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35 Hilarious Shopping Fails That Prove You Should Always Read The Reviews (New Pics)
Funny,FailsFEB 3, 2025

35 Hilarious Shopping Fails That Prove You Should Always Read The Reviews (New Pics)

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The online shopping gods work in mysterious ways. Sometimes, they reward you with an unbelievable deal. Other times, they make sure the one thing you desperately want is always out of stock. And then there are those moments when they decide to have a little fun at your expense—sending you a package you were eagerly waiting for, only for it to be nothing like what you ordered.
These people found themselves on the receiving end of those cruel surprises, but instead of getting mad, they shared their fails for the world to enjoy. Now, it’s your turn to laugh at their unexpected deliveries—just don’t be too quick to judge, or the shopping gods might decide you’re next!

#1 My Wife Ordered A Squidward Wall Hanging For Her Sister But Was Sent This Pillow Case Instead!

My Wife Ordered A Squidward Wall Hanging For Her Sister But Was Sent This Pillow Case Instead!
55points

#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

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
55points

#3 The Crystal Mug My Boyfriend Ordered Me For Our Anniversary vs. What We Actually Received

The Crystal Mug My Boyfriend Ordered Me For Our Anniversary vs. What We Actually Received
55points

#4 Yard Decor For Christmas. Thanks Temu

Yard Decor For Christmas. Thanks Temu
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54points

#5 My Tree Topper Looks Like Hedwig After A Rough Night At The Leaky Cauldron

My Tree Topper Looks Like Hedwig After A Rough Night At The Leaky Cauldron
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53points

#6 Just Shein Being Shein Again

Just Shein Being Shein Again
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53points

#7 Ordered Online And Was Sent Only One Right Shoe. They “Fixed” The Issue By Sending Me Two More Right Shoes

Ordered Online And Was Sent Only One Right Shoe. They “Fixed” The Issue By Sending Me Two More Right Shoes
53points

#8 Wow…just Wow. My Mom Insisted I Order This “Cute Sweater” For Her. What In The Polyester Screen Print?

Wow…just Wow. My Mom Insisted I Order This “Cute Sweater” For Her. What In The Polyester Screen Print?
46points

#9 What I Wanted vs. What I Got. If Anyone Wants These They Can Have Them, Just Pay For Shipping From Australia

What I Wanted vs. What I Got. If Anyone Wants These They Can Have Them, Just Pay For Shipping From Australia
46points

#10 "Discrete Shipping". Ordered A New Toy In The Mail. "Very Discrete Packaging". As Long As The Mail Carrier Doesn't Have Eyes

"Discrete Shipping". Ordered A New Toy In The Mail. "Very Discrete Packaging". As Long As The Mail Carrier Doesn't Have Eyes
44points

#11 My Girlfriend And A Group Of Her Friends Decided To Order A $150 Rug As A Birthday Gift For A Friend. The Rug Arrived Today, And It Seems No One Bothered To Check The Size

My Girlfriend And A Group Of Her Friends Decided To Order A $150 Rug As A Birthday Gift For A Friend. The Rug Arrived Today, And It Seems No One Bothered To Check The Size
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43points

#12 Ordered A New Mug Online And It Arrived Broken

Ordered A New Mug Online And It Arrived Broken
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42points

#13 Always Check The Size Before You Order

Always Check The Size Before You Order
We needed a good spoon to stir jam making and I accidentally ordered this spoon that can double as a short sword. lol

Going to give it to a friend that has a giant wok.
42points

#14 1-800 Flowers. How Bad Is This? Should I Be Annoyed For $85?

1-800 Flowers. How Bad Is This? Should I Be Annoyed For $85?
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41points

#15 Christmas Carousel I Ordered vs. What I Received

Christmas Carousel I Ordered vs. What I Received
39points

#16 I Bought A 20pk Of Bamboo Straws To Reduce The Plastic I Use. They Were Shipped In A Box With Bubble Wrap. And Each Straw Is Wrapped With A Piece Of Plastic That’s As Big As My Hand

I Bought A 20pk Of Bamboo Straws To Reduce The Plastic I Use. They Were Shipped In A Box With Bubble Wrap. And Each Straw Is Wrapped With A Piece Of Plastic That’s As Big As My Hand
38points

#17 Scam Level: Expert. Ordered These Cute Little Guys Assuming I Would Receive What Was Advertised. You Know What They Say About Assuming

Scam Level: Expert. Ordered These Cute Little Guys Assuming I Would Receive What Was Advertised. You Know What They Say About Assuming
38points

#18 Ordered Wooden Bottle Openers. Received A Fuel Pump Nozzle

Ordered Wooden Bottle Openers. Received A Fuel Pump Nozzle
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38points

#19 What I Ordered vs. What I Got

What I Ordered vs. What I Got
36points

#20 My GF Ordered Some Ankle Weights For Running And Somehow Got Sent This Instead... Trying To Convince Her To Just Go Out Running With The Hammer

My GF Ordered Some Ankle Weights For Running And Somehow Got Sent This Instead... Trying To Convince Her To Just Go Out Running With The Hammer
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36points
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