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The average working person has to put more effort into their job compared to what they are being paid for. That is why when you buy something, you want to get the most from your money, as it doesn’t come easy, but on the other side, there are companies and businesses that want to earn more from consumers and will charge more than their products are worth.

People get disappointed in their purchases all the time and what is a better place to let out the frustration than social media? Bored Panda searched the internet for unfair deals that people got that made them feel ripped off and put them in this list.

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This “Blueberry” Muffin I Just Ordered

This “Blueberry” Muffin I Just Ordered

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If you carefully look through the list, you may notice that the most common thing people get mad about paying a lot of money for is food. They pay a lot and expect quality, taste and quantity, but receive something that looks worse than dog food.

It is understandable that they get mad as you can’t return food and get your money back. Also, you are already possibly angry because you are hungry and were looking forward to having a relaxing meal.

#2

This $10 Salad I Paid For At A Restaurant

This $10 Salad I Paid For At A Restaurant

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#3

$3 Pasta Salad I Ordered From Jamie Oliver’s Airport Restaurant

$3 Pasta Salad I Ordered From Jamie Oliver’s Airport Restaurant

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What is the most frustrating thing in these kinds of situations is that the expectations are high. Often people associate a higher price with quality and if you pay extra for something, you expect more than you usually get.

Widewall confirms this tendency and claims that people will purposefully buy the more expensive alternative for the expectation for it to last longer or break later than the cheaper thing would, “The higher the cost of an item, the higher the hopes of the consumer. Why buy an iPhone charger from Apple for $19.99 when you could get one at the dollar store? It is because, for many, expense translates directly to quality.”

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When our expectations aren’t met, “it can lead to feelings of disappointment, frustration, and even anger” that some people come to let out on social media, which becomes entertainment for others.

#4

Almost 15 Dollars/Meal For This At My College

Almost 15 Dollars/Meal For This At My College

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#5

First Overseas Flight In 9 Years! Paid Extra For A Window Seat So I Can See Everything

First Overseas Flight In 9 Years! Paid Extra For A Window Seat So I Can See Everything

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

Use websites like seatguru. They let you know if your seat it good or bad. Things like if the overhead bins by the seat have safety equipment in them, misaligned or missing windows, some seats are narrower than others on the flight too. I've gotten out of a few "bad" seats because of them.

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#6

Ordered The Brisket Nachos. Got A Pound Of Kraft Singles

Ordered The Brisket Nachos. Got A Pound Of Kraft Singles

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#7

The Toilet Paper At The University I Pay $20k A Year To Go To

The Toilet Paper At The University I Pay $20k A Year To Go To

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This list clearly shows that more expensive things are not necessarily better and maybe our expectations are too high. A study showed that when people were served wine that they didn’t know the price of by a server who also had no clue what wine they were pouring, the “individuals who are unaware of the price generally do not like the expensive wine more. The results showed they enjoyed less expensive wine a little more.”

Maybe a solution to this could be reading reviews as they will allow you to create realistic expectations of what you might receive. A survey by Brightlocal showed that “77% of consumers ‘always’ or ‘regularly’ read online reviews when browsing for local businesses” and 49% “trust customer reviews as much as personal recommendations from family and friends.” Which shows that this strategy is working for them.

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#8

My Highschool Senior “Breakfast” That I Paid 15$ For

My Highschool Senior “Breakfast” That I Paid 15$ For

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#9

When You Order The “Three Meat Skillet” And This Comes Out

When You Order The “Three Meat Skillet” And This Comes Out

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#10

I Paid Extra For A M&M Rice Krispy Treat And I Received An Insult Instead

I Paid Extra For A M&M Rice Krispy Treat And I Received An Insult Instead

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Have you ever paid a lot of money just to be disappointed in what you got? Have you ever read a good review and were compelled to leave a negative one instead because your experience was so drastically different? Let us know your experiences in the comments and don’t forget to upvote the biggest scams in this list.

#11

Amusement Park Pizza. Cost Me $11

Amusement Park Pizza. Cost Me $11

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#13

When You Buy A 120 Dollar iPhone

When You Buy A 120 Dollar iPhone

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zak
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I mean, you could have just posted a regular iphone and the point would still stand 🤷🏼‍♂️

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#15

Picture Shows 8 Mozzarella Sticks, I Received 3. It Cost $12

Picture Shows 8 Mozzarella Sticks, I Received 3. It Cost $12

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harpling
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, but that's organic, free-range, antibiotic-free, non-GMO, homeschooled, non-chemical, hand-fertilised, gently-used, baby romaine harvested under moonlight by specially trained gerbils. You think that stuff's cheap? Plus, it comes with invisible honey mustard, and that costs extra.

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#16

I Paid $25 To Go To A “Halloween House” And This Was One Of The “Game Areas”

I Paid $25 To Go To A “Halloween House” And This Was One Of The “Game Areas”

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#17

I Paid $18 At Chipotle For This

I Paid $18 At Chipotle For This

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#18

Ordered Steak And Mac And Cheese At A Riverside Restaurant For $30. They Brought Out Kraft Mac And Cheese

Ordered Steak And Mac And Cheese At A Riverside Restaurant For $30. They Brought Out Kraft Mac And Cheese

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#19

Bought Some Clearance Sale Bread. Now I Know Why It Was On Sale

Bought Some Clearance Sale Bread. Now I Know Why It Was On Sale

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#20

When You Pay For Extra Pineapple On Your Pizza And You’re Only Given 1 Piece Per Slice

When You Pay For Extra Pineapple On Your Pizza And You’re Only Given 1 Piece Per Slice

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K W
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is why I always have pineapple chunks at home. To rescue disapointingly topped pizza.

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#21

I Paid $3 Extra For Blueberries Pancake

I Paid $3 Extra For Blueberries Pancake

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#24

Bought A Whole Pack A Pens, Not A Single One Works #sorryplanet

Bought A Whole Pack A Pens, Not A Single One Works #sorryplanet

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Marette
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unless they have the tiny plastic covering on the nibs you need to remove before using?

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#25

I Paid $19 For 8 Of These Tiny A** Wings From A Local BBQ Joint

I Paid $19 For 8 Of These Tiny A** Wings From A Local BBQ Joint

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harpling
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Did the menu specify that they were chicken wings? You might have ordered the hummingbird wings. It's an easy mistake to make.

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#27

Not Only Did I Get 2.5 Tenders In My 3 Tender Meal, But This Amount Of Food Costs $10

Not Only Did I Get 2.5 Tenders In My 3 Tender Meal, But This Amount Of Food Costs $10

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bElLa sTairZz
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

tbh none of those look like wheole tenders, and whats up with the shape of the chips?

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#30

Got Recommended To Try The New Burger Restaurant That Recently Opened Up. This Burger Cost Me £6.95

Got Recommended To Try The New Burger Restaurant That Recently Opened Up. This Burger Cost Me £6.95

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#33

Paid 30$ For Two “Regular Sized” Drinks At A Concert Last Night. 4 Sips Each

Paid 30$ For Two “Regular Sized” Drinks At A Concert Last Night. 4 Sips Each

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#34

I Paid €1,50 Extra For Spinach On My Pizza. This Is What I Got

I Paid €1,50 Extra For Spinach On My Pizza. This Is What I Got

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#35

My View At A Kendrick Lamar Concert After Paying $750 At Ubs Center…

My View At A Kendrick Lamar Concert After Paying $750 At Ubs Center…

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Dan Holden
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why in the world would you pay $750 for a concert ticket?! I love going to hear live music and do it as much as possible, but I refuse to go see anyone who charges hundreds of dollars per ticket!

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#36

Paid $4.50 For This Small Fruit Cup

Paid $4.50 For This Small Fruit Cup

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Robert T
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well you can't say you couldn't see what was in it before you bought it!

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#37

Paid $15 For Pulled Pork For Family Meal And Was Hoping For The Whole Container To Be Filled

Paid $15 For Pulled Pork For Family Meal And Was Hoping For The Whole Container To Be Filled

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Nikki Sevven
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You could have bought an entire pork butt for $15 and slow-cooked it yourself.

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#38

I Paid $76 For This Myers Mask From Amazon

I Paid $76 For This Myers Mask From Amazon

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Alexandra Davis
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't think this is that bad. The size I would expect in the Uk, maybe it's not an American portion and if that's what you were expecting then he's be disappointed- but portions in europe are a lot smaller than America

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#40

I Paid $11.70 For This Chicken Burrito From Chipotle

I Paid $11.70 For This Chicken Burrito From Chipotle

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