“What I Ordered Versus What I Got” : Hilarious Online Shopping Fails

[@joanbrooks619]

I guess I need to order from stores I know the name of... like no more TEMU.... sigh....

[@JF-ym8gm]

I actually have had luck with Temu. But you really need to check sizes AND remember you are going to get what you pay for…if the price seems too good to be true for whatever the item is, it IS too good to be true!

[@joanbrooks619]

@JF-ym8gm yes you do... but I am still with TEMU it's just too hard to give up right now... but they do seem desperate for sales... coupon this and free that....

[@sandybruce9092]

I wouldn’t order from TEMU if it was the last store in the world!

[@jeepwj]

I've never had any problems with temu lol most people just don't read the descriptions or the reviews! I do every time before I order anything 😂

[@joanbrooks619]

@jeepwj i can't stop shopping TEMU... just can't

[@joyelmes7814]

Nothing will replace the real shopping experience. Food, clothing, furniture etc.

[@gill8779]

Except that city centres are s--t tips these days, I never go into my local town for anything now.

[@rj7855]

Nah.... I hate shopping

[@theresacarmen9847]

These fails are wonderful for promoting shopping in a real store. I still prefer a shop where where I can see and touch the real thing.

[@rj7855]

And then still can happen that you take a empty box home

[@joyelmes7814]

@@rj7855 ? How come

[@user-re6yo7tj5s]

I once bought an expensive industrial wet and dry vacuum cleaner,after waiting two weeks for a three day delivery I called and enquired where it was, they apologised and said they would send another out. The very day after it arrived and was exactly what I had ordered,then a couple of days later another arrived. I called to tell them they had sent two and I didnt want to be billed for two,a few days after that a third arrived😂. Several calls to tell them came to nothing, I only ever paid for one and they never sent a courier to retrieve the others.

[@janlassen6101]

I feel so sad for the guy who got 2 monitors for the price of 1 ...Did he survive the trauma?!??

[@aineoconnell690]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@xalleem8117]

Those empty Apple Watch boxes from Amazon are what the employees that got caught stealing took...😮

[@frankboff1260]

The violin is for the Beetles

[@uncletoby-]

It’s sold as a miniature violin. I ordered one and felt it was larger than expected. Read the measurements before you order something !

[@ladyofthecreek279]

😁👍

[@verribarry]

I can't believe some of the things people WANTED to buy.

[@morganjanelle4282]

@verribarry 💯 Such as the 'shirt' at 1:28 😂

[@RomanesEuntDomus.]

9:18 They can't complain, they got the right shoes!!! 😂😂

[@evonne315]

I want a HUHU button 😂

[@StizelSwik]

make that a HAHA button! \o/

[@Tempe1962]

I hope they kept the lizard or gave it a good home.

[@stevenwilson5556]

"Backdoor if possible" lolol 😂

[@j.lietka9406]

The person who received two Alienware monitors, you got a great deal! 😅😊

[@MrWombatty]

Buy a dual-monitor-stand & they'll fit on your desk!

[@eisengrindt3453]

For real! Why would you complain about that at all?

[@MrWombatty]

@@eisengrindt3453 Exactly! If you really couldn't make use of a 2nd monitor, then sell one!

[@Shironekozangetsu]

That is really awesome I cant live without 2 monitors anymore such handy instead of 1

[@eoharrison7499]

They got charged for 1 and received 2 instead and weren't asked to return the 2nd one? THAT'S NOT A FAIL. THAT'S A "WHOOHOO, YAY!!!".😁🤪🙃😄 *I* personally would've mentioned it to them (the seller/ Amazon/shipper/supplier, etc., and I actually have in the past when that happened to me including just recently!), and ended up being told to keep the 2nd item free of charge (usually because they didn't deliver on time/messed up the order, etc.) as a compensation. But that's just me. I blame it on the goody two shoes, growing up with various religious guilt engrained, old fashioned, upbringing.😊

[@ittybittykittymama7582]

The dragon "stained glass" lamp... I ordered a mermaid "stained glass" lamp, supposed to be over a foot tall, described as "beautiful stained glass." Got a mermaid shaped plastic flashlight like you'd get as a cheap carnival prize, and it had something loose inside because it rattled! PayPal filed a complaint and I was only able to get a refund if I mailed it back. To CHINA!!! I spent more money sending it back than I paid for it! Because it was "broken" upon receipt, the vendor refused to give me a refund! I still get aggravated about that!

[@kennethanway7979]

If the pics of the miniatures are real, I'd keep them! They're cool... especially the violin!

[@omarxerati6156]

Absolutely! I was thinking the same.😂

[@LCinc707]

Always scroll to the bottom of the iren display to read specifications of product details. Size matters.😂

[@uncletoby-]

That’s what she said !

[@eoharrison7499]

​@@uncletoby-😳👍🤣❤ Was going to say the same thing, but you beat me to it!😉😊😁

[@zentierra7803]

...and things like this video are why, except for a handful of *ethical* companies I trust, I NEVER order online (Amazon, Temu and the like have revolting "business" practices). Support your local retailers by shopping in-person..yes, even the "chain" stores. You get to _see_ what you're getting _and_ you support your local work force.

[@user-re6yo7tj5s]

@@zentierra7803 The reality of it is that it's easier,quicker,almost always cheaper and always far more convenient for many people to just pick up their phone,not everyone has the time or lives a convenient distance from a shopping centre or retail park. The only shops within 40 miles of my house are a butchers,a newsagents, an estate agent and a barber/ hairdresser. I'm not getting a pair of shoes or a new toaster from any of those and I'm not driving for 2 hours to be told" We don't have your size in that style". I'll order 3 pairs online and send back what I don't want for free while I carry on with my busy life,it's that simple.Regardless of where or by what method you use to purchase something,including those companies that claim to be ethical, you can bet that it's certain somewhere down the line someone is being exploited and someone else is getting rich, you just can't avoid it.

[@AuntyBec]

You do realise 'your local stores' also get their exact same items from where Temu, Shein, Amazon etc all get their stock from right?! 🤦‍♀️🤣 All they do is change the stickers on the products & put their own on them.👍

[@Summalogicae]

“Shop in person” spoken like a true privileged suburbanite.

[@iamcarbonandotherbits.8039]

My missus bought those pegs and got the same result, size wise. She now uses them to hang up xmas cards😊.

[@Tempe1962]

Yes, they can be useful-you just have to think small.

[@eoharrison7499]

​@Tempe1962 agreed! Also great for miniature DIY projects ... and miniature doll houses (clothes line in the laundry room, etc.). They're quite handy.😀 Unless of course, you NEED the actual full size which were bought to begin with ...🤔

[@CynthiaLamb-jf2md]

This is why I never order anything. If I buy something I have to see it, touch it, and smell it first.

[@danskprepper272]

Do you want to buy my underpants?

[@dawnholmes-hedgehog6177]

OK if you live close enough to stores to be able to do that. I live in the countryside where we no longer even have a bus service, so getting anywhere is hard if you don't have a car - or access to one. Throw in a disability, like having to use a wheelchair, or simply being confined to the home with a small child for example, and some of us simply have to shop online as we have no choice in the matter.

[@Summalogicae]

Easy to say when you have easy transportation and accessibility to businesses nearby, let alone the luxury or privilege to have the freedom to go shopping.

[@jilldiaz7546]

Never had a problem with temu and I order once a month. I've had the carrier break things but always got what I ordered. But I won't do SHEIN for any reason!!

[@Summalogicae]

What’s wrong with SHEIN?

[@jilldiaz7546]

​@@Summalogicae Friends have ordered and constantly have to return the items for wrong size, color, etc. I've ordered several times, giving very specific instructions since our town does not have home mail delivery. They've done it wrong every. single. time.

[@Crispycrisp-ko8xt]

Literally JUST received a big orange pumpkin in my grocery delivery, I ordered an heirloom tomato.

[@juliemartin2834]

The US just received a big orange pumpkin too, as ordered😂

[@juliemartin2834]

The U.S. just ordered a big orange pumpkin, and got what they asked for.

[@tooyoungtobeold8756]

Chinese prisoners having a laugh in the only way they know how.

[@esthervaneijk4586]

A lot of things I order for my dollhouse are, sometimes, too big in scale. Maybe I should try the 'normal' sized stuff in order to get the smaller ones 😄😄😄

[@eoharrison7499]

I was just posting about that to someone else!

[@wendyschutze2818]

It is a Rat Violin, for trained Rats

[@nobodyshome6792]

If people would actually go out and buy things in PERSON, then they wouldn't have these problems. Same problem people have been complaining about since the rise of Online Shopping. Same problem that will exist for as long as online shopping does.

[@ajmiers9442]

Definitely. I’m disabled & my mobility is getting worse so more & more people tell me to order online. Um no, for so many reasons but especially because the local stores are struggling to survive

[@stevegee8010]

Mainly true, but it's still possible to open the box to find wrong size, wrong colour, looks nothing like the picture, broken, etc. even if you buy it in person.

[@sandybruce9092]

I’ve been ordering from Amazon and a few other places for years and have never had any problems! But maybe it’s because of what I buy? List too long to write here😃.

[@kritzelklotz198]

Why should I spend €25 on a charging cable at Saturn or Mediamarkt when I can buy exactly the same cable for €5 on Amazon? Why should I travel 30km by train just to buy stuff that isn't available in my little crappy village?? So spend a lot of money just to support “local” businesses? No thanks.

[@AshLilyNeko]

Okay boomer 🙄 these problems only really happen to people who can’t read and inform themselves when shopping online. Don’t buy from temu or SHEIN or wish. Read reviews and specs. The only problems I have ever had is theft by the people working for ups or FedEx. I’ve never even had porch pirates. So tell yourself you’re the smart one when you’re spending 3x the money for no reason

[@melindablack8750]

I ordered a beautiful turkish lamp for my mom and they sent me a flash light😂

[@apriljenkins5673]

😮

[@duudsuufd]

If it is a Turkish flashlight, then it is OK.

[@Corgio22]

Love Temu for dollhouse miniatures.

[@julianash4663]

What did you do with the lizard poor thing trapped in a box terrible

[@gigiatlas2364]

Serves them right

[@angelmessenger8240]

All of which goes to prove that shopping from a store is your best bet.

[@Summalogicae]

Maybe, but not everyone has that luxury

[@wyntresorrow403]

This is why I go into an actual store. No porch pirates, see before you but, and no ridiculous shipping charges and it cant get lost in shipment

[@Cerinaya]

Some of these are truly ripoffs but the dragon lamp was clearly AI.

[@garywheeler7039]

Ordered A short sleeve shirt! Yes it is for people that want A short sleeve. It also for a person who wants A long sleeve. Its for UK, Japanese, Australian, NZ drivers (not passengers) that like to keep naturally cool, keep one arm out the window, and don't wan skin cancer!

[@bodhiswayze1892]

That’s absolute bulls**t. Where tf are you getting that information from? 😂🤦🏻‍♀️

[@GreenWhitePurple]

Haha, you obviously have no idea about UK drivers, or UK weather! Or Japanese people.

[@winterlink27]

First I laughed, but what if it's a real thing? Someone did produce this shirt for a reason! 😆

[@ruthjames715]

I can't understand how these companies get away with sending empty boxes and miniature things instead of full-size. I have never ordered from Amazon but have ordered lots of stuff from Temu and everything has been fine. My son's solicitor sent mortgage papers to me instead of him in America, the solicitor used Toll and received an empty envelope. He complained and asked the solicitor to send them via Fed-ex. Smarty sent them through the other lot again and they sat in their office all weekend. He eventually got them and was fined for being late with his payment. Months later the original lot of papers were found by the American Post Office and returned (You guessed it) ro me.

[@duudsuufd]

It's because the employees or the deliverers steal these items. If you order hand soap or car antifreeze, you won't get an empty box.

[@hangematte2983]

Everyone who order's on temu deserves to be ripped off...

[@cheritripp9470]

I occasionally ordered from them. No problems so far. It tends to be jewelry for a friend's birthday. I would discard the silver/gold chain and replaced them with blue/sapphire stones, her birthstone. She'd been happy with all those gifts.

[@carmody9251]

Why? And btw it’s “orders” (without an apostrophe), and it’s Temu (with a capital T).

[@joanwood9480]

I've ordered many times from Temu and have always been happy. But no clothes. Always read the description very carefully along with reviews if available.

[@MrWombatty]

Neither do I trust Amazon!

[@cheritripp9470]

@@MrWombatty I have an Amazon card for orders. In the 5+ years I had done business with them, there had only been 4 orders flubs. And in those cases of not receiving the orders, I was refunded. Turned down their Prime offer. Just don't order enough on a regular basis to make it worth it.

[@crystalkarma2015]

Who in the hell wants realistic spider earrings? 😮

[@Summalogicae]

You’ve never heard of Halloween?

[@crystalkarma2015]

@Summalogicae I said what I said.

[@crystalkarma2015]

@Summalogicae if someone wants to box their own ears, fine by me.

[@uncletoby-]

Too many people ordering from Temu and not reading the description or the sizes of the products. Don’t blame Temu, YOU made the mistake.

[@Summalogicae]

Wrong! Teemu after makes mistakes.

[@rosemarielee7775]

Anyone with a dolls house need a rice cooker and hangers?

[@user-ml3hl6vr4t]

A lot people with sad, sorry or lousy flowers are, sometimes the shop doesn’t have the flowers needed, or because flowers are a living item and they wilt and die. Ordering from a nice website can often be quite a daunting challenge for the small local shop that gets to fill the order. Call the local shop yourself well in advance about your order, so that shop has a chance of being able to order what they need to fill your order. A little town of a few thousand isn’t going to keep lilies, football mums, and orchids in stock just because you MIGHT want to order some.

[@sandybruce9092]

My son (who lives in CO) ordered flowers from 1-800-flowers for me (live in NC) for Mother’s Day 2024! They were beautiful and my son said they looked even better than the picture he saw online!

[@stanleyhape8427]

If the local florist is unable to properly fill the order, then they shouldn't send out their garbage. Flowers are expensive and getting a horrible substitute is unacceptable.

[@Lenya1]

Buy cheap, buy twice.

[@JimBaker-t2p]

Thats one of the reasons I stay away from stores like temu,shein, and wish. And I'm alittle gun-shy when ordering stuff like clothes from Amazon unless, I know the seller (like fruit of the loom, or Hanes)

[@jessbarnes8521]

Who would wear the realistic spider earrings?

[@Tempe1962]

You would be surprized.

[@warrenwatkins9650]

Gay Spiderman?

[@Summalogicae]

People celebrating Halloween.

[@luluramos2981]

I ordered a mattress once on Amazon and received 2. Told me it was mistake and to throw it away if I wanted to.

[@dollyincedente7441]

This is the reason I don't trust online order. You don't know what you received.

[@ankavoskuilen1725]

3:50 It clearly said the bowls are toys. Okay, it is in Spanish, but still.

[@duudsuufd]

No. Juego can be translated in 'a game' but also as a 'set' which it says in the English and French translation.

[@gsdlife09]

Well one day last year I got the Jackpot from Amazon. I had ordered a hard copy of Hogwarts Legacy but cancelled it as usually I download the games. However somewhere on the Amazon system apparently there was a computer glitch on the main frame ( or many pple had ordered it and they were going by a list that wasn't updated) as even if on my page it stated that the order was cancelled the day after its release I got a hard copy of the game. I even checked my bank account and no money was taken for the game. So thanks to a computer glitch or overworked staff I got a free copy of the game 😊

[@Grandma_Jizzzzzzzard]

2:03 I sure hope that little cutie is OK 🤍🤍

[@BBB-Schmuck]

They air fried it to a crispy treat

[@EvaFG1962]

Always read size n reviews... research. Sometimes it is what it is though

[@HappyBearsOfficial]

1:10 Someone else has a cat keychain

[@anonygrazer3234]

1:30 That you would even order the one on the left is cringey.

[@TheMizpah2000]

If it's too good to be true, it must be a Temu scam

[@jackiesharp669]

If you see something you would like look elsewhere, if it's cheap on an ad it's fraud.

[@PeterHolland-mu7yn]

This is why I get up off my arse and go to the shops and support my local traders, when all the shops have gone this is what we all will have to put up with

[@jessbarnes8521]

Prefer the smaller, less shiny, less trashy Doberman statue.

[@Summalogicae]

Less trashy? Give me a break.

[@heddystgeorge3756]

I've ordered jackets, tops, pajamas and a lot of other stuff from Temu and never had a problem. My friend ordered a ring from Shein and it's as thin as a penny

[@ElleSimon-wi1cm]

1:20 I would keep those. They're cute!

[@ElleSimon-wi1cm]

I've ordered a number of things from Temu. My items were just as pictured and some looked even better in person. I would never order clothes or electronics from them, however.

[@reachandler3655]

I ordered a women's rain jacket from Amazon, with a pretty blue flower print, size 18. I received an age 4! Got a refund without a problem.

[@BBB-Schmuck]

Instead of losing weight to fit the size 4...SLOB

[@joyelmes7814]

The joys of internet shopping, plus the three to twelve days awaiting delivery.

[@bodhiswayze1892]

4:38 Who tf wants an earring like this? It’s horrific- I’d rather have the “rip off” version! 😳 🕷️ 🕷️🕷️🤢

[@Summalogicae]

I guess you’ve never heard of Halloween before?

[@jeepwj]

Lol people never read the descriptions! Ive never ordered anything off temu that wasn't happy with....

[@kathygreer2097]

I once ordered a white nativity set for outdoors. After weeks of several back and forth emails to the company, I finally received a “leather” wallet. Fortunately, my credit card company got me a refund. He asked me if I was going to return the wallet. I said, “To China?!” End of conversation.

[@heatherwarner865]

Ive ordered a lot from Temu...always read the description measurements. I havent had any bad luck yet...knock on wood. But if you think youre getting a steal...its because its fake.

[@saw-mj7xi]

And this is why i shop the old fashioned way

[@Ivan-cr3vc]

That head mask looks like old time actor Charlie Ruggles

[@debtompkins5363]

and the drivers drop and run so fast there is no chance of checking a package even if you are right there add in porch pirates and brick and mortar stores are looking pretty good

[@HappyBearsOfficial]

1:29 Wondering why you'd want either....

[@wendyschutze2818]

Amazon is studying to be the new Wish.

[@sherylosullivan9619]

I’ve bought heaps of things from Temu. Very happy with almost all of the items and if I’m not they very quickly refund my money. I did get one very dodgy jewellery set. It was awful and went in the dress up box.

[@momster64]

I’ve ordered from Temu dozens of times and I’ve never had one bad issue with them or their items

[@davidwells997]

I ordered two name-brand pickleball paddles at 40% or so off regular price. They sent me a fake, cheaply made diamond ring.

[@elizabethhair9017]

My brother is a Table Top Gamer so I ordered him two figures for Gaming, they're massive, and while they'll be nice to display, they're useless for Gaming.

[@elizabethhair9017]

Also as a miniaturist, I'd love the miniature items. the miniature pegs are used by crafters on cards.

[@hollywoodharriet13]

Some of these items look like they came from smash and grabs!

[@gaynorhorsefield8986]

Omg I’ve not laughed in ages.. the most one that tickles me more is the rice cooker.. nearly choked.. some Bril ones tho. Very funny tho not for the buyer. 🤣😂

[@Quilt4Joy]

If it’s Apple, I’m picking it up and opening it in the store.

[@selinasamson9241]

I watched a documentary about who is making all the TEMU stuff… Yeah, let’s not buy from them anymore.

[@kevinmoffatt]

A well documented scam was people buying Lacoste etc polo shirts online from respectable retailers and then returning fakes for a refund. Next person to buy is the one who pays big for a 'knock off'.

[@stalagnight]

I recently bought 3 pairs of shoes, in person. I tried them on but didn't walk in them. All must be returned. Good job I don't order online.

[@tintadawn2756]

Those Taylor/Slayer socks were cool- would have loved to get my feet on those !

[@stalagnight]

I have never bought online, does this really happen?

[@gabrieldee345don5]

8:38 This are seals for fridge bags. (small ones!)

[@jaredharris1940]

Ya even gotta be careful of blister packs off the rack!

[@pugowner1347]

This is why I never shop online. I saw one where a guy ordered a cast iron wood burning heater for his hunting cabin. When it showed up, it was 4" tall.

[@fireflymiesumae]

I think that lockbox one is stolen

[@steelcityracer]

I drove to a shop and got what i wanted.

[@The_Real_Mier]

I would definitely keep the miniature boots…. AND I’d get my money back too…. 😉 There are many options for this scenario 😃

[@mitotakyrah9244]

1:27 😅why would you order that

[@East_Coast_Cop_Watch]

What is this, a video for ants?

[@dragoncubes1074]

I saw what you did there...

[@heru-deshet359]

Rare ly do I buy online. I buy at the store.

[@woodyblahblah5241]

most of which are useless things, even if they sent the actual one.

[@tolik5929]

I think everybody has gotten burnt , at one time or another .

[@angelsone-five7912]

Regarding the "sexy catsuit", without a body in it what the hell did they expect?

[@Summalogicae]

They really were just expecting the sexy model

[@kmo3811]

I see that a few people got some nice wedding gifts for Barbie and Ken to set up house with...oh, I forgot ...they broke up. So much for living happily ever after. When dolls can't even make it together....😒

[@russbilzing5348]

Call me a Fudd, call me a Boomer, whatever you like. I simply refuse to buy something that I cannot immediately inspect/ lay hands on before surrendering my cash.

[@joyelmes7814]

@@russbilzing5348 always known as buying a pig in a poke.

[@Summalogicae]

Then I guess you do not deal in rare or specialized books.

[@julz7753]

what’s wrong with the jeans set? I don’t get it.

[@Summalogicae]

Um, what they got didn’t look like the picture; rather, it looked like what a streetwalker might wear.

[@csnide6702]

I'd poke fun at these buyers but actually waiting on a couple packages--- who knows WHAT i will get....?

[@sqrl1980]

allot of pics are fake :/

[@tf4606]

I have a feeling you got what you paid for...

[@carolannelewis8510]

I have given up on tempu they did give my money back but it’s mostly rubbish all them shops are , I think I git to high street from now on . Been done so many time I had a never ending story toy if you seen it of tempu it’s cost £30 , i had my money back , wasn’t even stuck tidy ,just awful

[@jpatpat9360]

Do any of these people return the items and also complain or sue? These miniature items or wrong stuff are clearly scams. A lot of people have warned me that Temu is a scam

[@Summalogicae]

Sue? I’m not sure you know how small claims court works.