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20 Disappointing Times When Reality Didn’t Live Up To Expectations

Do you hate going to the mall, spending a lot of time walking in and out of shops, and tiredly trying on dozens of clothes? You might agree that online shopping is one of the best inventions ever. Staying at home, you can buy whatever you want such as clothes, food, and other stuff just with a few clicks. Eventually, your goods will be delivered right to your door. It’s understandable that online shopping has become more popular than ever.
However, everything has its advantages and disadvantages. These “crying wine and selling vinegar” cases that have made buyers cry a lot will prove to you. Despite being forewarned about the risks of online buying, those people dared to make a purchase. And what’s coming will come. The products they bought were drastically different from the ones they received. That’s how the sad story of online shopping fails continues. Scroll down to check them out now. I’m sure they will make you laugh until you cry.
#1. “I ordered a happy-sad octopus, both sides came sadly”
Source: reddit.com
#2. Another pair of socks that didn’t come out as hoped… My boyfriend ordered a pair (the right side is him, that’s what we expected.) We have no idea who the other guy is.
Source: reddit.com
#3. Pearls of wisdom
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#4. “I paid extra for Amazon to wrap this surprise birthday present!!!”
Source: reddit.com
#5. “This is what arrived instead of my $700 headphone amplifier”
Source: reddit.com
#6. “It took me 14 emails and a chargeback threat to get them to refund me the whole amount for this monstrosity”
Source: reddit.com
#7. “Ordered a floor-length mirror online and it came today”
Source: reddit.com
#8. “I ordered a lightning cable online and I didn’t know how long 26 feet was. It arrived today and now I am typing this in my room while I’m plugged into my neighbor’s socket from 3 floors down.”
Source: _jimmyj
#9. eBay shopping
Source: Online shopping. Expectations vs reality
#10. “My boss ordered chairs for the break room last year. He too did not get what he expected”
Source: reddit.com
#11. “My friend finally got their pool delivered today!!!”
Source: reddit.com
#12. “The mask I ordered (left) vs. the mask I got (right)”
Source: reddit.com
#13. “Ordering Paper Towels from some random website”
Source: reddit.com
#14. “I bought a cat tower online that turned out to be much smaller than expected. Trevor is still trying to be appreciative tho.”
Source: reddit.com
#15. “Gf ordered a surprise gift for me”
Source: reddit.com
#16. “My mom’s last Aliexpress order… Geographically incorrect tags. It works both for Italy and France travel journals.”
Source: reddit.com
#17. It’s galaxy-themed
Source: JennyENicholson
#18. “I ordered these on eBay, look what this dude stuffed the shoes with..”
Source: SneakerGodDez
#19. Guys, I’m so UPSET
Source: ScottyUnfamous
#20. “My partner was so happy she found a specific vinyl for £2.50 on eBay. Turns out it’s for a dolls house”
Source: reddit.com