Since the COVID-19 outbreak, nearly 80% of US consumers have shopped for groceries online, according to Super Market News.
However, there are some disadvantages to online transactions, such as the quality of products when you’re not actively selecting your own items and most especially, promotions are not always available. In the end, many people would prefer to visit the store in person and take advantage of the majority of the special offers.
As customers, we expect that the products have passed through meticulous inspection from the production team, however, there are certain incidents which we can furiously conclude that we’ve been scammed.
It is best to be cautious about what you’re going to purchase, especially with so many bad products attracting you in buying them.
This 55 documentation of packaging designs would help you be vigilant next time you go to a shop.
1. Examine that small print
First things first… You should practice reading the fine print on a product. All the truths are revealed there!
There would be more revelations for you to discover. That’s guaranteed!
All you wanted was a good meal, and this is what you get? These two slices of small sandwiches disguised as one long delicious meal are never acceptable for anyone, especially if that person is starving! Right?
I’m not sure what to make of this. If you’re going to offer a 5-pack promotion, don’t you think it’s better to use a single five-slot tray for your product rather than two with empty slots? Better yet, you could simply offer an 8-pack promotion!
You should be more cautious when grabbing items from your grocery list. Sometimes all you have to do is pull the right part to discover what truths the packaging is attempting to conceal from you. Now you’re aware.
The designs of packaging are supposed to be user-friendly. This evil packaging, on the other hand, is meant to bring disaster to its users. It’s now a complete mess!
Packaging where half of it is just a hollow carton is notorious for deceiving people into thinking they are buying more. Seriously, can we just stick to the right size of the product and not mislead people? Indeed, expectation versus reality!
Have you ever considered why beauty products are packaged in small containers inside large boxes? That is done to make you feel justified in purchasing such an expensive beauty item! This packaging design, on the other hand, takes the deception a step further.
The packaging for this cookie product can still hold two more cookies. Why would they design it that way if they only intend to put that amount of product inside? The old marketing trick of using a larger-than-necessary package.
Have you ever wondered why oranges are wrapped in red food nets? Why not go with blue or green? This is because putting them in red packaging makes them even more orange.
Is it correct that the salmon shrank? Or was it packaged in a ridiculously large package that was more than twice the size of the salmon? You get to be the judge.
If you weren’t enraged by the screwdriver and scissors, this one might hit home and drive you insane. Even the packaging challenges you to open it! How can you possibly do that when you didn’t even have an opener, to begin with? I believe the person in the upper-right corner is illustrating how to open it.
If a product makes claims about being a healthy choice, make sure you take the time to read the fine print on the packaging. Sometimes products claim to be this way, only to have a tiny disclaimer on the back of the package stating the exact opposite. It’s both false advertising and dangerous mislabeling.
This is completely foul while also being hilarious. If an orange is missing from your crayon box, it most likely went astray and ended up in this box. Now, imagine a drawing (by a kid) done entirely in one color — orange.
This M&M’s pack was supposed to weigh 281 grams. When the buyer opened it, but, he discovered another package inside, and lo and behold, the net weight had decreased by 0.3 grams! I’m guessing the second packaging was that heavy.
What’s bigger? It’s enticing to learn that you can get more of your favorite soup for the same price. However, if you discover that they duped you with this devious packaging design, you will undoubtedly feel cheated and manipulated.
17. This heartbreaking excuse for Valentine’s Day treat
If you ever decide to give chocolates for Valentine’s Day, make sure they aren’t packaged in the same way as this deceptive product! You could lose your chance at love simply because a company decided to make more packaging than the actual gift. What if they weren’t even that tasty?
This is a classic story about expectation versus reality. You anticipate having larger modeling clay but instead, find only eight small versions of what you expected. What’s the purpose of the hollow part in the middle of the box, anyway? Luckily, the company responded in the posted tweet, saying that they’ll make sure to pass it along to their team.
The weight of the toothpaste inside the tube is exactly what is advertised on the box. We’re not sure why they need a larger box when it’s just a small tube inside! One piece of advice: when in doubt, just shake it.
These pepperoni pizzas that were packed in such a way that buyers believe there is more meat inside are beginning to raise doubt. If you come across one in a grocery store near you, it’s a good idea to give it a thorough inspection before buying it. Fortunately, the company also replied in the posted tweet, instructing the customer to return the packaging to the store for a refund and replacement.
I had to order a screwdriver because I didn’t have one. And now I’m supposed to unscrew the item from its packaging? How in the world am I going to do that? This customer was screwed!
1,000 caps or 200 capsules? This is what you call puzzling. You’d think you’re opening a 1,000-capsule bottle, only to find out you’re only getting a fifth of that amount.
If you’re not careful, this perplexing packaging design could cost you your life. It may appear to be a canned drink, but it contains chemicals used to clean radiators! You really need to be vigilant.
Did you really think you could fool us by portioning the product and manipulating us into thinking we got more? These packaging designers must be more creative! They owe us two more hotdogs, right?
When we see the words “value pack,” we immediately think it’s a good idea to buy it instead of the regular-sized items that cost more. This toothpaste’s packaging appears to be worthless because it clearly provides less than what you paid for! Now we’re all aware.
Packaging materials are not pricey. But, if they are meant to deceive people, I guess some companies are willing to spend a lot of money to get people to buy more. There’s almost enough room for three pieces in there!
This is not the first time I’ve seen a medicine with such an incredible design. Why do pharmaceutical companies package their products in this sense? It appears to be a waste of packaging!
I’m sure any child would find this treat adorable and enticing. An innocent child’s heart will break if the panda is not included in the treat! Oh, it just appears to be a little butt!
Sometimes it’s necessary to shine a light on things to see the true score, as in literally placing them somewhere very bright! This person considered rubbing his expensive cologne against the light of the lamp, and look what he discovered. That’s a thick bottle!
Waitrose appears to have a knack for putting smaller products in larger packages. Being consistent isn’t always a good thing, especially when you’re trying to trick your customers. However, the company tried to explain from the posted tweet that they did not intend to mislead their customers and asked to return the packaging and the receipt to the store, where they would be happy to assist.
This product’s main selling point is that it is supposed to be… long and delicious. It’s now just short and sad. We’re not sure if this is a mistake or if it’s on purpose.
Many people buy from fast-food restaurants and are accustomed to deciding whether to buy larger or smaller servings. However, a Redditor who enjoys eating at McDonald’s discovered that there is no difference between its large and medium-sized drinks. That is simply disappointing!
These mustard and honey products are so similar that you could easily mistake one for the other and pour the mustard into your tea! At the very least, they could make an effort to change the color. Oh wait, there’s honey mustard dressing, right?
The packaging for this product is not only a waste of resources. It is also a ruse that leads the buyer to believe that they are getting more for their money! What a trick!
Moms are always looking for the best products at the lowest possible price. Imagine being excited about getting this many vitamins for less and then opening the box to discover it isn’t such a valuable pack after all. It’s terrible!
It’s not a coincidence that the shrimps are in this position and that there’s a wide red stripe in the middle of the container to hide the actual size of the products. It’s irritating that they wanted their buyers to believe they were purchasing larger shrimps! It’s witty, but not quite hilarious.
Seriously? Most people buy with their eyes rather than paying close attention to product details. When they see a large bottle, they immediately assume that it contains more, even though the actual contents do not even reach half the bottle’s height. Please make the bottle the same size as the product!
The deceptive packaging design of this treat will lead children to believe that they have more candy than they actually do. However, this does not imply that it is acceptable to deceive people in this manner. Another ki is crying…
Lip balms are typically packaged in small, thin bottles. However, because it came in a larger box, this lip balm appeared to be larger than usual. That is until you open the lid and discover how you were duped by its clever packaging design.
Unfortunately, there are some products whose packaging designs are completely misleading! Just like this rope, which is depicted in its package art as being used by a climber, although it is not suitable for such an activity! It is not only deceptive; it can also be dangerous.
Signature brands are not for everyone. That’s why, when this guy saw this Burberry package containing four different types of cologne, he felt like he could finally buy an expensive cologne for less, and with four variations to boot! But when he opened the box, there were four different kinds, all of which were fine, but not quite the size he was expecting.
Big box, small chocolate? It’s extremely frustrating to open a package that you were looking forward to only to discover that you’ve been duped! Can’t these companies be more realistic in letting customers know what they’re paying for instead of using larger packaging?
This confusing rice packaging… We don’t understand the reasoning behind all of these packaging designs, but is it too much to complement the product with the appropriate color? You know, it makes the job easier and less confusing.
Deciding to purchase these adorable nail stickers was meant to make the buyer happy. But, after seeing this product’s dishonest packaging design, I’m sure they were more upset than glad. What a bitter irony!
As strange as it may seem, this medicine packaging design is quite common. Some medications have empty slots to fill the space between the foil and the box. Isn’t it more cost-effective to simply trim the box instead of adding empty slots?
What could the other ingredients mentioned here be if it’s 100 percent juice? The use of different font sizes on this packaging is clearly intended to deceive, but we know better. This is 100% partly legit!
When a product is sealed, the instructions on how to use it are heavily reliant on the packaging. In any case, these items should pass quality inspection, which adds to your confidence that the instructions were followed. However, if you come across this product, you may experience trust issues.
It’s a good feeling to see something given away for free. This bottle of water, however, is not one of them. People who aren’t paying attention can be easily fooled by this bottle’s deceptive use of font size.
There are a lot of numbers on the packaging of this product, and they are quite misleading! Could you please make up your mind and tell us how many razors are in this pack? Which is which…
Some businesses obsess over uniformity to the point where products with opposed purposes have the same packaging design and feel! Can you imagine what would have happened if these two were swapped? Then you wonder why you can’t sleep at night.
Here’s another example of packaging that completely misses the mark. Why put slots where there are no tubes? Is it possible to only use one tab for the actual product, or does this company simply have a lot of resources to burn?
Is this for real? Is this how these businesses want to interact with their customers? Let me tell you something… Give me a knife, and I’ll cut it into 24 really small bites so you can claim your product is a 24 pack the next time.
55 Con-artist packaging scams we’ve all fallen for
Mary Rose Garra
05.06.21
Since the COVID-19 outbreak, nearly 80% of US consumers have shopped for groceries online, according to Super Market News.
However, there are some disadvantages to online transactions, such as the quality of products when you’re not actively selecting your own items and most especially, promotions are not always available. In the end, many people would prefer to visit the store in person and take advantage of the majority of the special offers.
As customers, we expect that the products have passed through meticulous inspection from the production team, however, there are certain incidents which we can furiously conclude that we’ve been scammed.
It is best to be cautious about what you’re going to purchase, especially with so many bad products attracting you in buying them.
This 55 documentation of packaging designs would help you be vigilant next time you go to a shop.