50 Hilarious Experiences Of People Receiving Not What They Thought They Ordered (New Pics)

With so many online marketplaces offering good sales throughout the year, there are often very few cases where there’s a genuine fear of missing out. It’s okay to say ‘no’ or to give yourself room to think. In the worst-case scenario, you can always grab the deal next time.

But don’t just listen to your logical and overly-rational voice of reason. Check in with your gut, too. If your instincts are screaming at you that something feels off, it’s best to listen to them. In our experience, our gut is right more often than not.

The seller’s history and reputation can tell you a lot about how (un)trustworthy they are. Don’t feel bad about checking out their profile and the reviews they’ve gotten from other customers. Though star ratings and comments won’t give you a nuanced picture, they can be good for a general overview of what the seller is like. You’ll also get to grips with how they solve problems with products if they do pop up.

Meanwhile, if you’re buying from a random website or marketplace, dig into the history of the company a little bit. Try to figure out where their headquarters are located. Check out whether they actually make the products they’re selling or if they’re simply an intermediary that’s reselling cheap stuff at a premium.

Have you ever gotten scammed when shopping online? What’s the weirdest mixup you’ve experienced when buying something off the internet, dear Pandas? What do you do to stay ahead of potential scams? You can tell us all about it in the comment section at the bottom of this post. Meanwhile, for some more hilarious and bizarre online shopping fails, check out Bored Panda’s earlier articles.