Product Mishaps That Prove You Can’t Trust Online Retailers

Online shopping is one of the greatest things to come out of the age of technology. We have access to so many products without ever having to put on real pants or leave the house, but there's also a risk that comes with online shopping.

Sometimes you order something and you don't read the description as closely as you should, or the manufacturer messes up, and suddenly you've got a desk chair that could only fit in a Barbie Dreamhouse.

Mr. Potato Head

pillow face mishap
Photo Credit: Reddit / locky95
Photo Credit: Reddit / locky95

This man was just trying to do something nice for his long distance girlfriend by ordering a pillow with his face on it. Instead of a sweet gesture he got something that will probably scar her for life.

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Till Dress Do Us Part

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reddit wedding dress mishap
Photo Credit: Reddit / PlasticOutcome
Photo Credit: Reddit / PlasticOutcome
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Buying anything online comes with a risk, but attempting to buy your wedding dress online seems like you're asking for this to happen. Hopefully, she didn't leave this to the last minute as well, or she'll be wearing jeans and a t-shirt down the aisle.

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Barbie's Malibu Dreamhouse Office Chair

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tiny plastic chair order
Photo Credit: Twitter / @itssavannahxox
Photo Credit: Twitter / @itssavannahxox
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This girl was a little too focused on the $10 price tag and didn't think to check what the dimensions of the chair were, which severely backfired on her. Now she has a chair meant for a dollhouse.

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Child Included

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child included in the pillow case
Photo Credit: Reddit / adoringly
Photo Credit: Reddit / adoringly
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This mother never imagined that the child lying on the pillowcase would actually be included in the picture because why would she? This is perfect to use as a reminder to your own children that they can always be replaced.

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You Get What You Pay For

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not the blanket they were wishing for
Photo Credit: Reddit / ruserious65433
Photo Credit: Reddit / ruserious65433
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If you think that price seems like it's too good to be true... it might be. This definitely wasn't the cozy knit blanket they were expecting but if they have a cat, the cat will be thrilled with their new toy.

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The Stuff Of Nightmares

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Photo Credit: Twitter / @JoLammert
Photo Credit: Twitter / @JoLammert
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This mask may calm down your skin but it's certainly not going to calm down your roommates when they stumble upon you coming out of the bathroom at bedtime looking like this.

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Kanye Definitely Didn't Design These

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yeezys but slippers
Photo Credit: Facebook / Max Hoang Trinh
Photo Credit: Facebook / Max Hoang Trinh
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If you were going to spend nearly $800 on a pair of shoes, wouldn't you want to be 100% sure that you were getting what you paid for? Looks like you're stuck with some super expensive slippers.

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No Diving

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kiddie pool
Photo Credit: Instagram / @onepolitecanadian
Photo Credit: Instagram / @onepolitecanadian
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Three feet are able to fit in this pool, so unless you're an octopus, this will work perfectly fine as a one-person wading pool! Just remember, no deep diving, only one person at a time, please.

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Disgruntled Customer

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cat tree tiny
Photo Credit: Twitter / @eCommWranglers
Photo Credit: Twitter / @eCommWranglers
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That is a look of pure disappointment on this cat's face. He asked you for a cat tree but instead, you brought him a tree fit for a mouse, and no mouse to play with either!

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You Played Yourself

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a great deal on an ipad
Photo Credit: imgur / Lasion
Photo Credit: imgur / Lasion
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You know what? This one is on you. If you find someone selling an iPad for $5 on eBay, you should assume it's a scam because it almost definitely is too good to be true.

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Sleep Tight

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man who bought children's tent by accident
Photo Credit: imgur / Kellymcdouble
Photo Credit: imgur / Kellymcdouble
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If this tent looks a little small to you, that's because it is. This man accidentally bought a 2 person tent meant for two children, not two adults, but since he'd already spent the money he took it to the festival anyways.

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A Multi-Purpose Rug

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tiny rug now a bookmark
Photo Credit: Facebook / Kaleisha Abby Crenshaw
Photo Credit: Facebook / Kaleisha Abby Crenshaw
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When their brand new rug arrived and it turned out to be a little smaller than they expected, they made the best of the situation by using it as a beautiful bookmark.

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Sweep It Under The Rug

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giant dustpan online delivery
Photo Credit: Reddit / skeeterou
Photo Credit: Reddit / skeeterou
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This woman ordered a plain old dustpan, didn't think twice about it, but somehow ended up with one that could double as a catcher's mitt on the weekends. Now she's on the hunt for the broom that matches.

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He's Sensitive About His Size

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wrong size dog coat
Photo Credit: Instagram / @nathanmccauley11
Photo Credit: Instagram / @nathanmccauley11
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If you have an obese chihuahua then this "large" dog jacket might work for you, but if you have a regular-sized german shepherd he's going to have a warm neck for the winter and that's about it.

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This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things

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surprise ruined
Photo Credit: Twitter / @NicoleDaviess_
Photo Credit: Twitter / @NicoleDaviess_
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Surprise! We don't know how to follow instructions! You'd think the delivery person would've considered scratching this out or covering it up or something when they read the instructions, but apparently not.

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Want To Play A Little Poker?

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tiny playing cards came in wrong size
Photo Credit: Instagram / @theresa.gilhooly
Photo Credit: Instagram / @theresa.gilhooly
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Who knew there were different sizes of playing cards, and one of those sizes were designed for ants? It's one of those things you wouldn't think you'd need to specify...

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Do These Have Vitamin C In Them?

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chinese finger traps
Photo Credit: Reddit / curse_words
Photo Credit: Reddit / curse_words
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This person ordered multivitamins off of Amazon but in an unexpected turn of events, they were instead sent a pack of 72 Chinese finger traps, because that's helpful. How popular do we think that value pack is? A best seller?

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Red Carpet Ready

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red dress asos mistake order
Photo Credit: Twitter / @MrDylanEvans
Photo Credit: Twitter / @MrDylanEvans
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Though it wasn't the black jeans he thought he was going to get, Dylan ended up with a much better outfit for his next night out with the boys, and he rocks it.

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Ready For The Catwalk

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shirt that fits a cat
Photo Credit: Reddit / beroemd
Photo Credit: Reddit / beroemd
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Even the cat doesn't like the shirt. The fact that this woman even thought to try the shirt on a cat is interesting, but that's not the point. This shirt could make a cute Coachella outfit for that Cabbage Patch doll you have buried somewhere in your old toybox, but that's about it.

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Smile For The Camera

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veneers gone wrong
Photo Credit: Twitter / @mollie_cooper
Photo Credit: Twitter / @mollie_cooper
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Note to self: don't buy veneers online unless you want to walk around looking like you're wearing fake Halloween teeth all the time. Leave it to the professionals next time maybe...