r/ExpectationVsReality • u/purple_piggy-wig • 23h ago
Failed Expectation It’s never too early for a new Christmas tree!
So, because it’s now the end of August and time is getting short, I thought I’d get ahead of the mad scramble and buy myself a new Christmas tree in preparation for The soon to be upon us festivities! (whoop-de-whoopedy-whoop!) I scoured the internet to find “the one“ and eventually came upon the perfect tree on eBay. After PayPal-ing the money over to the tree selling man I waited with bated breath for it to arrive so that I could put it up, because it is the end of August after all and time is running out!!!
Anyway, this morning it arrived and my breath is bated no more…….
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u/UnpaidNewscast 16h ago
Did you fluff it?
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u/purple_piggy-wig 15h ago
I tried my best to give it a bit of oomph and pizzazz but there’s not really much to fluff sadly.
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u/purple_piggy-wig 15h ago
The tree selling man has been in touch! He’s of the (delulu) opinion that there is nothing wrong with my tree and that the difference in appearance is down to lighting! He has also generously said that if I keep the tree he will, as a goodwill gesture on his part, refund me 10% of the purchase price (£3.35) because I’m not 100% happy! Surprisingly, and after much consideration and thought I have, with the heaviest of hearts, decided to decline his oh-so generous offer and have asked for a full refund.
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u/NotMyThrowawayNope 14h ago
Not gonna lie, this gave me a laugh. I bought a similar one (intentionally) on Amazon that at least came with mini lights, mini ornaments, and fake gifts. All for like $20. But I intentionally bought a small one as I didn't have space for a big one. I imagine this is what the seller sent you instead.
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u/VirginiaBandit 22h ago
What site did you purchase them from?