Today, I ordered a vacuum cleaner on Amazon for same-day delivery. When it arrived in the evening I learned the value of reading the description rather than just looking at pictures because it turned out to be a toy vacuum, for a suggested age of two. FML
Nina tells us more.
Nina 34
Hi-ya folks! First let me just say, I'm super stoked because this is the first FML I've ever had published! Second, the back story is this: when I ordered the vacuum, I had just woken up from a dream I had while on sleeping pills so I was preeeetty drowsy. The dream involved vacuuming which is what inspired the shopping spree to begin with. Since I was so drowsy I was skimming over all the product descriptions and only looking at the pictures and prices and let me tell you: by looking at the photo there is no way to tell it's a toy. It's got a brand and model name on it (Bosch Ergomaxx Professional) and cost 40 euros. I thought I was just getting a good deal. Needless to say, kids toys have come a long way in recent years. It's even functional! Just not quite practical for an adult...
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wamimsauthor 6
As a product description writer this seriously made me laugh. But didn't the picture or price give you a clue? Lol
neuronerd 29
I have to say YDI, because I can't imagine buying something like a vacuum without comparing brands and models, and reading reviews.
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Comments (21)
marthamydear23 9
wouldn't the price have been your first clue? you don't seem terribly bright.
sharond23 10
you sound like you're not too bright. I should think the price would have been your first clue.
lucasj23 11
right. because a toy vacuum is the same price as a real one.