When online shopping first started to gain traction, there was a lot of fear and apprehension. Now, it's become like second nature for most of us.
However, as safe and secure as things like Amazon and eBay have become, there are still plenty of people who get duped on a daily basis. Have a look and check out these 15 times the internet lied to consumers about what they'd bought.
Believe it or not, this is actually supposed to be Pennywise the Clown from Stephen King's IT. Somehow, this costume is even more terrifying than the films and book combined.
"My wife gets wine drunk and orders stuff from Instagram Ads. She ordered this Cactus Cat Scratcher and two months later she received just a bag of rope with no instructions, or wood, or packing slip." - Reddit u/SimpleFloyd
Is this supposed to be some kind of a gag? Just what are you supposed to wipe, exactly? Heck, I've got alcohol swabs in my first-aid box that are more substantial than this teeny tiny thing.
One of the most alluring aspects of shopping online is privacy, especially when it comes to more sensitive items. I can just imagine the smile on the Amazon driver's face after they handed this "package" off.
I am the first one to admit that I'm a sucker for a good bargain. However, there's something to be said about the whole "getting what you paid for" adage. If you plan on going down this road, make sure to read the reviews at length.
The image of the bed frame on the left looks like a recovered work of art. The picture on the right, however, looks like someone stole a wooden pallet from a warehouse and then fastened a few felled branches on the corners.
Nothing on earth could entice me to pull this atrocity over my face and skin. I'd be afraid it would adhere itself forever — like what happened to Carly-Beth in the R.L. Stine classic, "The Haunted Mask".
"Another pair of socks that didn't come out as hoped... My boyfriend ordered a pair (the right side is him, that's what we expected.) We have no idea who the other guy is." - Reddit u/holliesim
I'm not saying that this man didn't get duped, but at the same time — he should have known better. No one is denying that dental bills are exorbitant, but what were you honestly expecting?
I think that this user had a bone to pick with the seller after this transaction — it looks like the bone of a steer or perhaps a water buffalo! The dog, however, I bet would've been overcome with joy.
What's most ironic is that the face of the Bulbasaur on the right mirrors exactly what the seller must have been feeling as they shipped this item in the mail. Just smile and nod, and hope that no one will know the difference.
"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..." - Reddit u/imculp
What the hell is this even supposed to be; some kind of shampoo/conditioner dispenser? It's posts like these that cause me to lose faith in humanity and makes me want to go and immediately delete my Wish account.
"Saved for months, bought an $850 laptop online, waited 1.5 weeks for shipping, and it ended up being 3 jugs of Walmart brand juice instead." - Reddit u/robbydodgebal
I feel so embarrassed and sad for this cat. Clearly, it's been battling a weight issue and the last thing it probably wanted or needed come Christmas time was to be body shamed. If it's any consolation, big guy — I still think you're cute.
