Woman Gutted When She Bought Wood Instead Of A Flat Screen Telly

If a deal looks too good to be true - it usually is. For example, back in the mid-00s I was scammed. My sister and I went to an 'auction' once and got completely fucked over. Paid £50 for a disposable lighter... don't ask how.

Luckily, it seems there's more gullible people out there than me. Take Tiara Chatman, for example. She bought a 55" Smart TV off Facebook. Well, at least she thought she did. Upon closer inspection she realised it was a piece of wooden board covered in bin bag.

I know it's bad to laugh at other people's misery but...

Buying stuff online is great. It's easy, you can compare prices quickly... all in all it's much less effort than having to wrestle OAPs in Home Bargains on a Saturday afternoon when you could be lying in bed in your pants.

There's always risks, though...

Look at this guy who thought he'd got a bargain rug for his mum online.

Or this backpack which, weirdly, is the perfect size for a cat

Halloween's fun but this is a bit much...

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Credit: Twitter

Size is clearly an issue when it comes to buying things online.

Maybe it's worth staying safe and going out to shop. Actually, fuck that. I'd rather sit in my pants.

Featured Image Credit: Facebook

Topics: Viral, Facebook shopping

Mel Ramsay

Mel Ramsay has been a Senior Journalist for Tyla and LADbible since 2015. She started her career writing obituaries and funeral guides online. Since then, her work has been published in a wide variety of national and local news sites. She is part of the BBC's Generation project and has spoken about young people, politics and mental health on television, radio and online. Contact her - [email protected]

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