat, lettuce, cheese, and all the sauces. Shoutout to the staff for not questioning my sanity and executing this perfectly.
Upstaged75 2 months ago
The staff should have known there was something wrong with the order! 🙄
#9
Cat Jumped Into The Paint Tray…
Our (orange, of course) cat jumped into my husband’s paint tray and then sprinted downstairs.
#10
When You Accidentally Use The Wrong Spray On Your Lawn
#11
Broke The Window At Work
Was so stressed this morning that I accidentally bumped my pallet into the window just BARELY, but apparently good enough!
#12
Guy Dropped A $40,000 Pallet Of Glass On His First Day
Upstaged75 2 months ago
Things like this are why I don't work at a job where anything expensive is breakable. I'm like a bull in a China shop.
#13
Someone Lost Their $1100 Sunglasses On The Sidewalk By My Apartment
Salttypepper 2 months ago
Who the hell would pay that much for sunglasses even if I could afford that I’d never spend that much money on just sunglasses
Michael None 2 months ago
Anyone who spends $1100 on sunglasses should be tried and convicted of being an absolute tool.
Lady Gypsy Rain 2 months ago
Sunglasses this expensive often include a free replacement, no questions asked warranty. Heck, I’ve bought a $40 pair of sunglasses with that. I’ve replaced them twice in fifteen years and only paid a small fee for shipping.
Not-a-Clue (she/her) 2 months ago (edited)
My question would be, how do you know they are $1100? If I found a pair of sunglasses it wouldn't occur to me to look up the price. Are there people who genuinely know what things like this cost without looking it up?
Shelley Dawson 2 months ago
And I left a pair of Vuarnet sunglasses at Yo Sushi, Manchester Arndale Centre. I knew where I left them. I had barely got out of the restaurant before I realised. In the minute or so since I left, they were gone.
#14
Someone At Porsche Is Getting Fired Today
Lyone Fein 2 months ago
How did anyone approve insurance for this place without requiring them to put in a curb or wall?
#15
Recently Tried An Expensive Rental Clothing Subscription. UPS Threw The Package Of Clothes/Bags Into My Backyard. I Have Two Puppies
#16
Halfway Through My Run 😭
Alex Schneider 2 months ago
I just read the letter- how can this not be a producing failure? They look barely worn and shoes are built to last a couple of years
#17
Neighbors Removed Their Retaining Wall Without Realizing It Was Providing Support For This Other Wall, Ultimately Leading To Its Failure
#18
Samsung Technicians Came To Fix My TV With A Backlight Issue But Left After Breaking The Actual Screen
It’s a lot worse in person and I have no words. They said they’d be back in a few days with a new screen and power board but at this point I’d like a whole new TV.
#19
My Watch Fell Into The Wood Chipper At Work
#20
Paint Store Guy Didn't Close The Can Properly
Bought a car one week ago, more expensive than I could really afford but so beautiful. Picked up paint while on vacation to paint my mom's house. Teenager working at paint store apparently didn't close the can properly. That's 1 gallon of slightly greenish gray wall paint on the floor of my new car. Paint store guy's response was to apologize profusely, give me another gallon of paint, and throw in a free tub of miracle wipes. Lovely.
Upstaged75 2 months ago
Should have spoken to a store manager about cleaning reimbursement. I'm sure they have some sort of policy about it.
#21
Just Dropped All My Keys Into A Sewer Grate In A Paid Parking Spot😐
Was having an exceptional day too. Parked in the spot to take my dog for a walk along a river in the city and totally forgot I had my keys in my lap when I opened my door to get out. Who knows how deep the water is..
EDIT: Thanks for all the great suggestions, will be sure to tie my keys to a 30 feet piece of yarn next time in case something like this happens again. Jokes aside I had a locksmith come out and he was able to make me 2 car keys, but sadly my wallet is $700 lighter. Very costly lesson learned..
#22
Someone Just Left A Freight Container In The Middle Of The Highway
Literally just in the middle of an intersection at a red light lmao. Tf happened here?
#23
Just Got Home From A Brutal Shift On Labor Day- And Discovered I Left A Whole Bag Of Groceries I Bought Last Night In My Hot Car
#24
Coworker Had An Accident In The Yard And Punctured A Tanker Car Full Of Hot Asphalt
#25
I Work At A Small Coffee Shop. My Boss Just Absent-Mindedly Poured Unroasted Beans Into A Batch Of Roasted Ones. Here's Us Separating 10,000 Beans...by Hand
PeachPossum 2 months ago
Meh, before having someone sit there sorting this out, I'd try roasting a small amount, a cup or two, on low heat until the raw beans are a light roast. Sure the roasted ones would get cooked a bit more, but hey, maybe you'd hit upon a new house blend.
#26
I Just Broke A $5,000.00 Bottle Of Remy Martin Louis XIII Cognac At Work
Justin Case 2 months ago
You just drank A $5,000.00 bottle of Remy Martin Louis XIII cognac at work and then poured some water on the floor.
#27
Tried To Squash A Bug In My Car
I felt like I barely hit it. I can’t believe it broke, I just got it tinted 2 months ago
#28
Today At Work, A Coworker Crashed A Trolley Full Of Plates Needed For A Function
#29
Expensive Mistake
Woof Yo 2 months ago
Context: May 2019, This image shows the aftermath of a massive LED video wall collapse that occurred at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas Financial Impact: Production industry professionals estimated the physical damage to the equipment to be between $300,000 and $700,000 in materials alone. Nobody was injured.
#30
My Neighbor Parks This Expensive Car On The Street
#31
Mattress Moving Day In The Rain
#32
Apparently D And R Look The Same When You're Tired
#33
Started The Weekend By Popping Off My Crown While Flossing
#34
Coworker Thought My Mug Warmer Was A Charger
Beak Hookage 2 months ago
This is what happens when you're too rude and entitled to ask first!
#35
Installed The Doorstop, Boss!
Gold Monkey 2 months ago
This photo is an illustration of the difference between scientific rigor and ignorant "common sense."
#36
Drilling Gone Wrong: Cut Through Live Cables
#37
Everything I Own Outside Is Dented
#38
Accidently Left My Freezer Open Over The Weekend. Had To Throw It All Away. Gutted
Mark Alexander 2 months ago
I was going to bed one night and my water flosser tripped a breaker. Meh. I'm tired. I'll pop it back tomorrow. Who puts an upstairs bathroom on the same circuit as the garage outlet with your freezer on it? Who?
#39
Phone Purchased At 10:20am, Black Ice Got Me At 1:30pm
#40
Pillow Exploded In Dryer And Looks Like Fried Rice
#41
Framed The Door In, Boss
#43
Spilled Paint Just Missed The Drop Cloth
#44
There Is A Reason Oven Racks Exist
Wife thought the bottom of the oven was a good place to set the glass cookware for baking when the racks were full. Exploded when removed and set on the stove, ruining dinner.
Upstaged75 2 months ago
How did she make it to adulthood not knowing that you don't put things on the bottom of the oven? Especially glass!
#45
Mom Stood Next To The Fireplace With Her Long, Expensive Down Jacket
#46
Just Bought This Underwater Protective Case In Thailand And Went Swimming With It
#47
Dropped My Wedding Ring This Morning
#48
Got A Free Car Wash And It Took My Sideview Mirror Cap
I know it’s not their responsibility if something gets damaged but damn this is unfortunate.
Upstaged75 2 months ago
I did that to my own car on the side of my garage. 😫 Luckily I found it on the ground and was able to tape most of it back on. I'm afraid to find out how much it's going to cost to replace!
#49
No Money? Check. Need To Move? Check. New Expense? Check
#50
Dog Ate My Passport One Day Before Returning Home. Luckily I Don't Need It LOL
#51
Liquid Bleach Dripping From The Maids Cart All The Way Down The Hall Of My Hotel
#52
My Neighbour Drilled Into Our Wall
Alex Schneider 2 months ago
I would totally add a tiny sign ( Home of dangermouse) and a doorbell
#53
My Expensive $500 New Year’s Dinner (I Got Cheated)
#54
Sold My iPad In Public Space At Night In Minnesotan -10f Temperature, Turned Out It's Fake
#55
Just Lost Thousands Of Dollars Worth Of Product At Work. Most Likely Getting Fired
Upstaged75 2 months ago
From the OP: It's bell pepper, about $250 a kilo and we lost 20 kilos in total. What happened was I was discharging the product inside the container and I thought I was completely done because none was coming out. I undo all of the screws, lift it up, and a s**t ton poor's out. It turned out that the valve closed due to the vibration of the pump motor and there was a lot of leftover.
#56
Kitchen Sink “Pipe” Burst. I’m Leaving For Vacation In An Hour
Kabuki Kitsune 2 months ago
Tends to happen if you've ever run something like Drain-O or similar through it. The caustic nature of that can (and will) eat through pipe walls. It can even weaken PVC piping to the point of failure.
#57
Ready To Play A Few Birthday Presents Only To Discover This. Don't Have $1000, So I'm Hoping A Few Laughs Can Be Had At My Expense
#58
Moved Into The New House And Found Out Our Toddler Broke Our 65” TV
Beak Hookage 2 months ago
"Anyway, so that's how I ended up being left on the doorstep of the orphanage."
#59
800$ Mouth Gaurd Fell Off The Counter And Shattered
#60
Made The Mistake Of Not Asking Market Price… $53 Per Shrimp
#61
Walking From Costco. Most Expensive Purchase Of The Day
#62
Another Congress Of The Car On The Stairs On Lanzeron: This Time A Man At The Wheel
#63
Was Going Through A Tough Week, Thought Of Gifting Myself My First Ever Expensive Makeup Item On My Birthday :')
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Shelley Dawson 2 months ago
You missed the most important option for how to deal with such issues. It is to burst into hysterical tears, throw your self to the floor and rock your self whilst babbling against the heavens.
Forrest Hobbs 2 months ago
Shelley Dawson: oh! If only that actually gave me some relief against the relentless relentlessness of the world... 😉😂
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You missed the most important option for how to deal with such issues. It is to burst into hysterical tears, throw your self to the floor and rock your self whilst babbling against the heavens.
Forrest Hobbs 2 months ago
Shelley Dawson: oh! If only that actually gave me some relief against the relentless relentlessness of the world... 😉😂
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