Dos & Don'ts & Hilarious Online Shopping Fails

We live in a magical time, with a click of a mouse, items we want or need can be bought and shipped right to us. We use this often because of its convenience, no crowds, no lines, and great sales. People spend hours at a time shopping online (even at work) so it's safe to say that online shopping is now a part of our society expanding the global marketplace.

Realistic Expectations?

As wonderful and time-saving as online shopping can be there’s always a risk of buying something defective or something that just didn’t match what you were looking for at all!

Traditional “real tree”, or an easier “artificial” tree. We all love Christmas trees, the fun time trimming them, and the time with family and friends. But, when it comes to the trees shedding needles and sticky sap, or sending someone under the tree to water it, it is a bit much.

Time to get cozy! After receiving a pajama order, this lady tweeted, "So, I thought I ordered this really cute wifey nightgown but this is what I got instead. Lol just don't buy anything online." What exactly was bothering her so much about the product?

Sometimes an order really does come in without design errors. But today is not that day! One lady ordered a glimmery minidress online and learned this lesson the hard way. Take a look at the skirt and bust, and compare expectations vs. reality!

This smiling woman doesn’t remember seeing that the material of the dress. Perhaps she assumed it was real silk, from the looks of the ad. But for the price, that has to be unlikely! Lesson learned: Next time, just go to a brick and mortar shop.

The centerpiece of just about every living room is the TV, no doubt. People put them on tables, sometimes. But to achieve just the right Feng shui, a little more intention is needed in design. One girl decided to try online deals. Did she succeed?

No one can argue that a good Marvel costume is going to be the talk of the Halloween party. With so many superheroes to choose from these days, it can be hard to decide on the right look. How did Spiderman work out this year?

Inspired by the impressionists, this dress really caught one girl's eye online. Blue, pink, and yellow on elegant white silk? Watercolors and a long, flowing train? The order was not a hard decision: Yes, please! What would Claude Monet think of the look?

One time use beauty face masks have been all the rage, a trend hailing from South Korea in recent years. Promising to deliver moisture and more, these treatments are a luxurious night at home. Sometimes, though, what arrives in the mail is a little confusing! What's this here, today?

A matching two-piece set is always an exciting wardrobe upgrade. That was the prevailing wisdom, anyway, before online shopping. Now, it's hard to know what will arrive, size-wise. Today, there was a surprise: This too-tiny fashion tragedy is an automatic return. Or an exchange, at least!

Forever in blue jeans, this one is not. When one gal tried to order a trendy pair from the net, things went very wrong. No one could ever expect that the appliques would be this badly done. Could they? Online, anything goes these days, it seems!

The fit and cut of the dress are not appealing at all, in real life. It's easy to see why this shopper fell for the ad, though. The original photo is actually quite elegant! Looks can be deceiving, as many online orders have proved again and again.

Why is this ladle so large? Usually, it's one of those things in the kitchen that comes in a pretty standard size. Clicking on this item shouldn't a risky buy. It's not clothing! Still, it seems there is always room for a mismatch. Why not try a prison-style spoon?

This pastel creation is modeled well, online. It's eye-catching with a peek-a-boo style, and contrasting colors. It even leaves a little something to the imagination. Checking all the right boxes, one girl decided to order fast. But after receiving this dress, it was more horror than hot!

Inspired by the Kardashians, bodycon dresses are all over the fashion marketplace. With the right cut, they can be very flattering! The stars know the good designers, and model the, accordingly. Sadly, this one was a budget buy. And this consumer got what she paid for!

Every man wants to look buff and toned. This gentleman has really taken the time to trim and build his muscles. It’s definitely worth showing off!

We’re thinking that this body-hugging dress, was just not what he had in mind when ordering a gray tank top to show off his upper body physique.

This customer is definitely the athletic type which makes this next fail so funny! Ordering hiking shoes probably because she is rugged, judging from her wounds and bruises. She is probably interested in her next challenge, not heels!

Some clothes can be harder to shop for than others take latex and leather, for example, they have to be the exact perfect size loose enough for you to breathe but tight enough to hug your figure.

As any woman knows, stockings can be very expensive and these particular type of thigh-highs can run for more than regular stockings.

Canada Day, from the world leader in maple syrup, so much that it has a maple leaf on its flag, the home of Wayne Gretzky, and those ever so polite Mounties, Canadians celebrate their unique country.

You and your best friend! You are inseparable. How about ordering a phone case with a picture of you two together! That’s definitely sweet. The way that the phone case arrived, was not in any way sweet or typical.

During football season, what's better than a great lounge chair?  Judging from his hat he's a big fan! There must have been some confusion when ordering this leather lounge chair. This was exactly the opposite of what he expected.

Preparing for camping is always an ordeal. There's getting together the gear, organizing stuff, loading everything into the car, then setting up at the campsite, unloading everything else then putting up the tent. who can even remember how to put up a tent even from year to year.

Everyone knows the great accessories really make the outfit, you can go from casual to dressy with just a few items. This trendy cardigan spices up a plain white T-shirt and jeans. This Modern Cape can take even the simplest outfit to new heights.

The customer who ordered it was expecting minimalism but I think he got more than he bargained for.

If you're looking to change up a room, the simplest and easiest way it's to pick an accent rug in a bold color. This can really modernize the interior design of any living space.

With modern technology and design, it can be harder to spot a counterfeit from the real deal. That's not the case here, we're not sure who these crooks thought they were selling to but even the logo is incorrect.

Everyone wants to get the best deal on electronics these days. Especially when buying Christmas gifts. This gentleman went shopping online to get the best deals, he stumbled upon a very inexpensive iPad.

Entirely sure why someone would purchase a product called a bag of unicorn farts. Maybe they decided to splurge on a Whimsical purchase, but I wonder what they thought unicorn farts would smell like.

Souvenirs, when you're on vacation you really don't want to waste your precious time looking for the perfect souvenir. Maybe this traveler grab the first thing that they saw without inspecting it? But London's most distinctive symbol is Big Ben, not the Eiffel Tower.

Shopping online it's really hard to judge what size we need one more online shopping. Sometimes the model used to be super short, and we have no idea. We assumed this girl who bought this skirt, decided going with the small size small was safe because that's what she normally wears.

Time and time again we see people ordering online trying to get the best deal on a piece of electronic equipment. Electronics or one of the most expensive items we can buy.

Buying curtains. This could be one of the hardest jobs you have when decorating your home. You have to find the perfect set of drapes that match the style of your room the carpet or the floor and the contents of the spacer decorating. That just seems like a real-time waster.

Well, slavery has not been legal for the last several hundred years, we're not sure why the commenter below is so angry or what universe he is living in. We're also quite confused about what money this guy spent to obtain the model.

One of the worst things about moving it's constantly trying to figure out what stuff you need to buy because you throw it away in the move. From knickknack salad bowls, two pieces of electronic equipment. Sometimes we throw things out and really regret it later.

What are the greatest joys that came about with the advent of the internet is that you can find anything you want no matter how weird random or tasteless it is. This guy ordered a belt where the clasp was made to look like a snake's head, not our personal choice.

Most clothes nowadays are mass-produced in factories. Thanks to technology they can be found even by robots, so there will never be a human mistake. This poor person, or should I say unlucky person decided to order a normal pair of jeans with a standard length.

Fashion trends they come, and they go. one of the biggest trends in fashion right now is uni-sex. A lot of big gray brands have been producing garments worn by both men and women.

A lot of traditionally masculine styles are now worn by women sometimes with a slight feminine touch added.

Sometimes we see something in the clothing store we just have to try on. but after we tried on, and we look in the mirror we realized it only looks good on the hanger and not on your body. Unfortunately, this poor guy ordered his jacket online, and you can see just how well it doesn't fit.

Brittany ordered this plush toy carrot duo after her baby girl refused to eat vegetables. She thought it would be a good idea to buy a doll version of the vegetable her daughter didn't like to eat. That really sounds more like a scary movie but anyway, she thought this would be a perfect fit.

Princess Leia! Who doesn’t want to be her! This has been the best selling costume for many decades! The outfit is cute without being to reveal, and everyone can recognize who you are!

How easy could it get, pick one out online then go to the mailbox, get dressed and you a star wars princess? Pretty sure this girl was devastated when this costume arrived in the mail.  Costumes are an all-time classic.

Buying a wedding dress can be one of the biggest expenses of today's modern wedding, with pressure from social media and your friends and your family you absolutely have to look perfect on your wedding day.

Sometimes ladies will drop thousands upon thousands of dollars just to find the perfect dress.

Okay, 2015 the Yeezy boost line blossomed due to its classic look. But since they're designed by Kanye West, and he has very expensive taste, fans were disappointed because they knew they couldn't afford this latest trend from Adidas. Of course, everyone's always looking for a better deal.

A lot of these online shopping incidences I really just innocent mistakes. Unfortunately, some people know that selling products in the line are a quick and easy way to make money.

Shopping online has a lot to do with trust because the person buying them doesn't even see the product until after it's paid for and shipped.

Slippers typically shoes that slip on you can slide your foot they don't have places, and they're really comfortable. This style has a moccasin construction and is favored 5 people who really want to be comfortable.

Everyone scene the Sci-Fi futuristic films the talk about downsizing to make our everyday lives easier. Even a three-course meal was turned into a piece of chewing gum on in that famous Willy Wonka movie.

Some items shipped to us Defy explanation.  Jenna got a piece of mail just like that. She posted a picture and put it on social media so she could really Express her feelings.

This was more like a guessing game, on one side this hilarious object was just too funny and on the other side this would have either a really bad mistake or a complete fraud...

Dogs today Are Not Just Pets. There are members of our family and valued friends. A lot of time they're spoiled and cuddled just as much as human children.

All parents hear it the hottest Trend at school, everyone else in the class has this... Kids whine and whine, eventually the parent gives in and purchases the trendy item which will be forgotten about in a couple of months for the next popular trend.

Some people are really a big fan of cats. These cat people show off their passion for kitties and everything from print dresses to cat purses two psychedelic Cat t-shirts. This woman wanted to be a little more subtle, and she found a set of cat Silhouettes online to show her love for felines.

Crop tops a great piece for any girls summer wardrobe. Great for the beach or cover-up at the pool. However, Christy was not so happy with the crop top her daughter received in the mail.

Surely, everyone’s familiar with the hilarious viral Facebook post this lady recently made. She was expecting a cheap, fully-functioning weighing scale, but got this instead! Someone even commented saying that this weighing scale is ‘large’ enough to weigh an M&M.

Dinosaur Kids pillowcase. Imagine having that description and you think you're ordering a dinosaur pillow but instead you could a pillowcase with a picture of a child sleeping on a dinosaur-shaped pillow.

Dylan Tweeted ASOS the following, after his order for black pants was somehow mixed up with this fabulous red dress, "Ayy @ASOS (I might be wrong) but, I’m pretty sure you’ve sent me the wrong order..."

Wish it's a great online company where you can get a lot of Bargains or a lot of Vine fails.

Camping has its own world of gadgets. This lady's husband wanted and ever for camping, and she gladly ordered it as a Christmas present. when it arrived well they weren't exactly sure what they could bacon this... A marshmallow, one cookie.

Sometimes we don't read the specs on an item carefully. One customer from Amazon admitted this mistake, and we completely agree. Reading the details and fine print can normally tell you the size of what you're buying.

Sometimes pictures are a little deceiving online. This customer later said there was an angle I didn't get to see what ordering my new boots. This would be difficult issued a spot not many people on the planet would want a design like this.

Cats they have their own personalities, most aren't known for being really affectionate. If looks could kill though well this cat definitely is not happy.

Everyone likes an item that has a dual-use or changes. Having an item that does more than one thing makes you feel like you got a really good deal. Two or more products for the price of one. However, for this poor buyer, this Christmas mug wasn't exactly what she expected when she ordered.

This lady was excited when she ordered the erotic romance novel of the same name. However, upon receiving her hotly anticipated piece of fiction, the temperature went from sizzling to ice-cold when she saw the cruel prank someone had played on her.

Not only was this particular order request not fulfilled, but the customer has a case to feel slightly insulted.

Ah yes, eBay, that bastion of good bargains where sometimes deals truly are too good to be true.

A person who is clumsy or awkward, particularly while dancing is said to have "two left feet" and it would appear someone was sending this person a message.

This model material teddy bear went from sitting in a playground to hitting the living room runway with its enormous feet.

The line "may appear smaller in real life" has never been more important than in this photo.

There really is a difference between "mini muffin trays" and "miniature muffin trays" which someone didn't carefully read.

If you like to sip your shots, then this one's for you.

Just who would use this gigantic dustpan baffles imagination.

After this purchase, this girl Tweeted the retailer the following, "Thank you @UrbanOutfitters it’s exactly like I imagined x."

It’s one thing to accidentally order the wrong size or to receive an online order that isn’t what you expected, but it’s another when a business sends you something wacky on purpose. This person clearly placed an order for some beautiful spring flowers.

What they got was a beautiful bouquet of green onions. Why would a company think that green onions are a suitable replacement for flowers? You can’t use them for the same things.

When you buy something online, you assume it will be complete. Most people would never order a stuffed animal and expect it to come unstuffed. We bet they got a pretty good deal on this bear and couldn’t figure out why it was so cheap. Then it arrived and they were like, “ohh yeahh.”

Formal dresses can be expensive. Why pay a lot for a dress if you can find one that looks just like it online for half the price? Well, sometimes you get what you pay for online.

This seller may have offered to the same dress, but they basically just gave it their best shot and sent whatever they came up with to the customer.

The Toronto Blue Jays are a Canadian professional baseball team and compete in North America's Major League Baseball (MLB). This fan clearly got a collector's item with this order. How someone could get the name of the team wrong is unfathomable. This is literally the selling point.

Some older parents don't fully understand the intricacies involved with ordering things online such as checking to see if the sizes are in kids or adults sizes.

Scammers and Fraud is everywhere. The hottest game console of the year comes with a hefty price tag. That is what Peter Clatworthy learned the hard way. After scouring the web for hours he found an X box 1 console.

This woman failed to double-check the size before making this order as she said in her own words, "Tried to buy new tweezers on @amazon. I should've checked the size."

We live in a great time in history where we can make our grocery orders online saving us plenty of time going to the supermarket, waiting in line and carrying everything home.

These instructions seem very clear. Unless you take them literally. I suppose the person who shipped this out doesn’t give any thought and follows the directions to the letter.

Sending flowers to your boyfriend is a sweet, yet a risky idea. You don’t want to embarrass him in front of his coworkers! This girl decided to send him a bouquet resembling man’s best friend! His doggy of course.

This is why you should always check your auto-correct before you hit send. This mother was going for an extraordinary birthday cake. But, sadly, she had her phone on auto-correct.

What she needed was a little blonde young lady who resembled her daughter. What she requested, on the other hand, was a little visually impaired young lady.

Lots of young ladies remember playing house in their own little kitchen. Perhaps they even were fortunate enough to get a simple bake oven heated with one tunnel light bulb.

Obviously, in case we're playing kitchen, our dolls required smaller than usual kitchenware pots and dish and dinnerware as well.

Do you ever think to yourself, “Wow, that shirt has the perfect pocket placement!”? Probably not, pockets are functional and we love them. That is until they are placed wrong. Then you definitely realize they are in the wrong place!

This poor customer ordered what looked like the perfect Christmas sweater but ended up this bizarre garment shipped to her door.

Buyer Beware! If it’s too good to be true then it probably. This person’s boss thought he was getting a great deal at an online auction. But the caption included in the social media post explained it all:

“My boss bought 50 chairs in an online auction… It wasn’t until we went to pick them up, that it was at an elementary school!”

Halloween, the best time of the year to be whomever you wish to be! Just put on a costume, sexy, scary, or silly and have a good time. This poor dude got sorely disappointed when his package came in the mail. He planned on being Catwoman…. These tights might fit a kitten, but not a grown man.

When redecorating a room it’s important to tie your whole look together. A great way to do this is by buying a Persian rug. A nice rug ties the room walls, floors and furniture together to create a scene that conveys elegance and wealth.