20 Poor, Unfortunate Souls Who Placed An Online Order And Regretted It Immediately

Claudia Santos
·2 min read

I'll be the first to admit I've been the victim of a "too good to be true" deal on something I've seen online (the Instagram ads just get me sometimes, OK?). So, if you're an impulsive online shopper like me, I hope you'll find some comfort in these r/ExpectationVsReality photos of people definitely NOT getting what they paid for.

1.This "crystal" mug:

Mug designed to look like a natural rock formation with blue geode patterns on the sides, featuring a realistic rock texture
A hand holds a stone-like mug with blue geode patterns, in a room with bookshelves and a decorated Christmas tree in the background
u/sleepysphynx / Via reddit.com

2.This "giant donut":

A large donut with cream glaze and red, white, and blue sprinkles on a black serving board
A large glazed donut, topped with red and blue sprinkles, is placed inside a cardboard box on a table
u/Dexton2992 / Via reddit.com

3.This "bird" lamp:

A decorative ceramic lamp with a painted green bird and blue leaves, topped with a neutral fabric shade
Lamp with a round base featuring a painted bird and leaf design. The lamp is unplugged on a shelf, surrounded by books and other items
u/Jethrowhitemen / Via reddit.com

4.This reindeer "yard decor":

Festive yard display with three glowing reindeer decorations in front of a house adorned with colorful holiday lights
A hand holds a small decorative reindeer with an identical larger reindeer standing outdoors on grass, showing a humorous size contrast
u/WVPrepper / Via reddit.com

5.Yet another "donut":

Donut resembling Cookie Monster with blue sprinkles and cookie eyes. Text reads: Cookie Monster Donut, $0.99 each, available 6 AM to 2 PM, SNAP
Donut decorated to resemble Cookie Monster with blue icing, cookie pieces as eyes, and a cookie in the mouth area
u/NeighborhoodLife3513 / Via reddit.com

6.This "knitted" sheep sweater:

Person wearing a green sweater with black and white sheep patterns on front, paired with casual blue jeans
Sweater with a pattern featuring five white sheep and two black sheep on a simple knit fabric
u/tinycryptid / Via reddit.com

7.This "Hedwig" tree topper:

White owl tree topper perched on a decorated Christmas tree with gold ornaments
A detailed paper mache owl with yellow eyes emerges from a box, showing intricate texture and craftsmanship
u/uglypatty / Via reddit.com

8.This "Nashville-style" hot honey pizza:

Pizza topped with fried chicken pieces, pickle slices, and a hot honey being poured on top
Pizza topped with chicken strips inside a cardboard box
u/superdavit / Via reddit.com

9.This "Philly cheesesteak":

Subway sandwich with steak, cheese, green peppers, and red onions on artisan Italian bread. 1010 calories each
A Subway sandwich with various vegetables, including olives and banana peppers, on a wrapper. Fast food items are visible in the background
u/Kevoor88 / Via reddit.com

10.This "Snoop on a Stoop":

Plush Snoop Dogg toy wearing a Santa hat and holiday outfit.
Plush Snoop Dogg toy wearing a Santa hat and holiday outfit. His face is very red
u/sosasharty / Via reddit.com

11.Oh, what's that? Yup, another donut:

Holiday tree-shaped donut with green icing and colorful sprinkles, placed on parchment paper, featuring the Tim Hortons logo
Donut shaped like a Christmas tree, covered in green and multicolored sprinkles, on a Tim Hortons bag
u/xx_kenzkenz_xx / Via reddit.com

12.This Christmas "elf kit" with a whole lot to unpack:

Elf-themed holiday kit with crafts, games, and decorations for 2024. Includes items like a play tent, stocking, and small toys
Cards with misspelled elf-themed jokes and a pizza-themed candy
u/masked-mommy-aria / Via reddit.com

13.This "garage-sized" snowman decal:

Garage doors decorated with large magnetic snowman faces, featuring top hat and Santa hat designs
Garage door with a small snowman decal. Text says "reality" with an arrow pointing to the snowman
u/MeltySmores / Via reddit.com

14.This one-way ticket to "Flavortown":

Box of Guy Fieri's Flavortown Philly Cheesesteak Tots Bowl, featuring a photo of the meal and Guy Fieri's signature
A microwaved meal with melted cheese and mixed ingredients in a black container on a counter
u/Garchonk420 / Via reddit.com

15.These "Minion" — oh, my bad — "Minon" egg custard buns:

Three cartoon-style egg custard buns with eyes resembling minions, labeled as "Minon Egg Custard Buns."
u/laMarm0tte / Via reddit.com
Steamed buns in a bamboo basket resemble Minions with black stripes and white eye details
u/laMarm0tte / Via reddit.com

16.These "Jordan" socks:

Two white athletic socks with a small logo near the top, showing ribbed and mesh textures
Person wearing New Balance sneakers, revealing a sock with the word "SHAG" and a graphic of a silhouette dunking
u/Fortnite_is_terrible / Via reddit.com

17.This "sexy catsuit":

Person wearing a sheer, black lace bodysuit with geometric patterns poses by a pool, covering their face with one hand
Mysteriously shaped sock shadow on the carpet next to bare feet creates an illusion of a shadowy figure with long arms and legs
u/NataliaTemple / Via reddit.com

18.This "edible bouquet" for Mom:

Fruit bouquet with flowers, strawberries, melon, and a "Happy Mother's Day!" planter; chocolate-covered strawberries served on a plate nearby
Fruit arrangement with a heart-shaped chocolate displaying "Mom," featuring assorted fruit slices, a head of lettuce, and chocolate-covered strawberries in a pink container
u/captain-jacky / Via reddit.com

19.These "chocolate-covered strawberries" for Dad:

Strawberries coated in blue-dyed chocolate, arranged to spell "BEST DAD EVER," with a red "edible" box in the background
Box of chocolate-covered strawberries with green letters, spelling "BEST DAD EVER."
u/dabbinmeg420 / Via reddit.com

20.And, lastly, this "cowboy" ring:

Silver ring engraved with "COWBOYS & TEQUILA" displayed on a marketplace app with a price and discount details
A silver ring with the word "COWS" and a small heart engraved on it, resting on a textured surface
u/wmmodee / Via reddit.com

H/T: r/ExpectationVsReality

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