14 Times People Were Hyped to Get Their Orders, but Ended Up Terribly Disappointed
Curiosities
07/06/2019

Nobody is safe from little troubles, even though sometimes we feel like these are the worst mistakes we’ve ever made. The people from this article know from their own experience that they should always be on the lookout and that danger may be lurking around every corner. Especially when it comes to online orders.
“My colleague bought a Harley and wanted some boots. He was impressed with the $39 price tag online. Not so much when they arrived.”
“It said it came with 10 large stones.”
“They’d better give me a refund.”
“I’ve brushed its fur for 10 minutes.”
“Expectation vs Reality, after a 6-month back order from West Elm”
“Children’s party entertainer (Alice in Wonderland)”
“I just won this clock.”
“Wow. The wall will look nice.”
This photo was more accurate than I’d realized.
It’s... not even a cardigan.
“I’ve been tricked by the packaging of my moisturizing cream.”
“It didn’t come with nearly enough thread, but this is possibly entirely my fault.”
Bread for scale
“I decided to give my 14-year-old daughter a surprise — an unusual photo shoot. 2 weeks later we got the pics. And these cost us $200.”

Belka0806 / pikabu

Belka0806 / pikabu

Belka0806 / pikabu
Have you ever been disappointed with a service or a product?
Please note: This article was updated in January 2023 to correct source material and factual inaccuracies.
Preview photo credit pputkowski / reddit
Comments
Get notifications
I ordered 3 pieces of clothes hanger stand and after 21 days, they initiated a refund for two of them and I am still waiting for the third one. But they have already sent an email asking for product review. I wonder what I should review.
Reply
Related Reads
10 Moments That Teach Us Kindness Still Holds the Hearts of Blended Families Together

Family & kids
09/20/2026
13 Acts of Compassion That Inspire Us to Always Choose Kindness and Generosity, Even If Life Turns Cold

People
09/20/2026
10 Moments of Kindness and Discipline That Prove Empathy and Love Take Strength but Leave the Biggest Impact

People
09/28/2026
16 Family Stories Where Help Came From an Aunt, a Teenage Nephew, and Even the Husband Who Couldn’t Stand the Cat

Family & kids
09/27/2026
10 Moments That Teach Us a Little Kindness Can Break Through Loneliness and Rekindle Hope

People
09/24/2026
10 Real Life Skills Your Parents Taught You at Home Still Paying Off in the Most Unexpected Ways This Year

People
10/02/2026
10 Blended Families That Found Their Own Way to Love, Compassion, and Belonging Despite Outside Judgment

Family & kids
10/04/2026
10 Moments When Kindness, Compassion and Empathy Helped Lonely Hearts Find Joy and Happiness Again

People
09/27/2026
10 Animal Shelter Moments Teaching Us Compassion and Kindness Still Find Every Rescue Pet a Happy Family

Animals
09/21/2026
12 Times a Teacher’s Kindness and Compassion Taught Life Lessons That Went Beyond the Classroom

People
08/30/2026
10 Nanny Stories That Teach Us Compassion Can Turn an Everyday Job Into a Meaningful Connection

Family & kids
09/16/2026
11 People Who Got Unexpected Help When They Needed It Most

People
10/01/2026












