50 Times Online Shopping Delivered Unexpected And Hilarious) Results

Online shopping is convenient, but beware: what you see might not be what you get.

Damjan

• Published in Funny
• November 17, 2024

Many people now choose to purchase online since it's convenient and allows them to access a wide range of products while browsing from home. With the promise of getting what is advertised, it's simple to fall into the "buy now" trap when purchasing anything like clothing, electronics, or home décor.

However, reality usually only sometimes matches expectations. The expression "what I ordered versus what I received" has become a meme that makes fun of the discrepancy between expectations and reality regarding internet purchasing.

We've all been told that if something seems too good to be true, it probably is, yet we often forget this lesson when presented with alluring offers. After all, website product images attract customers by showcasing well-groomed clothing or cutting-edge technology.

Regretfully, the item can be more glamorous when it arrives than in the picture. Devices may feel more like toys than practical items, and clothing may be composed of thin fabric.

These inconsistencies are typical; they have become a hilarious and annoying aspect of internet buying. These situations occur all too often, whether it's clothing that doesn't fit well or a device that doesn't perform as promised. Online purchasing is convenient, but it also serves as a warning that you may only sometimes get what you see.

It's always a good idea to check the reviews before buying anything.

"It Looked Like What It Was Supposed To Be: A Nicely Made Knit Tee Shirt"

"My Dad Was Enthralled By The Size Of The Aluminum Foil He Purchased Online"

"Well This Is Awkward"

"What I Ordered vs. What I Got"

"Ordered A New Pair Of 8083s That Came In The Wrong Size. Should I Return Them?"

"This Is Exactly Why You Don’t Buy Off Shein"

"So I Bought A Ruler Off Of Temu… Cabin Door For Scale"

"Ordered A Beautiful Chrome Doberman Statue, Description Said 3ft Tall"

"Submitted Photo To Get Customized Keychain Of My Cat…"

"I Ordered A Pair Of Dc Shoes And They Messed Up Giving Me A 9.5 And A 9 And They Are Both For The Right Foot"

"Always Check The Size Before You Order"

"We Ordered My 12 Y/O Daughter A Taylor Swift Flag For Christmas. It Came From Amazon. This Is What She Opened"

"Ordered An Apple Watch On Amazon, They Sent Me An Empty Box. Amazon Offered To Overnight A Replacement, And They Sent Another Empty Box. Happy Father's Day To Me"

"What Is This? A Violin For Ants?"

"Ordered Radishes For A Dish For Dinner... Supermarket Sent These Instead. Guess I'll Be Making That Dish In 4-8 Weeks"

"We Ordered An Air Fryer Through Amazon And It Arrived With A Companion. I Don't Know If It Was Amazon's Fault Or The Carrier's... Good Morning!"

"I Ordered A Sexy Catsuit And Ended Up With A Terrifying Shadow Being"

"Bought A "Brand New" Jacket Online. Found This Inside The Pocket"

"Expensive Lesson"

"The "A4 Size Paper" File Cabinet That I Had Ordered From Shein"

"Told The Seller I Was Missing The Ctrl Key And He Sent Me This"

"He's Going Through Something"

"So Actually What You Do Is Buy A Different One"

"My Wife Ordered A Beading Pattern Book, But Instead Of Patterns It Only Contains AI Written Instructions On How To Make Such A Book"

"What Is This? A Rice Cooker For Ants?!"

"Then They Add A Mouse The Size Of A Advil Like"

"We Ordered A One Time Tablecloth. It Says Bame Day Instead Of Game Day"

"I Ordered A Custom Plush From A Store And It Turned Out Like This…"

"What I Ordered vs. What I Got"

"Cute Plant Plush I Ordered For My Nursery And What Was Actually Received"

"All Of These Post-Its Are Pages Ripped Out Of This Copy Of Dune I Got Off Ebay"

"Bought This Dress And Finally Received It Three Months Later Just To Be Ripped Off 🫠"

"The Lamp My Friend Ordered vs. What He Received"

"What I Ordered vs. What I Got"

"The Flowers My Mil Ordered For Me vs. What We Got"

"Got A New Bra From Online. When It Arrived This Thing Was Still Attached"

"Oh.. 💀"

"Bought A Ps5 For My Son’s Birthday. Someone At UPS Swapped It Out With A Rock"

"My Friend Bought A Tablet From The (Official) Samsung Store On Amazon And Received This. (Also She Needed It Urgently)"

"What I Ordered vs. What I Got"

"Where’s The Grape?"

"So I Thought I Was Ordering A Dress…"

"Ordered My Daughter A MacBook Air For Christmas And This Is What FedEx Delivered"

"Bought These Online On Sale The Other Day. When They Arrived, I Found Out Why The Were On Sale"

"I Was Cracking Up. It’s Hysterica"

"How Fast Do I Need To Walk?"

"What I Ordered vs. What I Got, LOL, Lesson Learned!!"

"Bought A New iPhone From Amazon. This Is What I Got"

"My Friend’s Order Got Messed Up"

"I Got This From Temu. Is It Real?"

Online shopping can be enjoyable, but please be sure to exercise caution. Always read reviews, pay attention to the material and size specifications, and attempt to purchase from reliable websites.

It all comes down to striking a balance between prudence and ease. As the saying goes, if something looks too good to be true, it most likely is.

If you know the typical issues individuals have when shopping online, you may make better decisions and prevent the disappointment of receiving something quite different from what you expected. You may purchase online more sensibly and steer clear of dubious deals by being vigilant and conducting thorough research.

Damjan