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61 People Who Deeply Regret Their Online Purchases
FunnyJUN 24, 2016

61 People Who Deeply Regret Their Online Purchases

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Do you share the common hate of going to the mall, spending loads of time walking in an out of shops and trying clothes in suspicious booths? Then you might just agree that online shopping is one of the best inventions ever. Unlimited choice of goodies just a click away eliminates the need to go out of your cozy home and allows to shop more comfortable. Also, if you have to wait at least couple of weeks for delivery, a good chance is, that you've already forgotten about your order, so it's just like getting a present from yourself.
All of this sounds great, but there are millions of proofs that this perfect story can end up as an online shopping fail. Thought you had ordered a TV stand for an outrageously good price? It turns out it's for a dollhouse. Bought a fabulous prom dress? Don't get too excited, because it will probably look like a potato sack. Sure, reading the description and reviews might save you from these funny fails, but if it did happen, at least there's something to laugh about!
Check out our list of the ultimate fails when people got nothing like they expected to get. And if these online shop fails are not enough, check our dissapointing dresses that were ordered online.

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#1 I Bought This Cup For My Wife Expecting It To Change From A Black Cup To A Christmas Scene

Regrettable online purchase of a color-changing mug with disappointing design difference.
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299points

#2 3 Years Ago I Unknowingly Bought A 2 Person Child's Tent Thinking It Was Adult Sized...And I Still Took It To The Festival

Man in small tent at night, illustrating online purchase regret.
263points

#3 Thought I Brought The Cutest Little PJ Set From Ann Summers Until I Looked Closer At The Patter

Online purchase regret: a PJ set with unexpected adult-themed pattern detail.
255points

#4 Bought A Rug Online For My Room

Man holding a small rug, regretting online purchase due to misleading size.
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250points

#5 Tried To Surprised My Mum For Mother's Day. Put This In The Special Requirements And They F***in Print It On The Box

Online purchase regret: Box reveals surprise party details with hand covering delivery label.
239points

#6 My Mum Ordered A Cake For My Sister And Asked For A Blond Girl On Top But It Autocorrected To Blind And We Got This

Cake with a figurine in a red dress holding a cane, part of a regrettable online purchase.
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233points

#7 The "Fur Wolf Tail For Halloween Fancy Dress" I Ordered Off Ebay Has Arrived

Fur wolf tail costume accessory from an online purchase.
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223points

#8 My Mum Ordered My Nephew A Converse Rucksack For School Online And This Is What Came

Miniature Converse rucksack from an online purchase causing regret, humorously worn by a cat.
217points

#9 I Don't Know About This, You Guys. I Don't Think This Is What I Ordered

Online purchase regret: mismatched flower arrangement resembling a lion.
205points

#10 Pretty Sure These Aren't 32" Length

Jeans purchase error; one leg longer than expected, humorous regret showcased with buyer's photo on wooden floor.
204points

#11 My 16 Y.O Daughter Bought This. It Is Ridiculously Small And I Probably Couldn't Legally Post A Pic Of What It Looks Like If She Attempts To Wear It. It Does Cover Cat's Nipples

Crochet top purchase regret with cat humorously wearing it, alongside sandals.
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176points

#12 Worst Purchase Ever

Online purchases regret shown in side-by-side jumpsuit comparison with surprised emoji.
176points

#13 My Roomate Ordered A TV Stand Off Amazon. This Is What Came

Miniature furniture mistaken for a TV stand, highlighting online purchase regrets.
172points

#14 Wtf Never Buying Off Ebay Again

Regrettable online purchase of a scratched phone displayed in its box.
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158points

#15 Thanks For The Flowers Substitution

Online purchase regret: flowers substituted with spring onions from Sainsbury’s.
154points

#16 Online Shopping Probs

Online purchase regret shown by a comparison of a dress expectation vs reality.
125points

#17 What Size Is This?

Uneven sweater design in online purchase causing regret.
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125points

#18 What I Ordered VS What I Got

Disappointing online purchase of a teddy bear, showing an expectation versus reality comparison.
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121points

#19 I Actually Ordered A Tiny Rug. Now It's A Beautiful Bookmark!

Person holding a book open with a tiny carpet bookmark, showcasing a regrettable online purchase.
116points

#20 I Think This Company Missed The Mark On "Sized For Large Breed Dogs"

Dog wearing an ill-fitting coat, representing online purchases regret.
114points

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