A ‘cute’ mistake: This Temu slow cooker leaves home cook dismayed
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The thrill of finding a bargain online can sometimes be too good to resist.
For many, the convenience of online shopping has transformed the way we purchase everything from clothing to kitchen appliances.
However, as one home cook discovered, not every deal is as it seems.
A home cook thought they had struck gold when they stumbled upon an incredibly cheap slow cooker on the discount online retailer Temu.
The excitement of snagging such a deal was palpable, and the anticipation of slow-cooked stews and casseroles filled their thoughts as they awaited the delivery.
But when the package arrived, the dream deal quickly turned into a comical disappointment.
It turned out that the slow cooker was not designed to feed a hungry family or even a single individual.
Instead, it was a miniature, dollhouse-sized appliance fit only for the tiniest of pretend kitchens.
Upon revisiting the website, our member realised the error: the item description had not been read thoroughly.
Despite the initial dismay, our member managed to see the humorous side of the ‘cute’ mistake.
The online community had a field day with the story, with hundreds finding amusement in the mix-up.
'Is that for dieting?' one asked.
'But does it work? Looks like it will melt a chocolate chip or two. That's always handy,' another joked.
'Put a magnet on it and slap it on your refrigerator,' a third suggested.
'It would have cost like a dollar, do you really think you were getting a full-size working one?' a fourth said.
'This is why you have to read product details. You can't tell product size from a picture,’ one warned.
The price paid for the miniature slow cooker wasn't disclosed, but similar items online typically cost between $2 and $10.
In a similar story, a Kmart shopper received her online order but was surprised to see a blunder in her order.
She shared this error on social media, prompting surprised and amused reactions from other users.
But what was the error in question? Find out by reading the story here.
Have you ever experienced a similar online shopping blunder? Did you find a way to repurpose the item, or did you return it for a refund? Share your stories with us in the comments below!
For many, the convenience of online shopping has transformed the way we purchase everything from clothing to kitchen appliances.
However, as one home cook discovered, not every deal is as it seems.
A home cook thought they had struck gold when they stumbled upon an incredibly cheap slow cooker on the discount online retailer Temu.
The excitement of snagging such a deal was palpable, and the anticipation of slow-cooked stews and casseroles filled their thoughts as they awaited the delivery.
But when the package arrived, the dream deal quickly turned into a comical disappointment.
A home cook thought they scored a great deal when they found a cheap slow cooker in Temu. Credit: Facebook
It turned out that the slow cooker was not designed to feed a hungry family or even a single individual.
Instead, it was a miniature, dollhouse-sized appliance fit only for the tiniest of pretend kitchens.
Upon revisiting the website, our member realised the error: the item description had not been read thoroughly.
Despite the initial dismay, our member managed to see the humorous side of the ‘cute’ mistake.
The online community had a field day with the story, with hundreds finding amusement in the mix-up.
'Is that for dieting?' one asked.
'But does it work? Looks like it will melt a chocolate chip or two. That's always handy,' another joked.
'Put a magnet on it and slap it on your refrigerator,' a third suggested.
'It would have cost like a dollar, do you really think you were getting a full-size working one?' a fourth said.
'This is why you have to read product details. You can't tell product size from a picture,’ one warned.
The price paid for the miniature slow cooker wasn't disclosed, but similar items online typically cost between $2 and $10.
In a similar story, a Kmart shopper received her online order but was surprised to see a blunder in her order.
She shared this error on social media, prompting surprised and amused reactions from other users.
But what was the error in question? Find out by reading the story here.
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