'The legs are like four feet long': 25 Startled shoppers who didn't get the products they really wanted

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Remy Millisky • Writer and Editor
Aug 19, 2023 3:00 PM EDT

While online shopping, you can't believe everything you see. Sometimes you have to read between the lines a little bit, and know when a deal is too good to be true. 

This is a skill that you can grow and improve on over time. When you're young, you think that it's a great bargain to find a beautiful blanket on sale for $5, when everywhere else it costs $150. You think to yourself, "Even if this blanket is terrible, at least it's only a few dollars. What's the worst that could happen?" You usually have to pay a ton of money in shipping and handling — that's how they getcha — and then you have to hope and wish that you will actually receive said product in the mail. 

Once that cheap blanket finally arrives in your mailbox after 4-6 months, there's a likely chance that you're not getting what you really wanted. Instead of a soft cozy blanket to curl up in, you'll probably receive something that looks like two sheets sewn together with some cotton balls tossed in between for good measure. And that is how you learn a lesson the hard way. 

Check out these hilarious times people ordered one thing, then got something completely different and unexpected. Then, this movie theater employee decided to shovel every inch of snow off the ground, working overnight, just to get back at his boss. 

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    Not only did this acai bowl look terrible, it also tasted like cardboard

    Food - K 12:29 N N 3.
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  • 02

    How to give the birthday girl nightmares in one easy step

    Food - Ordered a birthday cake for my niece
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  • 03

    It's getting litigious over at the Bell, which is going to have some explaining to do about this wimpy wrap

    Food - 3. Taco Bell's advertisement for the Crunchwrap Supreme® looks as follows when compared to the actual item provided to customers¹: CRUNCHWRAP SUPREME® ADVERTISMENT ACTUAL CRUNCHWRAP® SUPREME RECEIVEI 4. Taco Bell's advertisement for the Grande Crunchwrap® looks as follows when compared to the actual item provided to customers²: GRANDE CRUNCHWRAP® ADVERTISMENT ACTUAL GRANDE CRUNCHWRAP® RECIEVED
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  • 04

    This person tried their hand at baking a birthday cake for their BF

    Food - start HAPPY BIRTHDAY REESE hoz bo
    via u/greenestswan23
  • 05

    These "fishnet" stockings are rather opaque

    White - MILANO
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  • 06
    Dog - BEWARE OF THE DOG
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  • 07

    This person wanted to dine on a "dipping taco"

    Food
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    This must have ruined their appetite! 

    Editor's note: I have seen at least four other people lamenting this particular dipping taco… this one was the worst-looking. Take that as a warning. 

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    Food - favorite day monster with pecan SOFT-BAKED COOKIES Crafted with chocolate candies, oors pecana and chocolate chunks WEWE LO Dow D048
    via u/Mommybuzz
  • 09

    Traveller wants to see lavender fields, but they went on the off season

    Sky
    via u/Lyree93

    I hope it still smelled good! 

  • 10

    She didn't get the nails she wanted

    White
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    These look unfinished. 

  • 11

    Tragicomic salad arrives with nothing but leaves

    Food - ← Signature Chopped Salad $7.92 Iceberg and green leaf lettuce, tomato, red pepper, black beans, red onion, carrots, bacon, choice of Signature dressing Choose your salad size Side Entree +$7.32 Required
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    Food
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    Cat - ✰✰✰✰Well, it fits the cat By sb043 "Christy" on Apr 11, 2015 My 16 y.o. daughter bought this thing. It is ridiculously small and I probably couldn't legally post a picture of what it looks like if she attempts to wear it. But, so you can see... here is a picture of our cat wearing it. To be fair, it does cover all of the cats nipples, however, she hates the weave. In summary, do not buy this, even for your cat.
    via u/ReadyPersimmona
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    Footwear - CHCES
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  • 15

    Is some assembly required or what?

    Photograph - Brand: Generic 2.8 ★★★★★ 48 0.65 To 1.65 Ct 16 Pcs Lot Natural Ethiopian Rainbow Fire White Opal Uncut Polished Certified Gemstone Rough Best For Jewelry Use 28 OOD 000 99 8° 1.
    via u/Rayn_Tank
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    Food - PIZZA HOT & DELICIOUS $ PEPPERONI CHEESE
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    Sleeve - Dia. 3" I WANT TO BELIEVE LWANT TO LEAVE
    via u/Chsrmsy
  • 18

    This blanket arrived a little looser than the buyer expected

    Hair
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    Organism - ll Verizon ← = amazon 11:26 AM @749% Joyfay Joyfay Giant Teddy Bear 78" (6.5 Feet) White 159 $10999 $119.00 Save $9.01 (8%) & Free Shipping Only 5 left in stock - order soon. Get it as soon as Nov. 16-20 when you choose Standard Shipping at checkout. Ships from and sold by The highest quality shop. Legs are awful. By Savannah - Jan 29, 2016 Hideous! The legs are like 4 feet long making the
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  • 20

    After waiting 6 months, this customer received this horrible cutting board

    Rectangle
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  • 21

    They nailed this one actually

    Food - Chris
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    Food - Zinger Slider Photos Grid
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  • 23

    Would you believe this is a "private balcony"?

    Furniture
    via u/Jagokoz
  • 24

    Ceramic making is harder than it looks

    Bird
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    Food
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