40 Times People Ordered Things Online But Received Something So Awful, They Just Had To Share (New Pics)

Shopping online is fun, easy, and thus, kinda addictive. Being one click away from the miscellaneous sea of goodies is surely a pleasant feeling, but look, we’re not kids anymore.

How many times have you told yourself to read the descriptions, to never underestimate the inkling of doubt if the items look too good to be true, and think before adding something to the basket? Because let’s be honest, that cool prom dress for $5 made you look like a herring under a fur coat and thank god, you got rid of that cursed pic ‘cause you wouldn’t make it through seeing it again.

But who wouldn’t like to learn from the mistakes of others? We has compiled a list of hilarious online bargain fails, proving that sometimes we’re all better off in the mall. With loud music and way too bright lights that sizzle your eyes, we at least know what we sign up for. If this post wasn’t enough of a realitycheck,checkout our previous posts on people who deeply regret their online purchases here, here, and here.

#1 Thanks, I Hate The Wolf Pack

#2 I Ordered Wrapping Paper Online, There Was A Mistake And Now I Have A Massive Poster Of My Face, I’m Not Even Mad

#3 Be Sure To Always Check The Size When Ordering Treats

We’ve all been there. Okay, I have. I promised myself not to step on the same rake twice but boy, those online deals just got me big time. But it doesn’t mean feeling disappointed after opening up your freshly delivered package is fine. And there are things to be done about it.

First, whatever you buy, alwayscheckthe return policy on every website. Be sure you will be able to return the item if you’re not happy with it and unfortunately, not all online shops allow it.

The other tip is simply to buy from trustable websites. Make sure it has previous reviews, a nice customer service team, and contact numbers to talk to in case something goes against the plan.

#4 My Sister Ordered Cupcakes For My Engagement Party Yesterday. Sent Walmart Bakery The Pic On The Left. Instead Of A Ring, Apparently I Said Yes To A Silver Toilet Seat

#5 What I Ordered vs. What I Received

#6 I Know He’s A Big Cat, That’s Why I Ordered The Large Size

Lastly, never underestimate the importance of the description. I know it’s boring, but in the world of online shopping, god is in the details. And the actual size of that awesome chair you’ve been looking for ages is in the brackets of the first paragraph.

#7 When You Think You’re Being Discreet Buying Toys Online

OC from my sister who allowed me to share her embarrassment with the world.

#8 Today My Wife Received A Book Via USPS That She Ordered 10 Years Ago

#9 Expectation vs. Reality After A 6-Month Back Order From West Elm

#10 What Could Go Wrong If I Order My Dress On Aliexpress

#11 This Pennywise Halloween Costume

#12 Online Shopping Always Amazes Me

#13 Don’t Buy Veneers Online

#14 This Large Wall Tapestry My Best Friend Bought Me vs. What Actually Came

#15 Mini Wet Wipes

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#16 That Face Just Tells You – You Got Trolled

#17 My Boyfriend Ordered A Pair Of Socks That Didn’t Come Out As Hoped (The Right Side Is Him, That’s What We Expected). We Have No Idea Who The Other Guy Is

#18 My Friend Ordered A T-Shirt Online And I’ve Been Crying With Laughter For 3 Days Over The Result

#19 An Air Freshener Sold On Facebook. It’s A Literal Scam

#20 Thanks, Amazon

#21 My Wife Gets Wine Drunk And Orders Stuff From Instagram Ads. She Ordered This Cactus Cat Scratcher And Two Months Later She Received Just A Bag Of Rope With No Instructions, Or Wood, Or Packing Slip

#22 It Took Almost A Month To Get This Mess And I Paid For Two Different Dresses And Only Received This Atrocity

This is me, looking like a whale at 26 weeks pregnant and only 150 lbs. Also, one day away from my maternity photo shoot and stuck with this disaster! Please beware of Lukalula Maternity.

#23 Never Buy Anything Even If It Looks Legit

#24 “Medium Weight Knit Sweater” Is Nothing More Than A Print On Thin Paper Like Mesh

#25 My Girlfriend And A Group Of Her Friends Decided To Order A $150 Rug As A Birthday Gift For A Friend. The Rug Arrived Today, And It Seems No One Bothered To Check The Size

#26 Ordering A Silicone Mask Online. What Could Go Wrong

#27 This Winter Hat I Ordered On Wish vs. The One I Received

#28 Bruhhh

#29 From The Company’s Facebook

#30 We’re Not Sure Where The Buyer Found This One, But Apparently, Dog Size Is The New X-Large

#31 My Partner Was So Happy She Found A Specific Vinyl For £2.50 On Ebay. Turns Out It’s For A Doll’s House

#32 A Bit Disappointing

#33 Saved For Months, Bought An $850 Laptop Online, Waited 1.5 Weeks For Shipping, And It Ended Up Being 3 Jugs Of Walmart Brand Juice Instead

#34 I Bought This Night King Mask On eBay

#35 Since Prom Is Coming Up Make Sure That You Don’t Order Your Dress Online

#36 I Ain’T Even Mad

#37 My Mom Panic Bought Toilet Paper Off Amazon Back In March. Cost Twice As Much And Got Here Yesterday

#38 My Targeted Facebook Ad Purchase Was A Real Let Down

#39 Did Someone Get Hungry Before They Shipped It

#40 Bought This “Gown” For A Ball And Was Super Excited That It Arrived On Time Because I Wasn’t Expecting It To

But apparently I’m one of the few people who didn’t realise the advertised photo was in fact a very expensive bridal gown.

#41 Idk If This Counts But Ordered Some Hair Clips And Got Merty Instead

#42 My Mother Ordered 1000 Plastic Blocks For Her Nephews. Ended Up Receiving 523

#43 Ordered Myself Some Hair Dye From Amazon. First Time I’ve Gotten An Invisible Product From Them

#44 We Ordered The Largest Size Dog Pool. It Said It Was 160 cm Wide

#45 My Parents Bought Some Jeans, The Jeans Were Really Low Quality, The Holes Were Literally Just Normal Squares, My Dad Laughed So Hard

#46 The 4th Of July Cupcake Toppers I Ordered Arrived With The Australian Flag

#47 I’m Just Shocked Someone Had The Nerve To Order A TV From Wish

#48 My Husband Ordered A Mask For Halloween Last Year Of A Facebook Ad And This Is What We Ended Up With

#49 A £4 Deck Chair For The Garden

#50 At Least There Was An Effort

#51 My Wife Ordered A Dish Rack From An Instagram Ad

#52 Ordered “The Child” And Got His Ugly Stepbrother Corky

#53 Damn It Wish, That’s Not What I Ordered

#54 Ordered An Automatic Dog Ball Launcher, Got A Solid Foam Tennis Ball Instead

#55 1800 Flowers – Was Pretty Pissed Off That I Paid $110 For This

#56 Not-So-Cherished Green

#57 This Fake I Got Scammed For Online

#58 I Ordered An Alien Mask

#59 Friend Posted This Yesterday

#60 My Sister Ordered Stickers Online

#61 What I Ordered vs. What I Got

#62 Ordered These Jeans Online And They Arrived Today And Looked Like This

#63 My Aunts “Slightly Off” Online Dress

#64 What You Order vs. What You Get. Don’t Buy From Instagram Ads

#65 I Should’ve Known Better Than To Order Free Socks From A Cereal Box

#66 So I Just Knew I Was About To Be Fly In This Outfit. These Folks Den Sent Me A Whole Clown Suit

#67 What Was Supposed To Be A Comfy Microfiber Fleece Blanket Came As A Photocopied Polyester Curtain. This Was A Purchase Directly From The Advertising Site Too