Fridge Delivery Scams and a Dash of Petty Revenge: How One Homeowner Served Ice-Cold Karma
Let’s be real: buying major appliances should be a moment of triumphant adulting. You picked the perfect stainless steel fridge, scheduled delivery, and even paid extra for the old beast’s removal. But what happens when your simple purchase spirals into a cash-fueled circus, starring a deliveryman with “side hustle” ambitions?
That’s exactly what happened to Reddit user u/RSVPno, who recently shared their saga on r/PettyRevenge. With each twist, this story gets colder—and a whole lot funnier. Here’s how a routine fridge delivery turned into a masterclass in petty, poetic justice.
The Cold, Hard Facts: When Delivery Turns Rogue
Our protagonist was prepared: new kitchen, shiny stainless fridge, and a clear plan. “I told them I needed the new fridge delivered and the old fridge removed,” they recounted. The store agreed, tacking on an extra fee for the removal. But 24 hours before delivery, the story changed. Suddenly, that removal wasn’t included—unless $20 in cash appeared.
Annoying, right? But what’s twenty bucks in the grand scheme of home improvement? RSVPno shrugged and agreed. But the day of delivery, things went from irksome to outright absurd.
First, the deliveryman announced the doorway was too small. “Door’s got to come off the hinges. That’s another \(40 cash.” Oh, and those fridge doors? “They’ll need to be detached and reattached—\)20 cash.” At this point, most of us would be seeing red. But with a kitchen in chaos, RSVPno was stuck.
The Real Heist: Delivery Guy’s Hidden Agenda
While manhandling the appliances, the deliveryman turned chatty. “Is the old fridge broken?” he probed. “Why are you getting rid of it?” Sensing something fishy, RSVPno replied honestly: the fridge ran fine, just didn’t match the new kitchen.
The job finished, the deliveryman rolled away, presumably with dreams of a “new” gently-used fridge dancing in his head. But the next day, he called, not to thank the homeowner, but to ask: “Where are the drawers and door inserts for the old fridge?”
See, when he’d stepped outside, RSVPno had a moment of clarity. If this guy was angling to take the fridge for himself, why not introduce a little inconvenience? In a flash of brilliance, they yanked out every crisper drawer and door shelf, hiding them in a back bedroom. The deliveryman never noticed—until it was too late.
Petty Revenge Served Ice-Cold
The deliveryman was not pleased. He asked to come back for the missing parts. RSVPno, channeling the “cash for every inconvenience” spirit, joked, “That’ll be $40 for the drawers and $20 for the shelves.” Then, the final blow: “Just kidding—I’m using them for storage in my cabinet doors and under the sink. But enjoy the fridge!”
The best part? Those fridge accessories actually do make fantastic organizers. There’s poetic justice in the idea that a little pettiness can spark a creative home hack.
Lessons from the Delivery Drama
This saga is more than just a funny story—it’s a cautionary tale for anyone navigating home deliveries:
- Verify all fees up front. “Hidden costs” often appear last minute. Get everything in writing, and don’t be afraid to push back.
- Stay alert for upcharges. Door too small? Fridge needs disassembly? Ask if these are standard procedures and if fees are legitimate.
- Trust your instincts. If someone seems too interested in your old appliance, there’s probably a reason!
- Sometimes, a little pettiness is justified. When someone tries to hustle you, a dash of harmless revenge can be oh-so-satisfying.
Your Turn: Petty or Perfect?
RSVPno’s story resonated with thousands—over 5,000 upvotes and a flood of comments. Maybe it’s because we’ve all been there, caught in the grip of an unexpected upcharge or a too-clever service provider. Maybe it’s just because it feels good to see a little justice served, even if it’s petty.
Have you ever outwitted a would-be scammer or delivered a dose of righteous revenge? Drop your story in the comments below—let’s keep the petty party going! And if you’re planning a big delivery, remember: sometimes it pays to keep a few crisper drawers stashed away, just in case.
Stay cool, friends—and don’t let anyone hustle your hardware.
Original Reddit Post: Enjoy your new refrigerator!