25 people who made purchases online and now regret it BITTERLY

by Shirley Marie Bradby

June 29, 2018

25 people who made purchases online and now regret it BITTERLY
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Comfortable, fast, often particularly convenient --- online purchases represent the future, if not the present, of shopping! However, for those who are beginners, it is possible that online shopping can reveal itself to be an experience that is, to say the least, disappointing. 

People who have been using this service for some time have learned which are the reliable purchasing platforms and websites; they have also learned to read the reviews, and they always carefully read the description box where the size and measurements of the object they are going to buy are indicated.

Nevertheless, sometimes all of this is not enough to prevent that tragic moment when you open the package only to find in your hands something very different from what you ordered or had imagined!

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I had ordered black trousers, but when I received these, I laughed so much that in the end, I decided to give them a try and wear them anyway!

I had ordered black trousers, but when I received these, I laughed so much that in the end, I decided to give them a try and wear them anyway!

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As we said, ALWAYS check the measurements of the objects you intend to buy ...

As we said, ALWAYS check the measurements of the objects you intend to buy ...

Reddit/cewallace9

The pair of shoes I expected to receive was slightly different ...

The pair of shoes I expected to receive was slightly different ...

Imgur/matyles

 I needed tights for a Halloween costume but this is definitely not my size!

 I needed tights for a Halloween costume but this is definitely not my size!

Reddit/LambLegs

This order has to be sent back ... Or given to a kindergarten!

This order has to be sent back ... Or given to a kindergarten!

Reddit/nevermatter

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When the wrong purchase becomes your father's best video game companion!

When the wrong purchase becomes your father's best video game companion!

Reddit/garydebergerac

I tried to wear it anyway ... But I get TOO MANY questioning looks! 😜

I tried to wear it anyway ... But I get TOO MANY questioning looks! 😜

Imgur/Reperalib

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I just wanted a simple keychain, but I received this one depicting an Asian family complete with photoshopped penguins!

I just wanted a simple keychain, but I received this one depicting an Asian family complete with photoshopped penguins!

Reddit/tburns1469

For important and expensive purchases, contact serious dealers!

For important and expensive purchases, contact serious dealers!

Sulit De-senyo

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And you thought you would look just as sexy as the model ...

And you thought you would look just as sexy as the model ...

Reddit/2manyToys

This guy, instead, wanted a pair of Jordans but something tells us that the ones he bought are NOT the originals ...

This guy, instead, wanted a pair of Jordans but something tells us that the ones he bought are NOT the originals ...

Reddit/Hunchmine

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We wanted a fryer and we got a cotton candy machine.

We wanted a fryer and we got a cotton candy machine.

Imgur/madds632

When I noticed the prints that I left on the ground I realized that I had made a purchase completely unsuitable for me!

When I noticed the prints that I left on the ground I realized that I had made a purchase completely unsuitable for me!

Reddit/FRSHFSHFCKR

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Now, in the evening, I can read without risking losing my sight!

Now, in the evening, I can read without risking losing my sight!

Reddit/bolthead88

I swear this was not what I had ordered from the online catalog!

I swear this was not what I had ordered from the online catalog!

Reddit/Galifrae

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I did not understand that the carpet was more suited to my cat than to myself!

I did not understand that the carpet was more suited to my cat than to myself!

Reddit/loudona

The original and the copy.

The original and the copy.

Reddit/portablebiscuit

But shouldn't the white space be ... empty?

But shouldn't the white space be ... empty?

Reddit

Yes! Now the costume is complete!

Yes! Now the costume is complete!

Twitter/beeeeeerrrrrry

We can only hope that he spent very little, for this online purchase!

We can only hope that he spent very little, for this online purchase!

Reddit/elit3k1ll3r21

Sizes and imagination do not match what you thought!

Sizes and imagination do not match what you thought!

Reddit/Mehofjack

This synthetic Christmas tree will need to be loaded with decorations, to make it look at least vaguely attractive!

This synthetic Christmas tree will need to be loaded with decorations, to make it look at least vaguely attractive!

Facebook/Zoe McAllister

Do you know the terracotta figurines use to grow sprouts? Here, on the left, you can see how they are presented online and on the right the reality that could happen to you!

Do you know the terracotta figurines use to grow sprouts? Here, on the left, you can see how they are presented online and on the right the reality that could happen to you!

Reddit/dr3amwalker

Here is another case where it would have been much better to check the measurements ...

Here is another case where it would have been much better to check the measurements ...

Reddit/RockYourOwnium

Here is the confirmation of what we have tried to make you understand so far! Sizes are always a lottery when you buy clothes online!

Here is the confirmation of what we have tried to make you understand so far! Sizes are always a lottery when you buy clothes online!

Reddit/jimornana

The measurements of this kit are not what I expected!

The measurements of this kit are not what I expected!

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