Some pitfalls of ordering online

We are not talking common occurrences here, but they are annoying and sometimes expensive occurrences.

What if you order $2,000 worth of camera equipment and you receive one tiny $25 accessory in a huge box? You immediately call the seller, but they claim to have shipped everything. Later, they admit their mistake by comparing the weight of the box with the weight of the purchased equipment.

Or, what if you buy a $150 machine for scrapbooking but you received potatoes. Right. A box of potatoes. According to the Consumerist, these types of problems can occur when ordering online.

It might be hard to prove you received the wrong item, though. Always keep the shipping receipt. You might be able to prove your point based on shipping weight.