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Online shopping is super convenient, a whole world of products and services to choose from that will get delivered to your doorstep at the click of a button. However, there is, of course, a price to pay for all this convenience and cheap stuff.

Firstly, you don't get to physically touch, smell, and judge the actual dimensions of a product like you would in a shop. This can lead to all kinds of misunderstandings and even epic fails, mainly if you are dealing with some unscrupulous companies from less regulated countries.

Then there is the waiting. Your ordered goodies could get stuck in customs, and the wrong product could've been sent by mistake, it also might get broken in transit. It could end up being an awfully long time between you clicking 'buy' on the online shopping site and actually receiving a satisfactory product in your hand! However, these are the risks we take for a bargain, and not having to drag around town looking for something in a shop. We here at Bored Panda had compiled a list of times when online shopping fails went hilariously wrong, as a kind of cautionary tale. Do your research on counterfeit goods before you click that button! Scroll down below to check the expectations vs reality photos out for yourself, as well as some previous posts here, here and here, and share your own shopping fails experiences in the comments!

#1

This Patch I Ordered Off Amazon...

This Patch I Ordered Off Amazon...

Of course on rare occasions it can go the other way, and you can receive something even better than what you expected. I know which badge I'd prefer in this case! Sometimes the world makes us all want to pack up and leave

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#2

My Grandpa's Neighbor Ordered An Inflatable Santa Online... They Sent Him The Wrong Size

My Grandpa's Neighbor Ordered An Inflatable Santa Online... They Sent Him The Wrong Size

This guy then floated it up and put it in front of his house in Brooklyn. It surely makes for an impressive Christmas decoration!

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#3

Royal Quality

Royal Quality

This is amazing on so many levels; from the spelling mistake to the artists impression of the Royal couple. Although some might say, it's actually pretty accurate! Either way, this is definitely a collector's item.

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#4

My Wife Ordered A Backpack From Amazon To Use As A Carry On. Cat For Scale

My Wife Ordered A Backpack From Amazon To Use As A Carry On. Cat For Scale

This cat looks quite happy with the situation, it's now the proud owner of a brand new catpack. Now it looks ready to set off on an exciting adventure of self-discovery. Where first? Purr-is? Meow York?

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Zoe Drake
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Black cats rule but that one is going to murder you while you sleep, or just put a mouse in your mouth while you sleep! Good luck!

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#5

Might Be Wrong Though

Might Be Wrong Though

Mixups do happen! Photo evidence works a treat this time, as Dylan Evans discovered hilariously. Gotta say, it does rather suit him though


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#6

Photo Evidence Of Earrings That Never Arrived

Photo Evidence Of Earrings That Never Arrived

How do you provide photo evidence of something that's not there? This Twitter user ordered some earrings on the popular Chinese online retailer AliExpress, and they just didn't show up. It's probably happened to you too at one point, hasn't it? Usually the company will find the problem and make sure the product gets to you ASAP, but not this time. They wanted to be sure they weren't being tricked. "Show us that you don't have the earrings," they demanded. WTF?? This is Iris' cheeky attempt to comply.

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Paul K. Johnson
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I ordered and expensive set of Japanese chisels through Amazon. They were packed in a bubble envelope. I received a torn envelope, an invoice and nothing else. To get a refund I had to return the "order" so I put the empty envelope in another envelope and sent it back. I did get the refund though. :)

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#7

My Friend Bought This Costume Online And I’ve Been Laughing All Day

My Friend Bought This Costume Online And I’ve Been Laughing All Day

Deadpool, is that you? This costume is sure to be a hit at any Halloween party, although maybe not for all the right reasons...This looks more like the dimwitted lovechild of deadpool and spiderman

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#8

Ordered A Russian Patch For My New Jacket... Got A Pride Flag

Ordered A Russian Patch For My New Jacket... Got A Pride Flag

Some masterful trolling going on here, considering Russia's 'reputation' on LBGT rights. Somebody wanted to make a statement, and they succeeded!

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Anne
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Seeing as how Russia treats gay (lbgt+ etc)... I like this trolling

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#9

Never Buy A Cat Tree From Amazon

Never Buy A Cat Tree From Amazon

Although the structural integrity of the cat tree might be lacking, kitty seems to be enjoying it nonetheless!

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Pan Narrans
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The cat is thinking "it's so hard to find qualified servants these days".

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#10

Love My New Yeezys

Love My New Yeezys

Kanye West's laughably overpriced and deeply ugly 'fashion' pieces are funny enough anyway, so it's hard to feel much sympathy for anyone who shells out hundreds of bucks for them. But when they arrive looking like oven-mitts for the feet... Yeah nah still no sympathy here.

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Daniel (ShadowDrakken)
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I mean, lets be honest here. The originals are pretty ugly, I think this was an upgrade. XD

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#11

From A French Airbnb Alternative

From A French Airbnb Alternative

It's all about perspective. Like any business, people on Airbnb want to show what they have from its very best side, even if that means that the reality doesn't always match up to expectations...You gotta give them 5 stars for trying though!

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Sunzilla
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Always look at the picture posted by previous guests, not the owners.

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#12

Incredible Unicorn Calendar From Amazon

Incredible Unicorn Calendar From Amazon

So far, this gem has a 1-star rating on Amazon and judging by the reviews, it doesn't look like it's going to rise anytime soon. Buyers are complaining that "the photos inside are not at all like the cover." They are line and stick drawings, not mythical scenes. But I guess that's why they wouldn't allow clients to preview the contents.

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#13

Hopes Were Crushed

Hopes Were Crushed

Mistake number 1: Ponchos for guys are never cool, unless you are deep in the Andes, sipping mate and herding llamas with the locals.
Mistake number 2: Ordering anything online and expecting to look as effortlessly stylish as the model. Not gonna happen, Friar Tuck!

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thanks! It really is funny :-D But you can wear it easily. At Carnaval. Or a convention. A themed party. On vacation in the Andes. And many more!

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#14

I Didn't Expect It To Look Like Pig Feet

I Didn't Expect It To Look Like Pig Feet

Pigmaid? Merpig? Instead of Netflix and chill looking like a sultry siren of the sea, your dainty trotters and snout in the popcorn could give a different impression entirely. It's not even the same material ffs..

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#15

What You Order Vs What You Get

What You Order Vs What You Get

What's 50 inches long, 35 inches high, and looks like a body bag? Your new $40 couch, that's what!

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#16

When Your Dress You Ordered Looks Exactly Like The Pic Online

When Your Dress You Ordered Looks Exactly Like The Pic Online

Of course there are also companies that won't even make the effort to deceive, but will flat-out rip you off instead. Getting your ass of the couch and going to an actual shop to purchase your clothes suddenly seems much more appealing!

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Kaisu Rei
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't understand people who see the dress on the right online, pay five dollars for it and then expect it to be the same. If it seems too good to be true, it most likely is

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#17

Thanks Walmart, For My New Rug

Thanks Walmart, For My New Rug

Read the description carefully! Some asshole companies are intentionally misleading, anyone could be forgiven for thinking this chair cover is a rug. Unless those slippers belong to Barboie or something...

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#18

I've Actually Been Trolled By China. I Ordered The One On The Left From AliExpress And The One On The Right Turned Up

I've Actually Been Trolled By China. I Ordered The One On The Left From AliExpress And The One On The Right Turned Up

Ok, the good thing is that the seller accepts returns "if product is not as described." The bad thing is that the buyer has to pay the return shipping fee. But why either of these products were ever conceived of and manufactured, we'll never know.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now I'm curious why do you want to have the first one? Why would anybody want it?

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#19

I Ordered These Boots On Sale From Aldo.Com For 50% Off. I Received One Shoe

I Ordered These Boots On Sale From Aldo.Com For 50% Off. I Received One Shoe

Pretty sure this woman is not Cinderella that would be comfortable walking around with just one shoe. Maybe that's why they were 50% off?

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#20

The Bear Mask My Friend Ordered Vs The Nightmare Fuel He Received

The Bear Mask My Friend Ordered Vs The Nightmare Fuel He Received

Halloween can be a stressful time: choosing the costume, ordering it, trying it on. And what if they send you the least thing you've expected? Apparently the owners dog found it so distasteful that he stole it off the table and shredded it. So this guy is back to square one with his Halloween costume!


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#21

What I Ordered Vs. What Was Delivered. I Paid $135 For This Mess...

What I Ordered Vs. What Was Delivered. I Paid $135 For This Mess...

It's hard to believe these aren't before and after photos from an episode of Nailed It!
This woman actually ordered a cake for her sisters baby shower. "Five minutes before the shower started this monstrosity showed up. I was shocked. I had to leave the shower to go to the grocery store and get a sheet cake. The worst part was when I contacted the caterer and they didn’t want to refund my money because “it was servible/edible.” !

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Alethia Nyx
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The people who pay $5 for things and then don't get what they wanted I go "what did you expect", and have a chuckle, but this is terrible!! I would not call $135 cheap for the cake you ordered, in fact I would call it expensive, to then get that is absolutely dreadful.

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#22

My Little Sister Ordered A Blanket Online

My Little Sister Ordered A Blanket Online

After the seller tweeted this $40 chunk of a blanket, people immediately started suggesting ideas for using it. Someone thought it might be a good potholder, while others even saw it as a barrister's wig. However, maybe the model in the pic was just really, really tiny?

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Zoe Drake
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Do you have a cat or a dog? Or a friend with a pet you could sell it to?

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#23

I Wish I Was Making This Up

I Wish I Was Making This Up

Yeah starships are cool but are you sure you don't want to join another crew?
The guy who ordered it said it came via Royal Mail, what a betrayal!

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#24

Wife Thought The Skillet Would Be A Little Bigger

Wife Thought The Skillet Would Be A Little Bigger

This guy's wife thought she got a great 'lightning' deal for a skillet on Amazon paying just $5. After arrival, though, they discovered this was a pan only suitable for a Barbie.
And what is in that pic, a cherry tomato and a lizard egg? Cooking dinner in this tiny skillet is certainly one way to keep the calories down!

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TheKnightOwl
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To be fair, if that was full size, that'd be one big a**e tomato.

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Dani
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know right?! I feel bad that she was expecting a full size skillet and got this thing. If she paid a lot for it, I feel extra bad. But still... it's adorable!

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5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Perfect for 1 fried egg - a friend had something similar. Seriously - that is what they are for. An egg to go with your grilled bacon.

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Loren Pechtel
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This. I've seen these for sale at the local grocery store. They're meant for cooking one egg. While they strike me as problematic unless you're using an induction cooktop it seems they would be fine for the purpose.

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KarmaQueen
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wish they would include the description of these items. I have never had something like this happen to me.

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Bea Mee
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It looks small in the sample photo if you look close enough

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Liz Sahlin Johansson
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

“cherry tomato and a lizard egg” is exactly what I thought is was!!!

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Jeannie Carle
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's so cute LOL --- And when you only pay $5 - what are you complaining about :-)

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Alexander Nord
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thats actualy a normal price for cast iron egg skillets, which is what she got.

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Whawhawhatsis
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The tiny one is actually useful for melting butter, but it's definitely not what was shown!

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Kat Khatib
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's a Cherry Tomato in the pic. Looks great to fry one egg though.

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Erica D B
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5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Honestly, I think whoever took the original photo just added a little creativity to it and you got exactly what you ordered. The photo looks like it was taken up close and the tomato is actually a cherry tomato.

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Annabeth Chase
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5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have that tiny skillet, it was not deceiving you, and I use it a lot! (edit) it is about the size of a hand.

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Safy
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wish I had the picture on my phone, I once bought a wok online and it was so big, it could be the only thing on the stove. It wouldn't fit in the sink to clean it... why do I still have it? I don't know.

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Jenifer Cappello
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You can see the chopping board underneath, showing just the size. Thats why you have to also read the measurements for these things.

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Paw Paw
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If that's a regular-sized pan, tomato and egg, that cutting board underneath must be gigantic!

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Alejandra Lima
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

May be is the wrong order, those kind of pans are the ones we use here in Argentina to cook/melt provoleta cheese. And yes, they are the size of one provoleta piece.

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Denis Ureke
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Think it's awesome. Great for serving a Tapas dish when you have guests.

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Teri Donovan
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually, I have one that size and love it for making fried egg sammies. That said, you can read, right?? They DO list the actual size and, if they don't, don't buy it.

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Mari Bryant
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My father had a little cast iron skillet like that when I was growing up. It was an ashtray. You'd rest your cigarette in one of those little side notches.

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Sue Donim
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the hand hold on trais half the pan ... so twice a hand width should be the pan size. a bait and switch was made.

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Sue Donim
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the hand hold for tray is a good judge of size a hand width is half the pan size .so a swapwas made for wrong size.

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Pamela
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cherry tomato and quail or pigeon egg! Don't they include dimensions on the sale sites?

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Nikki Felix
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like maybe a cherry tomato, and maybe just a small egg? Either way, perfect size pan for round eggs for sandwiches :)

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toldyouso
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This happend exactly the same to me last month, only that i ordered it from my local store. Now i have a little sauce pan instead xD

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#25

Toy Gun For A Toy

Toy Gun For A Toy

It might be hard to size up your opponent with this tiny gun, but like they always say size doesn't matter right?

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#26

When Amazon Only Delivers Half Of Your Kayak

When Amazon Only Delivers Half Of Your Kayak

He was ready for some raging waters, but it looks like the delivery process already did some damage...
Apparently, each half shipped from different states. So maybe he'll get to enjoy his kayak eventually...

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#27

I Ordered A Smart Light Bulb And Got A Chrome Fidget Spinner In A Light Bulb Box

I Ordered A Smart Light Bulb And Got A Chrome Fidget Spinner In A Light Bulb Box

The review he left on Amazon was spot on:
"I ordered this item on a cold Sunday night, and was pleasantly surprised on Monday morning when a package arrived with my name on it. I eagerly opened my Amazon package, giddy with the promise of 120 colours to brighten up my bedroom, and when I found a light bulb sized box emblazoned with the words "Smart RGBW Bulb" I was delighted, all was going to plan.
However, my hopes of multi-coloured illumination came crashing down, I was shocked. I felt as if the 265 volts that were meant to be running through my smart light bulb were running through me. To my dismay, and with a growing feeling of confusion, I realized I was not the proud owner of a WIFI Smart Bulb, I was instead the bewildered owner of a chrome fidget spinner, fidget spinner case, and a small screwdriver (despite there seeming to be no screw head on the spinner).
Now, with my tail between my legs, and Hermes en route to collect my fidget spinner, I am forced to endure additional nights of bland, colourless light.
I have many questions, where is my bulb? Why did a fidget spinner come in a light bulb box? Why is this available on prime? Who hired someone who can confused a light bulb and a fidget spinner, and how dark must their house be? All questions I doubt I will ever get answers to.
I'm summary, order a different light bulb. Unless you want a fidget spinner, then this is the light bulb for you."

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Rage Racer
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To the people that go to this level to steal a light bulb from Amazon. Your parents have failed you, or you have just failed them. One way or another YOU are a failure!

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#28

Some Boots From Amazon

Some Boots From Amazon

From the people that brought you Guccy, Louis Button, Ill-tempered birds and the Fony Playstation, here are an authentic pair of 'Wulf' boots!
Note: If it seems to good to be true, it most definitely, definitely is.

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#29

Ordering Blanket Online

Ordering Blanket Online

When you're ordering from Wish ironically you don't always get what you wished for.
This guy saw the perfect blanket that looked both luxurious and comfy, and got a napkin instead. Hopefully he has a dog or a cat or maybe a hamster that this could be useful for!

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