40 Unfortunate Souls Who Regretted Their Purchases

Deceive me once, shame on you; deceive me twice, shame on me; deceive me a third time, it's just not happening.

If you've made any purchases in the past few years, you're probably feeling the pinch and wondering where all your money went. Shrinkflation and greed-flation have left many American consumers struggling to afford the essentials they need to survive.

Those who have ever splurged on an overpriced airport sandwich can certainly relate to the frustration of being taken advantage of.