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We’ve never had it easier when it comes to buying and selling secondhand stuff. That unworn top gathering dust in your closet? Someone out there wants it. Looking for a cute bag without the boutique price tag? A few clicks online and it’s yours. At least, that’s the theory.

In practice, anything involving other humans is destined to go sideways. Which is why both buyers and sellers regularly find themselves in increasingly unhinged DM exchanges that would make Tarantino dialogue look reasonable.

The Instagram account DM Drama captures these gloriously painful conversations in all their chaotic glory. We’ve rounded up the best of them below.

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#1

Buyer and seller confused over item details in a frustrating buying and selling conversation gone wrong.

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6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well that's just sad. How do you get khaki from car key??

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    Chat conversation showing a buyer and seller interaction where buying and selling things did not go well.

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    Mobey Drunk
    Mobey Drunk
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    Premium     2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think this was an ad for a cyber truck.

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    #3

    Chat conversation revealing a buyer and seller dispute with fake car crash proof in buying and selling things gone wrong.

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    Rosecrucian Roeth
    Rosecrucian Roeth
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    10 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why would you order if the reviews seem to have a recurring theme of her lying?

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    Chat conversation showing buyer worried about no reviews when buying Korn adidas Campus shoes, a buying and selling fail example.

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    Lotekguy
    Lotekguy
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    Premium     5 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How can you get scammed on something you're not interested in buying?

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    #5

    Parcel full of baked beans instead of a Reform UK T-shirt showing buying and selling things that did not go well.

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    Laughing Orc
    Laughing Orc
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    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Much rather have the baked beans than any association with the UK's home-grown MAGA wannabes.

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    #6

    Text message exchange showing a failed buying and selling negotiation with an unfriendly response included.

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    Mike F
    Mike F
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    5 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, they have those on the other side of the pond as well?

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    #7

    Chat conversation showing confusion over clothing size in a buying and selling transaction gone wrong.

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    Upstaged75
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    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This sounds like a conversation with CrystalWitch. 😂

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    #8

    Chat conversation showing a seller canceling an order with an unusual personal reason in buying and selling fails.

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    #9

    Customer disputes parcel delivery with photos and messages in a buying and selling transaction gone wrong.

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    Laughing Orc
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    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why are the words "police" and "theft" in need of censoring....?

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    #10

    Man wearing a knitted hat in a mirror selfie, reacting to a failed buying and selling item experience online.

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    Michael Largey
    Michael Largey
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    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Apparently her knitting wasn't the only thing she was tending to.

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    #11

    Conversation showing a confusing buying and selling exchange with an unexpected extra item and package mystery.

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    #12

    Chat conversation showing a buyer doubting seller’s excuse and proof of injury in a buying and selling situation.

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    #13

    Conversation about buying and selling 7 David Walliams books with payment and delivery issues shown.

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    poiplescales
    poiplescales
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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Most library computers require your library id to log in to print things

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    #14

    Chat conversation showing a buying and selling situation that did not go well with a canceled purchase.

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    #15

    Conversation showing a buying and selling dispute over delayed shipping of Prada sunglasses turning rude and confrontational.

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    WubiDubi
    WubiDubi
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    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not your buddy, friend!

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    #16

    Conversation on a resale app showing a huge price gap in buying and selling things that did not go well.

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    #17

    Chat conversation showing awkward buying and selling attempt on a shopping app with unwanted random messages.

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

    Can you block and report? Because that's what I would be doing

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    #18

    Text message conversation showing a buying and selling misunderstanding involving a returned Chelsea shirt request.

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    #19

    Chat conversation showing a confusing exchange about shipping costs, highlighting buying and selling things not going well.

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    Upstaged75
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    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Condition is the word I believe they're looking for.

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    #20

    Skeleton modeling a purple Eldon cashmere scarf for a funny buying and selling things fail example.

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    #21

    A hand holding a plastic water bottle wrapped in plastic wrap containing a pair of eyeglasses, illustrating buying and selling fails.

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    #22

    Screenshot of a buyer informing delay in selling on Vinted due to personal issues, illustrating buying and selling problems.

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    #23

    Message exchange over a Shein crop top sale showing buyer-seller communication problems and misunderstandings in buying and selling.

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    #24

    Text conversation showing a buying and selling dispute with the seller canceling an order for rude reasons.

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    #25

    Chat conversation about buying and selling mishap where buyer got trapped for hours needing rescue and causing delays.

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    #26

    Screenshot of a buying and selling conversation about clothing size and fit, illustrating a buying and selling fail.

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    #27

    Buyer claims missing parcel despite seller’s precautions, illustrating when buying and selling things did not go well with delivery disputes.

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    #28

    Buyer and seller in a messaging exchange with delays and misunderstandings during an online buying and selling transaction.

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    Upstaged75
    Upstaged75
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    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Magaluf is a resort town in Spain. I had to look it up to understand this one.

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    #29

    Haunted ceramic clown for sale with spooky history, showing unusual events after buying in a buying and selling fail story.

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    Mike F
    Mike F
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    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder if you can buy it and have it shipped elsewhere? 😂😂

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    #30

    Text message conversation about buying a vintage jacket with unexpected hair in pockets, illustrating buying and selling fails.

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    #31

    Conversation showing failed buying and selling communication about delayed parcel shipment and cancellation request.

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    Mike F
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    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a verbal tennis match. Click the link, holy cow.

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    #32

    Chat conversation showing a buyer requesting proof of delivery, followed by a humorous unexpected delivery photo.

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    #33

    Rare Baby Beanie Bear listed for £50,000 with tags, buyer questions price in a buying and selling things fail.

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    #34

    Chat conversation on buying app where buyer confuses selling clothes with personal chatting in buying and selling fails.

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    #35

    Text message conversation with humorous confusion, illustrating times buying and selling things did not go well.

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    #36

    Buyer showing a Halloween costume with green face paint and a brown waistcoat after a buying and selling exchange.

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    #37

    Buyer and seller chat about delay with a finger stuck in a lemonade can before order cancellation in buying and selling fails.

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    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Totally reasonable, theres just no possible way to take that extremely robust can apart to free his very definitely stuck finger without going to A&E.

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    #38

    Chat conversation showing buyer confused about paying £1,000 for Adidas top during buying and selling mishap.

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    #39

    Buyer complaining about greasy KFC bag used for packaging a top, highlighting a buying and selling fail scenario.

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    #40

    Bizarre homemade cake listing with distorted face and misshapen fingers, showing buying and selling things fail humor.

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    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would pay just to have them throw that cake away. 😂 It's cursed.

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    #41

    Screenshot of a buying and selling conversation about a damaged ASOS top and buyer complaints with delivery issues.

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    #42

    Conversation showing a failed buying and selling transaction dispute over a Burberry shirt on a resale platform.

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    Mike F
    Mike F
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    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And now the child is crying, right?

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    #43

    Text messages about a buyer claiming swapped shoes in a parcel, showing Adidas shoes instead of Prada, a buying and selling fail.

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    #44

    Text message exchange showing confusion and frustration, illustrating times buying and selling things did not go well.

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    #45

    Chat conversation about buying Ugg shoes with sarcastic and dismissive replies showing buying and selling things did not go well.

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    #46

    Chat conversation showing a buyer complaining about Gymshark trousers with a fake stain in a buying and selling fail.

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    #47

    Screenshot of a buyer-seller dispute showing damaged clothing and complaints about buying and selling things not going well.

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    #48

    Text message exchange showing a heated dispute over buying and selling items involving blocked accounts and accusations.

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    #49

    Chat conversation showing buying and selling fails with damaged parcels and delivery confusion for an online order.

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    #50

    Buyer and seller dispute over undisclosed writing in a book, highlighting times buying and selling things did not go well.

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    #51

    Chat conversation showing a delay in picking up a navy 2-piece suit order in a buying and selling transaction.

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    Laughing Orc
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    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Huh? Am I missing something here?

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    #52

    Chat conversation about a refund for designer leopard print ski goggles in a buying and selling dispute.

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    #53

    Chat conversation showing buying and selling fail with payment issues during an Xbox series X transaction.

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    #54

    Customer review about a vintage sweatshirt listing showcasing challenges in buying and selling with misleading photos and item condition.

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    #55

    Screenshot of a buyer complaining about a dog food purchase on Vinted, highlighting failed buying and selling experiences.

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    #56

    Chat conversation showing a confusing exchange about buying and selling jewelry with contradictory claims.

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    #57

    Buyer complains about pillowcase quality and microfiber fabric in a buying and selling transaction gone wrong.

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    #58

    Buyer wants to cancel purchase due to shipping delay, showing common problems in buying and selling transactions.

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    #59

    Buyer and seller messaging dispute over item shipment and tracking details with negative reviews and cancellation issues.

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    #60

    Chat conversation showing a buyer unable to cancel a purchase, illustrating times buying and selling things did not go well.

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    #61

    Chat conversation about buying and selling tech fleece clothing, highlighting doubts and authenticity concerns.

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    #62

    Buyer and seller arguing over a dress condition in a frustrating buying and selling interaction online.

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    #63

    Customer review exchange showing buying and selling conflict with aggressive messages and accusations on a resale platform.

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    #64

    Tweet about selling a leopard print coat on Vinted with buyer's message about a fancy dress in a buying and selling fail.

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    #65

    Customer confusion over buying and selling reborn baby dolls leading to awkward online exchange.

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    #66

    Chat conversation shows a buyer offended by sale of funeral flowers, highlighting buying and selling things that did not go well.

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    #67

    Chat conversation showing a buyer and seller miscommunication about shipping an ASOS oversized coat, illustrating buying and selling fails.

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    #68

    Chat conversation about stained jeans purchase, refund request denied due to seller's illness, highlighting buying and selling issues.

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    #69

    Online buying and selling conversation showing sizing confusion for a red jumper with a poorly fitting model photo.

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    #70

    Chat messages showing a buying and selling mishap with a delayed shipment due to a seller’s hospital admission.

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    #71

    Chat screenshot showing a negotiating buyer and seller over a Gymshark T-shirt price, highlighting buying and selling fails.

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    #72

    Buyer comments on seller using excessive tags in Nike running shorts listing, showing buying and selling things did not go well.

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    #73

    Text message exchange showing a buyer frustrated with shipping delays during an online selling transaction.

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    #74

    Chat conversation and listing of a titanium hip for sale, an example of buying and selling things gone wrong.

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    #75

    Improvised shoe wrapped in plastic bags and tape, illustrating awkward buying and selling fails in unusual street setting.

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    #76

    Hand holding a plastic bag with a knitted item inside, illustrating a buying and selling things fail moment outdoors.

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    #77

    Hand holding a poorly packaged black knitted item wrapped in excessive duct tape, illustrating buying and selling fails.

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    #78

    Chat conversation showing buyer asking for chain thickness comparison, seller sending euros instead of a coin in buying and selling fail.

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    #79

    Conversation about worn Ugg boots with a white mark, illustrating buying and selling things that did not go well.

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    #80

    Chat conversation showing a frustrating buying and selling exchange about boots listed for years without selling.

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