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People Share 49 Hilarious Temu And Aliexpress Fails When Online Orders Did Not Match Reality
When the pandemic forced people to stay home, daily life changed in ways no one really expected. Kitchens turned into offices, video calls became the new meeting rooms, and suddenly working from the couch in sweatpants didn’t seem so strange. At the same time, online shopping became everyone’s go-to solution for…well, almost everything. People weren’t just buying clothes anymore; they were ordering the most random things imaginable. From toilet brushes and quirky gadgets to home improvement tools and sports gear, if it could be delivered to your doorstep, chances were someone was adding it to their cart.
But while the world of e-shopping has become incredibly convenient, it has also led to more shopping fails than ever before. Recently, when someone online asked people to share the expectation vs. reality of their Temu and AliExpress orders, the responses were both funny and painfully relatable. People posted some of the most hilarious and weirdest examples of what happens when online shopping goes a little…wrong. Scroll through these classic “expectation vs. reality” moments and let us know in the comments if an online purchase has disappointed you, too!
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#1
When will I learn to check reviews before making silly online orders!? Not today.... 😂😂
That’s all what I yam 7 months ago (edited)
I live by the reviews, usually 4.5/5 and at least 100 reviewers. If a 100 or more people can agree it's not bad, it's probably worth looking at the specifics to see if there's a deal-breaker in the description.
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#2
The first ordered, the second came 😅 Not cool unfortunately. Laughed for a long time when received the package, good tho at least the money returned 😂
#4
Whiskey Tango Delicious 7 months ago
Coincidentally. My company sells the pup hat you see on the top. Scammers and copy cats use our images, and product description to saturate, swindle and sell their swill. Please, _please_ check the retailer you're buying from. We are grateful for any business, it's a difficult time. ❤️
#5
#6
That’s all what I yam 7 months ago
Hair looks better and more colorful than the product! : - )
#8
My wife purchased this 3 years ago and it still tops our tree.
#10
What my parents ordered vs what they got.
That’s all what I yam 7 months ago
I'm not a lawyer, but that looks like false advertising. If it's from a reputable site, complain!
#11
Amazing, my new vase is plastic and squashed. In all fairness I didn’t read the description I just added to cart 🤣
#14
Whiskey Tango Delicious 7 months ago
Gather round kids, be amazed at the pipe smokiing dinosaur with arthritis.
#15
Thought it would look cute on the porch
#16
What I ordered for 15$ and what I got 😂 Although of course I went through the reviews and everything was ok.
#17
#22
We lived in a hotel for migrants, and there was little space, so I decided that the children needed a table and chairs to draw there, to engage, but to fold, this was my first order from Temu, and when it didn't come for a long time, I explained to my husband that they probably make such furniture to order, and finally the message came that my order was waiting at the reception, went after him I thought whether I could reach that table myself
#24
Fransanchez 7 months ago
Some of this are just unrealistic, do they siriously think they're going to get that dressing gown, or the jackets/dresses for just 20/30 quit!?!?!?!
#27
It was £49.99... I'm trying to get it back though. Lesson learned, I did laugh when I opened it. Oh my, when I went on the site after it arrived, I realised how a.i it was... the dangers of Internet shopping after wine! 🤣🤣
#28
Box of puzzles and what I've collected from them
#32
Ellie Ahmed 7 months ago
If it makes them feel any better, we got gifted one of those multifunction choppers a couple of Christmases ago and honestly… we rarely use it. By the time you set it up and then have to clean everything at the end, it’s just quicker and easier to use a good old fashioned knife and chopping board. They’re probably not missing out on as much as they think.
#34
Debby Keir 7 months ago
Well, that is actually a hamster inside on the original pics, so it's probably the right size and he thought the original was a cat...
#37
these were supposed to be pearls
That’s all what I yam 7 months ago
I have no idea what they are but at first glance they appear to be teeth. My guess is that they'd make an impression, though.
#38
#39
so happy with my purchase
#40
#41
Barbara Hill 7 months ago
You have to read carefully, they show them stacked ,like for one price, them read the fine print it's just for one item.
#42
I'm sorry. I thought I would look just as cool
Fransanchez 7 months ago
Im sorry, but she did get what was advertized.....shes a totally different size/shape than the ad model, thats all....
#47
Trying a small plush for my brother's kid. It's a first, so not that bad. I hope my brother and his wife will love it Plus, it has some personality '
#48
Bookworm 7 months ago
Looks as advertised to me. Hard to judge when you don't take a picture from the same angle. I've gotten these types of feeding dishes before. They're to help your pet not eat too fast and provide enrichment by letting them figure out how to get the food. My pupper loved his. He slowed down from eating in 30 seconds to 35. A new record! /s
#49
Daughter (12) wanted Duck Sneakers, but we could only find temu trash... And we don't buy from temu. ...so we bought White Sneakers and leather colours, and I let her do her thing.
I think those are 10000000 Times better than that temu AI slop and will probably last way longer.
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LillieMean 7 months ago (edited)
Order cheap poisoned s l a v e labor junk and be surprised when you get cheap poisoned junk. FAFO. I would play my world's smallest violin but I accidentally swallowed it while sighing in frustration.
LillieMean 7 months ago (edited)
Order cheap poisoned s l a v e labor junk and be surprised when you get cheap poisoned junk. FAFO. I would play my world's smallest violin but I accidentally swallowed it while sighing in frustration.
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