If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. We recognize that when we come acrosscatfishon dating apps and when we receive text messages promising a “free iPhone if you click this link in the next 5 minutes!” But apparently, many of us need a reminder to be wary of what we’re buying when weshoponline too.Bored Pandahas scoured the internet to find the most hilarious examples of “what I ordered versus what I received.” From outfits that look nothing like the photos featured on the website to products that are much larger or smaller than anticipated, we hope you get a kick out of this list, pandas. Keep reading to also find a conversation with Courtney Carver, creator ofBe More With Less, and remember, always read thereviewsbefore making a purchase!This post may includeaffiliate links.
If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. We recognize that when we come acrosscatfishon dating apps and when we receive text messages promising a “free iPhone if you click this link in the next 5 minutes!” But apparently, many of us need a reminder to be wary of what we’re buying when weshoponline too.
Bored Pandahas scoured the internet to find the most hilarious examples of “what I ordered versus what I received.” From outfits that look nothing like the photos featured on the website to products that are much larger or smaller than anticipated, we hope you get a kick out of this list, pandas. Keep reading to also find a conversation with Courtney Carver, creator ofBe More With Less, and remember, always read thereviewsbefore making a purchase!
This post may includeaffiliate links.
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Ah,online shopping. It’s extremely convenient when you need something specific in a pinch, and you don’t have time to go searching through ten different shops. But there are certainly risks involved as well. What if your typical size doesn’t actually fit? What if the object arrives broken after a long journey in transit? And what if what you receive looks absolutely nothing like what you saw in the photo?When it comes to the pros and cons of ordering items online,The Balancesays there are many. But let’s start off on a positive note: it’s convenient, there’s a much larger selection than in stores, and it’s easy to access product information. You can online shop at night if you can’t make it to the store before they close, and you can read dozens ofreviewsto ensure you make an informed purchase.
Ah,online shopping. It’s extremely convenient when you need something specific in a pinch, and you don’t have time to go searching through ten different shops. But there are certainly risks involved as well. What if your typical size doesn’t actually fit? What if the object arrives broken after a long journey in transit? And what if what you receive looks absolutely nothing like what you saw in the photo?
When it comes to the pros and cons of ordering items online,The Balancesays there are many. But let’s start off on a positive note: it’s convenient, there’s a much larger selection than in stores, and it’s easy to access product information. You can online shop at night if you can’t make it to the store before they close, and you can read dozens ofreviewsto ensure you make an informed purchase.
Will they stretch over time?
On the flip side, however, there are definitely some aspects of onlineshoppingthat aren’t great. First things first, it can be more expensive. You will likely have to pay for shipping, and you might even get hit with an internet sales tax, depending on where you live.And as we’ve seen from this list, there’s an increased risk of fraud when buying online. You can’t see exactly what you’re getting until it arrives, and it’s a lot easier for scammers to get your credit card information through a fake website than through a suspicious link in an email. Consumers have to be vigilant when determining whether or not a website is safe.
On the flip side, however, there are definitely some aspects of onlineshoppingthat aren’t great. First things first, it can be more expensive. You will likely have to pay for shipping, and you might even get hit with an internet sales tax, depending on where you live.
And as we’ve seen from this list, there’s an increased risk of fraud when buying online. You can’t see exactly what you’re getting until it arrives, and it’s a lot easier for scammers to get your credit card information through a fake website than through a suspicious link in an email. Consumers have to be vigilant when determining whether or not a website is safe.
Submitted a photo to get a customized keychain made of my cat. This is what I received from Temu. I don’t know whose pet this is.
To find out more about the realities of onlineshoppingand whether or not we should be doing it at all, we got in touch with Courtney Carver, creator ofBe More With Lessand author ofGentle. Courtney was kind enough to have a chat with Bored Panda and share her thoughts on shopping online.“It is a nice convenience and an accessibility factor you may not see shopping otherwise. For some though, it can be a little too convenient,” she noted. “There’s no friction, no pause required before buying something you may not even really want or need.““Because online shopping can be so immediate, some people add to cart when they are trying to self-soothe. You might try to shop away pain, like the pain of boredom, frustration or insomnia. Usually, none of these ailments are relieved in the end, and now you own one more thing and may have a little more debt, which leads to more pain.”
To find out more about the realities of onlineshoppingand whether or not we should be doing it at all, we got in touch with Courtney Carver, creator ofBe More With Lessand author ofGentle. Courtney was kind enough to have a chat with Bored Panda and share her thoughts on shopping online.
“It is a nice convenience and an accessibility factor you may not see shopping otherwise. For some though, it can be a little too convenient,” she noted. “There’s no friction, no pause required before buying something you may not even really want or need.”
“Because online shopping can be so immediate, some people add to cart when they are trying to self-soothe. You might try to shop away pain, like the pain of boredom, frustration or insomnia. Usually, none of these ailments are relieved in the end, and now you own one more thing and may have a little more debt, which leads to more pain.”
We needed a good spoon to stir jam making and I accidentally ordered this spoon that can double as a short sword. lolGoing to give it to a friend that has a giant wok.Didn’t know where else to post this haha.
So if you’re looking to cut down on your online purchases, Courtney recommends a 30-90 day shopping ban. “Make a list of the essentials you’ll need to shop for during that time, and take everything else off the table. Unsubscribe from shopping sites, remove your cards from Amazon andotherplaces that make it way too easy to shop. It gives you a little space to feel your feelings, mind your budget and to prioritize more meaningful self-care,” she explained. “If shopping for clothing and wardrobe-related items is your problem area, try theProject 333 challenge.”
I was feeling a little frisky when I ordered this one piece catsuit. Turns out it was the creepiest looking thing I had ever seen, and there was no way to shrink myself into the dam thing. I kinda want to hang it in someone’s room at night and see what happens. The way the little fingers move is more than I can handle. Feet for size reference.
Despite the fact thatover a thirdof the world’s population shops online, the reality is that we should probably be doing it much, much less. In fact, according toTIME, these “harmless” little orders might be negatively impacting yourmental health. Dr. Elias Aboujaoude, a clinical professor of psychiatry at Stanford Medicine, says that both shopping and spending time on the internet are addictive. So doing both at the same time can be a dangerous combination.
I ordered a lemur off Amazon, I got this guy. I’m going to help him through whatever he is going through. I love him anyway.
Shoppingonline can be an easy way to get a dopamine rush immediately, but it can also be overwhelming. You’re presented with endless options, and if you develop an addiction, you might find yourself stressing about your financial situation because of this.However, there’s a clever trick that might help: fill your basket with items, but don’t actually order them. Thea Gallagher, a clinical psychologist and associate professor at NYU LangoneHealth, told TIME that this can still provide shoppers with the rush of dopamine they want without the subsequent guilt from spending money.
Shoppingonline can be an easy way to get a dopamine rush immediately, but it can also be overwhelming. You’re presented with endless options, and if you develop an addiction, you might find yourself stressing about your financial situation because of this.
However, there’s a clever trick that might help: fill your basket with items, but don’t actually order them. Thea Gallagher, a clinical psychologist and associate professor at NYU LangoneHealth, told TIME that this can still provide shoppers with the rush of dopamine they want without the subsequent guilt from spending money.
Naturally I found this hysterical, my friend is very upset about it, but personally I think it was worth it for the laugh!
If you’re personally struggling with the urge to shop, shop, shop, TIME has a few tips for cutting back. First, forget the idea that you need to be the best, most perfect version of yourself. You don’t need everything. If you have everything youneed, that should be good enough! Then go through and remove your credit card information from your computer and any websites where it’s saved.And force yourself to have a waiting period before buying anything online. Give it some time and really consider if you actually need that item. Better yet, assign yourself a no-buy month, like Courtney suggested. This can be like a little detox fromshopping, and it will help you realize just how often you have the impulse to buy something new.
If you’re personally struggling with the urge to shop, shop, shop, TIME has a few tips for cutting back. First, forget the idea that you need to be the best, most perfect version of yourself. You don’t need everything. If you have everything youneed, that should be good enough! Then go through and remove your credit card information from your computer and any websites where it’s saved.
And force yourself to have a waiting period before buying anything online. Give it some time and really consider if you actually need that item. Better yet, assign yourself a no-buy month, like Courtney suggested. This can be like a little detox fromshopping, and it will help you realize just how often you have the impulse to buy something new.
I bought this somewhat vintage hardcover off eBay over a year ago, so can’t return it, but only bought it to upgrade my paperback copy. I went to read Dune again and realized there were a ton of pages missing. Who does something like this!?
Sent my friend a positive potato to make her smile since she works so hard. This is what she got…
Ordered this mask almost a month ago hoping to get a good deal. Believe people when they say if it’s to good it’s probably not true. Where do I even begin with this monstrosity. The material looks nothing like advertised. It’s not stretchy whatsoever it feels like it came from the dollar store. The hair is very clearly fake there’s stains on the back half of the mask there’s NO mouth hole and it’s three sizes to big for any normal persons head. Not to mention it smells like battery acid. They removed the ability to review the products shortly after people started receiving them for obvious reasons. And I will 1000% be using the 30 day return policy. I just can’t see why anyone would think this looks even remotely similar. Maybe if I was blind and had never seen a human I might fall for this mask but I refuse to let this thing rot in the closet it can go right back where it came from. A month wasted and I still have to ship it back. Safe to say I’ll never be ordering from this group again.
How is something like this even possible? lol
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I was really looking forward to playing, sadly I’m not fluent in Spanish.
Ordered my Darto pan and i think its a bit too small. Darto n27 next to my mouse
My buddy ordered this viking hoodie off IG and this is what he got. They apparently ran out of fabric and used whatever they had on hand for the pocket section.
Needed an expanding hose because we’ve had three break in the last month due to heat. I’m assuming someone returned it with some junk and got their cash back.
Sure a refund is possible but where I live, it doesn’t make sense to ship there. I’d pay the same amount to clear customs.
Avoid Cloushe.com. The refund policy say you need to do it within 14 days but it takes longer than 14 days to be delivered. This piece of blank cost me $95. Don’t bother.
the bag it was inside had a sticker of the item i ordered. i was confused how it looked different and when i opened it up it had a shein jacket. how does this even happen ?
Receipt attached so no one thinks I stole em.Anyone know how to remove this.
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