What are some common bad online shopping stories?

One common one is getting a product that looks nothing like the picture. For example, I ordered a cute little ornament. The photo showed it as a shiny, detailed piece, but the actual item was dull and had rough edges.

Well, I bought a pair of shoes. The size was clearly marked as my regular size. However, when they got here, they were at least two sizes smaller. It was impossible to even get my feet in them. And the quality was so poor. The material felt like it would fall apart after just a few wears. I had to go through a lot of hassle to return them.

Sure. I once ordered a dress online. The picture showed a beautiful, well - made dress. But when it arrived, it was a completely different color, and the fabric was so cheap and flimsy. It looked like it would fall apart after one wear.

One common horror story is receiving counterfeit products. For example, you might think you're buying a well - known brand of perfume, but what arrives is a cheap knock - off that smells nothing like the real thing. Another is when the item is damaged during shipping and the seller blames it on the shipping company and refuses to take responsibility.

One common type is the fake product scam. Sellers advertise high - quality items but send low - quality or counterfeit ones. Another is the non - delivery scam, like when you pay but don't get the item.

One common pattern is impulse buying. People see something they like and immediately buy it without thinking much. Another is constantly checking for deals. They are always on the lookout for discounts and sales. Also, buying things they don't really need just because they are available online.

Well, there are quite a few. Some people lie about their jobs or financial situations. I know someone who thought they were dating a successful businessperson but in reality, the person was unemployed. Another common one is when the date shows up late without even apologizing properly. It shows a lack of respect. And there are also cases where the person is just plain boring during the date, not having any interesting topics to talk about at all.

I have an online shopping story about a laptop. I was really hesitant to buy such an expensive item online. But I found a great deal and read a lot of positive reviews. When it arrived, it was in perfect condition. It was well - packaged and came with all the accessories as promised. I also ordered some art supplies online. The colors of the paints were much more vibrant in person than in the pictures. It was exciting to start using them right away.

One common type is receiving the wrong item. For example, you order a red shirt but get a blue one. Another is getting a damaged product. Packages can get banged around during shipping. And then there's the issue of misrepresentation. Sellers might use photoshopped pictures to make the product look better than it really is.

I bought a pair of shoes that were supposed to be 'unisex'. When they arrived, they were bright pink with little bows on them. I'm a guy and was quite shocked. I called the seller and they said it was a mistake. But we had a good laugh about it over the phone. I sent the shoes back and they gave me a free pair of the correct ones as an apology.